Feature Stories (page 60)


November 3, 2009

A Force to Unite

The Davis Scholars program builds international understanding and multiculturalism through education. Learn more about the Scripps College students who embarked on its journey.

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October 27, 2009

Life After Scripps

“When I was asked to return for my first Life After Scripps event as a graduate, I was both flattered and curious,” says recent alum Whitney Eriksen of her participation in the annual Career Planning & Resources conference. “I realized what a unique position recent graduates are in – not too long ago, we were in your shoes!”

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October 21, 2009

The Power of Pink

The Breast Health Awareness campaign has arrived to bring education and empowerment to the entire Scripps College Community

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October 16, 2009

What is the “Genius of Women?”

In celebration of the inauguration of its eighth president, Lori Bettison-Varga, Scripps College has selected the theme, “the Genius of Women.” Throughout the 2009-2010 academic year, guest speakers, writers, scientists, artists and other thought leaders will engage students and faculty in discussions about the transformational power of genius, and how creative and intellectual genius is essential in today’s changing world, especially from women, for women.

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Gates Millennium Scholars at Scripps

More than just an academic scholarship, the Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) program focuses on removing barriers to personal and academic success for low-income, high achieving students from minority backgrounds.

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September 30, 2009

EU Center Hosts Scripps Tea

Scripps Tea, the weekly tradition begun in 1931 as a means of fostering community, relaxation, and “interesting conversation,” invites the community to enjoy all of the above – and German chocolate – as guests of the European Union Center of California, based at Scripps College.

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September 21, 2009

The Genius of Women

“The creative genius of Scripps women draws upon the energy, the skills, and the commitment of the people of Scripps,” President Lori Bettison-Varga said during her first address as eighth president of Scripps College, and “in genius we find achievement and insight that has transformational power.”

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September 18, 2009

Introducing the Academy

Scripps College is pleased to welcome five graduates of its Scripps College Academy (SCA) to the class of 2013 – and they’re just as pleased to be here.

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Found in Translation

The sciences are more than an option at Scripps, says Professor of Biology Newt Copp during his 2009-2010 academic convocation speech. They’re at the very core of interdisciplinary studies.

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A Commitment to Service

One incoming Scripps student brought more than her luggage when matriculating this fall – she also brought an award-winning commitment to community service.

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