Politics and Society (page 12)
Miriam Raffel-Smith ’20 Publishes Climate Change Opinion in S.F. Examiner
Miriam Raffel-Smith ’20 urges California’s political leaders to continue taking measures to abate the harmful effects of pollution in an op-ed column published recently in the San Francisco Examiner.
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Spotlight on Faculty: Ken Gonzales-Day, Professor of Art
Scripps Professor of Art Ken Gonzales-Day’s exhibitions have been described as not to be missed, and he has been commended with numerous awards and accolades over his career. This past spring, Gonzales-Day was honored with a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship.
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Public Events: Humanities Institute: Fall 2017 Program Focuses on Immigration in Los Angeles
As a prolific connector of musical conversations between nations and cultures, Scripps Professor of Music Hao Huang has been a lifelong ambassador for messages of hope and inclusion across […]
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Spotlight on Academics: The Ella Strong Denison Library’s Women’s Suffrage and Equal Rights Collection
Held in the Macpherson Collection by and about women at the Ella Strong Denison Library at Scripps College, the Women’s Suffrage and Equal Rights Collection traces the development of the American women’s suffrage movement […]
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Mia Shackelford ’17 Weighs in On Trump Presidency as KPCC-FM Panelist
Scripps College alumna Mia Shackelford ’17 was a featured panelist on popular Southern California radio show Air Talk this week. KPCC-FM show host Larry Mantle led eight guests in a discussion about the Trump presidency and current political climate. #acrossthedivide
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Research and Internships: Etelle Stephan ’18: Focusing on Fundraising to Ensure Refugee Rights
As a philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE) major, Etelle Stephan ’18 sought a summer internship that would combine her academic interests. Her search led her to Asylum Access, a nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California, that works to advance refugee rights in their countries of asylum. Asylum Access’ goal is for refugees to live safely, work freely, and have access to education for their children in order to build a better life.
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Scripps Presents: Spring 2017 Season Highlights Video
In 2016–17, Scripps Presents brought the world to Scripps and Scripps to the world, hosting timely, thought-provoking conversations about art, politics, and the American experience. Here are a few highlights from the Spring 2017 season.
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Research and Internships: Casey Beamish Harris ’19: Fighting for Environmental Justice, One Press Release at a Time
Politics major Casey Beamish Harris ’19 found the summer internship she was looking for on a visit to Scripps’ Career Planning & Resources. On a map of students’ past positions posted in the office, she noticed the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), a nonprofit that seeks to protect the environment and promote human rights through legal channels.
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Jessica Dowling ’03 is a Standout in Maine Cheesemaking Community
Scripps College alumna Jessica Dowling ’03 takes the helm of the Maine Cheese Guild, promoting the interests of fellow entrepreneur farmers and cheesemakers in the burgeoning cheesemaking region.
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Professor Eric Haskell Lectures on French Gardens at 2017 Newport Flower Show
According to the Newport Daily News, Eric T. Haskell, professor of French studies and interdisciplinary humanities and director of the Clark Humanities Museum at Scripps College, participated in the 2017 Newport […]
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