News Releases (page 88)
Gift of Japanese Cloisonné Enamels to Enhance Art Education at Scripps College
Scripps College will receive nine pieces of fine Japanese cloisonné enamel from the Anthony and Patricia Ghosn collection, donated by R. Scott and Lannette Turicchi, in coordination with the Worldbridge Foundation. As part of the Scripps art collection, stewarded by the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, the pieces will enhance teaching and research at the College.
Read MoreScripps A Top Producer of Fulbrights
The results are in, and Scripps College ranks seventh in the nation in Fulbright Award recipients. The competitive, merit-based grants afford students a wide range of intriguing international experiences.
Read MorePunk Rock Music Festival, AthenaFest, to Benefit Rock ‘n Roll Camp for Girls LA
AthenaFest punk rock music festival will be held at Scripps College on Saturday, November 12, from 1-7 p.m., on Bowling Green. The festival is sponsored by Scripps Live Arts, a student-run organization on campus. The festival is free and open to the public.
Read MoreScripps College’s Tuesday Noon Academy Presents “Mosaic or Melting Pot: The India Story”
Scripps College Professor Mona G. Mehta will lecture on “Mosaic or Melting Pot: The India Story,” presented by the Malott Commons Tuesday Noon Academy, on November 1, in Scripps College’s Hampton Room of the Malott Commons. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Read MoreScripps College’s Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery Hosts American Raku Workshop
Beginners and more advanced ceramicists alike can learn to create their own raku pottery at a one-day workshop at the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery at Scripps College on Saturday, November 12, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Noted ceramic artists Kevin Myers and T Robert will lead the interactive sessions.
Read MoreHands-on Chemistry
Scripps College students help the community experience chemistry first-hand during National Chemistry Week.
Read MoreTournament Spot Guaranteed with Pair of Athena Victories
The CMS Athenas are guaranteed a seed in the SCIAC Tournament after two impressive victories last week.
Read MoreScripps College’s Humanities Institute Hosts “Mad Woman Project” Lecture via Skype
University of Michigan Professor Tobin Siebers will lecture on “The Mad Women Project: Disability and the Aesthetics of Human Disqualification,”via Skype on Tuesday, October 25, at 7:30 p.m., in Scripps College’s Performing Arts Center, Garrison Theater. This event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreScripps College Presents “Tres Vidas” Chamber Concert During Hispanic Heritage Month
Scripps College presents chamber concert “Tres Vidas” as part of Hispanic Heritage Month on Thursday, October 20 in Scripps College’s Performing Arts Center, Garrison Theater. The event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreGender Politics, and the Road to Fukushima
English professor Gayle Greene examines the power of reputation in the fields of scientific “knowledge” and public policy.
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