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April 10, 2015

Undersea Discoveries: Coral Colonies Offer Clues on Ocean Conditions

While on the vessel Bell Shimada, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science Branwen Williams and Devyn Parks ’15 survey the choppy ocean waters as they embark on an ambitious study of deep-sea corals off the Channel Islands.

Students Select Professor Mary Hatcher-Skeers as “Professor of the Year”

While escorted to her â€˜throne’ on The Motley stage, a student presented Mary Hatcher-Skeers with a bright yellow “Professor of the Year” sash as an appreciative crowd cheered her on.
One by one, students approached a nearby microphone to express their gratitude for her commitment and encouraging words.

Scripps College Dance Department Presents “Scripps Dances â€¦.”

“SCRIPPS DANCES,” the annual spring concert of the Scripps College Dance Department featuring original dance pieces choreographed by students and faculty, takes place on April 17 at 8 p.m. and April 18 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Garrison Theater of the Scripps College Performing Arts Center.

Scripps College Professor Discusses Cancer Research on Statewide Public Affairs Program

Journalist Brad Pomerance, host of the statewide public affairs show “California Edition,” interviews Associate Professor of Biology Jennifer Armstrong to learn more about her cancer research.

April 3, 2015

Sustained Dialogues Campus Network Moderator Training

Last semester we launched the I.D.E.A. Initiative with an interactive 2-day workshop for students interested in developing their leadership skills and navigating challenging conversations around important issues. I am excited to announce that Sustained Dialogues Campus Network (SDCN) will return to campus this spring to facilitate another workshop for students.

April 1, 2015

Los Angeles Times Spotlights Scientific Research of Keck Science Professor Branwen Williams

The Los Angeles Times profiles the research of Assistant Professor of Environmental Science Branwen Williams, who is studying the history and growth of the coral population in the waters off the Channel Islands.

March 30, 2015

Spoken Word Poet Sarah Kay Will Deliver 2015 Scripps College Commencement Address

Scripps College President Lori Bettison-Varga today announced that award-winning spoken word poet and performer Sarah Kay will deliver the College’s 2015 Commencement address on May 16.

Inland Empire’s NPR Affiliate KVCR-FM Spotlights Scripps College’s Challah for Hunger

The Savory Road on KVCR-FM’s 91.9, Inland Empire’s NPR affiliate, interviews Emily Roizin ’15 for a segment on Challah for Hunger.

Challah for Hunger Founder and Scripps College Alumna Eli Winkelman ’07 Featured in Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Editor Diana Sholley interviewed students and alumna Eli Winkelman ’07 for a feature story on Challah for Hunger.

A Woman With No Borders: Susannah Kricker â€˜09

When Susannah Kricker ’09 first put on her white doctor’s coat in the fall of 2014, it was the culmination of an extraordinary personal journey started years earlier at Scripps College. Now a first year medical student at the University of Vermont, Kricker was drawn to the humanities and social sciences by a desire “to find a connection to lived experiences.”