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March 26, 2012

Nationally Recognized Expert Lectures on “Interethnic Conflict, Colonialism and Conflict Negotiations among American Indians” at Scripps College

Joseph Trimble, a psychology professor recognized for his research on indigenous populations, lectures on “Interethnic Conflict, Colonialism, and Conflict Negotiations among American Indians: Perspectives from Intergroup Conflict Resolution Theory” at 7:30 p.m. on March 27 in Garrison Theater, Scripps College Performing Arts Center. The open event is free to the public.

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21st Century Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was ahead of his time when he wrote “listen to many, speak to a few.” Professors put those words into practice at a recent Scripps College workshop where they traded insights on how to effectively teach the Bard’s magical words.

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March 23, 2012

A Festival of Colors

On March 23, students from all of The Claremont Colleges— regardless of their religion or nationality—came together to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi at Pomona College’s Walker Beach.

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Diversity on Screen

Maulik Pancholy, the actor best known for his recurring role in the critically-acclaimed, Emmy award-winning comedy 30 Rock, where he stars as Alec Baldwin’s office assistant, told a recent crowd of about 200 at Scripps College that they could eradicate negative stereotypes.

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Xiamen University’s Professor Sheng Jia Lectures on “The American Revolution and Modern China”

Sheng Jia, visiting international scholar and professor of history at the Humanities College of Xiamen University, lectures on “The American Revolution and Modern China” at 12:00 p.m. on March 29 in Balch Auditorium, Scripps College. This event is free and open to the public.

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2012 Johnson Research Awards

It’s with great pleasure that Scripps College announces the 2012 winners of this important independent research award.

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March 21, 2012

Helping Redefine Africa

Olufemi Taiwo believes most Americans have a distorted view of Africa. This week, he visits Scripps College to help set the record straight.

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Four Guiding Principles for the Lived Experience

Helena Viramontes, Spring 2012 Mary Routt Chair of Writing, presents a lecture to speak on the legacy of Cesar Chavez.

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March 20, 2012

Public Christianity in Egypt: On the (In)Visibility of Copts

Assistant professor of anthropology Anthony Shenoda explores the ways in which some Coptic Christians in Egypt publicly confess their Christian faith in an Islamic public sphere.

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Alliance for the Study of Adoption and Culture International Conference Comes to Scripps College

The Intercollegiate Women’s Studies of The Claremont Colleges, based at Scripps College, hosts the international conference “Mapping Adoption: Histories, Geographies, Literatures, Politics” from March 22 to 25. Keynote lectures, film screenings, performances, and plenary panels are free and open to the public.

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