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Scripps College Applauds Alumna Gabrielle Giffords’ Recovery and Successful Book Release
A day of triumph was declared on the Scripps College campus today as Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ ’93 continued recovery was affirmed by her appearance on ABC’s 20/20 and the national release of the congresswoman’s memoir, “Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope,” was cheered.
Read MoreScripps College Celebrates Alumna Gabrielle Giffords’ National Book Release
Scripps College President Lori Bettison-Varga on Tuesday will lead a community celebration of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ ’93 continued recovery by lauding the national release of the congresswoman’s memoir, “Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope.”
Read MoreMapping the Mao Suit: A (Selective) Cultural Biography
Mao Tse-Tung has been called many things: revolutionary, visionary, psychopath, demagogue, etc. etc. Rarely, however, is Mao associated with fashion, and it would seem absurd, at first, to label Mao a fashion icon. Yet it’s undeniable that the “Mao suit” has attained a kind of iconic status, signifying precisely all those conflicting characteristics long associated with Mao himself.
Read MoreA Personal Perspective on Venezuela
Scripps College assistant professor of music David Cubek speaks about his native country of Venezuela at this week’s Tuesday Noon Academy.
Read MoreScripps Live Arts Presents LitBlitz Open Mic
Scripps Live Arts presents LitBlitz Open Mic on Thursday, November 17, 2011, from 8 to 9 p.m., in Scripps College’s Vita Nova Hall, Intercollegiate Women’s Studies lobby. Snacks will be provided and the event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreCMS Athenas Soccer Finish 2nd in SCIAC
Athenas women’s soccer wraps up with an exciting match-up against #10 nationally ranked Cal Lutheran.
Read MoreDefending Their Art
One of the most eclectic, interesting, and occasionally bizarre displays of student art takes place each fall at Scripps College as students in a senior art seminar offer their projects for review.
Read MoreGift 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 MoreDuet-singing wrens surprise scientists
How can humans learn to get along? Maybe the answer comes from the simple wren.
Read MoreThe Monster Mash
The Scripps College community “Thrills the World” as part of a record-breaking dance event.
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