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A “Mudder” at Scripps
When Joan Rechtin Lincoln ’49 was a student at Scripps, she called herself a “mudder.” As Harvey Mudd College, directly north of Scripps, was yet to be established, this meant but one thing: Joan loved to get her hands on the messy substances in the College’s ceramic studio.
Read MoreClaremont Colleges Presidents to Discuss the Future of Higher Education
Presidents Lori Bettison-Varga, David Oxtoby, and Laura Skandera Trombley—of Scripps College, Pomona College, and Pitzer College, respectively—will give their perspectives on the future of higher education in Scripps College’s Malott Commons, Hampton Room, on Wednesday, April 27, at 12 noon. The event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreWinston Ou Presents “Teaching Math as a Non-superstition”
Winston Ou, Scripps College assistant professor of mathematics, will speak on “Mill and Mathematics: Teaching Math as a Non-superstition,” presented by the Malott Commons Tuesday Noon Academy, on April 26. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Read MoreS.D. Bechtel, Jr., Foundation Awards $1.46 Million to Scripps College to Support Integrated Science Education
The S.D. Bechtel, Jr., Foundation has awarded a $1.46 million grant to Scripps College to support integrated science education in the Joint Science Department. The Joint Science Department serves students from Scripps, Claremont McKenna, and Pitzer Colleges and houses faculty in biology, chemistry, and physics.
Read MoreSpeed Racer
Jennifer Tavé ’12 leads the nation with record-breaking track and field times.
Read MoreAuthor Matt Logelin Reads from “Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss & Love”
Matt Logelin, author of “Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss & Love,” reads from his book on Monday, April 18, at 4:15pm in Scripps College’s Hampton Room. This event, which includes a book signing following the reading, is free and open to the public.
Read MoreAuthor Jonathan Kozol Speaks on the “New War on Poverty”
Jonathan Kozol, author, activist, and educator, presents “A New War on Poverty: On Equality and Opportunity in America” on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in Garrison Theater, Scripps College Performing Arts Center.
Read MoreThe Heartbeat of the College
Scripps College celebrates National Student Employee Appreciation Week, recognizing the importance and impact of student employees.
Read MoreScripps College Department of Anthropology Presents “God’s Agents: Biblical Publicity in Contemporary England”
Dr. Matthew Engelke, anthropologist and senior lecturer at the London School of Economics (LSE), will present “God’s Agents: Biblical Publicity in Contemporary England” on Monday, April 15, at 12:00 p.m., in Scripps College’s Balch Conference Room. This event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreScripps College Department of Classics Presents “Pederasty in Archaic Greece: Differing Visions/Versions”
Professor of Classics Andrew Lear presents “Pederasty in Archaic Greece: Differing Visions/Versions of a Sexual Custom in Two Poetic Traditions” on Tuesday, April 12, at 5:00 pm, in Scripps College’s Edwards Humanities Building, room 201. This event is free and open to the public.
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