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“Changing Lives: Stories of Transformation”
The interdisciplinary Intercollegiate Women’s Studies program of the Claremont Colleges presents a series of lectures and film screenings on the topic “Changing Lives: Stories of Transformation,” from Monday, April 10 through Tuesday, May 2 on the Scripps College campus.
Read MoreIntercollegiate Women’s Studies Presents Minnie Bruce Pratt
The interdisciplinary Intercollegiate Women’s Studies program of the Claremont Colleges presents the poet, author, and activist Minnie Bruce Pratt, in a lecture titled “At the Intersection of Oppression and Resistance: Changing Identities, Changing Lives,” on Monday, April 17.
Read MoreRace for the Cure
Scripps women often lend a hand to a cause they believe in. So, when the Komen Breast Cancer Foundation announced the 10th Annual Los Angeles County
Read MoreSusan Anderson '74 Returns to Scripps
Author, media consultant, and community activist Susan Anderson ’74 returns to her alma mater in March to share her research about Allensworth, a California town settled and managed in the early 20th century exclusively by African-Americans. As the 2006 Louis Langland Alumna-in-Residence (LLAiR), Anderson will discuss the historical significance of the town.
Read MoreAn Alternative Spring Break
This week many Scripps students are forgoing the typical traditions of Spring Break — beach parties, home cooking, sleeping in. Instead, they are traveling to the Gulf Coast region devastated by hurricanes last fall to volunteer their time and hard work.
Read MoreBrainteaser
A record number of Scripps students competed in the 65th Annual Putnam Mathematics Competition, the premier mathematical competition for undergraduates on Saturday, December 3.
Read MoreCeramic Innovations
Since its inauguration in 1944, the Scripps College Ceramic Annual has featured new directions in ceramics. The exhibition, the longest running exhibition of contemporary ceramics in the U.S., offers the opportunity for gallery visitors to see contemporary ceramic innovations from across the nation.
Read MoreSummer Academy Helps Students Realize the Dream
A recent report from the private, nonprofit National Research Council highlights the importance of funding and supporting educational opportunities for Hispanics in the U.S. The report sites high dropout rates and low college enrollment for Hispanics, the largest and fastest-growing ethnic group in the nation.
Read MoreFire Water: Athenas Swimming and Diving Success Story
When it comes to making a splash, the Athenas swimming and diving teams are old pros. During their annual Nothing Normal party, the teams dress in garb ranging from leopard print tights to superhero costumes. Then there’s the rumor that once a year, they make a nightly pilgrimage to the pool in nothing but their birthday suits. These adventure-seekers have never shied away from team cheer, perched atop dining tables in the Claremont cafeteria, boisterously announcing their next meet to all the fellow diners. Yes, it’s true; the Athenas aquatic team is a crazy bunch. But can they back up the outlandish behavior with true athletic prowess and accomplishment?
Read MoreRecord Number of Math Majors at Scripps
Professor of Mathematics Christopher Towse revels in the fact that the graduating class of 2006 has the largest group of math majors — seven — in Scripps’ history. With a class size of more than 200 women, seven does not seem like a large number; however, statistics beg to differ. Since 2001, the average number of students in the top 10 majors has been between 7 and 22.
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