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Parallel Unions
In 2016, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union (EU) in a move known as “Brexit.” Since its inception over half a century ago, the EU had come to stand as the paradigm of democratic cooperation, promoting ideals such as open borders, cosmopolitanism, and humanitarianism.
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In the Media: Professor Michael Spezio’s Research on Humility Featured in Blog
The Self, Virtue, and Public Life, a research initiative based at the University of Oklahoma, recently covered the research of Michael Spezio, associate professor of psychology and neuroscience.
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Fall Season CMS Athletics Recap
Four CMS fall sports teams won SCIAC regular season and/or SCIAC Tournament championships—marking another successful start to the school year for CMS Athletics. Here’s a rundown of the highlights.
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In the Media: Barbara Arnwine ’73 in Washington Post, “We Should be Coming Together”
Barbara Arnwine ’73 was quoted in a Washington Post column about the role of black men in organizing to defend black women against insulting remarks made by President Trump.
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Focus on Faculty: Thierry Boucquey, Professor of French
The first thing to know about Professor of French Thierry Boucquey is that he has a personal motto. The second and more important thing to know is that he actually lives by it. “Mens sana in corpore sanois a Latin phrase meaning ‘a healthy mind in a healthy body,” says Boucquey as we sit down together on the occasion of his retirement from Scripps.
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Professors Huang and Roselli Named Co-Directors of the Interdisciplinary Humanities Initiative
This past June, Scripps announced the formation of the Interdisciplinary Humanities Initiative to connect Scripps students to learning opportunities across Southern California. Made possible by an $800,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation, the initiative will fund research fellowships, faculty professional development, and clinic courses developed in collaboration with community organizations throughout the region.
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A Latitude Beyond: Branwen Williams Ventures Near and Far to Unlock the Mysteries of Climate Change
Standing in the tide pools at El Matador Beach in Malibu, California, Branwen Williams, associate professor of environmental science at the W.M. Keck Science Department, looks out at the horizon as the sun descends over the Pacific.
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Spotlight on Faculty: Pete Chandrangsu, Assistant Professor of Biology
This fall, Pete Chandrangsu will join the faculty at the Keck Science Department as an assistant professor of biology. Coming to Scripps from Cornell University, Professor Chandrangsu’s research explores how bacteria respond to stress, and how that knowledge may have a positive effect on human health and disease prevention. The Office of Marketing and Communications sat down with Professor Chandrangsu to talk science, poly-gamma-glutamate, and classic cars.
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Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Michael Spezio Posits Humility as Key to Successful Community
Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Michael Spezio Posits Humility as Key to Successful Community.
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Scripps Presents: Glory Edim
Glory Edim brings together communities of book fans and aficionados to celebrate a deep appreciation for black women’s writing.
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