News Releases (page 33)
2012 ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Graduates Named to Spring 2012 Dean’s List
The following 2012 ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë graduates were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester at ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë in Claremont, California. The dean’s list recognizes students who have achieved a grade point average of at least 11 (A-) in four, letter-graded courses in one semester.
Read MoreÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Student Selected for U.S. State Department Scholarship
ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë’s Megan Petersen ’15 is among the approximately 631 undergraduate and graduate students to receive a U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship, which will allow her to study Arabic this summer in Morocco.
Read MoreCandidate’s Physical Appearance Influences Uninformed Voters, Study Shows
The visual appearance of a political candidate’s haircut, clothing, and posture are all factors influencing whether the electorate will vote for that nominee, according to a study co-authored by ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë assistant psychology professor Michael Spezio, whose research will appear in a forthcoming issue of the journal “Political Psychology.”
Read MoreÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë’s 2012 Resume Book: Rugged Economy Sparks Innovative Path to Connect Graduates With Employers
ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë’s Office of Career Planning & Resources (CP&R) launched the first issue of its resume book in time for 2012 Commencement. The digital publication, which flips pages like an actual book, was sent to more than 1,300 employers, the ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë alumnae community and to select members of the Scripps Association of Families.
Read MoreÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Professor Writes Book Exploring “Christ Circumcised”
Andrew Jacobs’ “Christ Circumcised: A Study in Early Christian History and Difference,” points to an unexpected symbol — the mark of circumcision on the body of the Christian savior — to explore what we know about early Christian identity.
Read MoreChief Oren Lyons of the United Nations Visits ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë
Chief Oren Lyons, distinguished member of the United Nations Global Forum of Spiritual and Parliamentary Leaders on Human Survival, lectures on “The Doctrine of Discovery and a Value Change for Survival: The Politics of Religion, Native Nations and Nature” at 7:30 p.m. on April 17 at Garrison Theater.
Read MoreÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Receives $700,000 Grant to Support Undergraduate Research From The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë President Lori Bettison-Varga today announced the College received a $700,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support undergraduate research in the arts, humanities and social sciences. The grant will span a three-year period.
Read MoreScripps Dances into Spring 2012
“Scripps Dances,” the annual spring concert of the ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Dance Department, takes place on April 13 at 8 p.m. and on April 14 at 2 p.m. and at 8 p.m. in Garrison Theater, ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Performing Arts Center, 231 E. 10th St. The program features original dance pieces choreographed by students and faculty.
Read MoreNational Expert on Criminal Jurisdiction and Native Americans Lectures at ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë
Guadalupe Gutierrez, deputy prosecutor for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe in southern Arizona, lectures on “Evolving States of Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country” at noon on April 11 in ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë’s Hampton Room, Malott Commons, 345 E. 9th St. The event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreSundance’s “Mosquita y Mari” Screens at ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë
ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë screens the coming-of-age film “Mosquita y Mari” at 7 p.m. on April 6. The event is free and open to the public.
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