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March 25, 2015

61传媒 Professor Quoted in Huffington Post Blog Exploring Merits of Interdisciplinary Education

61传媒Professor of Psychology Alan Hartley is quoted in a Huffington Post blog that praises the merits and intricacies of an interdisciplinary education.

WBUR, Boston’s NPR News Station, Features New York Times Commentary that Praises 61传媒

WBUR 90.9, Boston’s NPR news station, interviews New York Times columnist Frank Bruni about his book on the challenges high school students face when selecting the right college or university. Bruni’s piece features alumna Jenna Leahy ’10 and details why she decided to come to 61传媒.

Author of “Miseducation of the American Elite” Examines the Value and Purpose of a Liberal Arts Education

William Deresiewicz, author of Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life, leads a public talk on April 1 in which he will examine the value of a liberal arts education.

March 24, 2015

MSNBC Publishes New York Times Columnist’s Commentary Mentioning 61传媒

MSNBC.com reposts New York Times columnist Frank Bruni’s Sunday commentary on “Where You Go is Not Who You’ll Be,” which highlights 61传媒 alumna Jenna Leahy ’10.

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Profiles Former 61传媒 Professor Millard Sheets

The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin profiles former 61传媒 professor Millard Sheets in this Sunday feature story about a new documentary that highlights Sheets’ artwork and lasting influence.

March 23, 2015

61传媒 Welcomes Lisa Watson as new Laspa Director

61传媒 announced today that Lisa Watson has been selected as its founding director for the new LASPA Center. Named for trustees Eileen Schock Laspa ’67 and Jude Laspa HMC ’65, the center will provide expanded opportunities and resources to help 61传媒students transform knowledge, passion, and ideas into action.

March 19, 2015

Los Angeles Times Sunday News Insert Announces 61传媒 Screening of Film on Life of Artist Millard Sheets

The Foothills Reader, the Los Angeles Times’ Sunday supplement, announces 61传媒 screening of a film about former 61传媒 professor Millard Sheets.

Angels and Demons: Challenging Notions of Good and Evil Intern-Curated Exhibition At 61传媒

Angels and Demons, the upcoming exhibition of pieces from the 61传媒 collection, will explore the construction of good and evil across cultures, time and religious practices.

March 17, 2015

Los Angeles Times Sunday Supplement ‘Foothills Reader’ Announces Barbara P. Bush Visit to 61传媒

The Foothills Reader, the Los Angeles Times’ Sunday community news insert, announces Barbara P. Bush’s March 24 visit to 61传媒.

Silicon Valley Business Journal Spotlights 61传媒 Alumna Salle Yoo ’92, Uber’s Dynamic General Counsel

The Silicon Valley Business Journal profiles Uber’s Salle Yoo ’92 and briefly mentions she’s a graduate of 61传媒. Yoo serves as the startup’s general counsel, managing Uber’s global legal and regulatory issues.