News Releases (page 72)
Water Scarcity & Solutions: Global to Local
California’s drought is a hot issue and is getting national attention. How can you help? Get informed and join members of the 61传媒community on Saturday, March 1 in Garrison Theater for a day of informative and timely lectures on “Water Scarcity and Solutions: Global to Local” sponsored by The American Institute for Progressive Democracy. Speakers will discuss problems and solutions related to water scarcity.
Read More61传媒 Announces 2014 Commencement Speaker: Global Entrepreneur Nonie Creme
61传媒 President Lori Bettison-Varga today announced that the College’s 2014 Commencement speaker is alumna Nonie Creme, a global entrepreneur who helped found Butter London, one of the world’s leading beauty product brands.
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61传媒 Students Named to Fall 2013 Dean’s List
The following 61传媒 students were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2013 semester at 61传媒 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 MoreThe Princeton Review names 61传媒 a “Best Value College”
Again this year, The Princeton Review has named 61传媒 a “Best Value College,” based on factors including excellent academics, generous financial aid and cost of attendance.
Read More61传媒’s 8th Annual Elizabeth Hubert Malott Public Affairs Program Presents: An Evening with Peggy Noonan
61传媒 presents “An Evening of Perspective” with author, columnist and political commentator Peggy Noonan as part of the 8th Annual Elizabeth Hubert Malott Public Affairs Program. Noonan will comment on current events at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 6 in Garrison Theater of the 61传媒 Performing Arts Center, 231 E. Tenth St. The event is free and open to the public.
Read More61传媒 President Lori Bettison-Varga Meets With President Obama at White House Higher Education Summit
She joins more than 100 presidents from colleges and universities nationwide and leaders from nonprofits, foundations, state governments, and the private-sector to discuss expanding college opportunity.
Read MoreTwo 61传媒 Music Professors Organize Benefit Supporting Relief Efforts in Philippines
As Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda swept through the Philippines in November, it quickly became known as the deadliest typhoon to hit Southeast Asia. Now, faculty and students in the 61传媒 Music Department have rallied to organize “Remember, Rebuild, and Sustain: 芒鈧淲alang Iwanan,'” a benefit event on Feb. 2 to raise support for ongoing relief efforts.
Read MoreThe Big Picture: Photographs and Archives of Aperture Cofounder Go to 61传媒Collection
61传媒 is delighted to announce the recent gift of 461 photographs by mid-century American photographer Dody Weston Thompson. A key participant in the West Coast photography movement, Weston Thompson was also a major chronicler of that era. The gift of photographs, along with Weston Thompson’s archives, provide an unparalleled look into the work of this significant artist as well as that of some of the most important photographers of the 20th century, including Edward Weston and Ansel Adams. As assistant to both of them, Weston Thompson had unique access into the work and thoughts of these art history-changing artists.
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61传媒 Appoints Rhonda Risser as Financial Aid Director
61传媒 Vice President for Enrollment and Financial Aid Victoria Romero today announced the appointment of Rhonda Risser as the new director of financial aid. Risser previously worked as associate director of the office prior to becoming interim director in September; the new position is effective Jan. 1.
Read MoreBiology Professor Jennifer Armstrong Receives $450,000 NSF Grant
Associate Professor of Biology Jennifer Armstrong received a $450,000 three-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to research chromosome structure and gene expression. Armstrong teaches at the W.M. Keck Science Department of Pitzer College, Claremont McKenna College and 61传媒.
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