News Releases (page 74)
IMLS Awards Williamson Gallery Grant to Conserve Works of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Six valuable Chinese paintings in the 61´«Ã½ collection will be conserved with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Read More61´«Ã½ Hosts 2nd Annual Olive Harvest on Oct. 25
61´«Ã½ invites all interested volunteers to gather at the “Olive Walk” next to the Edwards Humanities Building, 981 N. Amherst Ave., on Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to noon for its second annual olive harvest.
Read More“True Witness: A Civil Rights Cantata” Premieres at 61´«Ã½
“True Witness,” a 30-minute choral cantata, which sets to music the letters, speeches and poems of African-American female poets, activists and civil rights leaders, premieres Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. in Garrison Theater of 61´«Ã½’s Performing Arts Center. This performance is free to the public, but tickets are required.
Read MoreActivist Myrlie Evers-Williams Speaks on “Fighting for Equality” at 61´«Ã½
Myrlie Evers-Williams, acclaimed author, civil rights advocate and widow of slain activist Medgar Evers, discusses “Fighting for Equality: The Interconnected Struggle” on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Garrison Theater of 61´«Ã½’s Performing Arts Center. This event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreRemembering Bekki Lee
It is with deep sadness that 61´«Ã½ writes of the devastating news of the passing of its dear friend and colleague, Bekki Lee.
Read More61´«Ã½ Labor Economist Roberto Pedace Predicts Possible Outcomes of California Increasing Minimum Wage
61´«Ã½ Associate Professor of Economics Roberto Pedace predicts that California’s recent decision to raise the state’s minimum wage to $10 by 2016 could end up benefiting relatively high-skilled workers, but may hurt low-skilled workers.
Read MoreFOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY: The Photographic Treasures of 61´«Ã½ at the Williamson
Celebrating the establishment of the College’s collection and showing works never before displayed at the College, the Williamson Gallery presents “Focus on Photography: Building a Photography Collection at Scripps,” which runs from Oct. 26 through Dec.15.
Read More61´«Ã½ Honors Alumna and Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords ’93 was honored today at 61´«Ã½ by being the third recipient of the Ellen Browning 61´«Ã½Medal, the College’s highest level of recognition.
Read MoreNew Digital Book on Early U.S. Photographer Edward Curtis’ Photos of Native Americans
An extensive online archive of Edward S. Curtis’ work – amounting to more than 2,000 still images and 22 recordings of tribal songs – has recently launched as a free digital book for use in classrooms.
Read MoreAnsel Adams Museum Set Acquired by 61´«Ã½
Visitors will have the opportunity to see “Museum Set” in the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery’s upcoming exhibition, “Focus on Photography: Building a Collection at Scripps,” which runs from Oct. 26 through Dec. 15.
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