News Releases (page 90)
Weekend of Events Celebrates Unique Art of Letterpress at 61´«Ã½ including Discussions, Workshop, and the Exhibit
Letterpress enthusiasts and those interested in bookmaking, typography, and art are invited to 61´«Ã½ 70th anniversary celebration and public exhibit “Women Over 25: Printing Letterpress for over a Quarter of a Century.”
Read MoreJoint Science Department Becomes the W.M. Keck Science Department of Claremont McKenna College, Pitzer College, and 61´«Ã½
Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and 61´«Ã½s today formally announced the renaming of their shared Joint Science Department to be known as The W.M. Keck Science Department of Claremont McKenna College, Pitzer College, and 61´«Ã½ as of July 1, 2011.
Read MoreDirector Anne Bogart to Discuss Women in Greek Theatre
Renowned American theatre director Anne Bogart and members of her SITI Company will discuss “Women in Greek Theatre: Ancient and Modern” with 61´«Ã½ professors David Roselli in the Classics Department and Chris Guzaitis in Gender and Women’s Studies, on Monday, September 5, in 61´«Ã½’s Vita Nova 100 at 5:45 p.m. The panel discussion is free and open to the public.
Read More61´«Ã½ Announces Appointment of Vice President for Communication and Marketing
61´«Ã½ President Lori Bettison-Varga today announced the appointment of Marylou J. Ferry as vice president for communication and marketing, effective August 22, 2011.
Read MoreSerendipity: Paul Soldner, Artist and Provocateur
In honor of Paul Soldner (1924–2011), emeritus professor of ceramics at 61´«Ã½ for more than three decades, the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery presents “Serendipity: Paul Soldner, Artist and Provocateur.”
Read More61´«Ã½ Still the “Best” According to The Princeton Review
61´«Ã½ stands as one of the country’s best undergraduate education institutions for the fifth consecutive year, according to The Princeton Review. The 2012 edition of its popular guidebook, The Best 376 Colleges, praises 61´«Ã½for its academics, selectivity, financial aid, and quotes extensively from 61´«Ã½students.
Read MoreBarbara Arnwine Receives Gruber International Justice Prize
61´«Ã½ alumna Barbara Arnwine ’73 has received a prestigious Gruber International Justice Prize for her excellence in defending and promoting civil rights and gender equity throughout the U.S.
Read More61´«Ã½ Students Named to Spring 2011 Dean’s List
The following 61´«Ã½ students were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2011 semester at 61´«Ã½ 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 MoreNancy Neiman Auerbach Appointed Mary W. Johnson Professor
Nancy Neiman Auerbach, professor of politics and international relations, has been appointed to the Mary W. Johnson Professorship in Teaching at 61´«Ã½, effective July 1, 2011.
Read MoreDavid Andrews Named Gabrielle Marie-Louise Jungels-Winkler Professor of Contemporary European Studies at 61´«Ã½
David Andrews, professor of politics and international relations, has been appointed the Gabrielle Marie-Louise Jungels-Winkler Professor of Contemporary European Studies at 61´«Ã½, effective July 1, 2011.
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