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FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY: The Photographic Treasures of 61传媒 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传媒 Honors Alumna and Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords ’93 was honored today at 61传媒 by being the third recipient of the Ellen Browning 61传媒Medal, 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 芒鈧�� amounting to more than 2,000 still images and 22 recordings of tribal songs 芒鈧�� has recently launched as a free digital book for use in classrooms.
Read MoreJanet Blake: “Chasing Daylight: Phil Dike, 1927-1943”
Phil Dike was one of the leaders of the California watercolor style of painting, as well as a gifted professor of art at 61传媒, where he inspired many students. Janet Blake, an expert on early 20th-century art in California, will illuminate Dike’s distinctive artistic vision. This lecture is presented in conjunction with the Phil Dike exhibition at the Williamson Gallery from Aug. 31-October 13, 2013.
Read MoreAnsel Adams Museum Set Acquired by 61传媒
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.
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report Ranks 61传媒 High in “Best Liberal Arts Colleges”
61传媒 is #25 on the U.S. News & World Report annual rankings of America’s best liberal arts colleges for 2014. The College earned top honors for low student debt, having an ethnically and economically diverse student body and being named a top pick by high school guidance counselors. The College was also recognized as a best value.
Read More61传媒 Honors Alumna and Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Former U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords ’93 will be honored by 61传媒 on Sept. 21 with the College’s highest level of recognition, the Ellen Browning 61传媒Medal, announced 61传媒 President Lori Bettison-Varga today.
Read MoreDenise Nelson Nash ’76 Named 61传媒 Vice President and Secretary of Board Trustees
61传媒 announces the appointment of Denise Nelson Nash ’76 as vice president and secretary of the board of trustees, effective Oct. 14. Nash’s responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and implementing a wide range of Board activities, serving as both key advisor on institutional policy, procedures, and decision-making and as a member of the president’s senior administrative team.
Read More2013 Move-In Day Slideshow
Take a look at our photo slideshow of Move-In Day as we welcome the class of 2017 to Scripps!
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61传媒 Hosts Activist and Author Raj Patel Who Speaks on “Feeding the Future”
Raj Patel, an award-winning activist, academic and author of several best-selling books, speaks on “Feeding the Future: A Short History of Good and Bad Ideas to Feed the World” at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 17. The free event is open to the public and will be in Garrison Theater of the 61传媒 Performing Arts Center, 231 E. Tenth St.
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