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April 7, 2006

61传媒 Department of Dance presents “61传媒Dances,” the Annual Spring Concert of Student, Faculty, and Guest Artist Dance Works

“61传媒Dances,” the annual spring concert of the 61传媒 Dance Department, will take place Friday, April 7, at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 8 at 8 p.m. in the Garrison Theater of the 61传媒 Performing Arts Center.

“Changing Lives: Stories of Transformation”

The interdisciplinary Intercollegiate Women’s Studies program of the Claremont Colleges presents a series of lectures and film screenings on the topic “Changing Lives: Stories of Transformation,” from Monday, April 10 through Tuesday, May 2 on the 61传媒 campus.

Intercollegiate Women’s Studies Presents Minnie Bruce Pratt

The interdisciplinary Intercollegiate Women’s Studies program of the Claremont Colleges presents the poet, author, and activist Minnie Bruce Pratt, in a lecture titled “At the Intersection of Oppression and Resistance: Changing Identities, Changing Lives,” on Monday, April 17.

March 14, 2006

Race for the Cure

61传媒women often lend a hand to a cause they believe in. So, when the Komen Breast Cancer Foundation announced the 10th Annual Los Angeles County

Susan Anderson '74 Returns to Scripps

Author, media consultant, and community activist Susan Anderson ’74 returns to her alma mater in March to share her research about Allensworth, a California town settled and managed in the early 20th century exclusively by African-Americans. As the 2006 Louis Langland Alumna-in-Residence (LLAiR), Anderson will discuss the historical significance of the town.

An Alternative Spring Break

This week many 61传媒students are forgoing the typical traditions of Spring Break — beach parties, home cooking, sleeping in. Instead, they are traveling to the Gulf Coast region devastated by hurricanes last fall to volunteer their time and hard work.

Brainteaser

A record number of 61传媒students competed in the 65th Annual Putnam Mathematics Competition, the premier mathematical competition for undergraduates on Saturday, December 3.

Ceramic Innovations

Since its inauguration in 1944, the 61传媒 Ceramic Annual has featured new directions in ceramics. The exhibition, the longest running exhibition of contemporary ceramics in the U.S., offers the opportunity for gallery visitors to see contemporary ceramic innovations from across the nation.

Summer Academy Helps Students Realize the Dream

A recent report from the private, nonprofit National Research Council highlights the importance of funding and supporting educational opportunities for Hispanics in the U.S. The report sites high dropout rates and low college enrollment for Hispanics, the largest and fastest-growing ethnic group in the nation.

Fire Water: Athenas Swimming and Diving Success Story

When it comes to making a splash, the Athenas swimming and diving teams are old pros. During their annual Nothing Normal party, the teams dress in garb ranging from leopard print tights to superhero costumes. Then there’s the rumor that once a year, they make a nightly pilgrimage to the pool in nothing but their birthday suits. These adventure-seekers have never shied away from team cheer, perched atop dining tables in the Claremont cafeteria, boisterously announcing their next meet to all the fellow diners. Yes, it’s true; the Athenas aquatic team is a crazy bunch. But can they back up the outlandish behavior with true athletic prowess and accomplishment?