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Record Number of Math Majors at Scripps
Professor of Mathematics Christopher Towse revels in the fact that the graduating class of 2006 has the largest group of math majors — seven — in Scripps’ history. With a class size of more than 200 women, seven does not seem like a large number; however, statistics beg to differ. Since 2001, the average number of students in the top 10 majors has been between 7 and 22.
Read More61传媒Alumna Appointed UCLA Senior Fellow
The UCLA School of Public Affairs recently honored Tanya Cherry Tull ’64 with the position of senior fellow for the 2005-06 academic year.
Read MoreArtful Violins
During her sophomore year, Sarah Yates ’01 had already begun developing ideas for her senior thesis: transforming violins into a visual art form. She spent three summers collecting broken violins, learning how to repair them, and finally painting the instruments. Yates culminated her thesis with a concert featuring students and faculty of The Claremont Colleges.
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Wolfgang
Although Mozart’s birthday has already past, the world of classical music will be remembering him throughout 2006.
Read MoreWomen of the World
Spring semester, 61传媒 welcomed a new student organization, Women of the World (WOW). The idea for WOW was simple: 61传媒women helping women locally and globally.
Read MoreAlexa Fullerton Hampton Speaker Series “Voice and Vision” Welcomes Sandra Cisneros
Sandra Cisneros, internationally celebrated author and poet, will present a lecture on Wednesday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m., in Garrison Theater, 61传媒 Performing Arts Center.
Read More61传媒 Summer Academy Helps Latinas Across Southland Succeed in High School, Prepare for College Admission
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.
Read MoreAlexa Fullerton Hampton Speaker Series “Voice and Vision” Welcomes Annie Griffiths Belt
Annie Griffiths Belt, award-winning National Geographic master photographer will present a lecture on Wednesday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m., in Garrison Theater of the 61传媒 Performing Arts Center.
Read MoreFine Arts Foundation Tea and Lecture: Michael Spafford and Elizabeth Sandvig
The 61传媒 Fine Arts Foundation will host a lecture by Seattle artists Michael Spafford and Pomona alumna Elizabeth Sandvig.
Read MoreNational Conference to Commemorate Mozart’s 250th Birthday
A national conference to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Mozart’s birth, on Friday, March 24, through Sunday, March 26 will be held at 61传媒. The conference will include lectures, an exhibition, and concerts to celebrate the brilliant and prolific career of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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