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Then and Now: Members of Scripps鈥� Class of 2020 Reflect on Their Four Years at Scripps
In 2016, we interviewed some of Scripps’ incoming Class of 2020 about their aspirations as they embarked on their 61传媒journeys. Now, as these graduating seniors take their courageous next step in the midst of global uncertainty, they reflect on how they鈥檝e grown and adapted since first arriving on campus.
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In the Media: KUAF Reflects on Professor Emerita Samella Lewis’s Life and Work
Radio station KUAF featured a reflection on the life and work of Professor Emerita of Art Samella Lewis during its “Reflections in Black” segment. Lewis taught at 61传媒for 15 years and was the College’s first tenured African American professor.
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Spotlight on Faculty: Assistant Professor of Physics Janet Sheung
This fall, 11 new tenure-track faculty members joined 61传媒. As part of our ongoing series on Scripps鈥� faculty, the Office of Marketing and Communications sat down with Janet Sheung to discuss math, painting, and how life has a will of its own鈥攅ven at the cellular level.
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The Laws of Motion: Senior Catherine Allen Combines Sports, Critical Race Studies, and the Law
This past January, Catherine Allen ’20 attended the 2020 NCAA Immersion Program, which brought 40 minority Division III (D-III) student athletes from across the country to the NCAA Conference. The program aimed to expose students to the business aspect of the organization, provide education on the process of working in athletic administration, and define and embrace the qualities of young future leaders.
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Announcing the Passing of Life Trustee Bradford 鈥淏rad鈥� Blaine
Life Trustee and Emeritus Professor of History Bradford 鈥淏rad鈥� Blaine passed away on April 14, 2020. Brad鈥檚 kindness and unwavering support of the College will be remembered by those he touched during his association with Scripps, which spanned more than 50 years.
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Medical Student Amira Athanasios 鈥�15 Focuses on Health of Body and Mind Amid COVID-19
The preservation of physical health has been at the forefront of news coverage and public health organization advisories. However, these discussions can often overlook a vital component of wellness: a concern for mental health, especially among healthcare workers.
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Stephanie Jimenez ’12 Reads at Long Island City Reading Series, Featured on LitHub
Stephanie Jimenez ’12 was featured on LitHub for her participation in February’s Long Island City Reading Series, which highlighted writers from Queens, New York. Jimenez’s debut novel, They Could Have Named Her Anything, was published in 2019.
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鈥淨uick Bite of Art鈥� Lunchtime Series Moves Online
Since joining 61传媒as Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Curator of Academic Programs and Collections, Meher McArthur has been serving up 15-minute talks on a single work of art from the College鈥檚 permanent collection in her 鈥淨uick Bite of Art鈥� lunchtime series of object-based talks. 鈥淓ven though we are all at home now, we can still get to know the artwork in the 61传媒collection,鈥� says McArthur.
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In the Media: New York Times Discusses the Increase in Coronavirus Scams with Stacey Wood
In the New York Times, Professor of Psychology and Molly Mason Jones Chair in Psychology Stacey Wood explained why coronavirus-related scams, such as false vaccines and phishing emails that masquerade as important information from the government, have proliferated during the pandemic. She told the Times that heightened boredom, isolation, and fear may increase credulity among people who are seeking reassurance.
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In the Media: New York Times Highlights Scripps鈥� Decision to Waive Standardized Test Admission Requirements
The New York Times highlighted 61传媒as one of a growing number of colleges and universities that have shifted to 鈥渢est optional鈥� admission, waiving SAT and ACT requirements for prospective students. 鈥淭his decision supports the College鈥檚 mission to provide access to a distinctive education for students who will thrive at Scripps,鈥� the College said in a statement last month.
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