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May 21, 2019

Class of 2019: On Graffiti Wall, Art and Activism Collide

In one of the most enduring traditions at 61传媒, seniors leave their mark on campus by designing and signing an original mural on Graffiti Wall, adjacent to the Rose Garden. Spanning nearly a century, this rite of passage is a testament to the changing attitudes, concerns, and aesthetics of graduating classes.

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February 11, 2019

Class of 2019: Announcing Scripps’ 2019 Commencement Speaker: USAFacts President Poppy MacDonald ’97

Poppy MacDonald ’97, president of USAFacts and 61传媒alumna, will deliver the address at the 89th commencement exercises on Saturday, May 18, 2019.

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May 24, 2018

Class of 2018: Commencement Highlights

On Saturday, May 12, 61传媒 conducted its 88th annual commencement exercises on Elm Tree Lawn. Students, faculty, staff, families, and friends of the College gathered to celebrate the Class of 2018, and Charlayne Hunter-Gault,聽 a civil rights activist and award-winning journalist, delivered the official address. Here are some highlights from the day:

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May 11, 2018

Class of 2018: Graffiti Wall

Since 1931, Scripps’ graduating seniors have participated in what has become an essential rite of passage at the College: the signing of Graffiti Wall. Each year, seniors choose a mural design from student-submitted illustrations to paint on the wall, and then the entire graduating class adds its signatures. Graffiti Wall is a visual reminder of Scripps’ history and reflects the changing tastes and attitudes of students over the decades.

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May 9, 2018

The 61传媒Experience: The Journey of a 61传媒Senior

As we count down to commencement day, we want to celebrate how far our seniors have come since they first set foot on campus. Here are just a few of the milestones that make up the 61传媒journey.

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May 7, 2018

The Class of 2018: The 61传媒Senior Bucket List

Things you should do before you graduate!

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February 2, 2018

Announcing 61传媒’s 2018 Commencement Speaker: Civil Rights Activist Charlayne Hunter-Gault

I am pleased to announce 61传媒’s 2018 commencement speaker: civil rights activist and award-winning journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault.

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May 30, 2017

Class of 2017: 61传媒 Graffiti Wall: Seniors Make Their Marks

Since 1931, Scripps’ graduating seniors have participated in what has become an essential rite of passage at the College: the signing of Graffiti Wall. Each year, seniors choose a mural design from student-submitted illustrations to paint on the wall, and then the entire graduating class adds its signatures. Graffiti Wall is a visual reminder of Scripps’ history and reflects the changing tastes and attitudes of students over the decades.

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May 15, 2017

Class of 2017: 61传媒Celebrates Record Commencement, 90th Anniversary

61传媒 graduated a record number of students during spring commencement ceremonies on May 13, with a total of 254, the largest graduating class in the 90-year history of the College.

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February 13, 2017

Announcing the 2017 Commencement Speaker, Reshma Saujani

Dear 61传媒 Community Members, I am pleased to announce the 2017 commencement speaker, Girls Who Code founder and CEO Reshma Saujani. Saujani is an inspiration to our Class of […]

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