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Spotlight on Students Series (page 13)
Spotlight on Students: Tali Caspi ’18 Is Making Music with the 5C Band Details
Though only a sophomore, Tali Caspi ’18 has quickly become a figure in The Claremont Colleges’ music scene as the double bassist, singer, and a contributing songwriter in the 5C student band Details.
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Spotlight on Students: Allegra Cox ’18 Curates “Documenters and Storytellers”
When Allegra Cox ’18 began working at 61传媒’s Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery this June, she wasn’t sure where the opportunity would take her. Interested in art conservation as a high school student, Cox chose 61传媒because it is one of few colleges that offers the major to undergraduates. But thanks to the gallery’s Wilson Academic Internship program, her interests and experience have broadened. Cox spent her summer organizing an exhibition of photographs recently gifted to 61传媒’s permanent collection.
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Class of ’19 Orientation Slideshow
Each year, 61传媒’s New Student Orientation begins with Move-In Day and concludes on the first day of classes with Fall Academic Convocation. In between those events, first-years participate in a plethora of activities designed to acquaint them with Scripps’ academics, programs, and activities, as well as with each other. Here are some highlights from the New Student Orientation for the Class of 2019.
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Class of ’19 at a Glance
This fall 61传媒 is proud to welcome another remarkable group of first-year students to campus. The infographic below provides a snapshot of who they are, where they come from, […]
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Spotlight on Students: Stephanie Steinbrecher ’16 Is Saving the Earth through Storytelling
For the past two summers, Stephanie Steinbrecher ’16 has interned with the Sierra Club, working out of its Bay Area and Washington, D.C. offices. We recently caught up with Stephanie to find out what she’s been up to and learn about some of the experiences and insights she brings back to 61传媒this fall.
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An Ambitious Advocate: 61传媒Student Brings Mental Health Resources to a Community in Need
This spring, Meril Tomy ’17 was one of 14 students to receive a Donald A. Strauss Public Service Scholarship, a $10,000 grant to design and implement a public service project over one year. Since then, Tomy has spent her summer establishing the foundation for her project, which will promote awareness about mental health, improve access to information and resources, and aim to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness in her hometown of Orange, California.
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Spotlight on Students: Rachel Kahn ’17 Takes on Oceans of Opportunity
As a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellow, this summer Rachel Kahn ’17 is drawing from her varied scientific interests and knowledge as she undertakes a unique research opportunity.The topic of her research? Kahn is currently modeling the body temperature of a common species of barnacle, Balanus glandula, found on the West Coast of North America. The model will be used to predict the temperatures of other ocean organisms as weather and climate conditions vary. This data will help scientists understand how climate change is affecting marine ecosystems.
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Research and Internships: How One Patient Changed My Career Path
It happened so quickly, but I will never forget it. In that moment with the patient holding the intensivist’s hand, showing honest gratitude, and expressing so many words despite the communication barriers, I wanted to be the doctor that helped her.
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Research and Internships: Mara Falahee Gains a New Home and New Skills
I thought it would be easier than it was, but with coworkers and friends I felt at home in Seattle. I became immersed in a new liberal, forward thinking community while living in the heart of the city.
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Research and Internships: Tia Ho ’17, Rediscovering Her Dream
I could write thousands of words on my summer at Sub Pop, but all anyone needs to know is that it changed my life for the better. I’ve fantasized about working in the music industry and entertained the idea of being in a band, managing one, or becoming a music producer. This summer was by far the most formative in terms of my career mindset, and the internship provided promising connections for my future in the music world.
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