News (page 4)


May 7, 2015

An important message to the community from President Bettison-Varga

Dear members of the Scripps community, This afternoon, black students and their allies sent a compelling and passionate message about the impact of violence against black communities nationwide and the […]

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May 6, 2015

Sustained Dialogue Campus Network – 5/11 Informational Meeting

Dear Scripps Community, The mission of the Sustained Dialogue Campus Network, an initiative of the Sustained Dialogue Institute, is to develop everyday leaders who engage differences as strengths to improve […]

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April 20, 2015

First-Generation @ Scripps April 2015 Newsletter

Dear Scripps community, I am delighted to announce the distribution of the last issue of this year’s edition of the first-gen newsletter. Bea and Leah have crafted a beautiful newsletter […]

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April 10, 2015

Sustained Dialogues Campus Network moderator training – DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Dear Scripps students, In response to inquiries about the upcoming Sustained Dialogues Campus Network (SDCN) workshop, we are extending the deadline to Tuesday, April 14 at 11:59 PM. Please see […]

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April 3, 2015

Sustained Dialogues Campus Network Moderator Training

Dear Scripps students, Last semester we launched the IDEA Initiative with an interactive 2-day workshop for students interested in developing their leadership skills and navigating challenging conversations around important issues. I […]

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February 10, 2015

First-Generation @ Scripps February 2015 Newsletter

We hope you enjoyed a wonderful winter break and have adjusted well into the full swing of the spring semester.  We are particularly eager to distribute the February Newsletter of the First-Generation […]

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December 3, 2014

First-Generation @ Scripps December 2014 Newsletter

Please find included the First-Gen December Newsletter that includes includes narratives on experiences of failure, resilience, and growth. As the semester comes to an end, and you anticipate the arrival of the […]

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November 6, 2014

First-Generation @ Scripps November 2014 Newsletter

Please find included the First-Gen November Newsletter that includes great community contributions (staff and students) on the topic of homesickness. Enjoy the timely read. You can find past publications on […]

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October 28, 2014

10/28-10/29 Challenging Privilege, Building Inclusion Speaker Series

Peggy McIntosh, feminist author, researcher, and gender/racial equity activist, will engage the Scripps community in two days of small group meetings, classroom visits, administrative sessions, and public lectures centering on […]

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October 24, 2014

SCORE presents Thinking Through Oppressive Speech

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. – at SCORE  Presented by Dr. John Ramsey, visiting professor of Philosophy Hate speech, micro-aggressions, and other problematic language do more than offend or insult. Such language […]

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October 17, 2014

SCORE presents DIDA: Disability Ally Training

(2:30 – 4:00 p.m.) Come to the Disability, Illness, and Difference Alliance’s Ally Training in the SCORE Conference Room and learn how to be in solidarity with disabled folks! We’re […]

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October 8, 2014

First-Generation @ Scripps October 2014 Newsletter

Dear Scripps Community, It is with great excitement that I write to introduce the the First-Generation @ Scripps newsletter for the 2014-2015 academic year. Our First-Gen program interns, Bea Maldonado ’15 […]

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October 3, 2014

IDEA Community Message

Dear Members of the Scripps Community, In keeping with Scripps College’s ongoing focus on strengthening a campus-wide culture of inclusion, I’m excited to introduce the <a href=”http://www.scrippscollege.edu/diversity” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>IDEA Initiative</a>, […]

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October 2, 2014

Dean’s Open Hours

Dean Charlotte Johnson invites you to her “Open Hours” this Thursday, October 2nd from 4:00pm-5:00pm in the Student Union. The topic of discussion will be Transgender Admission.

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March 6, 2014

First-Generation @ Scripps March 2014 Newsletter

The March issue of the First-Generation @ Scripps Program newsletter is now available. Download today and have a wonderful upcoming spring break! Sincerely, Sonia De La Torre, Program Coordinator Maria Ceja […]

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November 4, 2013

First-Generation @ Scripps November 2013 Newsletter

Dear Scripps Campus Community, Please find included in this email the second issue of our monthly newsletter for the First-Generation @ Scripps Program. Due to the great response, support, and […]

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October 2, 2013

First-Generation @ Scripps October 2013 Newsletter

Dear Scripps Campus Community, Welcome to the inaugural issue of the monthly newsletter for the First-Generation @ Scripps Program. We are excited to highlight the experiences and achievements of many of […]

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