Feature Stories (page 39)


July 31, 2013

Barbara Arnwine ’73 on Civil Rights

Scripps College alumna, attorney, and prominent civil rights advocate Barbara Arnwine ’73 is at the forefront of renewed efforts in the national fight against voter discrimination. Arnwine joined President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder at the White House on Monday, July 28, along with other civil rights leaders, to discuss ways to combat voter discrimination.

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July 24, 2013

“Be Unapologetic”

“My journey at Scripps led me to recognize my voice and to hold it with strength and conviction,” says Jasmine Johnson ‘13, who is now pursuing a Masters degree while working as a sixth grade instructor.

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An Eye for Success

“I knew I wanted to be an optometrist and writer and double majored accordingly,” says Fatima Elkabti ‘09, now on track to graduate from UC Berkeley in May 2015.

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July 22, 2013

No Risk, No Reward

Last summer, Elsa Bruno ’14 became the first intern ever hired by well-known Milwaukee artist Reginald Baylor to work at his art gallery and studio. Undeterred by the fact that Baylor was not advertising for help, she went to him directly and asked for a summer internship. Surprisingly, he said yes.

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June 26, 2013

Inside Scripps

A dumbwaiter sealed away for over 40 years is unearthed during recent campus renovations. Now it’s a time capsule.

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June 13, 2013

The Scripps College Academy Legacy

For the second consecutive year, five SCA Scholars participated in Scripps College’s Commencement activities. This year, the five women celebrated Commencement 2013 by gathering for a photo near the spot where a similar photo was snapped four years ago when they were first-year students at Scripps College.

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Insight into modern anthropology

Professor of History Julie Liss is headed to Hebrew Union College in the next year after being awarded the Bernard and Audre Rapoport Fellowship to continue her work at The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives.

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May 22, 2013

Brava, Amy Marcus-Newhall!

Amy Marcus-Newhall, Scripps College vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty, was honored for her extraordinary achievements in the field of education by the YWCA San Gabriel Valley at an awards dinner Tuesday, May 21, at the Industry Hills Expo Center.

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May 20, 2013

Congratulations, Class of 2013!

Explore commencement highlights here.

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May 15, 2013

The Great Southern California Scavenger Hunt

For the past several semesters, Off-Campus Study director Neva Barker has challenged students returning from their time abroad with the Discover Southern California Digital Scavenger Hunt – an opportunity to explore the local area the same way they had with their study location.

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