News Releases (page 96)


September 10, 2004

Humanities Institute Program Probes American Politics Through Lecture and Film

Professor and founder of the Center for American Progress, John Podesta will lecture on “Think Tanks, Democracy, and Public Policy” on Thursday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hampton Room of the Malott Commons, located on the Scripps College campus.

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September 1, 2004

From the Rubble: Guide Dog User Discusses the Power of the Human/Animal Bond

On Tuesday, September 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hampton Room of the Malott Commons, located on the Scripps College campus, Michael Hingson will share his knowledge about this amazing bond in a discussion titled, The Power of the Human/Animal Bond: Labrador Lessons.

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August 10, 2004

Scripps Welcomes Five New Faculty Members

John G. Milton has been named the William Rand Keenan, Jr. Professor in Computational Neuroscience for the Joint Sciences Department of Scripps, Pitzer, and Claremont McKenna Colleges.

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July 28, 2004

Los Angeles Attorney Roxanne Wilson Named Board Chair for Scripps College

Local attorney Roxanne Wilson has been elected to chair the Scripps College Board of Trustees, replacing Jean Bixby Smith, chairman of Bixby Land Company, who served in the position for eight years.

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July 23, 2004

Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery at Scripps College Presents “Dovetail: The Art and Furniture of Sam and Alfreda Ward Maloof”

The Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery at Scripps College is pleased to present the first exhibition to feature the work of both Sam Maloof and Alfreda Ward Maloof.

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July 19, 2004

Scripps Professor Among 10 Artists Selected for Flintridge Foundation Awards

Flintridge Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2003/2004 Awards for Visual Artists. Five artists from California and five from Oregon/Washington will receive unrestricted grants of $25,000 each.

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July 15, 2004

“Campaign for the Scripps” Woman Reaches $101 Million

The most ambitious fund-raising campaign in Scripps College’s 78-year history has surpassed its original $85 million goal, with gifts and pledges totaling $101 million.

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June 29, 2004

Students Named to Scripps College Spring 2004 Dean’s List

The following students were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Scripps College in Claremont, CA. The dean’s list recognizes students who have achieved a grade point average of at least 11 (A-) in four, letter-graded courses in one semester.

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June 28, 2004

CASE Announces 2004 Distinguished Service Award Winners

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) has named the winners of its 2004 Distinguished Service Awards, given to honor extraordinary service to education overall, service on behalf of particular institutions, or service benefiting the field of education advancement.

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June 26, 2004

University of Chicago’s Milton Named Kenan Chair for Claremont Colleges

John G. Milton has been named the William Rand Kenan, Jr. Professor in Computational Neuroscience at The Claremont Colleges. His appointment is at the Joint Sciences Department of Claremont McKenna, Pitzer and Scripps Colleges.

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