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Jan. 18, 2024

Passing of Jude Laspa, Scripps Parent and Cofounder of Laspa Center for Leadership

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Dec. 11, 2023

When the Paths Diverge 

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Oct. 10, 2023

ASIANetwork Grant Funds Student and Faculty Research Trip to Malaysia

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January 18, 2024

Passing of Jude Laspa, Scripps Parent and Cofounder of Laspa Center for Leadership

Jude Laspa, Scripps parent and cofounder of the Laspa Center for Leadership at Scripps College, passed away on December 29, 2023.

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December 11, 2023

When the Paths Diverge 

In this series of brief conversations, eight Scripps faculty members and students discuss the defining moments in their paths.

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October 10, 2023

ASIANetwork Grant Funds Student and Faculty Research Trip to Malaysia

The research trip was fully funded by a Freeman Student-Faculty Fellows Program grant of more than $24,000 from ASIANetwork, a professional organization of more than 140 member colleges that strives to promote the development of Asian studies within the liberal arts.

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September 18, 2023

In the Media: Laspa Center Hosts Congresswoman Judy Chu for Reproductive Justice Discussion, Claremont Courier Reports

Chu spoke about the history of reproductive health care; the conversation also included an opportunity for students to ask questions.

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May 18, 2023

In the Media: Inside Higher Ed Highlights Linda Davis Taylor Financial Literacy Program

The workshop is part of the Linda Davis Taylor Financial Literacy Program, in which alumnae facilitators educate current students about budgeting, taxes, banking, and investments.

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November 7, 2022

Laspa Center for Leadership Mobilizes Voter Registration

Scripps Votes 2022 is part of the Laspa Center’s Civic Engagement Initiative, a nonpartisan initiative comprised of three basic arms: voter registration, education, and empowerment.

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September 23, 2022

Preethi Rao ’24 Uses We Act Grant to Develop Public Health Podcast

Rao says the rapid development of the podcast and growth of their audience wouldn’t be possible without the We Act Grant funding.

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August 29, 2022

Fall 2022 Community Update

In my first months, I have enjoyed meeting Scripps students, faculty, staff, alums, families, and friends, representing a variety of disciplines, generations, professions, and geographic regions. Each encounter has reinforced my sense of this community’s deep commitment to and admiration for the distinctive Scripps academic and residential experience.

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May 9, 2022

Scripps Community Protests Possible Overturn of Roe v. Wade

Scripps students, faculty, and staff weigh in on Roe v. Wade’s importance, and what outlawing abortion access would mean for the nation.

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March 15, 2022

Jaela Alvarez ’23 Empowers Young Students to See Themselves at College

Jaela Alvarez ’23 helps young girls learn the ropes of college admissions, as well as get a better idea of the schools they hope to attend.

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