Yōkai are mysterious phenomena and bizarre beasts that have inhabited Japan’s landscapes, homes, folklore and imagination for many centuries. They can be evil or benign spirits, ranging from shape-shifting animals to vengeful ghosts. Many of these creatures and their activities have been described in folklore, legends and historical texts, gradually becoming the subjects of paintings and […]
FandangObon September 13th, 12pm - 1:30 PM Location: Bowling Green Lawn (in front of Balch Auditorium ) Founded by Nobuko Miyamoto and Quetzal Flores, Great Leap’s FandangObon convenes into one circle the participatory music and dance traditions of Fandango of Veracruz, Mexico rooted in African, Mexican and indigenous music; Japanese Buddhist Obon circle dances in […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event with Aaron Sorkin has been postponed to Tuesday, November 7 at 7 p.m. Join us for an evening of conversation with Academy Award-Winning Writer, Director, and Playwright Aaron Sorkin Aaron Sorkin made his Broadway playwriting debut at the age of 28 with the military courtroom drama A Few Good […]
The Spring 2023 Friday Noon Concert Series continues on September 15 with a performance of music by Schoenberg, Webern, and others featuring Pomona music faculty, Alfred Cramer, violin; Connie Sheu, guitar; and Gayle Blankenburg, piano and celesta. Please visit the Friday Noon Concert webpage for current information regarding upcoming concert programs and public event protocol. […]
Join us in conversation with museum advocate and Scripps alumna, Jennifer Caballero. Jennifer Caballero '87 is the executive director of the California Association of Museums and has previously held positions at the Skirball Cultural Center, the USC Pacific Asia Museum, and the Museum of Science, Boston. She earned her bachelor's degree in American Studies from […]
Laugh with us, as we enjoy an exclusive stand-up performance from Atsuko Okatsuka Atsuko Okatsuka is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. In 2018, Vulture featured her in their list of “38 Comedians You Should and Will Know," highlighting her comedy as a "pretty perfect distillation of the Japanese-American experience." In 2022 Atsuko's debut stand-up […]
The Spring 2023 Friday Noon Concert Series continues on September 22 with a performance of music by Franz Schubert featuring Scripps and Pomona music faculty, Jennie Jung and Kyungmi Kim, piano. Don't miss this beautiful concert of piano music played by four hands. Please visit the Friday Noon Concert webpage for current information regarding upcoming […]
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has resulted in an unprecedented alignment of international actors supporting accountability processes. And the atrocities committed in Ukraine have been extensively documented. But achieving accountability through international mechanisms like the International Criminal Court is more challenging than it seems. Drawing on his recent experience as a policy advisor in the Pentagon, […]
Theresa Payton shows audiences how to be both future-ready and secure An inventor and visionary in the digital world, a U.S. patent holder, and the first female White House CIO, a two-time company founder and CEO, Theresa Payton, was named one of the “Top 50 Women in Tech” by Award Magazine in 2021. She captivates audiences by […]
The Asian American Actor, Model, Artist, YouTuber, and LGBTQ Activist Chella Man joins us in conversation. Chella Man is an internationally acclaimed artist whose work explores the continuum of identity by deconstructing binaries within and beyond disability, gender, race, sexuality, and morality. His expansive identities as a Deaf, Genderqueer, Trans-Masculine, Jewish and Chinese artist inform […]
Community radio, led by Chicanas and farmworkers in rural areas, has a history of connecting more isolated communities with the world around them. Dr. Monica De La Torre’s book Feminista Frequencies: Community Building Through Radio in the Yakima Valley centers the work of Radio Cadena KDNA 91.9 FM in Granger, Washington and the cultural power […]
Join us for an intimate conversation with Alejandra Campoverdi. The Scripps Presents @Noon series incorporates a diverse range of artists, authors, activists, and scholars in an intimate setting that is interactive with students, faculty, staff, and the greater community. Please feel free to bring your lunch as this is a noontime program. Alejandra Campoverdi is […]
Join us for an Insider’s tour and discussion, Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 4:15pm, for the Remembering the Caretakers of the Land exhibit in Denison Library. The exhibition will run from September 25th-October 13th, 2023. Sponsored by the Ella Strong Denison Library and Scripps Presents
Join us on Thursday, September 28 at 7PM for an incredible live performance by Neon West, with two opening performances by Michael Angeles and Andrea Hamilton. Neon West is a fusion of classic storytelling Americana songwriting with the fresh sounds of electronic music all topped off with a blend of 3 male vocal harmonies. They […]
The Spring 2023 Friday Noon Concert Series continues on September 29 with a performance of music by Allen Menton (premiere), Francisco Castillo (premiere), and Ervin Schuloff featuring Pomona music faculty, Kathryn Nevin, clarinet; Francisco Castillo (Pomona), oboe; and Carolyn Beck (Pomona) bassoon. Don't miss this beautiful concert of woodwinds. Please visit the Friday Noon Concert […]
