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March 11, 2020

Guidance for Faculty

Dear Colleagues, As you have read from President Tiedens, Scripps will be moving to a virtual academic environment using Zoom. This virtual learning environment will commence on Monday, March 30th. […]

Guidance for Students

As you are probably aware, in an effort to help protect your and others’ health and safety, the College announced today that it will move all classes to a virtual […]

Remote Classes, Residential Life, and Campus Operations

Dear Scripps College Community Members, In response to the rapid progression of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic nationally and globally, Scripps College is adopting additional precautionary measures. Although no coronavirus […]

March 10, 2020

Study Abroad Update

Scripps works with the study abroad programs of other colleges and universities and program providers that we trust to put the highest priority on student health and safety and we […]

Notice of Events Suspension

The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Los Angeles County and throughout California has prompted an abundance of caution among the sponsors of public events statewide and locally. Consistent with guidance from local, state, and national public health agencies to avoid large public gatherings and practice social distancing, Scripps College is cancelling ALL non-essential events effective immediately.

March 5, 2020

Coronavirus Precautionary Measures and Travel Guidelines

The College’s risk management and emergency preparedness team continues to monitor the latest updates from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LA DPH) and the Centers for Disease […]

March 2, 2020

Spring Break Travel Update

With spring break approaching, I would like to take this opportunity to reinforce to all members of our campus community the importance of staying informed about the spread of Coronavirus. We […]

February 14, 2020

Lightning in a Bottle: Scripps’ Olive Oil Wins at International Competition

Scripps’ olive oil has won a bronze medal award at the 2020 Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition. The label, designed by Scripps staff member Christine Olbrech, administrative assistant for the Office of Information Technology, also won a bronze medal for package design.

February 11, 2020

Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY’s List, to Deliver Scripps College Commencement Address

Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY’s List, will deliver the keynote address at Scripps College’s 90th Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 16, 2020. EMILY’s List, founded in 1985, is a Political Action Committee (PAC) that aims to recruits and help elect Democratic women candidates to office.

January 23, 2020

“Seventh Generation Thinking”: Director of Facilities Operations and Sustainability Lesley Swick Takes the Long View of Sustainable Change

Last fall, Scripps welcomed Lesley Swick as director of facilities operations and sustainability. Swick comes to Scripps after serving for over 10 years as a sustainability, Green Building, and LEED consultant, having worked with clients such as the Los Angeles County Metro Transit Authority, UCSD, Toyota, and the City of Santa Monica.