Student Life (page 5)


September 2, 2021

Spotlight on Students: Scripps Associated Students President Maya Lynch ’22

Many Scripps students know politics major Maya Lynch ’22 for her work as junior class co-president. But this year, she’s stepping into a new role as president of Scripps Associated Students (SAS).

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August 19, 2021

For These Young Alums’ Careers, Internship Grants Made All the Difference

Eighty percent of Scripps students complete at least one internship before graduating. It’s a striking statistic for a liberal arts women’s college which, while known for graduating spectacular critical thinkers, may have less obvious career outcomes. Yet these concrete outcomes exist, often tied directly to internship grants which create a more equitable playing field for students who don’t have the financial means to accept unpaid work.

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August 13, 2021

Scholars-in-Action Julia Brock ’22 and Jaela Alvarez ’23 Power Laspa Center for Leadership Programming

Since its inception in 2015, the Laspa Center for Leadership has sought to advance gender equity through creating educational programming, partnering with local and national organizations, and providing resources and tools for students to identify and hone their leadership skills. This year, seven Scripps students will support the Laspa Center’s mission as resident “Scholars-in-Action.”

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May 19, 2021

Stronger Together: Class of 2021 Graffiti Wall Mural Celebrates Class Solidarity, Campus Life

Graduating classes have each left their mark on the Scripps College Graffiti Wall since 1931, becoming an essential rite of passage at the College. After the design is painted onto Graffiti Wall, each member of that class signs their name to the mural, becoming a visual time capsule of Scripps’ history that reflects the changing tastes and attitudes of students over the decades.

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May 12, 2021

Snapshot: Class of 2021

Take a look at all the Class of 2021 has accomplished during their time at Scripps!

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April 23, 2021

Then and Now: The Class of 2021

At the start of the 2016–17 academic year, we interviewed a few first-year students about why they chose Scripps and what their plans were for their college careers. Now, four years later, we’ve caught up with some of those seniors to see how their plans shaped up, how they’ve grown, and where they’re off to after graduation.

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September 24, 2020

Laspa Center to Host Workshop on Creative Approaches to Remote Team Building

On October 1, the Laspa Center for Leadership will host a new, interactive Zoom workshop on creative approaches to building student teams while leading remotely. The workshop will be led by Hilary Grosskopf, who has conducted previous leadership development trainings for Laspa, and will focus on team building strategies that explore methods beyond coming together via computer screens.

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September 11, 2020

Meet Scripps Associated Students President Safia Hassan ’21

Scripps’ Office of Marketing and Communications editorial assistant Katie Clelland ’21 sat down with Science management major Safia Hassan ’21, who will serve as the 2020–21 Scripps Associated Students (SAS) president, to talk about Hassan’s goals for SAS, maintaining community through remote learning, and advice to fellow students.

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September 8, 2020

Tiernan Field House Health and Wellness Newsletter: September 8, 2020

The Tiernan Field House’s health and wellness newsletter for September 8 features holistic health support, including an invitation to virtual “sip-and-chats,” a schedule of upcoming online events, and tips for creating healthy routines.

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September 1, 2020

MCAPS Groups and Workshops

The following links list several of the Mounsour Counseling and Psychological Services (MCAPS) group and workshop options for the fall 2020 semester.

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