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Aug. 11, 2022

Chigozie Obiegbu ’23 Examines the Early Development of COVID-19 Conspiracies in Germany

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Dec. 15, 2021

In the Media: Stacey Wood Contributes to Study on Age and COVID-19 Scams, Published in Frontiers in Psychology

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Dec. 14, 2021

Dedicated Facilities Teams Preserve Scripps’ Signature Campus During COVID-19

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August 11, 2022

Chigozie Obiegbu ’23 Examines the Early Development of COVID-19 Conspiracies in Germany

“These issues are important to consider when thinking about how scientific and political institutions should communicate to the wider public, especially in times of crisis,” Obiegbu says.

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December 15, 2021

In the Media: Stacey Wood Contributes to Study on Age and COVID-19 Scams, Published in Frontiers in Psychology

Frontiers in Psychology published new research on the negligible role a target’s age plays in falling victim to COVID-19 scams, a study to which Stacey Wood, Molly Mason Jones Chair in Psychology and professor of psychology, contributed.

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December 14, 2021

Dedicated Facilities Teams Preserve Scripps’ Signature Campus During COVID-19

By Lauren Mar ’25 While faculty and students navigated remote learning at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Scripps College was not completely deserted. Its grounds, custodial, and maintenance teams all worked diligently to ensure Scripps’ beautiful campus was preserved and prepared for everyone’s return. “COVID-19 increased everybody’s responsibilities tenfold,” says Lesley Swick, director of […]

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October 7, 2021

Sustainable Outdoor Classrooms Balance Safety, In-Person Instruction

By Lauren Mar ’25 Scripps’ nine new outdoor classrooms are a staple of the adjustments that the College has made to align with Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 protocols and ensure the health and safety of the Scripps community. Arranged on Alumnae Field and Jaqua Quad and equipped with monitors, fans, Wi-Fi, floors, and tented ceilings, […]

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July 16, 2021

In the Media: Christina Edholm Discusses Epidemiology and Mathematical Modeling in Nautilus Magazine

Assistant Professor of Mathematics Christina Edholm discussed epidemiology, mathematical modeling, and the need for caution when developing models in Nautilus magazine.

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November 23, 2020

In the Media: New York Times Highlights Artist Elizabeth Turk ’83’s Collaboration with Local Elders

The New York Times featured Elizabeth Turk ’83’s new moving-art installation, “Project: Look Up,” a collaboration with residents of the Mt. San Antonio Gardens retirement community. “Plunging into this project has just been an act of grace because it’s kept me optimistic,” she said.

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October 30, 2020

Scripps Faculty Host Representative Judy Chu in Webinar on Anti-Asian Discrimination

On October 21, Scripps hosted a webinar addressing anti-Asian discrimination related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bessie and Cecil Frankel Chair of Music and Scripps Professor of Music Hao Huang led the webinar, along with US Congressional Representative Judy Chu of California’s 27th District.

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October 29, 2020

In the Media: Vanessa Tyson Discusses Justin Turner and COVID-19 in Time

Associate Professor of Politics Vanessa Tyson spoke to Time magazine about her reaction to Justin Turner’s decision to join the rest of his Dodgers teammates in an on-the-field World Series victory celebration, after having earlier been pulled from the game due to a positive COVID-19 test.

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October 26, 2020

Hao Huang Reflects on COVID-19’s Environmental Effects in EnviroLab Asia

Hao Huang, Bessie and Cecil Frankel Chair of Music and professor of music, published a paper examining COVID-19’s environmental effects in EnviroLab Asia, The Claremont Colleges’ journal of Asia and the environment.

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July 28, 2020

Stephanie Du ’21’s Homespun Efforts for Community Health

When Stephanie Du ’21’s grandfather was diagnosed with a heart condition, the necessity to protect those most vulnerable to COVID-19 became all the more poignant. “I am currently living with my grandparents, who are both immunocompromised. As someone who is very close to their grandparents, I just wanted to do something that will help protect more vulnerable populations,” she says.

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