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In the Media: Los Angeles Times Highlights Scripps Presents Event with R.O. Kwon and Maureen Corrigan
The Los Angeles Times featured Scripps Presents’ recent conversation between author R.O. Kwon and NPR book critic Maureen Corrigan in its list of weekly literary highlights.
Read MoreIn the Media: Professor Roberto Pedace Examines Hollywood’s Diversity Issues in MarketWatch
In a MarketWatch op-ed, Professor of Economics Roberto Pedace examines a possible reason for demographic disparities in Hollywood films: studios’ concerns about international revenues. According to Pedace’s research, “adding just one nonwhite lead actor led to a 40% decrease in international revenue,” an effect that disappears in the domestic film market.
Read MoreLightning 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.
Read MoreProfessor Melissa Coleman’s Paper on Zebra Finches, Co-Authored with Students and Alumnae, Shortlisted for Journal of Experimental Biology Prize
Associate Professor of Biology Melissa Coleman’s paper on the mating song preference of zebra finches was shortlisted for the Journal of Experimental Biology’s Outstanding Paper Prize.
Read MoreIn the Media: KCRW Interviews Leaders of Beyoncé Mass Worship Service at Scripps
KCRW interviewed Reverend Yolanda Norton, who founded the Beyoncé Mass worship service, and September Penn, whose worship group led the service at Scripps.
Read MoreMary Routt Chair of Writing R.O. Kwon: Making Space for Women Writers of Color in the Literary World
When bestselling author R.O. Kwon came to Scripps as the 2020 Mary Routt Chair of Writing, she knew she wanted to bring other women artists to campus, especially women writers of color. The need for more inclusive literary representation is a value that’s reflected in her upcoming Scripps Presents conversations, as well as in her course syllabus on what she calls “eye-opening writing,” which features work by Shirin Neshat, Frida Kahlo, Susan Sontag, and Maggie Nelson.
Read MoreStephanie 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.
Read MoreIn the Media: Pete Buttigieg’s Scripps Presents Appearance Featured in Slate
A video of Pete Buttigieg’s Scripps Presents appearance was featured in a Slate article highlighting how the presidential candidate’s platform has changed over the last year. “[…] what’s really interesting in the moment we’re living in is the tensions that are arising between capitalism and democracy,” Buttigieg said in his February 2019 conversation with Peter Hamby at Scripps.
Read MoreSadie Otte Lauds Complex Molecule Synthesis in Chemistry World
Chemistry lecturer Sadie Otte lauded German chemists’ successful synthesis of the molecule canataxpropellane, one of the world’s most complex natural products, in Chemistry World.
Read MoreSpotlight on Faculty: Tia Blassingame, Director of Scripps College Press Assistant Professor of Book Arts/Scripps Press
This fall, 11 new tenure-track faculty members joined Scripps College. As part of our ongoing series on Scripps’ faculty, the Office of Marketing and Communications recently sat down with Tia Blassingame to discuss artists’ books, architecture, Scripps College Press, and unique valentines.
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