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From the Archives (page 104)
2020 Commencement Update
Dear Scripps Community, Commencement is one of Scripps’ most cherished traditions, from processing through the doors of Denison Library to crossing the stage on Elm Tree Lawn. Seniors, families, faculty, […]
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Mikayla Chang ’20’s Eye-Opening Senior Thesis
Prior to obtaining an unexpected research opportunity with Associate Professor of Biology Lars Schmitz, Mikayla Chang ’20 had never truly considered the human eyeball. But that’s all it took for her eyes to open to the complexities and wonder of this sensory phenomenon.
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In the Media: Stacey Wood Explains How to Avoid Coronavirus-Related Scams for Salon
In Salon, Professor of Psychology and Molly Mason Jones Chair in Psychology Stacey Wood, along with a team of researchers, explains how to avoid scams that exploit coronavirus fears. These scams currently include fake cures or treatments, bogus ads and products, price gouging, and phishing emails, but Wood warns that scammers will expand their scope as the coronavirus continues to impact the world.
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In the Media: National Geographic Discusses Professor Lars Schmitz’ Discovery of New Dinosaur Species
W.M. Keck Science Department Associate Professor of Biology Lars Schmitz spoke to National Geographic about the discovery of a new species of dinosaur, Oculudentavis khaungraae. An international team of researchers, including Schmitz, discovered what is seemingly the mature skull of a specimen preserved in Burmese amber.
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Telecommuting and Insurance Updates
Dear Scripps Faculty and Staff, Over the last week we have found ourselves in unprecedented circumstances due to the spread and serious consequences of COVID-19. As you may have seen […]
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Scripps College FAQ: COVID-19
Previous messages shared with the community about coronavirus can be found here: March 12, 2020 CMS Athletics Update March 12, 2020 Information for International Students March 10, 2020 Study Abroad Update […]
Read MoreExtending Virtual Instruction Through End of Semester
On Wednesday I wrote to you to inform you of the College’s decision to: Expand spring break by a week (so that spring break now runs from March 16 – […]
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By now you have received the information from President Tiedens regarding the next few weeks of the semester. I know you many of you have questions, as do I, but […]
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CMS Athletics Update
After much consideration and discussion, we have suspended CMS spring athletic competitions effective March 15. I commend the SCIAC and the NCAA for making the difficult decision to cancel the remaining […]
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Guidance for Staff
As you are probably aware, in an effort to help protect the health and safety of our communities, the College announced today that it will move all classes to a […]
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