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Jack Zipes and David Kaplan Discuss “Fairy Tales and Film” at Scripps College
Jack Zipes, professor emeritus of German and comparative literature at the University of Minnesota, and writer/director David Kaplan share their perspectives on film and the literary tradition of fairy tales at Scripps College on October 5 and 6.
Read MoreNancy Parker Computer Lab Dedication
Scripps College dedicated the Nancy Uttrachi Parker ’84 Computer Lab (formerly Steele 226) on April 27, 2010, in honor of the woman who, as director of information technology from 1997 to 2008, initiated pioneering strategies and policies that continue to keep Scripps College at the cutting edge of technology and sustain its current phase of technological advancements.
Read MoreSowing the Seeds of Social Activism – One Intern at a Time
Megan Westgate 02 leads a dedicated group of Scripps students and alumnae in promoting sustainable organic agriculture.
Read MoreEnergizing the Community
Pepsi-Cola has awarded two groups led by Scripps students a collective $20,000 for their efforts to cultivate community-driven projects as part of the Mountain Dew ‘Energize Your Community’ Contest.
Read MoreAnnouncement of Death of Ellen Clark Revelle ’31
Ellen Clark Revelle ’31, beloved Scripps College alumna and emerita trustee, died this morning of a massive stroke in La Jolla at the age of 98.
Read More“Greening Your Office 101″ With Sustainability Consultant Alex Szabo
Alex Szabo, founder of the The Green Office, will present a special lunch talk, “Greening Your Office 101” on Thursday, April 24, at noon in the Hampton Room of the Malott Commons, Scripps College. The event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreAlumna Poet Lynne Thompson ’72 to Speak at Scripps
Poet Lynne Thompson, Scripps alumna class of ’72, will present her 2007 Perugia Press prize-winning work, Beg No Pardon, at noon on February 26 in the Hampton Room, Malott Commons, Scripps College.
Read MoreKaren Tse ’86 Named 2007 Commencement Speaker
Karen Tse, founder and CEO of International Bridges to Justice and Scripps alumna, will give the Scripps Commencement address to the Class of 2007 on Sunday, May 13, at 3 p.m. on Elm Tree Lawn.
Read MoreLynne Thompson ’72 Wins Perugia Press Prize
Thompson’s first volume of poems, Beg No Pardon, received the 2007 Perugia Press Prize and will be published this fall by the independent literary press.
Read MoreDr. Jeffrey B. Sachs: "Doing Good in the World: Post 9/11 Challenges"
Widely considered to be the leading international economic advisor of his generation, Jeffrey Sachs has, for more than 20 years, been in the forefront of the challenges of economic development, poverty alleviation, and enlightened globalization, promoting policies to help all parts of the world to benefit from expanding economic opportunities and wellbeing. He is also one of the leading voices for combining economic development with environmental sustainability, and as Director of the Earth Institute leads large-scale efforts to promote the mitigation of human-induced climate change.
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