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From the Archives (page 146)
The 2013 Olive Harvest
When 85 Scripps community members gathered last fall to harvest the olive trees outside the Humanities Building, no one anticipated the difference their work would make. One year, 750 bottles of olive oil, and one “Best of Show” award from the Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil competition later, they’re expanding the work to something greater.
Read MoreScripps College Hosts 2nd Annual Olive Harvest on Oct. 25
Scripps College invites all interested volunteers to gather at the “Olive Walk” next to the Edwards Humanities Building, 981 N. Amherst Ave., on Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to noon for its second annual olive harvest.
Read MoreBarbara Arnwine ’73 on Civil Rights
Scripps College alumna, attorney, and prominent civil rights advocate Barbara Arnwine ’73 is at the forefront of renewed efforts in the national fight against voter discrimination. Arnwine joined President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder at the White House on Monday, July 28, along with other civil rights leaders, to discuss ways to combat voter discrimination.
Read MoreCHASING DAYLIGHT: Philip Latimer Dike 1927–1943 Williamson Gallery, Scripps College
Scripps College starts off this year’s exhibitions with Chasing Daylight: Philip Latimer Dike, 1927 –1943, which runs from Aug. 31 through Oct. 13. The opening reception, with live music and light refreshments, will be held on Sept. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery. A closing reception and watercolor demonstration will take place at the gallery on Oct. 13.
Read More“Be Unapologetic”
“My journey at Scripps led me to recognize my voice and to hold it with strength and conviction,” says Jasmine Johnson ‘13, who is now pursuing a Masters degree while working as a sixth grade instructor.
Read MoreAn Eye for Success
“I knew I wanted to be an optometrist and writer and double majored accordingly,” says Fatima Elkabti ‘09, now on track to graduate from UC Berkeley in May 2015.
Read MoreInside Scripps
A dumbwaiter sealed away for over 40 years is unearthed during recent campus renovations. Now it’s a time capsule.
Read MoreThe Scripps College Academy Legacy
For the second consecutive year, five SCA Scholars participated in Scripps College’s Commencement activities. This year, the five women celebrated Commencement 2013 by gathering for a photo near the spot where a similar photo was snapped four years ago when they were first-year students at Scripps College.
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Scripps College Olive Oil Wins “Best of Show”
This year’s Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition awarded Scripps College “Best of Show” for its entry in the domestic, delicate category.
Read MoreLaspa Center for Leadership at Scripps College Established With $5 Million Gift
President Lori Bettison-Varga today announced a $5 million gift to establish a women’s leadership center at Scripps College. The new center will be named in honor of Eileen Schock Laspa ’67, P’95 and Jude Laspa, Harvey Mudd College ’65, P’95 who made the keystone gift. The LASPA Center for Leadership at Scripps College, the women’s college of The Claremont Colleges, will embody programming focusing on 21st century leadership including Leadership, Analysis, Scholarship, Public Service and Action.
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