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From the Archives (page 71)
In the Media: Wendy Cheng Discusses the Heritage of Descanso Gardens on Fox 11
Associate Professor of American Studies Wendy Cheng discussed how Descanso Gardens’s collection of camellias can be traced to Japanese American flower growers of the 1930s, who were later interned during World War II. “Japanese American flower growers right before the war made up 50 percent of the LA flower market,” she said.
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In the Media: Lars Schmitz Discusses Modern Imaging Techniques and Paleontology in National Geographic
Lars Schmitz, associate professor of biology in the W.M. Keck Science Department, spoke to National Geographic about the valuable role that modern imaging techniques play in paleontological discoveries.
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Presidential Search Committee Co-Chairs Update
The presidential search has advanced significantly since our last report on March 1, and we are pleased to share the most recent developments in the search for the 10th president of Scripps College.
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Lynne Thompson ’72 to Read at Beyond Baroque Reopening Benefit
Lynne Thompson ’72, chair of the Board of Trustees and poet laureate of Los Angeles, will read at a virtual event celebrating the re-opening of Beyond Baroque, a literary educational space in Los Angeles.
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Spotlight on Seniors: English Major Katie Clelland Writes Her Way to Community
This fall, Katie will take her love of writing and community engagement and head to Chicago for graduate school to study integrated marketing and communications at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
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Scripps Continues Work Toward Racial Equity, Justice, and Inclusivity Initiatives
During the last decade, Scripps has accelerated its efforts to foster a more diverse and racially equitable environment for students, staff, and faculty. Donors have been a prime mover in this work, helping the College develop programs and increase resources that would not have been possible without their generosity.
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In the Media: Stacey Wood Examines Celebrity Sister Relationships on E! True Hollywood Story
Stacey Wood, Molly Mason Jones Chair in Psychology and professor of psychology, discussed the relationship dynamics of celebrity sisters on E! True Hollywood Story.
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Fall Planning 2021
As Interim President Marcus-Newhall has indicated, we are so pleased to be able to welcome students back in Fall 2021, and excited to be able to host some limited activities on campus this summer, including select academic research and summer camp groups. It will be wonderful to see you back on campus!
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Scripps Summer/Fall Update
I begin my term as interim president with optimism and hope as we look forward to our students, faculty, and staff returning to campus this fall. The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the power and the value of face-to-face teaching, learning, and interaction which has always been the hallmark of Scripps College’s educational community.
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In the Media: Stacey Wood Discusses Philanthropic Scams in the New York Times
Stacey Wood, Molly Mason Jones Chair in Psychology and professor of psychology, discussed philanthropic scams in the New York Times.
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