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In the Media: Laspa Center Hosts Congresswoman Judy Chu for Reproductive Justice Discussion, Claremont Courier Reports
Chu spoke about the history of reproductive health care; the conversation also included an opportunity for students to ask questions.
Read MoreIn the Media: Inside Higher Ed Highlights Linda Davis Taylor Financial Literacy Program
The workshop is part of the Linda Davis Taylor Financial Literacy Program, in which alumnae facilitators educate current students about budgeting, taxes, banking, and investments.
Read MoreLaspa Center for Leadership Mobilizes Voter Registration
Scripps Votes 2022 is part of the Laspa Center’s Civic Engagement Initiative, a nonpartisan initiative comprised of three basic arms: voter registration, education, and empowerment.
Read MorePreethi Rao ’24 Uses We Act Grant to Develop Public Health Podcast
Rao says the rapid development of the podcast and growth of their audience wouldn’t be possible without the We Act Grant funding.
Read MoreJaela Alvarez ’23 Empowers Young Students to See Themselves at College
Jaela Alvarez ’23 helps young girls learn the ropes of college admissions, as well as get a better idea of the schools they hope to attend.
Read MoreScripps Provides Students with Wide Array of Academic, Career, and Community Resources
Scripps College provides a wealth of academic, career, and community resources for both new and returning students. For those curious about various opportunities—from fellowships and scholarships to studying abroad, tutoring programs to post-graduate work, and equity organizations to on-campus leadership roles—Scripps has a resource for you!
Read MoreFall 2021 Community Update
September 8, 2021 Dear Scripps College Community Members, As the academic year begins, I am incredibly grateful to witness so many moments of joy and celebration as our Scripps community […]
Read MoreScholars-in-Action Julia Brock ’22 and Jaela Alvarez ’23 Power Laspa Center for Leadership Programming
Since its inception in 2015, the Laspa Center for Leadership has sought to advance gender equity through creating educational programming, partnering with local and national organizations, and providing resources and tools for students to identify and hone their leadership skills. This year, seven Scripps students will support the Laspa Center’s mission as resident “Scholars-in-Action.”
Read MorePassion Projects: Scripps Students Earn Grants to Support Summer Projects
Each year, the Laspa Center for Leadership sponsors student projects with the We Act Grant program. The program supports self-designed projects that transform knowledge, passion, and ideas into action, demonstrate creative and effective problem-solving, establish community partnerships, and produce a positive impact.
Read MoreKeeping it Classic: Classics Majors Gain Modern Knowledge through Study of Ancient Texts
Heroes, monsters, and goddesses are the order of the day for seniors Ruby Laufer ’21 and Alyssa Rowshan ’21. For these two majors in classics/ancient studies and late antique-medieval studies, classical literature is more than a trove for understanding the cultures of antiquity or an escapist pleasure.
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