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Scripps Celebrates Class of 2023 at 93rd Commencement
The ceremony was the culmination of many academic milestones for this year’s graduates, several of whom received prestigious fellowships to continue their research around the world.
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Sophia Frye ’23 Brings Joy, Humor, and Campus Wildlife to Graffiti Wall
When this year’s artist, Sophia Frye ’23, studied previous class years’ murals, she noticed something missing: namely, the squirrels that populate the Scripps campus.
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Kelly McCreary to Deliver 2023 Commencement Address
Kelly McCreary, an actor and producer who currently plays Dr. Maggie Pierce in the hit ABC medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, will deliver the keynote address at Scripps College’s 93rd commencement exercises on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
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Academic Convocation Celebrates a New Academic Year
Frederick Hard Chair in English Literature and Professor of English Aaron Matz delivered the keynote speech on the importance of keeping the eventualities of history in view, especially for students of literature and politics.
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Scripps Traditions Celebrate the College’s Past, Present, and Future
From the beginning of the fall semester to the end of the spring semester, these traditions help students come together in community and celebrate each other’s academic achievements—all in ways that are uniquely Scripps.
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This Spring, Four Scripps Classes Make Their Mark on Graffiti Wall
It’s a tradition that harkens back to Scripps College’s earliest years: As Commencement approaches, the graduating class inscribes a section of Graffiti Wall with student signatures and a mural representing their time at the College.
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In the Media: Claremont Courier Highlights Upcoming Commencement Ceremonies
Scripps College’s 92nd Commencement, celebrating the Class of 2022, will take place on May 14.
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Andrea J. Ritchie to Deliver 2022 Scripps College Commencement Address
Andrea J. Ritchie, author, advocate, and researcher who has authored a number of books and articles on policing, criminalization, mass incarceration, and immigration enforcement, will deliver the address at the 92nd Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 14, 2022.
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Denison Library’s “Blind Date with a Rare Book” Returns for Valentine’s Day
On February 14, the Ella Strong Denison Library will host its fourth annual “Blind Date with a Rare Book” event, a return to in-person programming after last year’s event was moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Olive Harvest’s Return Creates Organic Space for Education, Community, and Sustainability
On November 5, Scripps hosted its traditional Olive Harvest, an event that furthers the College’s sustainability efforts by utilizing the campus’s edible plants as a food source. More than 200 students, faculty, staff, and members of the surrounding Claremont community harvested approximately 700 pounds of olives.
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