Community Messages (page 3)
Professor Mary MacNaughton appointed to Endowed Directorship
Dear Scripps College Faculty and Staff, It is with pleasure that I announce the appointment of Professor of Art History Mary MacNaughton as the Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Director of the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, endowed […]
Read MoreAnnouncing the Passing of Former Trustee Sharon Walther Blasgen ’64
Dear Members of the Scripps College Community, It is with sadness that I announce former trustee Sharon Walther Blasgen ’64 passed away last weekend. Sharon was a beloved trustee from […]
Read MoreSpring 2018 Community Update
Dear Members of the Scripps Community, Happy New Year! Welcome back to campus, and for those of you who are new to the Scripps community, welcome. I hope you had […]
Read MoreAnnouncing the Passing of Life Trustee Phil Swan
On December 7, Scripps College Life Trustee Phil Swan passed away at the age of 88. Phil’s tenure as a trustee began in 1970, and included membership on all standing committees […]
Read MoreInterim Leadership for Institutional Advancement
With the upcoming departure of vice president for institutional advancement Michael Archibald, I have asked Binti Harvey to fill the role of interim vice president for Institutional Advancement, effective October […]
Read MoreSupport for Scripps Community in Response to DACA Repeal
Dear Scripps Students, Faculty, and Staff, As many of you know, today the President of the United States repealed the Presidential directive that established the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals […]
Read MoreIntroducing the Committee on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity
As we continue to monitor and document our progress toward creating the equity and access we envision for the Scripps community, we have recognized the need for more robust channels of […]
Read MoreFall 2017 Welcome from Scripps College
Dear Scripps College Community Members, At the beginning of each academic year, we have an opportunity to recommit to building a thriving community of scholars who contribute to society through […]
Read MoreProf. Bruce Coats appointed to Endowed Professorship
Dear Scripps College Faculty and Staff, It is with pleasure that I announce the appointment of Bruce Coats, professor of art history, to the Suzanne Ely Muchnic ’62 and Paul D. Muchnic […]
Read MoreSpring 2017 Community Update
Dear Members of the Scripps College Community, As we close this academic year, I would like to share key actions from the Board of Trustees’ meeting on May 13 and […]
Read MorePresidential Post-Board Community Update April 2017
Dear Members of the Scripps College Community, The Board of Trustees concluded its March retreat and meeting on Sunday, March 5, and I would like to inform you about the […]
Read MoreUpdate on Diversity and Inclusion at Scripps
Dear Scripps College Students, Faculty, and Staff: As we enter the final phase of the spring semester, I would like to update you on the progress we’ve made on policies, […]
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2017 Commencement Speaker, Reshma Saujani
Dear Scripps College Community Members, I am pleased to announce the 2017 commencement speaker, Girls Who Code founder and CEO Reshma Saujani. Saujani is an inspiration to our Class of […]
Read MoreSupporting Our International Community
Dear Scripps College Students, Faculty, and Staff, Last week the new president issued a number of executive orders and presidential memos. The executive order pertaining to immigration and travel has […]
Read More2016 Community Update from President Lara Tiedens
Dear Members of the Scripps Community, Reflecting on the past several months, it’s hard to believe that my first semester at Scripps is already drawing to a close. As I […]
Read MoreOffice of the President: Message in Response to Petition
Dear Scripps College Students, Faculty, and Staff, I recently received a petition signed by more than 750 Scripps College students, faculty, staff, alumnae, and friends and family members requesting the […]
Read MoreSupport and Protections for Undocumented and DACA Students
Dear Scripps College Students, Faculty, and Staff, Over the past couple of weeks, I have had thoughtful conversations with many members of this community about the ways in which we […]
Read MoreMessage from President Tiedens
Dear Scripps Students, Faculty, and Staff, The presidential campaign and the election results have created a great deal of uncertainty and apprehension over the past 18 months. The outcome of […]
Read MoreOctober 2016 Board of Trustees Meeting Summary
Dear Members of the Scripps College Community, The Board of Trustees convened for its quarterly session October 7-8 and engaged in a number of community events and conversations in addition […]
Read MoreMessage on Diversity and Inclusion from President Lara Tiedens
Dear Scripps Students, Faculty, and Staff, As an educator, I have long believed that education, especially higher education, has an important role to play in creating a more just society. […]
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