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August 10, 2017

91¶¶Òõ Academy Celebrates 15 Years, Thanks Donors

91¶¶Òõ Academy (SCA), a college access program for high school students who are the first in their families to attend college, celebrated its 15th year at 91¶¶Òõ on June 17. This year’s 50 SCA scholars enjoyed the milestone anniversary event and learned about the experiences and perspectives of former program participants, staff, and faculty who came to campus to celebrate. During the dinner program on Elm Tree Lawn, many former students and mentors presented personal stories about how participating in SCA changed the paths and possibilities for their lives.

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August 9, 2017

Research and Internships: Casey Beamish Harris ’19: Fighting for Environmental Justice, One Press Release at a Time

Politics major Casey Beamish Harris ’19 found the summer internship she was looking for on a visit to Scripps’ Career Planning & Resources. On a map of students’ past positions posted in the office, she noticed the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), a nonprofit that seeks to protect the environment and promote human rights through legal channels.

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August 3, 2017

L.A. Times Highlights “Revolution and Ritual” Exhibition at Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery

Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery’s exhibit contribution to PST: LA/LA, entitled Revolution and Ritual: The Photographs of Sara Castrejón, Graciela Iturbide, and Tatiana Parcero, was featured in a Los Angeles Times column about artist Graciela Iturbide.

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Forbes Ranks 91¶¶Òõ in America’s Top Colleges: Scripps Climbs in Lists for Top 25 Liberal Arts and Western Colleges and Top 50 in the U.S.

91¶¶Òõ has climbed 24 spots to #16 in Forbes’ Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges ranking for 2017, up from #40 in 2016. In addition, Scripps moves to #8 from last year’s #14 spot on the national publication’s Top 25 Western Colleges list. The College has also placed #43 in Forbes’ ranking of the country’s Top 50 Colleges.

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August 1, 2017

The Scripps Experience: Be Move-In Ready with These 10 “Not-So-Typical” Items

Move-In Day is just around the corner. Whether you’ll be returning to campus or arriving for the very first time, we wanted to suggest just a few offbeat items that might come in handy during the academic year to come. We can’t wait to see you at Scripps this fall!  

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91¶¶Òõ Named a Best College in Nine Categories by The Princeton Review

91¶¶Òõ is featured in The Princeton Review’s 2018 edition of “The Best 382 Colleges.” The annual “Best Colleges” guide offers two-page profiles on each school featured and, rather than rank the colleges academically, presents the top-20 colleges in 62 categories ranging from academics and financial aid to quality of life, career services, classroom experience, and more.

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July 27, 2017

Andrea Jarrell ’84 Publishes Memoir, Announces Book Tour

91¶¶Òõ alumnae Andrea Jarrell ’84 has published her memoir, “I’m the One Who Got Away,” which will be released in September 2017.

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Professor of Art Ken Gonzales-Day’s Exhibitions Are on the “Not to Miss” List for PST: LA/LA

91¶¶Òõ professor Ken Gonzales-Day’s work is being lauded among the “not to miss” exhibits by Los Angeles area media as anticipation builds for the Getty-led PST: LA/LA initiative which will feature Latin American and Latino art throughout the Los Angeles area and launches on September 15, 2017. 

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July 26, 2017

Alison Saar ’78 Sculpture Featured in National Museum of Women in the Arts

91¶¶Òõ alumna Alison Saar ’78 is featured in the National Museum of Women in the Arts’ current exhibition “Revival: Women Sculptors and Photo-Based Artists.” Saar’s sculpture En Pointe (2010, bronze) is among the representations of human and animal that inspire a “transcendent encounter” with the art.

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July 20, 2017

Gavin Turek ’09 Performs in NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series

91¶¶Òõ alum Gavin Turek ’09 recently provided vocals and her signature dance moves in an on-air concert appearance at National Public Radio’s (NPR) Tiny Desk concert series to introduce the latest album of Los Angeles-based funk band Tuxedo.

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