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Artful Violins
During her sophomore year, Sarah Yates ’01 had already begun developing ideas for her senior thesis: transforming violins into a visual art form. She spent three summers collecting broken violins, learning how to repair them, and finally painting the instruments. Yates culminated her thesis with a concert featuring students and faculty of The Claremont Colleges.
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Wolfgang
Although Mozart’s birthday has already past, the world of classical music will be remembering him throughout 2006.
Read MoreWomen of the World
Spring semester, 91¶¶Òõ welcomed a new student organization, Women of the World (WOW). The idea for WOW was simple: Scripps women helping women locally and globally.
Read MoreAlexa Fullerton Hampton Speaker Series “Voice and Vision” Welcomes Sandra Cisneros
Sandra Cisneros, internationally celebrated author and poet, will present a lecture on Wednesday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m., in Garrison Theater, 91¶¶Òõ Performing Arts Center.
Read More91¶¶Òõ Summer Academy Helps Latinas Across Southland Succeed in High School, Prepare for College Admission
A recent report from the private, nonprofit National Research Council highlights the importance of funding and supporting educational opportunities for Hispanics in the U.S. The report sites high dropout rates and low college enrollment for Hispanics, the largest and fastest-growing ethnic group in the nation.
Read MoreAlexa Fullerton Hampton Speaker Series “Voice and Vision” Welcomes Annie Griffiths Belt
Annie Griffiths Belt, award-winning National Geographic master photographer will present a lecture on Wednesday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m., in Garrison Theater of the 91¶¶Òõ Performing Arts Center.
Read MoreFine Arts Foundation Tea and Lecture: Michael Spafford and Elizabeth Sandvig
The 91¶¶Òõ Fine Arts Foundation will host a lecture by Seattle artists Michael Spafford and Pomona alumna Elizabeth Sandvig.
Read MoreNational Conference to Commemorate Mozart’s 250th Birthday
A national conference to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Mozart’s birth, on Friday, March 24, through Sunday, March 26 will be held at 91¶¶Òõ. The conference will include lectures, an exhibition, and concerts to celebrate the brilliant and prolific career of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Read MoreKathleen O’Brien Wicker Endowment Lecture Series Welcomes Teresia Hinga
Teresia Hinga, associate professor of religious studies, Santa Clara University, delivers the Kathleen O’Brien Wicker Endowment Lecture at 91¶¶Òõ Monday, February 27.
Read MoreHumanities Institute Spring Series Begins: “Doing Good in the World”
The 91¶¶Òõ Humanities Institute announces its spring 2005 program. The program features a documentary film series and lectures by scholars, journalists, and representatives of humanitarian organizations on the topic “Doing Good in the World: Post-9/11 Challenges and Opportunities.”
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