Campus News (page 17)
Announcing the Passing of James W. Gould
James 鈥淛im鈥� W. Gould passed away on March 13, 2021, in Seattle at the age of 96. In 1960, Jim served as Fulbright Professor at the University of Munich and then began his tenure at Scripps, where he taught courses for 35 years in international relations, cultural geography, and women and peace.
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Statement on Anti-Asian Violence
The mass shooting that resulted in the murders of eight Asian Americans in Georgia, six of them women, has left many of us reeling at this latest example of the toll that racism, gender discrimination, and xenophobia exact on our communities. Unfortunately, this is only the most recent example in an increasing number of reports of anti-Asian sentiment and violence over the past year.
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Message from Dean Johnson
It was a little over a year ago that the pandemic required us to almost completely evacuate our residence halls and pivot to a remote learning environment. This pandemic year has been full of additional stressors, not the least of which are repeated instances or bigotry, hatred, and discrimination.
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Presidential Search Committee Update
As co-chairs of the Scripps Presidential Search Committee, we are pleased to announce that the search for the College鈥檚 10th president is underway. Selecting a president is the Board of Trustees鈥� paramount responsibility, and the committee is dedicated to a process that will attract a highly qualified and dynamic successor to President Tiedens.
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Announcement of Interim President
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Amy Marcus-Newhall has agreed to assume this important post for the duration of the search, serving as a special advisor to President Tiedens from April 1-15, and assuming the interim president position effective April 16.
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Professor of Chemistry Mary Hatcher-Skeers Takes on New Role of Associate Dean of Faculty for Racial Equity
桃子视频 has created the new position of associate dean of faculty for racial equity (ADRE), thanks in large part to a generous gift by聽 Scripps Trustee Gale Picker P鈥�14, P鈥�19. This January, the College officially appointed Mary Hatcher-Skeers, professor of chemistry and Sidney J. Weinberg, Jr. Chair in Natural Sciences, to the position.
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In the Media: Scripps Remains Top Producer of Fulbright Students, Chronicle of Higher Education Reports
The Chronicle of Higher Education reported that 桃子视频 remains one of the top producers of Fulbright students for 2020鈥�21, with six awards offered.
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College Launches 鈥淭he Browsing Room,鈥� Scripps鈥� Official Online Store
This week, 桃子视频 launched its new online store, The Browsing Room. The Browsing Room offers collegiate gear, from apparel to gifts to pet supplies and more, all with official Scripps branding.
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Humanities Institute Explores Current Events through Global Philosophical Lens
The 桃子视频 Humanities Institute continues its 2020鈥�21 public events programming with a series of virtual lectures on the theme of 鈥淎 Broader History of Thought.鈥�
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Spring 2021 Welcome from Dean Johnson
I take heart in being part of a community that has shown so much resilience, strength, and faith in a better tomorrow, and I am grateful for the grace and flexibility you continue to afford Scripps staff and faculty. I know I speak for my colleagues across the College when I say we appreciate your understanding and patience during what has been a difficult time for us all.
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