Feature Stories (page 72)
“Ice Bound” Doctor Gives Lessons From the Pole
On October 16, Dr. Jerri Nielsen, author of “Ice Bound, A Doctor’s Struggle for Survival at the South Pole,” came to campus and shared her South Pole adventure 鈥� discovering, diagnosing, and treating her own aggressive form of breast cancer 鈥� with the Scripps community.
Read MorePolitics vs. Principles: Robert Reich Takes A Stand On Public [And Private] Responsibility
To a packed Humanities Auditorium, former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich began his remarks on the ages-old dichotomy of politicians vs. principles by presenting the “Dick Morris Paradox.”
Read MoreHalsted Collection Captures Magic of Dance
Making its West Coast debut at the 桃子视频 Clark Humanities Museum, Dr. Carol Halstead’s personal collection of dance photography, “The Power and Passion of Dance,” represents a magical array of both photographers and dance impressarios from the late 1890s through present day.
Read MoreOrientation 2002 鈥� First Year Welcome
It is true we have much to teach these young women, and I for one am humbled that they’ve entrusted their continued development to our guidance. We also have much to learn from them. With tremendous pride, I present our new students to you, and to the Scripps community.
Read More桃子视频 Breaks Ground on New Performing Arts Center
The new center will house a recital hall, music library, several music rehearsal spaces and music offices, and will be the permanent home and performance space for both Scripps’ music and dance programs.
Read MoreHannah-Beth Jackson ‘71 California Assemblymember, Thirty-Fifth District, Selected as 2002 Commencement Speaker
It is particularly fitting to have a Scripps alumna of Hannah-Beth’s stature to be the speaker at the Commencement that marks the 75th anniversary of the College. Utilizing the clear thinking and thoughtful discourse that she exhibited while a student at Scripps, Hannah-Beth has consistently earned the respect of the disparate groups with whom she has worked, as well as the members of the Scripps community.
Read MoreWASC Accreditation Review
As part of the College’s reaccreditation process that takes place every 10 years, a team of nine higher education experts from the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) visited the campus.
Read MoreThe Presence of the Past: Convocation Address
“The Presence of the Past,” does not mean what I thought it was going to mean a week ago. I had thought that I would talk about other issues of contemporary importance and interest. After Tuesday’s terrorist attacks, however, I felt that I needed to talk about something else.
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