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News Releases (page 75)


September 16, 2013

New Digital Book on Early U.S. Photographer Edward Curtis’ Photos of Native Americans

An extensive online archive of Edward S. Curtis’ work – amounting to more than 2,000 still images and 22 recordings of tribal songs – has recently launched as a free digital book for use in classrooms.

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September 10, 2013

Ansel Adams Museum Set Acquired by ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ

Visitors will have the opportunity to see “Museum Set” in the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery’s upcoming exhibition, “Focus on Photography: Building a Collection at Scripps,” which runs from Oct. 26 through Dec. 15.

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U.S. News & World Report Ranks ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ High in “Best Liberal Arts Colleges”

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ is #25 on the U.S. News & World Report annual rankings of America’s best liberal arts colleges for 2014. The College earned top honors for low student debt, having an ethnically and economically diverse student body and being named a top pick by high school guidance counselors. The College was also recognized as a best value.

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September 6, 2013

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ Honors Alumna and Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords

Former U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords ’93 will be honored by ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ on Sept. 21 with the College’s highest level of recognition, the Ellen Browning Scripps Medal, announced ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ President Lori Bettison-Varga today.

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September 5, 2013

Denise Nelson Nash ’76 Named ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ Vice President and Secretary of Board Trustees

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ announces the appointment of Denise Nelson Nash ’76 as vice president and secretary of the board of trustees, effective Oct. 14. Nash’s responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and implementing a wide range of Board activities, serving as both key advisor on institutional policy, procedures, and decision-making and as a member of the president’s senior administrative team.

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August 29, 2013

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ Hosts Activist and Author Raj Patel Who Speaks on “Feeding the Future”

Raj Patel, an award-winning activist, academic and author of several best-selling books, speaks on “Feeding the Future: A Short History of Good and Bad Ideas to Feed the World” at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 17. The free event is open to the public and will be in Garrison Theater of the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ Performing Arts Center, 231 E. Tenth St.

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August 7, 2013

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ Ranks #15 on Forbes Top 25 Best Western U.S. Colleges

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ comes in at #15 on Forbes’ annual “top 25 best western colleges in the United States” ranking.

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August 6, 2013

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ Ranks High for “Best Career Services” in Princeton Review’s “Best 378 Colleges”

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ appears this year on four Top-20 lists in The Princeton Review’s “Best 378 Colleges” guide. The campus was recognized for “best career services” and “best quality of life.”

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July 31, 2013

CHASING DAYLIGHT: Philip Latimer Dike 1927 – 1943 Williamson Gallery, ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ starts off this year’s exhibitions with Chasing Daylight: Philip Latimer Dike, 1927 –1943, which runs from Aug. 31 through Oct. 13. The opening reception, with live music and light refreshments, will be held on Sept. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery. A closing reception and watercolor demonstration will take place at the gallery on Oct. 13.

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July 18, 2013

2013 ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ Students Named to Spring 2013 Dean’s List

The following 2013 ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ graduates were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2013 semester at ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ in Claremont, California. The dean’s list recognizes students who have achieved a grade point average of at least 11 (A-) in four, letter-graded courses in one semester.

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