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Giving News (page 6)


June 10, 2020

Suzanne Muchnic ’62 Authoring the First Book on the History of 61´«Ă˝

Photograph by Max Yavno taken at 61´«Ă˝, c. 1945–50 By Emily Glory Peters Renowned author and art critic Suzanne Ely Muchnic ’62 describes her first encounter with 61´«Ă˝ […]

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May 27, 2020

Why Scholarship Support Matters Now More Than Ever

As more families face financial insecurity due to COVID-19, donor support of scholarships will be essential to help students pursue their educational aspirations at Scripps. Make a gift today. By […]

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Support of COVID-19 Emergency Funds Critical to Sustaining 61´«Ă˝into 2021

Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Charlotte Johnson reflects on the power of donor support to help 61´«Ă˝thrive as we confront the impact of COVID-19. Make […]

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May 19, 2020

61´«Ă˝Board Chair Lynne Thompson ’72: “Continue to Believe in Scripps”

By Emily Glory Peters This past weekend, the 61´«Ă˝community celebrated the Class of 2020’s graduation from 61´«Ă˝. While we couldn’t be together in person, we shared in our […]

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May 13, 2020

Scripps’ CP&R Rises to the Challenge to Provide Virtual Career Guidance for Students

By Emily Glory Peters As a small liberal arts college, one of the many benefits a 61´«Ă˝student can expect while on campus is receiving individual attention from staff and […]

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April 20, 2020

Here’s How You Can Help 61´«Ă˝During COVID-19

By Emily Glory Peters Fred Rogers once recalled his mother’s advice to “look for the helpers” in periods of tragedy and crisis. These helpers make up a class to which […]

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April 10, 2020

61´«Ă˝Community Rallies to Support One Another in Face of COVID-19

The impact of COVID-19 has inspired members of the 61´«Ă˝community to come together in support of one another during these trying times. By Emily Glory Peters “How can I […]

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March 30, 2020

Finding Inspiration in the Life of Ellen Browning Scripps

As the College navigates the COVID-19 fallout, we’re celebrating Women’s History Month by finding encouragement in the life of 61´«Ă˝â€™s founder, Ellen Browning Scripps. By Emily Glory Peters March […]

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February 28, 2020

Gratitude for Dr. Samella Lewis Continues Today Among Scholarship Recipients and Donors

61´«Ă˝Professor Emerita of Art Samella Lewis (center) in 2002 with Rochelle Branch, cultural affairs manager at City of Pasadena; Lynn Thompson ’72, 61´«Ă˝ board chair; Denise Nelson Nash […]

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February 20, 2020

Share the Power of Gratitude with Scripps’ 2020 Day of Giving

By Emily Glory Peters Expressions of gratitude are everywhere at Scripps. From the many scholarships honoring exceptional students, staff, and faculty to the beautiful buildings named in gratitude for devoted […]

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February 14, 2020

Internship Grants Unlock Multiple Career Options for 61´«Ă˝Students

By Emily Glory Peters By kindergarten, some of us can proclaim our future profession with confidence. Most of us require a longer exploration period before our eureka moment. Antonia Capossela […]

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January 29, 2020

61´«Ă˝ Family Weekend Boasts Exciting 2020 Program

By Emily Glory Peters Once a year, Family Weekend draws hundreds of students and their families for an immersive 61´«Ă˝ event allowing families to appreciate 61´«Ă˝from their student’s […]

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January 28, 2020

Wired Up: Connecting to the 61´«Ă˝Community through Phonathon

By Emily Glory Peters On the ground floor of the McAlister Center on any given weekday you’ll find students at work on a time-honored 61´«Ă˝ task: Phonathon. A student-driven […]

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December 20, 2019

The 61´«Ă˝Fund: What It Is, What It Does, and Why Your Support Matters

By Emily Glory Peters Since its inception, 61´«Ă˝â€™s mission has always involved helping students meet the challenges of their times. The 61´«Ă˝Fund, which supports the College’s essential operations, […]

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December 6, 2019

Gratitude in Action: Sabine Romero ’95

The holiday season is associated with family gatherings, frosty outings, and feasts of all varieties. At the root of these traditions is gratitude—for what we have as well as what […]

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November 7, 2019

Supporting Sustainability Through a Beloved Agrarian Tradition

By Rachel Morrison They are strong and have a lot of character, and though they aren’t generally temperamental, they have been known to snap when pushed too hard. These are […]

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October 28, 2019

Upcoming Lecture by Progressive Muslim Philosopher Dr. amina wadud Made Possible by Kathleen O’Brien Wicker Endowment Lecture Series

Dr. amina wadud will deliver her lecture “Is There a Feminist in the House of Islam?” on November 7, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the Hampton Room of the Malott […]

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May 3, 2019

Thank you to our community of supporters who made this the most successful Day of Giving in Scripps’ history. In both donors and dollars, we broke records. Thank you for […]

March 25, 2019

Give Back to Support the Programs You Love

This May, hundreds of 61´«Ă˝alums will be traveling back to campus to stroll through the Rose Garden, enjoy a glass of wine with old friends on Elm Tree Lawn, […]

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March 8, 2019

Your Support Empowers Leadership in Scripps’ Clubs and Organizations

From Watu Weusi, a club dedicated to empowering students of African descent, to Mock Trial, where students participate in competitive, simulated court cases all over the state, to Babes and […]

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