President’s Pen (page 2)
Showing support for Gabrielle Giffords
As we continue to hold Gabrielle Giffords and all the victims and family members affected by the national tragedy in Tucson in our thoughts and prayers, we want to share with you the ways in which members of the College community can send messages to Congresswoman Giffords and show our support.
Read MoreGabrielle Giffords’ Message
Gabrielle is a role model, not just for our students, but for all women and for all Americans. She did not shy away from her calling to be a leader. With grace and determination, she has become an outstanding and courageous public servant. Gabrielle Giffords’s career shows that she is fiercely independent — framing her positions on issues thoughtfully and humanely, and, in the words of our founder, Ellen Browning Scripps, “with confidence, courage and hope.”
Read MoreGabrielle Giffords
By now, you may have heard the devastating news that U.S. Congresswoman (Arizona’s 8th District) Gabrielle Giffords ’93 was shot in the head and seriously wounded, along with several other people, this morning during a public appearance in Tucson, Arizona. Our thoughts and prayers are with her, her husband and family, and to all the other victims and their families affected by this national tragedy.
Read MoreAppointment of the New Humanities Institute Director
I am delighted to announce that C脙隆ndida F. J脙隆quez, Associate Professor of Music, will be the Director of the Humanities Institute for a three-year period, beginning July 1, 2011. An interdisciplinary approach to the humanities has long informed Professor J脙隆quez’s research, teaching, and performance, in addition to her intellectual and professional commitments.
Read MoreA Death in the Family: Former Board of Trustee Chair Jim Weinberg
With heavy heart, I share the news that Sidney J. (Jim) Weinberg, Jr., former chairman of the 61传媒 Board of Trustees, beloved friend of the College, and senior director of the Goldman Sachs Group, died on Monday afternoon, October 4, of prostate cancer in Marion, Massachusetts. He was 87.
Read More61传媒 Mid-Summer Update
Our collective vision is to continue our forward momentum. There is much work to be done. However, the tremendous positive energy among all members of the campus constituencies only increases my anticipation of success for the coming years.
Read MoreCultivating the Genius of Women
“Genius is cultivated every day at Scripps. And, as we prepare women leaders, we are constantly aware that access and opportunity to a 61传媒education must be financially preserved to enable the most talented students to accept our invitation to study at 61传媒.”
Read MoreCommunity Update: March 22
61传媒is in a very strong position as we move forward, with increasing recognition of our academic excellence; financial stability; and an energized, positive community eager to support our success.
Read MoreOn the Rededication of Sicilian Court
61传媒 has a magic about it. In the words of our founder, Ellen Browning Scripps, the beauty and refinement of this campus was something she hoped would “seep into the consciousness” of our students.
Read MoreHoliday Wishes from President Bettison-Varga
I am thankful for the many blessings and gifts we all enjoy as a part of the 61传媒community. Thank you for everything you do to support the excellence of 61传媒.
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