News Releases (page 75)
61传媒 Honors Alumna and Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords ’93 was honored today at 61传媒 by being the third recipient of the Ellen Browning 61传媒Medal, the College’s highest level of recognition.
Read MoreNew Digital Book on Early U.S. Photographer Edward Curtis’ Photos of Native Americans
An extensive online archive of Edward S. Curtis’ work 芒鈧�� amounting to more than 2,000 still images and 22 recordings of tribal songs 芒鈧�� has recently launched as a free digital book for use in classrooms.
Read MoreAnsel Adams Museum Set Acquired by 61传媒
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.
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report Ranks 61传媒 High in “Best Liberal Arts Colleges”
61传媒 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.
Read More61传媒 Honors Alumna and Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Former U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords ’93 will be honored by 61传媒 on Sept. 21 with the College’s highest level of recognition, the Ellen Browning 61传媒Medal, announced 61传媒 President Lori Bettison-Varga today.
Read MoreDenise Nelson Nash ’76 Named 61传媒 Vice President and Secretary of Board Trustees
61传媒 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.
Read More61传媒 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 61传媒 Performing Arts Center, 231 E. Tenth St.
Read More61传媒 Ranks #15 on Forbes Top 25 Best Western U.S. Colleges
61传媒 comes in at #15 on Forbes’ annual “top 25 best western colleges in the United States” ranking.
Read More61传媒 Ranks High for “Best Career Services” in Princeton Review’s “Best 378 Colleges”
61传媒 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.”
Read MoreCHASING DAYLIGHT: Philip Latimer Dike 1927鈥�1943 Williamson Gallery, 61传媒
61传媒 starts off this year’s exhibitions with Chasing Daylight: Philip Latimer Dike, 1927 芒鈧��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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