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News Releases (page 74)


October 13, 2013

Remembering Bekki Lee

It is with deep sadness that ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ writes of the devastating news of the passing of its dear friend and colleague, Bekki Lee.

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October 1, 2013

ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ Labor Economist Roberto Pedace Predicts Possible Outcomes of California Increasing Minimum Wage

ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ Associate Professor of Economics Roberto Pedace predicts that California’s recent decision to raise the state’s minimum wage to $10 by 2016 could end up benefiting relatively high-skilled workers, but may hurt low-skilled workers.

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September 26, 2013

FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY: The Photographic Treasures of ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ at the Williamson

Celebrating the establishment of the College’s collection and showing works never before displayed at the College, the Williamson Gallery presents “Focus on Photography: Building a Photography Collection at Scripps,” which runs from Oct. 26 through Dec.15.

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September 21, 2013

ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ Honors Alumna and Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords

Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords ’93 was honored today at ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ by being the third recipient of the Ellen Browning ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµMedal, the College’s highest level of recognition.

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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 ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ

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 ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ High in “Best Liberal Arts Colleges”

ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ 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

ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ Honors Alumna and Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords

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

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September 5, 2013

Denise Nelson Nash ’76 Named ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ Vice President and Secretary of Board Trustees

ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ 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

ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ 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 ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ Performing Arts Center, 231 E. Tenth St.

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