Giving News (page 6)
Suzanne Muchnic ’62 Authoring the First Book on the History of Ƶ
Photograph by Max Yavno taken at Ƶ, c. 1945–50 By Emily Glory Peters Renowned author and art critic Suzanne Ely Muchnic ’62 describes her first encounter with Ƶ as “love at first sight.” An art major, Muchnic was inspired by the scenic campus, her engaged and energetic peers, and the mind-opening discussions she […]
Read MoreWhy 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 Emily Glory Peters From the nationally recognized caliber of our academic programs to the friendship-forging power of our intimate campus, there are many reasons students […]
Read MoreSupport of COVID-19 Emergency Funds Critical to Sustaining Ƶinto 2021
Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Charlotte Johnson reflects on the power of donor support to help Ƶthrive as we confront the impact of COVID-19. Make a gift today. By Emily Glory Peters Over the last few months, our world has fought to strike a balance between the need to protect […]
Read MoreƵBoard Chair Lynne Thompson ’72: “Continue to Believe in Scripps”
By Emily Glory Peters This past weekend, the Ƶcommunity celebrated the Class of 2020’s graduation from Ƶ. While we couldn’t be together in person, we shared in our students’ achievements at home and abroad. In commending our seniors, ƵBoard Chair and involved alum Lynne Thompson ’72 reflected on the difficult circumstances surrounding their […]
Read MoreScripps’ 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 Ƶstudent can expect while on campus is receiving individual attention from staff and faculty. This March, while our students were grappling with the need to quickly leave campus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the College’s student support staff […]
Read MoreHere’s How You Can Help ƵDuring 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 the Ƶcommunity belongs, and we are increasingly thankful for your support as we maneuver the ever-evolving impact of COVID-19 on our students, faculty, and […]
Read MoreƵCommunity Rallies to Support One Another in Face of COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 has inspired members of the Ƶcommunity to come together in support of one another during these trying times. By Emily Glory Peters “How can I help?” It’s a question that has become a constant chorus among members of the Ƶcommunity in recent weeks. Since COVID-19 caused the temporary closure […]
Read MoreFinding 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 Ƶ’s founder, Ellen Browning Scripps. By Emily Glory Peters March plays host to Women’s History Month, affording us a special time to celebrate the brilliance, courage, and collective impact of women. As we grapple with […]
Read MoreGratitude for Dr. Samella Lewis Continues Today Among Scholarship Recipients and Donors
ƵProfessor Emerita of Art Samella Lewis (center) in 2002 with Rochelle Branch, cultural affairs manager at City of Pasadena; Lynn Thompson ’72, Ƶ board chair; Denise Nelson Nash ’76, Ƶ vice president and secretary of the board of trustees; and Crystal Jones ’85, Ƶdirector of development. By Emily Glory Peters As […]
Read MoreShare 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 alums, trustees, and friends—each expression reveals how the act of giving gratitude has the power to impact lives for the better. On March 25, we’re […]
Read MoreInternship Grants Unlock Multiple Career Options for ƵStudents
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 ’21 was in just such a period her first year at Scripps. “I was very interested in women’s health and cancer research, but I also […]
Read MoreƵ 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 Ƶ event allowing families to appreciate Ƶfrom their student’s point of view. Hosted by the Office of Parent Engagement and Philanthropy on February 15–17, this year’s Family Weekend program will offer a stimulating mix […]
Read MoreWired Up: Connecting to the ƵCommunity 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 Ƶ task: Phonathon. A student-driven fundraising project with decades under its belt, Phonathon has quietly become one of the most powerful programs to ever knit the Ƶcommunity together.Students in […]
Read MoreThe ƵFund: What It Is, What It Does, and Why Your Support Matters
By Emily Glory Peters Since its inception, Ƶ’s mission has always involved helping students meet the challenges of their times. The ƵFund, which supports the College’s essential operations, shares a similar purpose: to meet Scripps’ greatest needs. Still, not all donors are aware of how far their gifts go. For example, shares Director […]
Read MoreGratitude 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 we’re able to give to others. This fall, we connected with Sabine Romero ’95, a past Ƶ Lois Langland Alumna-in-Resident and chief administrative officer […]
Read MoreSupporting 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 the olive trees of Ƶ, whose small grove west of the Humanities building was the center of attention on November 1, 2019, when its […]
Read MoreUpcoming 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 Commons at Ƶ. In 2003, Ƶ sponsored a three-part conference series that focused on issues of globalization and interpretations of the New Testament. […]
Read MoreThank 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 your overwhelming support—you are helping to create transformative experiences for today’s students. For more information on how your ƵFund gift makes a difference, visit our […]
Give Back to Support the Programs You Love
This May, hundreds of Ƶalums will be traveling back to campus to stroll through the Rose Garden, enjoy a glass of wine with old friends on Elm Tree Lawn, and reminisce about their formative college years over coffee and sustainably sourced treats at the Motley. For alums, Reunion Weekend provides an opportunity to remember […]
Read MoreYour 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 Blankets, where students knit blankets for a local children’s shelter, Ƶstudents are taking on leadership roles and positively impacting communities through their involvement in […]
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