Campus Events (page 6)
Syndicated Columnist and Economist Julianne Malveaux Speaks at Annual Sojourner Truth Lecture at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»
Julianne Malveaux, syndicated columnist, economist and author, speaks on “Economics, Race & Justice in the 21st Century: Perspective on Our Nation’s Future” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»’s Humanities Auditorium, 981 N. Amherst Ave. This free event, part of The Claremont College’s annual Sojourner Truth Lecture, is open to the public.
Read MoreIMLS Awards Williamson Gallery Grant to Conserve Works of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Six valuable Chinese paintings in the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» collection will be conserved with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Read MoreÂ鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Hosts 2nd Annual Olive Harvest on Oct. 25
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» invites all interested volunteers to gather at the “Olive Walk” next to the Edwards Humanities Building, 981 N. Amherst Ave., on Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to noon for its second annual olive harvest.
Read More“True Witness: A Civil Rights Cantata” Premieres at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»
“True Witness,” a 30-minute choral cantata, which sets to music the letters, speeches and poems of African-American female poets, activists and civil rights leaders, premieres Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. in Garrison Theater of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»’s Performing Arts Center. This performance is free to the public, but tickets are required.
Read MoreActivist Myrlie Evers-Williams Speaks on “Fighting for Equality” at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»
Myrlie Evers-Williams, acclaimed author, civil rights advocate and widow of slain activist Medgar Evers, discusses “Fighting for Equality: The Interconnected Struggle” on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Garrison Theater of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»’s Performing Arts Center. This event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreFOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY: The Photographic Treasures of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» 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.
Read MoreÂ鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Honors Alumna and Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords ’93 was honored today at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» by being the third recipient of the Ellen Browning Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Medal, the College’s highest level of recognition.
Read MoreAnsel Adams Museum Set Acquired by Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»
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 MoreÂ鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Honors Alumna and Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Former U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords ’93 will be honored by Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» on Sept. 21 with the College’s highest level of recognition, the Ellen Browning Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Medal, announced Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» President Lori Bettison-Varga today.
Read MoreÂ鶹´«Ã½Ó³» 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 Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Performing Arts Center, 231 E. Tenth St.
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