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Class of 2019: On Graffiti Wall, Art and Activism Collide
In one of the most enduring traditions at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³», seniors leave their mark on campus by designing and signing an original mural on Graffiti Wall, adjacent to the Rose Garden. Spanning nearly a century, this rite of passage is a testament to the changing attitudes, concerns, and aesthetics of graduating classes.
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Class of 2019: Announcing Scripps’ 2019 Commencement Speaker: USAFacts President Poppy MacDonald ’97
Poppy MacDonald ’97, president of USAFacts and Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»alumna, will deliver the address at the 89th commencement exercises on Saturday, May 18, 2019.
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Class of 2018: Commencement Highlights
On Saturday, May 12, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» conducted its 88th annual commencement exercises on Elm Tree Lawn. Students, faculty, staff, families, and friends of the College gathered to celebrate the Class of 2018, and Charlayne Hunter-Gault, a civil rights activist and award-winning journalist, delivered the official address. Here are some highlights from the day:
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Class of 2018: Graffiti Wall
Since 1931, Scripps’ graduating seniors have participated in what has become an essential rite of passage at the College: the signing of Graffiti Wall. Each year, seniors choose a mural design from student-submitted illustrations to paint on the wall, and then the entire graduating class adds its signatures. Graffiti Wall is a visual reminder of Scripps’ history and reflects the changing tastes and attitudes of students over the decades.
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The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Experience: The Journey of a Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Senior
As we count down to commencement day, we want to celebrate how far our seniors have come since they first set foot on campus. Here are just a few of the milestones that make up the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»journey.
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The Class of 2018: The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Senior Bucket List
Things you should do before you graduate!
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Announcing Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»’s 2018 Commencement Speaker: Civil Rights Activist Charlayne Hunter-Gault
I am pleased to announce Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»’s 2018 commencement speaker: civil rights activist and award-winning journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault.
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Class of 2017: Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Graffiti Wall: Seniors Make Their Marks
Since 1931, Scripps’ graduating seniors have participated in what has become an essential rite of passage at the College: the signing of Graffiti Wall. Each year, seniors choose a mural design from student-submitted illustrations to paint on the wall, and then the entire graduating class adds its signatures. Graffiti Wall is a visual reminder of Scripps’ history and reflects the changing tastes and attitudes of students over the decades.
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Class of 2017: Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Celebrates Record Commencement, 90th Anniversary
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» graduated a record number of students during spring commencement ceremonies on May 13, with a total of 254, the largest graduating class in the 90-year history of the College.
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Announcing the 2017 Commencement Speaker, Reshma Saujani
Dear Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Community Members, I am pleased to announce the 2017 commencement speaker, Girls Who Code founder and CEO Reshma Saujani. Saujani is an inspiration to our Class of […]
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