GET TICKETS Experience what it鈥檚 like to take a class with author and lecturer Adam Novy! Novy has been teaching writing, fiction, and the liberal arts at Scripps, Pitzer, and Claremont Graduate School since 2008, and published his critically acclaimed novel, The Avian Gospels, in 2010. Spend lunch learning from Scripps鈥� distinguished faculty without ever […]
GET TICKETS Did you know it鈥檚 someone鈥檚 job to protect planets? Moogega Cooper, leader of planetary protection for NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, helps keep Mars safe from Earth鈥檚 contaminants and explores how Mars could be habitable for humans. Join us for an eye-opening evening with Cooper where she鈥檒l discuss obstacles she鈥檚 overcome and the importance […]
GET TICKETS Join us for lunch as you hear from Gaby Ochoa 鈥�19, a master鈥檚 student at Keck Graduate Institute specializing in precision medicine, clinical research applications, and rare disease diagnostics. Hear about research she conducted while at Scripps and her career after graduation. Sponsored by the Charlotte Tsuei-yu Chen Ou Women in STEM Event […]
GET TICKETS Join us for lunch and an empowering talk with Alison Mariella D茅sir鈥攁uthor, activist, and founder of Harlem Run, a collective of runners passionate about the transformative power of movement. D茅sir will read from her bestselling memoir Running While Black, which tells the story of how running saved her life and connected her to […]
GET TICKETS Don鈥檛 miss an unforgettable evening with actor, comedian, and bestselling author Jenny Slate. With her signature blend of humor, heart, and honesty, Slate will share stories from her creative journey and reflect on identity, art, and self-expression. A book signing will follow the event. Sponsored by the European Act Fund聽
GET TICKETS Pack a picnic or grab a snack from the food trucks on campus to celebrate Scripps鈥� Family Weekend with Cadence. Featuring Top 40s hits from pop, R&B, country, and rock, Cadence鈥檚 unbeatable dance energy will have you moving all night long. Sponsored by Scripps Presents
GET TICKETS Join us for a moderated conversation with author, researcher, and community organizer Vanessa Priya Daniel! Hear Daniels鈥� talk about her book, Unrig the Game: What Women of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning, a playbook on supporting and retaining women of color in leadership. Hartley Burr Alexander Chair in the Humanities Myriam Chancy […]
GET TICKETS Actor, standup comedian, podcast host, and author Billie Lee comes to campus to help others combat microaggressions and bring awareness to LGBTQIA+ issues. Lunch will be provided and a signing for Lee鈥檚 book, Why Are You So Sensitive? Navigating Everyday, Unintended Microaggressions, will take place after the program. Sponsored by the Malott Commons […]
GET TICKETS See F. Scott Fitzgerald鈥檚 classic novel, The Great Gatsby, reimagined by Mixed eMotion Theatrix, a nonprofit that combines music, contemporary dance, theater, and multimedia to create a hybrid live theater performance. The audience will follow the troupe to locations around campus, including Elm Tree Lawn, Sycamore Court, and Bowling Green, while being captivated […]
GET TICKETS Finding herself at the center of a murder investigation as a young college student in a foreign country, Amanda Knox spent years fighting against Italy鈥檚 legal system and sensationalized media narratives before finally being exonerated. Join us to hear her story of resilience, justice, and reclaiming identity. Stay after the program for a […]
