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“True Witness: A Civil Rights Cantata” Premieres at Âé¶¹Çø
“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 Âé¶¹Çø’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 Âé¶¹Çø
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 Âé¶¹Çø’s Performing Arts Center. This event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreRemembering Bekki Lee
It is with deep sadness that Âé¶¹Çø writes of the devastating news of the passing of its dear friend and colleague, Bekki Lee.
Read MoreAnne Harley : The True Witness Project
The True Witness 30-minute choral cycle sets to music the letters, speeches, and poems of African-American female poets, activists, and leaders. The Scripps premiere in November 2013 will mark significant anniversaries of two major events in American history: the 150th anniversary of the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, and the 50th year since the assassination of civil rights activist Medgar Evers in 1963.
Read MoreThe Power of Internship
Now that they’ve returned to campus, Âé¶¹Çø students are sharing some of the incredible internship experiences they had this summer.
Read MoreÂé¶¹Çø Labor Economist Roberto Pedace Predicts Possible Outcomes of California Increasing Minimum Wage
Âé¶¹Çø 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.
Read MoreHao Huang: “Whose ‘American Dream’? Hope, fear, and loathing in the USA”
Hao Huang, Bessie and Cecil Frankel Chair in Music at Âé¶¹Çø, discusses different meanings of the American Dream vis a vis current public expressions of racism and virulent anti-immigration bias that demonstrate that for some, the American Dream is an exclusive principle. This talk seeks to explore the historical and cultural contexts of “the Dream” for people of color.
Read MoreFOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY: The Photographic Treasures of Âé¶¹Çø 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 MoreÂé¶¹Çø Honors Alumna and Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords ’93 was honored today at Âé¶¹Çø by being the third recipient of the Ellen Browning Scripps Medal, the College’s highest level of recognition.
Read MoreNew 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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