News for Students Archive
The College Senior Survey (CSS)*
Thank you for your willingness to provide feedback on your college experience. Your input will help Scripps College understand your experiences inside and outside the classroom. Information about how you learned, were involved, and engaged in the college community will help enhance our academic and co-curricular programming. Your insight is used to improve campus life […]
Added: April 15, 2019
Your First College Year (YFCY) Survey*
Thank you for your willingness to provide feedback on your first college year experience. Your input will help Scripps College understand your experiences inside and outside the classroom. Information about how you learned, were involved, and engaged in the college community will help enhance our academic and co-curricular programming. Your insight is used to improve […]
Added: March 25, 2019
Girls Who Code Campus recruitment ask
Scripps College is excited to partner with the nationally-recognized organization Girls Who Code to host two-week summer programs called Girls Who Code Campus. In Summer 2018, we’ll be hosting: · Introduction to Computer Science from June 18th to June 29th · Website Design & Development from July 9th to July 20th Register Now Learn More […]
Added: January 29, 2018
Spring 2018 Tieden’s Teas
This fall, President Lara Tiedens will be visiting residence halls to get to know you while honoring one of Scripps’ most beloved traditions—tea! Tuesday, Jan. 30, 3pm | Clark Living Room Wednesday, Feb. 14, 11am | Dorsey Living Room Thursday, Feb. 22, 3pm | Wilbur Living Room Monday, Feb. 26, 1pm | Browning Living Room No […]
Added: January 29, 2018
This Semester, Scripps Rides Foothill Transit for Free
Beginning January 8, students, faculty, and staff of any of the Claremont Colleges can ride Foothill Transit buses for free through the new Class Pass program. Rides are unlimited, and the pass is accepted on all Foothill Transit Local and Silver Streak buses, which serve cities throughout the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys as well […]
Added: January 12, 2018
IDEA Extends ConverActions, Adds New Dialogues, Workshops for the 2017–18 Academic Year
Beginning this fall, the Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) initiative will sponsor a yearlong series of events, conversations, and workshops open to Scripps students, faculty, and staff as well as the entire 7C community. Building on last year’s programming, we will continue to host ConverActions on the National Climate on Race, Community, and Change. […]
Added: September 11, 2017
Fall 2017 Tiedens’ Teas
This fall, President Lara Tiedens will be visiting residence halls to get to know you while honoring one of Scripps’ most beloved traditions—tea! Tuesday, Sept. 12, 10am | Toll Living Room Monday, Sept. 18, 10am | Collegiate Apartments Patio Tuesday, Sept. 26, 3pm | Kimberly Living Room Thursday, Oct. 12, 3pm | GJW Living Room […]
Added: September 7, 2017
Support for Scripps Community in Response to DACA Repeal
Dear Scripps Students, Faculty, and Staff, As many of you know, today the President of the United States repealed the Presidential directive that established the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This decision has dire implications for thousands of students at colleges and universities throughout this nation who have sacrificed, persevered, and excelled to enhance […]
Added: September 5, 2017
Support and Resources for DACA Students
Facts and FAQs National Immigration Law Center UC Undocumented Legal Services Center FAQ Resources for and about DACA and Undocumented Students Legal Resources Please contact the Office of the Dean of Students at ext. 18277 to access a list of attorneys who are willing to provide pro bono consultations or services for our students. ACLU […]
Added: September 5, 2017
Introducing the Committee on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity
As we continue to monitor and document our progress toward creating the equity and access we envision for the Scripps community, we have recognized the need for more robust channels of communication and input from Scripps community members. To this end, I have established the Committee on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (CIDE) to replace the President’s […]
Added: September 1, 2017
Intergroup Dialogues Sponsored by IDEA
This fall, the Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) initiative will sponsor a series of Intergroup Dialogues (IGD) for faculty and students designed to develop understanding of social identities and statuses (i.e., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious identity, ability status, citizenship/immigration status, socio-economic background, etc.), foster empathy and motivation to bridge differences, and build […]
Added: September 1, 2017
Scripps Office of Information Technology recycles!
The Scripps Office of Information Technology recycles! Recycling generates fund for College facilities improvements like these cool new chairs for student labs. Chairs in Steele Hall 229 Classroom Chairs in Steele Hall student computer lab
Added: September 1, 2017
Fall Welcome from Scripps College
Dear Scripps College Community Members, At the beginning of each academic year, we have an opportunity to recommit to building a thriving community of scholars who contribute to society through lives of leadership, service, integrity, and creativity. On campus, we do this through our orientation programming, our opening events, and in our greetings to one […]
Added: August 18, 2017
Capstone Day survey
Thank you to everyone who participated in Capstone Day. To help us in our planning for next year, we ask that you complete a brief survey about the event. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2017CapstoneFeedbackSurvey Gretchen Edwalds-Gilbert, Ph.D. Associate Dean of Faculty, Scripps College Associate Professor of Biology, Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges
Added: May 5, 2017
Steele 5 Software Updates
Scripps Community: Information Technology staff updated Steele 5 computer software over Winter Break. The iMacs now run El Capitan OS, MS Office 2016 and Adobe Creative Cloud 2017. Always feel free to contact the IT office @ (909) 607-3406 or send an email to HELP@ScrippsCollege.edu if you have questions or need assistance. Information Technology Department
Added: February 3, 2017
Supporting Our International Community
Dear Scripps College Students, Faculty, and Staff, Last week the new president issued a number of executive orders and presidential memos. The executive order pertaining to immigration and travel has led to particular concern, since it targets Muslim-majority countries. While the legality of these measures is evaluated, the College advises that people from Iran, Iraq, […]
Added: January 30, 2017
Community Update from President Lara Tiedens
Dear Members of the Scripps Community, Reflecting on the past several months, it’s hard to believe that my first semester at Scripps is already drawing to a close. As I continue my “Scripps education,” I am amazed at the depth and breadth of achievement among our students, faculty, and staff, and at the strong bonds […]
Added: December 13, 2016
Office of the President: Message in Response to Petition
Dear Scripps College Students, Faculty, and Staff, I recently received a petition signed by more than 750 Scripps College students, faculty, staff, alumnae, and friends and family members requesting the addition of immigration status to the College’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy, and recommending that the College declare itself a “sanctuary center of higher education.” The […]
Added: December 11, 2016
Announcement of Adrienne Gibson as APESF Executive Director
Michael Archibald, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, has announced that Adrienne Walsh Gibson ’02 has been promoted to the position of Executive Director of Alumnae and Parent Engagement, The Scripps Fund/Executive Director of Alumnae Relations, effective December 1. Says Archibald, “Adrienne’s 12 years of progressively increased responsibility in Institutional Advancement at Scripps College make her […]
Added: November 11, 2016
Message from President Tiedens
Dear Scripps Students, Faculty, and Staff, The presidential campaign and the election results have created a great deal of uncertainty and apprehension over the past 18 months. The outcome of this turbulent political season has evoked strong emotions for many of us as we struggle to interpret its meaning. Not everyone will have the same […]
Added: November 9, 2016