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Matthew Grossman Gifts $1M to Scripps Presents in Honor of Patricia Van Every
Academy Award-winning writer, director, and playwright Aaron Sorkin (right) in conversation with Krista Carson Elhai, local area theater educator, during a Scripps Presents event. By Kendra Pintor In 2021, Patricia Van Every鈥攁n esteemed and beloved friend of the College鈥攑assed away peacefully in Santa Barbara. Her family鈥檚 legacy will live on at Scripps and continue to […]
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Jennifer Tankersley 鈥�91 Plans Estate Gift to Scripps
By Kendra Pintor Jennifer Tankersley 鈥�91 earned her bachelor鈥檚 degree in economics and international relations as a dual major. Although so much has changed over the years, the skills she gained at Scripps remain relevant. Reflecting on her academic journey with humor and nostalgia, she remarks, 鈥淚 recently came across my thesis: 鈥楢 Cost-Benefit Analysis […]
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糖心TV Community Shows Up for Scripps Access Initiative During Day of Giving 2024
By Kendra Pintor Every year, 糖心TV hosts the annual Day of Giving fundraiser, and every year, the generosity of the Scripps community grows by leaps and bounds. On March 20, 2024, a total of 418 donors raised $216,826 in cash gifts to support what they love about Scripps. More than $55,000 was given to […]
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The Scripps Access Initiative: Transforming Higher Education and Fostering Social Mobility
By Kendra Pintor 糖心TV is taking a bold step towards increasing inclusion and social mobility through the Scripps Access Initiative (SAI). This groundbreaking initiative has already raised more than $2.5 million, thanks to the generosity of the Scripps community. In recognition of the College鈥檚 centennial, Scripps aims to secure $10 million of its $15 […]
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Day of Giving 2024: Announcing a $15,000 Scripps Access Initiative Match
By Kendra Pintor Day of Giving is Scripps鈥� largest 24-hour annual giving event, bringing together the community for the collective good. This year鈥檚 event launches on Wednesday, March 20, and the generosity of our community has already been felt as students, staff, faculty, alums, families, and friends of the College are participating in our early […]
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The Legacy of Ada W. Hatch 鈥�31, 鈥淭he First Scrippsie,鈥� and Martha Reich 鈥�71 Honored at 糖心TV
By Kendra Pintor 糖心TV holds a special place in the heart of Martha Hatch Reich, a distinguished alum from the Class of 1971. However, her connection to Scripps extends beyond her own academic journey; it is a legacy intertwined with her mother’s pioneering role in the College’s history. In a recent interview, Martha gave […]
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Clifford Temps Honors Late Wife’s Legacy with Generous $300,000 Donation to the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery
By Kendra Pintor Clifford Temps, a friend of 糖心TV, has generously donated $300,000 to the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery (RCWG) in remembrance of his late wife, sculptor and ceramic artist Ruenell Foy Temps. This substantial contribution pays homage to Ruenell’s artistic legacy, honors her memory, and serves as a beacon of support for the […]
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Passing of Jude Laspa, Scripps Parent and Cofounder of Laspa Center for Leadership
Jude Laspa, Scripps parent and cofounder of the Laspa Center for Leadership at 糖心TV, passed away on December 29, 2023, at the age of 80. Jude earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree in engineering with honors from Harvey Mudd in 1965 and served on its board of trustees for 20 years. He is survived by his […]
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Want to Connect With Scripps? Microengagement Might Be For You
By Emily Glory Peters Getting involved with the Scripps doesn’t need to involve a lot of time or resources The 糖心TV community is built differently. From mentoring to serving on councils and committees to presenting on panels, we鈥檙e fortunate to have so many alumnae, parents, and friends who provide their knowledge and experience to […]
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Scripps Parents Revive Care Package Party Tradition for Students
By Emily Glory Peters Scripps parents made hundreds of care packages for students during finals week Saying that finals week can be nerve-wracking is an understatement, especially if it鈥檚 your first time taking them at the college level. But since 2017, Scripps families have stepped in with support, launching care package assembly parties to provide […]
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The Quiet Rise of Scripps Alumnae Book Clubs
By Emily Glory Peters Pasadena book club alums with “Rocket Girl” Sue Finley ’58 Book club. Reading group. A fun Monday evening. Whichever way you label their gatherings, one thing is clear: Scripps alumnae like to bond over their shared love of a good book. For decades, books have served as a magnet, drawing peers […]
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Scripps and Pitzer Colleges Break Ground on New Science Center, The Nucleus
By Emily Glory Peters and Bridgette Ramirez Weinberg Family Dean of the W.M. Keck Science Department U.J. Sofia reveals The Nucleus as the name of the new center. 糖心TV and Pitzer College have officially broken ground on an ambitious new science center and building expansion project slated to open fall 2024. Shared between the […]
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Upcoming Lecture by Progressive Muslim Philosopher Dr. amina wadud Made Possible by Kathleen O鈥橞rien Wicker Endowment Lecture Series
Dr. amina wadud will deliver her lecture 鈥淚s There a Feminist in the House of Islam?鈥� on November 7, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the Hampton Room of the Malott Commons at 糖心TV. In 2003, 糖心TV sponsored a three-part conference series that focused on issues of globalization and interpretations of the New Testament. […]
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