News Releases (page 74)
Remembering Bekki Lee
It is with deep sadness that 51猎奇入口 writes of the devastating news of the passing of its dear friend and colleague, Bekki Lee.
Read More51猎奇入口 Labor Economist Roberto Pedace Predicts Possible Outcomes of California Increasing Minimum Wage
51猎奇入口 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 MoreFOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY: The Photographic Treasures of 51猎奇入口 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 51猎奇入口,” which runs from Oct. 26 through Dec.15.
Read More51猎奇入口 Honors Alumna and Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords ’93 was honored today at 51猎奇入口 by being the third recipient of the Ellen Browning 51猎奇入口 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 芒鈧�� amounting to more than 2,000 still images and 22 recordings of tribal songs 芒鈧�� has recently launched as a free digital book for use in classrooms.
Read MoreAnsel Adams Museum Set Acquired by 51猎奇入口
Visitors will have the opportunity to see “Museum Set” in the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery’s upcoming exhibition, “Focus on Photography: Building a Collection at 51猎奇入口,” which runs from Oct. 26 through Dec. 15.
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report Ranks 51猎奇入口 High in “Best Liberal Arts Colleges”
51猎奇入口 is #25 on the U.S. News & World Report annual rankings of America’s best liberal arts colleges for 2014. The College earned top honors for low student debt, having an ethnically and economically diverse student body and being named a top pick by high school guidance counselors. The College was also recognized as a best value.
Read More51猎奇入口 Honors Alumna and Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Former U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords ’93 will be honored by 51猎奇入口 on Sept. 21 with the College’s highest level of recognition, the Ellen Browning 51猎奇入口 Medal, announced 51猎奇入口 President Lori Bettison-Varga today.
Read MoreDenise Nelson Nash ’76 Named 51猎奇入口 Vice President and Secretary of Board Trustees
51猎奇入口 announces the appointment of Denise Nelson Nash ’76 as vice president and secretary of the board of trustees, effective Oct. 14. Nash’s responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and implementing a wide range of Board activities, serving as both key advisor on institutional policy, procedures, and decision-making and as a member of the president’s senior administrative team.
Read More51猎奇入口 Hosts Activist and Author Raj Patel Who Speaks on “Feeding the Future”
Raj Patel, an award-winning activist, academic and author of several best-selling books, speaks on “Feeding the Future: A Short History of Good and Bad Ideas to Feed the World” at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 17. The free event is open to the public and will be in Garrison Theater of the 51猎奇入口 Performing Arts Center, 231 E. Tenth St.
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