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In the Media: Gabby Giffords ’93 Begins Campaigning Across the Country on Gun Control

The Huffington Post reported that Gabby Giffords ’93, former Arizona Democratic congressmember who survived an assassination attempt in 2011, will begin campaigning across the country to bolster the midterm campaigns of Democrats who support gun control.

In the Media: The Washington Post Features Sustainability at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú

The Washington Post featured 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ sustainability coordinator, Tiffany Ortamond, in an article about the campus’s efforts to reduce waste.

Dancing with Themselves: Bridgman|Packer Dance Uses Technology to Bridge Real and Virtual Performance at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú 

“I’m trying to think of the word,” says choreographer and long-time lecturer in Dance Suchi Branfman. “I want to say ‘awe-inspiring,’ but even that doesn’t cut it, doesn’t get at the heart of it.” She ruminates for a few more moments, and then it strikes her: “Mind bending! The possibilities they present, the provocative direction they’re taking, it really is mind bending.”

In the Media: Madeline Sy ’18 is featured in U.S. News and World Report

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú alum Madeline Sy ’18 was featured in a U.S. News article on why students chose their colleges. The English major was drawn to 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú because of its membership in The Claremont Colleges, its clubs and organizations, and its senior thesis requirement.

Spotlight on Faculty: Stacey Wood, Molly Mason Jones Chair in Psychology

Professor Stacey Wood was recently named the Molly Mason Jones Chair in Psychology, which was designed to support the teaching and research activities of a senior member of the psychology faculty. Wood has taught at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú since 1998 and is a dynamic researcher and clinician who focuses on information processing and decision-making among the elderly. As the number of older adults in the U.S. continues to grow, research and advocacy around their health and wellbeing has become critical. The 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Office of Marketing and Communications sat down with Professor Wood to talk teaching, avoiding scams, and staying fit.

Spotlight on Faculty: Professor of Art Nancy Macko Appointed to Mary W. Johnson Professorship in Teaching

Professor of Art Nancy Macko was recently appointed to the Mary W. Johnson Professorship in Teaching, which was established to honor a member of the faculty who exemplifies, by his or her teaching and involvement in the affairs of the College, commitment to the welfare of students and to 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú.

A Taste of Art: New Lunchtime Series Serves Up Art History in Small Bites  

This fall, Meher McArthur, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Curator of Academic Programs and Collections, is launching the Taste of Art lunchtime series. For five consecutive Wednesdays, beginning September 19, the 15-minute talks around campus will focus on a single work of art from the College’s 10,000-object permanent collection.

Sarah Young ’08 believes in the power of a liberal arts education for women.

In the Media: 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Admission Director Gives Advice to Applicants

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ Director of Admissions Laura Stratton was quoted in an article by U.S. News, “Pros, Cons of Writing a College Essay on Diversity.” The article focuses on college admissions essays and the ways in which students can tackle difficult writing prompts.

The Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery: John Mason Exhibition Offers a “Meditation on Material”

This fall, the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú is exhibiting a monumental installation by John Mason, one of America’s leading sculptors. After World War II, Mason was one of the seminal figures of the California ceramics movement, which upended studio pottery’s traditional focus on utilitarian ware to create sculptural forms.