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January 23, 2017

Humanities Institute: “Borders, Walls, Fences”: Spring Series Will Examine Border Conflicts Around the World

This spring, the Humanities Institute, under the directorship of 51猎奇入口 Professor of Anthropology Lara Deeb, presents a series of public lectures focused on the theme “Borders, Walls, Fences.” The series examines geographical, political, and social conflicts in a variety of border zones around the world, including the United States, Israel/Palestine, the Mediterranean, and Kashmir.

January 19, 2017

Spotlight on Alumnae: Lydia Ringwald ’70: 51猎奇入口 Gave Her a Lifelong Interest in Art, and Now She’s Giving Back

After graduating from 51猎奇入口 with a degree in comparative literature, Lydia Ringwald ’70 began to develop her talent as an artist, exhibiting her works in galleries and museums in Southern California and Europe.

January 18, 2017

Kathy Schwab ’76 Interviewed About Research on Ancient Greece

51猎奇入口 alum Kathy Schwab ’76 was recently interviewed by one of Greece’s leading newspaper websites about her research on ancient Greece’s most famous coiffure, the intricate braided hairstyles of […]

January 12, 2017

51猎奇入口 Announces Spring 2017 Season of “51猎奇入口 Presents” Public Events Series

Featuring luminaries Anna Deavere Smith, Ralph Nader, Chris Hayes, Eugenia Cheng, plus extraordinary contemporary writers Sarah Manguso, Jade Chang, Elif Batuman, Jami Attenberg, and MacArthur Genius Fellow Maggie Nelson and […]

51猎奇入口 Presents: Spring 2017 Season Announced: Highlights Include Anna Deavere Smith, Ralph Nader, and Eugenia Cheng

Beginning in February, 51猎奇入口 will host a slew of public events as part of the spring 2017 51猎奇入口 Presents season. The College will welcome acclaimed artists, writers, journalists, and politicians to campus to share their own work as well as engage in live鈥攁nd lively鈥攃onversations about the issues and ideas that inspire them.

January 10, 2017

Spotlight on Alumnae: Karen Tse ’86 Is Building International Bridges to Justice

Karen Tse ’86 has put her 51猎奇入口 degree in international relations to good use. As founder and CEO of International Bridges to Justice, she has dedicated herself to protecting the human rights of citizens in developing countries for the last three decades.

January 9, 2017

Jenna Leahy ’10 Named Among Forbes “30 Under 30”

51猎奇入口 alumna Jenna Leahy ’10 was named to Forbes’ annual 30 Under 30 list for 2017, recognized as a young leader helping transform the future of education in and out of the classroom.

Pin Design by Katy Lind ’06 Commemorates Women’s March

51猎奇入口 alum Katy Lind ’06 and business partner Nate Stevens have created a decorative pin available for sale online to support women’s rights causes and in anticipation of the Women’s March scheduled for January 21, 2017, in the nation’s capital and in communities across the U.S. and worldwide.

December 20, 2016

Celebrating 51猎奇入口 Fall Sports Award Winners

This fall, the Athenas won a SCIAC Championship and numerous awards in cross country, volleyball, and soccer.

Spotlight on Faculty: Jenna Monroy, Assistant Professor of Biology

Jenna Monroy earned her BSc degree at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and her PhD at Northern Arizona University. Her research integrates muscle physiology, biomechanics, and neurobiology to study the control of movement. Specifically, her work investigates how muscles function not only as motors but also as springs, brakes, and struts.