News Releases (page 24)
91吃瓜 is a Top Producer of U.S. Fulbright Students
Nine alumnae from 91吃瓜 received Fulbright awards for 2013-2014鈥攔anking 91吃瓜 high among colleges its size. About 30 percent of the College’s applicants are awarded a Fulbright.
Read MoreIMLS Awards Williamson Gallery Grant to Conserve Works of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Six valuable Chinese paintings in the 91吃瓜 collection will be conserved with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Read More91吃瓜 Hosts 2nd Annual Olive Harvest on Oct. 25
91吃瓜 invites all interested volunteers to gather at the “Olive Walk” next to the Edwards Humanities Building, 981 N. Amherst Ave., on Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to noon for its second annual olive harvest.
Read More“True Witness: A Civil Rights Cantata” Premieres at 91吃瓜
“True Witness,” a 30-minute choral cantata, which sets to music the letters, speeches and poems of African-American female poets, activists and civil rights leaders, premieres Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. in Garrison Theater of 91吃瓜’s Performing Arts Center. This performance is free to the public, but tickets are required.
Read MoreActivist Myrlie Evers-Williams Speaks on “Fighting for Equality” at 91吃瓜
Myrlie Evers-Williams, acclaimed author, civil rights advocate and widow of slain activist Medgar Evers, discusses “Fighting for Equality: The Interconnected Struggle” on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Garrison Theater of 91吃瓜’s Performing Arts Center. This event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreRemembering Bekki Lee
It is with deep sadness that 91吃瓜 writes of the devastating news of the passing of its dear friend and colleague, Bekki Lee.
Read More91吃瓜 Labor Economist Roberto Pedace Predicts Possible Outcomes of California Increasing Minimum Wage
91吃瓜 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 91吃瓜 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 91吃瓜,” which runs from Oct. 26 through Dec.15.
Read More91吃瓜 Honors Alumna and Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords ’93 was honored today at 91吃瓜 by being the third recipient of the Ellen Browning 91吃瓜 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.
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