PDF of the 2012-2013 Academic Catalog - Scripps College
PDF of the 2012-2013 Academic Catalog - Scripps College
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<strong>Scripps</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong><br />
Campus Facilities<br />
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Campus Facilities<br />
The campus <strong>of</strong> 33 acres is characterized by spacious vistas and intimate courtyards with more<br />
than a dozen fountains. The original buildings were designed in <strong>the</strong> Mediterranean Revival style<br />
by Gordon B. Kaufmann in collaboration with Edward Huntsman-Trout, landscape architect. The<br />
campus, widely recognized for its beauty, is on <strong>the</strong> National Register <strong>of</strong> Historic Places. Since 2009<br />
<strong>the</strong> entire campus has been made wireless for internet access.<br />
Residence Halls<br />
There are nine residence halls, each with its own living room and upstairs library. All student rooms<br />
are wired to <strong>the</strong> campus network and Internet. Each residence hall has its own 24-hour computer<br />
center with a minimum <strong>of</strong> three computers (Macintosh and PC) with access to course and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
specialized s<strong>of</strong>tware.<br />
Janet Jacks Balch Hall<br />
The hall houses most administrative <strong>of</strong>fices, including <strong>the</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Admission, as well as<br />
classrooms and faculty <strong>of</strong>fices.<br />
Bette Cree Edwards Humanities Building<br />
In addition to classroom and faculty <strong>of</strong>fices, <strong>the</strong> Humanities Building houses an auditorium for<br />
lectures and films, and a large faculty lounge.<br />
Clark Humanities Museum<br />
The Museum is housed in <strong>the</strong> Bette Cree Edwards Humanities Building. Linked to <strong>the</strong> Humanities<br />
Program at <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>, <strong>the</strong> Museum’s exhibitions reflect <strong>the</strong> concerns <strong>of</strong> faculty teaching in this<br />
area and <strong>of</strong>ten enhance specific course <strong>of</strong>ferings. For students interested in museum careers, <strong>the</strong><br />
Clark Humanities Museum <strong>of</strong>fers possibilities for internships and related activities.<br />
Ella Strong Denison Library<br />
The Ella Strong Denison Library is a special collections and rare books library. The Macpherson<br />
Collection <strong>of</strong> more than 3,000 books, by and about significant women, contains many primary<br />
source materials for original research, surpassing those available at many major universities and<br />
graduate schools. The Ellen Browning <strong>Scripps</strong> Papers highlight <strong>the</strong> <strong>Scripps</strong> <strong>College</strong> Archives, an<br />
important resource for <strong>the</strong> history <strong>of</strong> women’s education. The Rare Book Room has many treasures,<br />
including rare manuscripts, incunabula, and books from fine presses<br />
Honnold Mudd Library<br />
The nearby Honnold Mudd Library is a full circulating library that serves and is funded by all <strong>of</strong><br />
The Claremont <strong>College</strong>s.
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