May 1996

ART MEETS INTELLECT IN THE SPIRITED SPACES OF KOHLBERG HALL

by Jeffrey Lott

Blending campus tradition with a contemporary sensibility, Swarthmore's new Kohlberg Hall delights visitors with its open spaces, light-filled classrooms, and elegant details. From its surprising asymmetrical seminar tables to its open and inviting public spaces, this is a place for thinking, talking, and learning-a building that brings architecture and intellect together in a way that lifts the spirit.

BLACK MAGIC

by Tom Krattenmaker

Supernatural traditions from African religion have survived the "conversion" to African American Christianity, blurring the line between religion and magic..

PLAKAT POLSKI

by Christopher J. Haines

The Polish theater poster is "low art" with a high purpose.

GETTING IT TOGETHER

by Members of the Class of 1971

Members of the Class of 1971 challenge us to change the world by knowing-and changing-ourselves.

LETTERS

COLLECTION

EDITOR'S NOTE

ALUMNI DIGEST

PROFILES

RECENT BOOKS BY ALUMNI

OUR BACK PAGES

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