Swarthmore Faculty Earn Numerous Grants and Awards During Fall Semester
December 15th, 2021
Over the fall 2021 semester, Swarthmore faculty members across several disciplines — including, but not limited to, biochemistry, mathematics & statistics, astronomy, and linguistics — were recognized with grants and awards from a distinguished group of organizations.
Sociologist Braulio Muñoz Collaborates with Libraries Staff and Faculty to Publish Latest Book
December 10th, 2021
With help from library staff and members of the English Literature Department, Centennial Professor Emeritus of Sociology Braulio Muñoz self-published his new book, The Always Already, about a young woman named Kukuli who lives among the Oca, an Andean people.
Seven Faculty Members Appointed to Endowed Chairs
December 7th, 2021
They are Betsy Bolton (English literature), Carr Everbach (engineering), Brad Koch (physical education, athletics, and recreation);,Tia Newhall (computer science), K. Ann Renninger (educational studies), Mark Wallace (religion), and Patricia White (film and media studies).
David L. Cohen ’77 Appointed U.S. Ambassador to Canada
November 5th, 2021
David L. Cohen ’77, a longtime executive at Comcast Corp., will serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Canada, after receiving bipartisan confirmation in the full Senate.
Physicist Catherine Crouch Elected American Physical Society Fellow
November 29th, 2021
Crouch was recognized specifically for “her leadership in physics education research, focused on promoting the thoughtful use of interactive engagement for all students, for making physics relevant to life science majors, and supporting others through archiving of key resources, mentoring, and commitment to equity and inclusion in STEM.”
The Path to Choosing a Special Major
November 10th, 2021
Over the past five years, 336 Swarthmore students either designed their own major or followed existing guidelines for one, ranging from astrophysics to sustainable communities, medical anthropology to fantasy art.
Professor of Religion Mark Wallace Explores History of Lenni Lenape and the Crum Woods
November 16th, 2021
In the latest addition to our SwatTalk Shorts YouTube series, Professor of Religion Mark Wallace describes the history of the Lenni Lenape in the area and Swarthmore College’s stewardship of
Chills and Thrills: Community Members Recommend Must-See Films for Halloween
October 27th, 2021
Students in this fall’s Studies in Genre: Horror course, along with three faculty members and a staff member of the Film & Media Studies Department, share their favorite Halloween movies.
Homicide Database Paints a Fuller Picture of Gun Violence in Delaware County
October 11th, 2021
Swarthmore students have developed an interactive map that tracks all gun deaths in the College’s surrounding communities. Created under the guidance of Professor of Peace & Conflict Studies and Sociology Lee Smithey, the Delaware County (Pennsylvania) Homicide Database aims to assist in the prevention of gun violence while telling a fuller story of the effects of firearms.
Ramiro Hernandez ’23 Participates in Harvard Kennedy School Public Policy Leadership Conference
October 19th, 2021
Ramiro Hernandez ’23 was one of only 68 undergraduates from across the U.S. chosen to take part in the Harvard Kennedy School’s 2021 Public Leadership Conference earlier this month.
Associate in Performance Jeannine Osayande Honored for Contributions to Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusion
October 19th, 2021
Jeannine Osayande, associate in performance in the Music and Dance Department, recently received the Shine a Light Award from the Swarthmore Centennial Foundation, in recognition of her contributions to social justice, equity, and inclusion in her community.
Faculty Members Reflect on President’s Fund for Racial Justice Courses
October 13th, 2021
“Thanks to the support of the President’s Fund, we were able to bring to our classroom a variety of fantastic guests who shared with us their experiences, making room in the classroom for the many positionalities involved in putting art and architecture in the service of building better worlds,” says Assistant Professor of Art History Paloma Checa-Gismero.
Assistant Professor of Spanish Désirée Díaz Explores Hispanic Diversity for Heritage Month
October 6th, 2021
Désirée Díaz, Assistant Professor of Spanish, Black studies, and Latin American and Latino studies on the differences and history of the terms Latino, Hispanic, Latinx/Latiné and the growing understanding of Hispanic diversity for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Personal Stories of Immigration Shared on Course Website
September 28th, 2021
Students in the Borders and Migration seminar compiled 19 immigrant narratives for Migration Stories, a course website that aims to put a human face on the issue of immigration, says Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science Osman Balkan, the course’s instructor.
Advancing the Dialogue on Native Nations: Q&A with James Fenelon
September 27th, 2021
James Fenelon, who identifies as Lakota/Dakota, Gaelic Irish, and Norsk, researches urban inequality, Native Nations, and international/intercultural environmental issues, and now turns his attention to Swarthmore as Lang Visiting Professor for Issues of Social Change and professor of sociology.
