As part of the environmentally themed 350 Week, Earthlust produced a video encouraging viewers to take simple steps to reduce their carbon footprint. While 350 Week events focused on a wide range of environmental issues, the number 350 itself refers to 350 parts per million of CO2, what some leading scientists believe is the safe upper limit for atmospheric levels. The week concluded with the International Day of Climate Action, organized by 350.org. Video by Kat Clark '12 more

As the Director of Corporate, Foundation and Government Relations at the College, Ken Dinitz '88 often shares Swarthmore stories with the outside world. Participating in a Center for Digital Storytelling workshop held on campus gave him an opportunity to explore a new medium for telling those tales. In this, his first piece, he tells a powerful story about War News Radio by weaving together photos, special effects, voice and music. more

At her first Listening Tour event, President Chopp says she came away from the evening "impressed – and not the least bit surprised - by the thoughtfulness of Swarthmore alumni, family, and friends and encouraged by the support and enthusiasm for the college, and for my new role here." Of particular interest may be her reflections on community service (38:50), strategic planning (40:55), and consensus decision making (48:17).

Associate Professor of Dance Kim Arrow discusses how taiko, what he calls a "perfect marriage of dance and drumming," has grown at Swarthmore. more