SwatTalks
SwatTalks is an Alumni Council program that brings the talent and expertise of Swarthmore alumni, faculty, and staff to the greater College community through free, virtual seminars. Each SwatTalk lasts one hour and is available through Zoom. SwatTalk sessions will be recorded as permitted by the presenters.
Upcoming SwatTalks:
“Higher Education at a Crossroads: A President’s View from the Nation’s Capital” with Jonathan Alger ’86
September 15 AT 8 P.M. ET
Higher education is navigating a period of significant transformation — from increasing public scrutiny and political intervention to shifting student expectations. As the president of American University in Washington, D.C., and the chairman of the national board of directors for the American Association of Colleges and Universities, Jonathan Alger ’86 plays a crucial role in this transformation.
Please join Jonathan for a discussion on key trends shaping leadership and governance in higher education. He will address approaches to fostering campus discourse, dealing with civic polarization and global conflict, and reflections on protecting academic freedom while guiding students in these uncertain times.
In preparation for Jonathan’s SwatTalk, participants are invited to read “A Call for Constructive Engagement,” a public statement by the American Association of Colleges and Universities and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Register for September's SwatTalk with Jonathan Alger ’86
SwatTalk with Scott Storm ’08
October 14 AT 8 P.M. ET
More Details Coming Soon
SwatTalk with Marcela Escopbari ’96
November 12 AT 8 P.M. ET
More Details Coming Soon
Watch Recordings of Past SwatTalks
- Explore the full catalog of recorded SwatTalks.
- Watch recordings from the 2020–21 Racial Justice SwatTalks series.
- Looking for something shorter? Check out SwatTalk Shorts.
Accommodations & Questions
If you require accommodations to participate in this webinar, please contact alumni@swarthmore.edu at least 24 hours in advance for assistance.
If webinars are permitted to be recorded, they will be made available on the SwatTalks recordings page at a later time.
If you have any technical difficulties with Zoom, please contact help@swarthmore.edu.
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