"...the transition [caused by the pandemic has been] particularly difficult for professors running Engaged Scholarship (ESCH) courses, programs that are based on in-person experiences in local communities in Chester and Philadelphia. How would professors emulate in-person experiences when everything was online?" Read this article on The Phoenix about how the Lang Center has adapted to continue to meet its mission of connecting the 3Cs - classroom, curriculum, community - even during these uncertain times.
Nairobi Live - a virtual tour!
On September 23, the Lang Center collaborated with Nairobi based Busara Center to host a virtual tour of Nairobi for members of the Swarthmore Community as an interactive way to introduce Kenya's capital city and discuss pertinent issues. The video tour will be followed by a discussion with local experts, where students will have an opportunity to ask questions. Click here to watch the video.
Fall 2020 ESCH Courses
Engaged Scholarship courses for Fall 2020 have been announced! Click here for the full list. The Lang Center is here to help you envision how you might continue to engage civically and ethically in the coming months. Questions about upcoming courses or project plans? Reach out to a staff member today.
COVID-19 Update
During this period of modified operations at the College, the Lang Center will continue to meet our mission, acknowledging that the health and well-being of the global community are paramount. Email us if you have questions regarding how COVID-19 could affect your current and future community engagements.
"Connecting curriculum, campus, and community through engaged scholarship and collaborative action."
Issue Areas
Organize your energies! If you’re passionate about an issue, we can help you find relevant courses, research, internships, and volunteer opportunities, whatever your academic major.
Faculty-Led Initiatives
We house faculty-led programs that encourage interdisciplinary learning and Engaged Scholarship. Current programs: Urban Inequality & Incarceration, Global Studies Initiative, Health & Societies, Arts in Action.
Resources
The Lang Center provides a variety of resources to students, faculty, and community members, including funding, advising, transportation, and space.
The Lang Center in the News
Omri Gal ’19 Teams With Philadelphia Union to Help Chester Youth
With help from a grant from the Lang Center for Civic & Social Responsibility, Omri Gal ’19 began Design FC, an after-school program that teaches fifth- and sixth-grade students in Chester to think about design through the medium of soccer. More
Political Scientist Ben Berger to Promote Engaged Scholarship through Prison Education Symposium
“The symposium will highlight the ways in which prison education can facilitate mutual and reciprocally beneficial community partnerships—often a difficult ideal for engaged scholars to attain,” Berger says. More
Leadership Summit Fosters Empowerment
Through a wide range of events, including workshops, guest speakers, and art performances, the summit provided diverse spaces for women to feel empowered and supported. More