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Mary Ann Klassen

Lecturer Mary Ann Klassen Honored by American Association of Physics Teachers

December 13th, 2017

Klassen, who came to Swarthmore in 1995, is known for her knowledge of physics, understanding the nuances of a particular lab, and a lab teaching style that pushes students to think. Read More: Lecturer Mary Ann Klassen Honored by American Association of Physics Teachers

Ben Raphel ’09

Healthcare Data Analyst Ben Raphel ’09 to Appear on Jeopardy!

December 8th, 2017

“I’ve always loved game shows and watched the show all the time as a kid,” says Raphel, who would watch Jeopardy! with floormates in Wharton Hall. Read More: Healthcare Data Analyst Ben Raphel ’09 to Appear on Jeopardy!

Elizabeth Flores '19

Summer Scholar Elizabeth Flores '19 Honored for Biology Research

December 6th, 2017

"The judges told me it showed how much I liked talking about [my work]," says Flores, who received a best poster award from the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science. Read More: Summer Scholar Elizabeth Flores '19 Honored for Biology Research

Joy Charlton talking

Introduction to Living the Liberal Arts by Joy Charlton

December 5th, 2017

Joy Charlton, Professor of Sociology and Executive Director of the Lang Center for Civic & Social Responsibility from 2007 to 2016, delivered the opening remarks for Living the Liberal Arts: A Celebration of Eugene Lang ’38, H’81 Read More: Introduction to Living the Liberal Arts by Joy Charlton

Bobby Zipp '18

Extern Program Continues to Open Doors for Students

December 4th, 2017

Bobby Zipp '18 secured a summer internship at the Harlem Educational Activities Fund after doing a winter-break externship through the College. Read More: Extern Program Continues to Open Doors for Students

Andrew Kim '18

Student-Led Orchestra to Perform at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts

December 1st, 2017

"We are really excited for the opportunity and look forward to sharing our work together to the broader community of Philadelphia," says College Lab Orchestra co-conductor Andrew Kim '18. Read More: Student-Led Orchestra to Perform at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts

Keith Reeves '88

Political Scientist Keith Reeves '88 on Need for Criminal Justice Reform

November 29th, 2017

Regarding the controversial prison sentence for rapper Meek Mill, Reeves says probation restrictions often "follow folks for two to three decades, long after they're done their time and paid their debt to society." Read More: Political Scientist Keith Reeves '88 on Need for Criminal Justice Reform

Raven Bennett '17, Nimesh Ghimere '15

Two Recent Alums Promote Social Change as Lang Center Fellows

November 27th, 2017

Raven Bennett '17 (left) and Nimesh Ghimire '15 will continue their efforts to, respectively, prevent sexual violence on college campuses and promote grassroots innovation in Nepal. Read More: Two Recent Alums Promote Social Change as Lang Center Fellows

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Watch: MAD Magazine Donation Honors Alum's Love of Laughs

November 21st, 2017

Ten bound volumes of the iconic humor magazine collected by David Peele '50 now enliven the libraries' collections and honor the former College librarian's memory. Read More: Watch: MAD Magazine Donation Honors Alum's Love of Laughs

Timothy Cronin '06

Listen: Timothy Cronin '06 on "Climate and Radiative-Convective Equilibrium"

November 17th, 2017

Understanding Earth’s climate, and how it may change due to the significant human impact on atmospheric composition, is a key scientific challenge of the 21st century. Read More: Listen: Timothy Cronin '06 on "Climate and Radiative-Convective Equilibrium"

Patricia White

Film & Media Studies Professor Patricia White on Women's Filmmaking

November 14th, 2017

After viewing 17 films during the Toronto Film Festival, White says "more than lip service needs to be paid to diversity and inclusion in the U.S. film industry." Read More: Film & Media Studies Professor Patricia White on Women's Filmmaking

Iris Chan '16

Why I Chose Swarthmore

November 13th, 2017

Iris Chan '17 explains why she chose to apply to Swarthmore early decision. Fall early decision deadline is Wed., Nov. 15. Read More: Why I Chose Swarthmore

Stephen Walt

Listen: Author Stephen Walt Explores Future of U.S. Foreign Policy

November 13th, 2017

Walt says President Trump is gradually being "captured, co-opted, and constrained by the foreign policy establishment," ensuring that the status quo will continue. Read More: Listen: Author Stephen Walt Explores Future of U.S. Foreign Policy

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Watch: Reading the Signs

November 8th, 2017

Swarthmore faculty and students fuel a collaborative program to instill a love of learning in deaf children. Read More: Watch: Reading the Signs

Deborah DeMott '70

Listen: Deborah DeMott ’70 on "Disavowed Art"

November 6th, 2017

The lecture draws from her ongoing book project which focuses on circumstances about the ongoing relationship over time between artists and works that they make, and circumstances that sever ties of authorship. Read More: Listen: Deborah DeMott ’70 on "Disavowed Art"

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