Family Ambassador Hosted Events

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Do you have an idea for a Family Ambassador event or a desire to host? Email us at familyambassadors@swarthmore.edu.
 

Upcoming Events 

New Student Orientation: FLI Welcome Lunch
August 26, 2025
On campus
Members of the Family Ambassadors FLI committee will attend this lunch for the families of first generation and low-income (FLI) students. 

New Student Orientation: Family Farewell Event
August 26, 2025
On campus
Family Ambassadors will be available to hand out tissues, talk about upcoming events and ways to engage with the College, and answer questions.

Parent and Families Reception
August 26, 2025
On campus
An opportunity to meet the Family Ambassadors and other parents and families in the Swarthmore community.

Navigating Swat: Family to Family
October 25, 2025
In-person panel at Garnet Weekend
Meet other families and ask questions, learn about essential family resources, and ask questions of the panel. Registration for Garnet Weekend is required (register starting September 2025). 

Creating Internship Programs at Small and Mid-Sized Companies
Wednesday, Nov. 5 
Virtual webinar
Interested in hosting a Swarthmore intern but not sure how to get started? This webinar will show you how. We'll include best practices, lessons learned, and how to make hosting an intern manageable for small to mid-sized companies, and tips for recruiting Swarthmore students. 

Navigating Swat: Family to Family
Wednesday, Nov. 19 
Virtual panel
For those who cannot attend Garnet Weekend in person. Meet other families and ask questions, learn about essential family resources, and ask questions of the panel. 

FLI Family Meetup
Date to be determined 
Virtual panel
Meet other FLI families and discuss ideas for helping your first-generation student make the most of college. 

SwatLink: A Virtual Tour for Parents and Families
Wednesday, Feb. 4
Virtual webinar
Learn how to offer career advice to students and new grads on your own schedule through SwatLink, Swarthmore's private mentoring and networking platform.  

RECENT Past Events

Summer Send-Off: Philadelphia
July 24, 2025
Hosted by Lisa Maslankowski P'27
Welcoming the Class of 2029 and their families to the Swarthmore Community.

Summer Send-Off: New York
July 30, 2025
Hosted by Adam Kushner P’27
Welcoming the Class of 2029 and their families to the Swarthmore Community.

Summer Send-Off: Seattle
August 5, 2025
Hosted by Laurie Fentner P’27
Welcoming the Class of 2029 and their families to the Swarthmore Community.

Webinar: Setting Up College Internships at Small & Mid-Sized Companies 
January 23, 2025
Interested in hosting a Swarthmore intern but not sure how to get started? This webinar will show you how. We'll include best practices, lessons learned, and how to make hosting a intern manageable for small to mid-sized companies.  Click here to view the recording of this event.

FLI Family Virtual Check-in
January 30, 2025
Especially for the families of first-generation and low income (FLI) students. As your student returns to campus for spring semester, we invite you to gather online for an informal conversation to reflect on the year so far. Share your stories and insights, ask questions, and support one another. 

Family Ambassador Virtual Panel 
November 20, 2024
For those who cannot attend Garnet Weekend in person. Meet other families and ask questions, learn about essential family resources, and ask questions of the panel. 

Garnet Weekend: Family Ambassador Panel and Reception
November 2, 2024
Meet other families and ask questions, learn about essential family resources, and ask questions of the panel. 

New Student Orientation: Lunchtime Welcome Table
August 27, 2024
Several Family Ambassadors will be available to meet you and answer questions.

New Student Orientation: Family Farewell Event
August 27, 2024
Several Family Ambassadors will be available after the College farewell to meet you and answer questions.