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 

Garnet Weekend: Family Ambassador Panel and Reception
October 25, 2025
Meet other families and ask questions, learn about essential family resources, and ask questions of the panel. Free, but registration for Garnet Weekend is required (register starting September, 2025). 

Past Events

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.

Summer Send Off: Chicago
August 17, 2024
Hosted by Jolynn Houlihan P’26
Welcoming the Class of 2028 and their families to the Swarthmore Community. 

Summer Send Off: NYC
August 1, 2024
Hosted by Adam Kushner P’27
Welcoming the Class of 2028 and their families to the Swarthmore Community.