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Guin Mesh '19

Students Offer Slice of Summer Research

July 11th, 2018

A pizza lunch in Cornell Science Library brought together students, including Guinevere Mesh '19, to present their summer research projects in an informal setting. Read More: Students Offer Slice of Summer Research

Sarah Wolfolds '09

External Examiners to Lift Honors Program, Students

May 18th, 2018

Business economist Sarah Wolfolds '09 is one of more than 130 examiners from an array of institutions and fields coming to campus this weekend. Read More: External Examiners to Lift Honors Program, Students

Sarah Ray '98

Listen: Sarah Jaquette Ray '98 on Coming of Age at the End of the World

May 14th, 2018

Ray discusses the challenges of overcoming student discouragement and apathy when teaching climate change and social injustice. Read More: Listen: Sarah Jaquette Ray '98 on Coming of Age at the End of the World

Elyse O'Bannon '20

Five Students Named Mellon Mays Fellows

May 7th, 2018

The fellowship helps students like Elyse O'Bannon '20 pursue Ph.D. programs in core fields in the arts and sciences. Read More: Five Students Named Mellon Mays Fellows

Jasmine Jimenez ‘19

Swarthmore Celebrates the Liberal Arts Experience at Annual Peripeteia Weekend

February 7th, 2018

Jasmine Jimenez ‘19 taught a class on conspiracy theories, just one among an eclectic array of mini courses taken and taught by students, staff, faculty, and community members. Read More: Swarthmore Celebrates the Liberal Arts Experience at Annual Peripeteia Weekend

Inaugural Group of Frank 5 Fellows Demystifies the Liberal Arts

September 25th, 2017

The inaugural group of Fellows, including DataKind network lead Marissa Davis '08, will share stories of their career journeys and illuminate the value of a liberal arts education on campus today at 4:30 p.m. Read More: Inaugural Group of Frank 5 Fellows Demystifies the Liberal Arts

Jamie Thomas

Ten Faculty Projects Awarded Digital Humanities Grants

September 22nd, 2017

Assistant Professor of Linguistics Jamie Thomas is one of 12 faculty members to receive grants that support the use and development of digital tools and platforms for work in the humanities. Read More: Ten Faculty Projects Awarded Digital Humanities Grants

Aurora Camacho de Schmidt

Listen: The New Sanctuary Movement, Promise or Peril?

April 28th, 2017

Professor Emerita of Spanish Aurora Camacho de Schmidt and others discuss the historical and theological roots of “sanctuary." Read More: Listen: The New Sanctuary Movement, Promise or Peril?

Dina Zingaro '13

Listen: Alumni Discuss How Study of Religion Benefits Their Work

April 19th, 2017

Alumni who majored in religion, including Dina Zingaro ’13, speak with students on their experiences in the professional world. Read More: Listen: Alumni Discuss How Study of Religion Benefits Their Work

Steven Hopkins

Q&A with Professor of Religion Steven Hopkins

March 10th, 2017

Hopkins discusses his latest book, The Flight of Love, and the challenges and joys of translating a master poet. Read More: Q&A with Professor of Religion Steven Hopkins

Aurora Camacho de Schmidt

Listen: What Our Religious Traditions Teach Us About Dealing with Undocumented Immigrants

December 5th, 2016

Aurora Camacho de Schmidt, professor emeritus of Spanish and immigrant rights advocate, and Muslim student advisor Umar Abdul Rahman led the discussion, the first in an Interfaith Center series. Read More: Listen: What Our Religious Traditions Teach Us About Dealing with Undocumented Immigrants

Memorial to the Lost

College Community Hosts Memorial to the Lost

September 28th, 2016

On display through Oct. 2 and co-sponsored by a student group, the memorial honors victims of gun violence in Delaware County, Pa. Read More: College Community Hosts Memorial to the Lost

Sebastian Mintah '19

Swatties in Service Show Passion for Social Justice, Service Through Faith

August 1st, 2016

Sebastian Mintah '19 is one of many students in the group, which helps whenever an Interfaith Hospitality Network meal is hosted at a congregation in Swarthmore, Pa. Read More: Swatties in Service Show Passion for Social Justice, Service Through Faith

Lauren Belfer '75

Music Scholars Michael Marissen and Lauren Belfer '75 Collaborate on Bach Monograph, Novel

July 11th, 2016

Two new books from the couple, including Belfer's And After the Fire, center on Bach and God. Read More: Music Scholars Michael Marissen and Lauren Belfer '75 Collaborate on Bach Monograph, Novel

Amy Amuquandoh '16

Class of 2016 Set to Explore Array of Opportunities Across the Globe

May 27th, 2016

Ten seniors discuss what's next after graduation, including Amy Amuquandoh '16, who is joining Project Malawi, a global health project that examines health factors in southeastern Africa. Read More: Class of 2016 Set to Explore Array of Opportunities Across the Globe

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