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butwait.bsky.social
Friends, I just found out there's a FREE performance of Sarah Ruhl's #ORLANDO next weekend at Swarthmore College in Philly.

What a great opportunity to simultaneously treat yourself to a night out and an interrogation of the binary!

Deets here: swatcentral.swarthmore.edu?trumbaEmbed=...
A promotional graphic featuring a magenta outline of a tree with a heart in the negative space where the trunks diverge, against a green background. White text reads: Acting Capstone Presents: ORLANDO by Sarah Ruhl Directed by K. Elizabeth Stevens Frear Ensemble Theater Adapted from the Novel by Virginia Woolf February 20th 8PM February 21st 2PM + 8PM February 2nd 2PM Below the graphic is a white strip with black block-letter text that reads: FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT LHOGAN1@SWARTHMORE.EDU
February 14, 2026 at 2:25 AM
amandalicastro.bsky.social
Also at Swarthmore, our Get Out the Vote is registering voters, our Makerspace laser cut cookies, and our Outreach Librarian made buttons for @douglassday.bsky.social #DouglassDay
GOTV table Buttons and cookies
February 13, 2026 at 5:35 PM
amandalicastro.bsky.social
Here at Swarthmore we are celebrating @douglassday.bsky.social with this stunning cake and an exhibit from the Friend Historical Library #DouglassDay
Red cake with Fredrick Douglass picture
February 13, 2026 at 5:21 PM
daniellaurison.bsky.social
Learn more about the Political Disconnect - the gap between what politics is meant to do, and how everyday people experience it. Join me and Dr. James Jones of the Sheila Y. Oliver Center for Politics and Race in America for a webinar on Monday, Feb 23, at 3p Eastern.
bit.ly/PoliticalDisconnect
Flyer with beige background and purple heading. Text on purple heading reads "Peopling Politics" which is sponsored by "HEARD Initiative - Swarthmore College" and "Sheila Y. Oliver Center for Politics and Race in America". Main text of flyer reads "Understanding the Political Disconnect: Working Class and Low-Income People on What Politics Means to Them and How They Might Be Mobilized." Event details read "Monday, February 23, 2026 3PM EST." Flyer includes QR, which below reads "Scan to Register or visit: https://bit.ly/PoliticalDisconnect." Flyer also features headshot of Daniel Laurison with text that reads "Associate Professor of Sociology at Swarthmore College, Director of the Healthy, Equitable, and Responsive Democracy (HEARD) Initiative, Director of the Politics and Equal Participation Lab (PEPL), Carnegie Fellow, and author of Producing Politics, Beacon Press 2022" and headshot of James R. Jones with text that reads "Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Politics and Race in America at Rutgers University, Robert K. Merton Award for Best Contribution to Sociological Research or Public Policy, and author of The Last Plantation, Princeton University Press."
February 13, 2026 at 4:44 PM
merrylwiener.bsky.social
Great news finally to lift me out of my hopeless abyss. My grandson got accepted to Swarthmore early decision a very selective school. We are over the moon.
February 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
pennmindcore.bsky.social
Swarthmore College is seeking to hire a Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology - Neuroscience to begin Fall of 2026.

Job ad: apply.interfolio.com/181508

@swarthmorecollege.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 7:38 PM
share-able.bsky.social
The @tuftsuep and Shareable team is excited to announce that the upcoming Cities@Tufts Spring 2026 Colloquium lecture series is here. All events are free, virtual, and open to everyone.

Sign up! www.eventbrite.com/cc/citiestuf...
Graphic with Tufts & Shareable logos. It reads, "Spring 2026 Colloquium" Cities@Tufts. Urban thought leaders | Inspiring Conversations. Wednesdays, 12:00 PM ET, Virtual on Zoom. Feb. 18: Host Cities: How Refugies are Transforming the World’s Urban Setting with Karen Jacobsen. Feb 25: Light Justice in the Public Realm with Edward Bartholomew, Mar 11: Tackling the Political Disconnect with Daniel Laurison, Apr 1: Conceptual Frameworks and New Frontiers in Energy Justice with Benjamin Sovacool, Apr 8: TBD with Emma Osore, Apr 15: Solidarity Economy Movements in Massachusetts with Penn Loh, Apr 22: Emplacing Sustability with Elizabeth Sanna Barron Graphic social post with blue background, flora and fauna that reads, Host Cities: How Refugees Are Transforming the World’s Urban Settings with Karen Jacobsen, Tufts University, Wednesday, February 18, 12:00 PM ET, Virtual on Zoom, Cities@Tufts, Tufts UEP and Shareable logos on the bottom. Graphic social post with blue background, flora and fauna that reads, Light Justice in the Public Realm with Edward Bartholomew, Bartholomew Lighting / Light Justice, Wednesday, February 25, 12:00 PM ET, Virtual on Zoom, Cities@Tufts, Tufts UEP and Shareable logos on the bottom. Graphic social post with blue background, flora and fauna that reads, Tackling the Political Disconnect: Working-Class and Low-Income People on What Politics Means to Them and How They Might Be Mobilized with Daniel Laurison, Swarthmore College, Wednesday, March 11, 12:00 PM ET, Virtual on Zoom, Cities@Tufts, Tufts UEP and Shareable logos on the bottom.
February 12, 2026 at 4:37 PM
lnalpert.bsky.social
My cousin went to Bryn Mawr. I visited her (before I went to college). I think she was staying in a Haverford dorm at the time.

Someone said that about Swarthmore (also small), by the time you graduated, you knew everyone in your year.
February 11, 2026 at 8:35 PM
every-usps-box.bsky.social
BLUE BOX: 499 S GLOSTER ST, TUPELO MS 38801
BLUE BOX: 5301 POOKS HILL RD, BETHESDA MD 20814
BLUE BOX: 303 VELOCITY WAY, FOSTER CITY CA 94404
BLUE BOX: 740 S CHESTER RD, SWARTHMORE PA 19081
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February 11, 2026 at 10:59 AM
carinr.bsky.social
Shoutout to my Swarthmore classmate Noelle Damico in this article!
February 10, 2026 at 1:54 AM
billstewart.bsky.social
In the late 70s, you could send mail to a friend of mine at
[Her First&Middle Initials], Swarthmore College, and the Post Office would get it to her college mailbox successfully.
February 9, 2026 at 9:11 PM
us-pa-nb.bsky.social
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Proven bats, young arms, local talent fuel Swarthmore’s Centennial push ~ Philadelphia Baseball Review

https://www.newsbeep.com/us-pa/109238/

PHILADELPHIA — The snow has not yet cleared from Clothier Field, but expectations have. Swarthmore enters 2026 coming…
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Proven bats, young arms, local talent fuel Swarthmore’s Centennial push ~ Philadelphia Baseball Review - Pennsylvania News Beep
PHILADELPHIA -- The snow has not yet cleared from Clothier Field, but expectations have.
www.newsbeep.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:20 PM
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Proven bats, young arms, local talent fuel Swarthmore’s Centennial push ~ Philadelphia Baseball Review

https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/562560/

PHILADELPHIA — The snow has not yet cleared from Clothier Field, but expectations have. Swarthmore enters 2026 coming…
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Proven bats, young arms, local talent fuel Swarthmore’s Centennial push ~ Philadelphia Baseball Review - MLB
PHILADELPHIA -- The snow has not yet cleared from Clothier Field, but expectations have.
www.rawchili.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
swarthmorecollege.bsky.social
Swarthmore has been named a top producer of U.S. Fulbright students for the 11th time in 12 years. Congrats to Emma Gabriel ’25 and Brandon Xu ’25, who received grants with the College’s endorsement 👏

www.swarthmore.edu/news-events/...
Swarthmore Again Recognized as Top Producer of Fulbright Students
For the 11th time in 12 years, Swarthmore has been recognized as a top producer of U.S. Fulbright students, with two recent alumni receiving the honor through the College’s support.
www.swarthmore.edu
February 9, 2026 at 4:51 PM
jrieffel.bsky.social
Some of the best liberal arts classes I've ever taken were at MIT during a "semester abroad" from Swarthmore. French Film Classics and Post-War American Poets.

Fed a lifelong fondness for Godard and Adrienne Rich.
February 9, 2026 at 1:19 AM
every-usps-box.bsky.social
PO LOBBY: 2124 L DON DODSON DR, BEDFORD TX 76021
PO LOBBY: 2625 QUENTIN RD, CORNWALL PA 17083
PO LOBBY: 105 RUTGERS AVE, SWARTHMORE PA 19081
BLUE BOX: 6416 REA RD STE B7, CHARLOTTE NC 28277
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February 8, 2026 at 5:59 AM
citizenptnewspa.bsky.social
Wallingford-Swarthmore School District is grappling with how to safely integrate generative AI into classrooms, amid community calls for caution and clear guidelines.

Get the details!

#PA #AIEthics #CitizenPortal #EquityInEducation #PennsylvaniaSchools #EducationTechnology
Committee advances generative AI AR after community concerns over K–5 use and opt‑out
The committee reviewed AR 08:15, the district's guidance on generative AI: it sets vetting, training and disciplinary procedures and will be paired with grade‑level implementation guidelines. Community members urged a K–5 ban and a public registry of approved tools; administrators said vetting (FERPA/COPPA) and phased rollout will follow.
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February 7, 2026 at 8:17 AM
wfueconomics.bsky.social
We were thrilled to host Maria Olivero from Swarthmore today! She presented "When the Federal Government Lends: A New Dataset on Credit Policy and Private Credit Markets in the United States." Thank you for an excellent seminar!
February 6, 2026 at 10:59 PM
cemskcl.bsky.social
On 2nd March at 17:00GMT, Dr. Elise Mitchell (Swarthmore College) (@bydreamphd.bsky.social) will deliver a WIP on African girlhood in the Spanish Caribbean slave trade.

kingsearlymodern.co.uk/race-and-the...
“La Negrita”: A History of African Girlhood in the Spanish Caribbean Slave Trade - Dr. Elise A. Mitchell - 2nd March — CEMS KCL Blog
On 2nd March at 17:00 (GMT)/12:00 (EST) we will discuss a pre-circulated paper titled “La Negrita”: A History of African Girlhood in the Spanish Caribbean Slave Trade” by Dr. Elise Mitchell (Swarthmor...
kingsearlymodern.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 8:17 AM
jadewalker.bsky.social
The Swarthmore Public Library has officially done away with overdue fees, joining a growing contingent of libraries that say the fines do more to drive patrons away than to get them to return their books on time.
apple.news/AsfCGPPOgR8S...
Swarthmore Public Library closes the chapter on overdue book fees — Philadelphia Inquirer
Swarthmore Public Library closes the chapter on overdue book fees
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February 5, 2026 at 8:34 PM
elizabethaustin.bsky.social
@lponrecord.bsky.social Wanted to make sure you saw this study from Swarthmore just released today.

Extremely timely, given the DNC's just-announced initiative to target nonvoters.

This study could help make sure they're doing the right things to bring people back to the polls.
Understanding the Political Disconnect
Swarthmore College’s Healthy Equitable and Responsive Democracy (HEARD) Initiative finds voter disconnection and discouragement – not apathy – keep people from polls
www.swarthmore.edu
February 4, 2026 at 11:41 PM
sannl04.bsky.social
Caught my attention. Both the subject matter, and the origins. In another century (around a world War ago), both my parents graduated from Swarthmore. My oldest sibling went their too. Germaine to nothing, beyond catching my eye.
February 4, 2026 at 10:25 PM
elizabethaustin.bsky.social
@atrupar.com Wanted to make sure you saw this study from Swarthmore just released today.

Extremely timely, given the DNC's just-announced initiative to target nonvoters.

This study could help us make sure we're doing the right things to bring people back to the polls.
Understanding the Political Disconnect
Swarthmore College’s Healthy Equitable and Responsive Democracy (HEARD) Initiative finds voter disconnection and discouragement – not apathy – keep people from polls
www.swarthmore.edu
February 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM
elizabethaustin.bsky.social
@bluevirginia.bsky.social
Wanted to make sure you saw this study from Swarthmore just released today.

Extremely timely, given the DNC's just-announced initiative to target nonvoters.

This study could help us make sure we're doing the right things to bring people back to the polls.
Understanding the Political Disconnect
Swarthmore College’s Healthy Equitable and Responsive Democracy (HEARD) Initiative finds voter disconnection and discouragement – not apathy – keep people from polls
www.swarthmore.edu
February 4, 2026 at 9:59 PM
elizabethaustin.bsky.social
@colmon.bsky.social

Wanted to make sure you saw this study from Swarthmore just released today.

Extremely timely, given the DNC's just-announced initiative to target nonvoters.

This study could help you make sure you're doing the right things to bring people back to the polls.
Understanding the Political Disconnect
Swarthmore College’s Healthy Equitable and Responsive Democracy (HEARD) Initiative finds voter disconnection and discouragement – not apathy – keep people from polls
www.swarthmore.edu
February 4, 2026 at 9:45 PM