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Board announces members of the presidential search committee

Today, Board of Managers member Salem Shuchman ‘84 announced the members of the presidential search committee, including himself as the chair. The committee is composed of board members, alumni, faculty, administrators and students for full representation of the campus community, according to
September 4, 2014

College resists PA carpenters’ union’s pay demands

Alleging that the college hired workers who are not paid a livable wage, the Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters has been protesting the construction of the Matchbox, the college’s four million dollar-plus new fitness, wellness and theater building. The Philadelphia-area union has
September 4, 2014

Number of international freshman increases

Incoming freshman Shruti Pal’s reasons for choosing Swarthmore College are similar to those of many Swatties. “I heard about Swarthmore through some school friends who had applied in the years before me, and so I visited Swarthmore last summer along with several
September 4, 2014

Changes made to orientation for class of 2018

In light of feedback from last year’s orientation leaders and staff, the college changed several components of this year’s orientation. Among these changes were replacing the former Campus Advisor position with an orientation committee composed of students, holding a First Gathering event,
September 4, 2014

College brings car share program to campus

Zipcars are coming to Swarthmore this semester amid other changes to transportation policies.  Zipcar is a car share program that enables registered members to reserve cars online. The cars must be returned to their reserved parking spot in Benjamin West parking lot
September 4, 2014

Changes to Alcohol Policy Draw Criticism from Students

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. Each year
September 4, 2014
September, Swatter

The Swatter: August 18-September 1

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. Vehicle Accident
September 4, 2014

Public Safety Summer Updates

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. Director of
September 2, 2014
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