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Sager Fund Restructuring Formalized, New Committee Formed

After over three years of conversation, the formal plans for restructuring the administration of the Sager Fund--endowed by Swarthmore alumnus Richard Sager '73--have been approved. Principally, the Sager Fund Committee (SFC) will be dedicated to allocating funding for a "Sager" speaker series
March 24, 2010

Discovering Abilities Week 2010 Begins

The first Discovering Abilities Week started last Friday. The week is hosted by Global Neighbors, a new student organization with the goal of working "to eliminate discrimination and promote the dignity of people marginalized because of medical and/or physical conditions.”
March 22, 2010

Craig Williamson, Medieval Studies Coordinator

The Gazette sat down with Professor of Englis Craig Williamson, the coordinator of the Medieval Studies program, to talk about the unique program at Swarthmore. Williamson discussed, among other things, being the world's leading expert on Anglo-Saxon riddles and the importance of
March 16, 2010

Earthlust’s GreenMarch Campaign To Focus on Environmental Justice

This year, Earthlust's GreenMarch annual campaign seeks to demonstrate the intersections between environmental issues and other social justice movements. Planned events include a protest against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at its Philadelphia office, a panel of state representative candidates discussing the
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