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Weekend Roundup: Giving Thanks and Galleries

Those of you planning to stick around the city this Thanksgiving should check out the parade along the Parkway on Thursday morning. Otherwise, here are a few weekend options to get you in a thankful mood!
November 21, 2008

When Will the Big Chair Be Back?

The Big Chair is a continual source of Ask the Gazettes, particularly since it was removed from the Parrish Beach due to rotting and other structural damage. Then, Vice President for Facilities and Services Stuart Hain explained that the chair had been
November 19, 2008

George Lakey: Post Election Reflection

Lang visiting professor George Lakey presented his lecture entitled Post Election Reflection to a full house of students, faculty, and visitors. The lecture detailed a five step process that can help citizens assist Obama in bringing about the change we need.
November 18, 2008

Pulitzer Prize Winner Junot Díaz Presents

Friday November 14, Junot Díaz, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, came to Swarthmore as a part of the Cooper Series to read a selection from his novel for a packed LPAC cinema.
November 16, 2008

“Pop Out” Premiering in the Frear

Jessie Bear’s ’09 senior playwriting thesis, “Pop Out,” will be premiering on Friday night in the Frear Ensemble Theater. The production, examining contemporary gender politics, layers conflict through naturalistic dialogue and moments of deep introspection.
November 12, 2008

Photos from “Pop Out,” a play by Jessie Bear ’09.

"Pop Out," the Honors Playwriting Thesis of Jessie Bear '09, premieres on Friday. The cast features Sasha Shahidi '09, Judy Browngoehl '09, Isa St. Clair '11, Jane Abell '11, Sara Lipshutz '11 and Ben Hattem '12. See images from the play here.
November 12, 2008

WA Program Hosts Faculty Panel on Writing Process

The Writing Associates hosted a faculty panel that discussed the intricacies, nuances, dynamics, and personal principles of each professor's own writing and writing processes. The talk featured Professors Ken Sharpe of Political Science, Amy Vollmer of Biology, and Nathalie Anderson of English
November 12, 2008
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