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Peace drama performed 100 years ago on campus
This story in The Phoenix, Swarthmore College’s student newspaper, from October 27, 1914, only three months after the start of World War I, was brought to our attention this week. The clipping below...
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Premiere of Peace Talks for Chorus and Orchestra by James Matheson ’92
Founders Day Concert with the Swarthmore College Chorus and the Swarthmore College Orchestra December 5, 2014; 8:00 p.m. Lang Music Building Swarthmore College (directions) (Universal moment of silence...
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Omar Offendum: hip-hop, poetry, and peace
Omar Offendum will be coming to Swarthmore on Thursday, November 20th to give a hybrid performance/lecture. In addition to performing some of his songs, he will speak about connections between the...
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Peace symbol atop Parrish Hall?
By Christopher Densmore, Curator, Friends Historical Library, Swarthmore College. The weather vane atop Parrish Hall is in the shape of a feather. People with sharp eyes may have noticed that the...
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Swarthmore to ring bells on International Day of Peace
In celebration of Peace Day 2016, International Day of Peace, at noon on Wednesday, September 21st, Swarthmore College bells will ring in solidarity with the ringing of bells for peace worldwide. The...
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Peace advocate Jeremy Stone ’57 dies at his home
We were saddened to learn recently of the death of Jeremy Stone ’57, a visionary and tireless advocate for peace and our Peace and Conflict Studies Program. He spoke about Catalytic Diplomacy for Peace...
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UPCOMING WORKSHOP — Weaving the Threads: Intersectionality, Sustainability &...
How do you discuss climate change with someone who does not understand or believe in it? How do you cultivate a sense of environmental responsibility among skeptics? How can you empower a community to...
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Remembering Professor Thompson Bradley
Before the semester is out, we want to take a moment to remember Prof. Thompson Bradley, a passionate and gifted teacher and activist for peace and justice at Swarthmore College, the local region, and...
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Bill Ehrhart ’73 and Soldiers for Peace
This morning, I listened to a radio documentary titled “Soldiers for Peace” by Kate Ellis and Stephen Smith via APM reports. The documentary (accessible below) details the participation of veterans and...
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Dancing with History: George Lakey TriCo Memoir Launch
We are thrilled to welcome our former colleague and Lang Professor, George Lakey, back to campus to help launch his latest book, a memoir, Dancing With History: A Life for Peace and Justice. Join us...
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