"Not many telescopes of this size have the capability for spectroscopy as ours will, especially those at small liberal arts colleges," says Associate Professor of Astronomy David Cohen. "Eric Jensen [associate professor of astronomy] and I and I hope to have students using the spectrograph not only for research projects, but also as part of our department's advanced laboratory program for physics majors."
The dome was made possible by a gift from an anonymous alumna, who named the Observatory for the beloved professor of astronomy and musician who served as director of the College Orchestra. The College also received support for the facility from the National Science Foundation.
Music by Bear is Driving (Chris Conaway '02, guitar; Dan Consiglio '03, keyboard; Corey Mark '02, drums; Erik Osheim '03, bass)
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Students in introductory language classes are often asked to produce video projects that showcase their new skills. This spring, Jonathan Stafstrom '10, a film and media studies special major from Madison, Wis., demonstrated his newly learned Chinese in a film he not only wrote, directed, and edited, but also in which he played all the parts. (excerpt with subtitles)
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"When you look to see whether a language is stable or not, you have to look to see whether the youngest people in the community are speaking the language," says Associate Professor of Linguistics Ted Fernald, who organizes the NLA's annual summer institute. "There are some children who speak the Navajo language, and that's an encouraging sign. But the vast majority of children in the Navajo Nation don't speak Navajo very well, if at all."
Time: 7 min
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Students in introductory Spanish classes are often asked to produce video projects that showcase their new language skills. This spring, one group filmed a parody of some of the most oft-quoted scenes from Forrest Gump. The players included Hitesh Bhattarai '08 as Forrest, Elena Chopyak '08 as Jenny, as well as Aaron Sweeney '10 and Malcolm Thomas '10. (with subtitles)
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President Bloom answered a variety of questions at a lively session during Alumni Weekend 2008. Among the topics he addressed are the College's recently expanded loan-free financial aid award policy (8:20), how Swarthmore is preparing students to become global citizens (19:40), strengthening the Quaker tradition of the College (38:10), and why he is leaving in August 2009 (26:10).
Time: 48 min
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Headlines
- Historian and Author Vicki L. Ruiz to Discuss Latino History at Swarthmore College
- Spanish, Fellowships & Prizes Among Revamped Sites, Plus New Interactive Campus Map
- Swarthmore Opens Classes for 140th Year
- New Residential Life Dean Hits Ground Running
- Third Green Roof Installed on Campus
- Watch: New Observatory Dome Installed on Science Center
- Moying Li M'82 Recalls Life in China, Impressions of Swarthmore
- Gay Marriage and Black Vote Not Predictable, Says Timothy Stewart-Winter '01
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Voices that Matter One winter morning last year, Hansi Lo Wang '09 was conducting a phone interview in Lodge 6, just behind Bond Hall, when he heard something on the other end of the line that shocked him: the tattoo of gunfire, frighteningly close. "You all right? Are you OK?" Wang asked the person to whom he was speaking, a freelance Iraqi cameraman named Isam Rasheed.
Podcasts
Faculty Lecture Podcast
Assistant Professor Ben Berger examines how democracies have struggled to keep citizens’ attention throughout history. He closes by discussing the 2008 presidential election and asking whether Barack Obama’s charismatic appeal will be only a temporary stimulant or an opportunity to re-engage citizens with political institutions and each other.Featured Events Podcast
In welcoming the Class of 2012, political scientist Rick Valelly '75 shared the prophecy, and caution, he brought with him to Swarthmore when he transferred to the College, why he was - and remains - so happy here, and his top 10 list of things to do that he says will guarantee the happiness of undergraduates.Music Podcast
Listen to the Swarthmore College Fetter Chamber Music Ensemble perform Johannes Brahms' Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8.Featured Blogs
Graphic Engine Assistant Professor of Film and Media
Studies Bob Rehak's take on special effects, videogames, film, and
television.
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Tyrene White
Have questions about the significance of the Beijing Olympics on China and beyond?
Political scientist Tyrene White examines contemporary China and is the author of China's Longest Campaign: Birth Planning in the People's Republic, 1949-2005.