An Evening with the President in Boston
President Rebecca Chopp will speak in Boston to meet alumni, parents, and friends as part of the College’s strategic direction-setting exercise. As Swarthmore embarks on setting a course for the decades ahead, she invites you to join her and share your experiences, insights, and ideas for the College’s future.
Tuesday, Apr. 26, 2011
6 p.m.
place tbd
Fireside Chat co-hosted with Student Council
This chat will focus on what competencies/skills/habits of mind Swarthmore students need to graduate with.
Monday, Apr. 18, 2011
7:30 p.m.
Scheuer Room
An Evening with the President in Philadelphia
President Rebecca Chopp will speak in Philadelphia to alumni, parents, and friends as part of the College’s strategic direction-setting exercise. As Swarthmore embarks on setting a course for the decades ahead, she invites you to join her and share your experiences, insights, and ideas for the College’s future.
Tuesday, Apr. 12, 2011
6 p.m.
The Comcast Center
1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19103
President Chopp and Dean Braun Host Sharples Lunchtime Conversation
Tuesday, Apr. 12, 2011
Noon – 1 p.m.
Sharples
All Staff Meeting
An update on the Strategic Planning process is on the agenda.
Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2011
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Lang Concert Hall, Lang Music Building
President Chopp and Dean Braun Host Sharples Lunchtime Conversation
Thursday, Mar. 24, 2011
11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sharples
Fireside Chat co-hosted with Student Council
This chat will focus on faculty and course diversity and teaching and learning.
Monday, Mar. 21, 2011
7:30 p.m.
Scheuer Room
An Evening with the President in Washington, D.C.
President Rebecca Chopp will travel to Washington, D.C., in March to meet alumni, parents, and friends as part of the College’s strategic direction-setting exercise. As Swarthmore embarks on setting a course for the decades ahead, she invites you to join her and share your experiences, insights, and ideas for the College’s future.
Thursday, Mar. 17, 2011
6 p.m.
Washington Marriott at Metro Center
An Evening with the President in San Francisco
President Rebecca Chopp will travel to San Francisco in March to meet alumni, parents, and friends as part of the College’s strategic direction-setting exercise. As Swarthmore embarks on setting a course for the decades ahead, she invites you to join her and share your experiences, insights, and ideas for the College’s future.
Monday, Mar. 7, 2011
6 p.m.
Westin St. Francis
An Evening with the President in North Carolina
President Rebecca Chopp will travel to Durham, N.C., to meet alumni, parents, and friends as part of the College’s strategic direction-setting exercise. As Swarthmore embarks on setting a course for the decades ahead, she invites you to join her and share your experiences, insights, and ideas for the College’s future.
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011
6 p.m.
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Fireside Chat co-hosted with Student Council
This chat will focus on admissions, access, and affordability and will also give an update on this year’s college budget process.
Monday, Feb. 21, 2011
7:30 p.m.
Scheuer Room
An Evening with the President in New York
President Rebecca Chopp will travel to New York to meet alumni, parents, and friends as part of the College’s strategic direction-setting exercise. As Swarthmore embarks on setting a course for the decades ahead, she invites you to join her and share your experiences, insights, and ideas for the College’s future.
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011
6 p.m.
The Penn Club
An Evening with the President in Seoul
President Rebecca Chopp will travel to Seoul to meet alumni, parents, and friends as part of the College’s strategic direction-setting exercise. Rebecca welcomes your participation in these conversations which will focus on the future direction of the College.
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011
6 p.m.
The Shilla Hotel
An Evening with the President in Tokyo
President Rebecca Chopp will travel to Tokyo to meet alumni, parents, and friends as part of the College’s strategic direction-setting exercise. Rebecca welcomes your participation in these conversations which will focus on the future direction of the College.
Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011
5:30 p.m.
International House
An Evening with the President in Hong Kong
President Rebecca Chopp will travel to Princeton to meet alumni, parents, and friends as part of the College’s strategic direction-setting exercise. Rebecca welcomes your participation in these conversations which will focus on the future direction of the College.
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011
6 p.m.
The Kowloon Hotel
Faculty Meeting
Professor of History Timothy Burke, Associate Professor of Astronomy Eric Jensen, Professor of Economics Stephen O’Connell, and Professor of Film and Media Studies Patricia White will lead a faculty-wide discussion.
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010
Noon
Scheuer Room, Kohlberg
An Evening with the President in Princeton
President Rebecca Chopp will travel to Princeton to meet alumni, parents, and friends as part of the College’s strategic direction-setting exercise. As Swarthmore embarks on setting a course for the decades ahead, she invites you to join her and share your experiences, insights, and ideas for the College’s future.
Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010
6 p.m.
Nassau Inn
Meeting with Greenwich, Conn. Alumni
President Rebecca Chopp invited Greenwich area alumni to share their experiences, insights, and suggestions as they relate to the future of the College.
Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010
6–9 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Greenwich, Old Greenwich, Conn.
Faculty Meeting
Members of the faculty who were elected by their colleagues to represent their departments discussed the strategic planning process.
Friday, Nov. 5, 2010
Student Fireside Chat
Co-hosted by Student Council, this panel discussion includes Dean of Students Liz Braun, Professor of Economics Steve O’Connell, and President Rebecca Chopp reflecting on Swarthmore’s key values, opportunities and challenges. Students are invited to share their sense of the consideration that should be given to these elements in Strategic Planning efforts.
Monday, Oct. 25, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Scheuer Room, Kohlberg Hall
All-Staff Meeting
Vice President for Finance and Treasurer Suzanne Welsh, Associate Professor of Astronomy Eric Jensen, and Vice President for Human Resources Melanie Young joined President Rebecca Chopp for a panel discussion focusing on the College’s key values, opportunities, and challenges, and the critical role that staff play in supporting our educational mission.
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
10 a.m.
Lang Concert Hall
Meeting with Seattle, Wash. Alumni
President Rebecca Chopp invited Seattle area alumni to share their experiences, insights, and suggestions as they relate to the future of the College. Parents have also been invited and represent a sizable portion of those who have registered to date.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
6–9 p.m.
Alexis Hotel, Seattle Wash.
Faculty Meeting
Professor of History Timothy Burke, Associate Professor of Astronomy Eric Jensen, Professor of Economics Stephen O’Connell, and Professor of Film and Media Studies Patricia White, joined by Provost Constance Hungerford, led a panel discussion of preliminary thoughts about the College, higher education, and the future.
Friday, Oct. 8, 2010
12:30 p.m.
Scheuer Room, Kohlberg Hall