News about Stravinsky’s SOLDIER AND OTHER TALES
Michelle Johnson ’16 directs THE SEAGULL by Anton Chekhov, translated by Paul Schmidt
During one summer in Russia, aging actress Arkadina brings her lover Trigorin to her brother’s estate in the countryside to visit her family. Their arrival unearths tensions between the characters, fueled by artistic elitism, love, and desperation to find meaning in life. Written in 1895, Anton Chekhov’s classic work of psychological realism explores both the comedy and the sympathy to be found in the lives of artists and those who surround them.
LPAC Frear Ensemble Theater
4/22/16 @ 8PM
4/23/16 @ 2PM & 8PM
4/24/16 @ 2PM
Starring John Baek ’19, Elizabeth Balch-Crystal ’19, Simon Bloch ’17, Sarah Branch ’17, Kendell Byrd ’17, Tyler Elliott ’15, Jake Mundo ’18, & John Wojciehowski ’19
Stage-Managed by Meghan Wahl, Assistant-Stage-Managed by Henry Feinstein ’19, Scenic Design by Colin McIlvaine, Costume Design by Laila Swanson, Lighting Design by Amanda Jensen, Sound Design by Liz Atkinson, Dramaturg Prof. Brian Johnson
https://www.facebook.com/events/601295103379190/
Catalytic Diplomacy for Peace
Catalytic Diplomacy for Peace: Lessons Learned from the Half Century of Experience of Two Swarthmore Graduates
Jeremy J. Stone ‘57 Swarthmore College, Honorary Doctor of Laws for peace activities ’85 and B.J. Stone, ’57
On April 19, 2016, Dr. Jeremy Stone spoke to approximately 150 students in Science Center Room 101 at Swarthmore College*
Creative ideas, pursued with personal diplomacy through political structures, can make a real difference to peace and conflict. Stone will reference successes and failures. These include inventing five tabled Washington-Moscow Summit arms control proposals. They also include: catalytic undertakings in initiating scientific exchange with China, Vietnam and Iran; efforts to end the Cambodian civil war; stabilizing the conflict between Mainland China and Taiwan; defending human rights in Russia and Constitutional rights in America; and a series of failures to reverse current American doctrine on first use of nuclear weapons.
Dr. Jeremy J. Stone graduated from Swarthmore College in 1957 before going on to complete a Ph.D. in mathematics from Stanford University. After holding positions at the Hudson Institute, the Harvard Center for International Affairs (CFIA), and Pomona College, he became the CEO of the Federation of American Scientists (FAS)–founded in 1945 as the Federation of Atomic Scientists (FAS)– which focused on policy related to the nuclear arms race, human rights, ethnic violence and civil conflict, small arms, controlling biological and chemical weapons, energy conservation, global warming, and other related subjects.
Through what Stone calls “catalytic diplomacy” and with the assistance of his wife, B.J. Stone ’57, they shaped a range of negotiations over nuclear weapons during the Cold War, played a key role in renewing scientific exchange with U.S. and China (1972) and U.S. and Iran (1999), and worked to contain super-Maoist movements in North Korea, Cambodia and Peru, among other topics.
Swarthmore College awarded Dr. Stone an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 1985 for his career pursuing peace as a public interest activist. He is the author of two books on arms control: Containing the Arms Race: Some Specific Proposals (MIT Press, 1966) and Strategic Persuasion: Arms Limitations Through Dialogue (Columbia University Press, 1967) as well as two memoirs: Every Man Should Try: Adventures of a Public Interest Activist (Public Affairs Press, 1999) and Catalytic Diplomacy: Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran.
Dr. Jeremy Stone ’57 lecturing, in June, 1979, to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the arms limitation treaty called SALT II. The Senators from left to right are: Charles Percy, Jacob Javits, Frank Church, George McGovern, and Joseph Biden.
Dr. Jeremy Stone ’57 and his wife, B.J. Stone ’57, in 1972, negotiating, after dinner, with Prime Minister Zhou En-lai of the People’s Republic of China in 1972–a month after relations with Communist China were opened by President Nixon.
Sponsored by the Program in Peace and Conflict Studies and Catalytic Diplomacy
(*The video above is a re-recording of the lecture Dr. Stone delivered at Swarthmore College.)
Quaker Indian Boarding Schools: Facing our History and Ourselves
Wednesday April 13
7:00 PM
Scheuer Room, Kohlberg Hall
Quaker Indian Boarding Schools: Facing our History and Ourselves a public lecture by Moore Fellowship recipient Paula Palmer. Native American organizations are asking churches to join in a Truth and Reconciliation process to bring about healing for Native families that continue to suffer the consequences of the Indian boarding schools. With fellowships from Pendle Hill and Friends Historical Library, Paula Palmer researched the role that Friends played in implementing the federal government’s policy of forced assimilation of Native children. She will give an overview of the Quaker Indian boarding schools in New York, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Indian Territory (Oklahoma), and pose the query: Knowing what we know now about the impacts of forced assimilation, what does this history mean for Friends today?
Sponsored by the Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College. Open to the public.
The Revolution Will be Telegrammed
Join us for a panel discussion April 14 from 7-9 PM Sci Center 101!
Peace and Conflict Studies Student Featured
We’re so proud to see Maria featured in this piece and proud of Swarthmore for opening its doors to undocumented students.
Summer Jobs in LPAC! (Applications due April 15)
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
LPAC, a multivenue performing arts facility, regularly staffs students to work behind the scenes on productions. A majority of the work we do over the summer involves supporting dance rental clients and making sure our facility is in topnotch condition.
We are looking for a few motivated people to join our team for the summer season. Preferably, candidates will have worked LPAC show calls and work calls with us prior to consideration for this position. There are several types of roles students will fill, ranging from backstage crew to light board and sound board operation to front of house. The ideal candidate will have experience in all three areas, but we will provide training for an otherwise strong applicant. The pay for this position is student worker category 2.
Minimum Qualifications:
● Ability to stand for extended periods of time
● Ability to lift at least 20lbs
● Ability to follow direction
● Willingness to learn
● Excellent work ethic
● Positive attitude
● Preferred: has worked 1 call at LPAC as run crew, 1 call as board op, and a semester as an usher (house management experience preferred)
Job Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Arriving on time to all calls (including some early morning calls)
- Stamina and ability to work long days while maintaining positive attitude
- Working as a member of the production team to ensure the best possible outcome for all events
● Following instructions given by LPAC staff members
● Representing the LPAC in a professional manner
● Being polite and respectful at all times
● Assisting clients in tasks
● Upholding LPAC rules
● Maintaining the space as needed (including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, dust mopping, cleaning and setting up quickchange locations, cleaning and setting up dressing rooms, cleaning and setting up backstage areas, setting up lobby, setting up FOH as needed)Time commitment:
This summer, employees are expected to work an average of 20 hours/week during June. During FOH shift weeks, employees will work an average of 610 hours/week. During July and August employees can expect 1020 hours per week. There are some dates that are nonnegotiable (large events), but the other days are somewhat flexible. A schedule of all unavailable hours from May 13th to August 12th must be submitted with an application. Once staffing has been finalized (should be finalized by Monday, May 2nd) we will have a summer staff meeting on Wednesday, May 4th. Attendance at this meeting will be mandatory and paid time.What to expect:
Please note that the tasks will be of a wide variety. In addition to working show and tech calls, you will be asked to do a lot of organizing, sorting, and cleaning. Furthermore, we will complete maintenance on the building such as reorganizing storage areas, cleaning and maintaining lighting units, painting the stage, cleaning out the stage completely, etc. It is imperative that you maintain a positive and motivated attitude throughout each workday.What to do next:
Applications are due by April 15th; interviews will start shortly thereafter. Please submit the following for your application by Friday, April 15th at 2:00pm:● A letter of interest describing why you are an excellent fit for summer work at the LPAC and what skills you will bring to the table.
● A detailed schedule of unavailable hours from May 13th through August 12th.
● A brief descriptions of the calls you have previously done for LPAC
● 2 on campus references, including phone numbers and email addresses*If you are interested in applying be sure to get on LPAC’s student worker email list and work at least two work calls and two show calls as soon as possible.
*Applicants wishing to seek summer housing must follow all summer housing guidelines put out by the Office of Student Engagement.
Feel free to contact Allie (aemmeri1) in the LPAC office for further details. We hope to see you this summer!
Summer Jobs in LPAC! (Applications due April 15)
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
LPAC, a multivenue performing arts facility, regularly staffs students to work behind the scenes on productions. A majority of the work we do over the summer involves supporting dance rental clients and making sure our facility is in topnotch condition.
We are looking for a few motivated people to join our team for the summer season. Preferably, candidates will have worked LPAC show calls and work calls with us prior to consideration for this position. There are several types of roles students will fill, ranging from backstage crew to light board and sound board operation to front of house. The ideal candidate will have experience in all three areas, but we will provide training for an otherwise strong applicant. The pay for this position is student worker category 2.
Minimum Qualifications:
● Ability to stand for extended periods of time
● Ability to lift at least 20lbs
● Ability to follow direction
● Willingness to learn
● Excellent work ethic
● Positive attitude
● Preferred: has worked 1 call at LPAC as run crew, 1 call as board op, and a semester as an usher (house management experience preferred)
Job Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Arriving on time to all calls (including some early morning calls)
- Stamina and ability to work long days while maintaining positive attitude
- Working as a member of the production team to ensure the best possible outcome for all events
● Following instructions given by LPAC staff members
● Representing the LPAC in a professional manner
● Being polite and respectful at all times
● Assisting clients in tasks
● Upholding LPAC rules
● Maintaining the space as needed (including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, dust mopping, cleaning and setting up quickchange locations, cleaning and setting up dressing rooms, cleaning and setting up backstage areas, setting up lobby, setting up FOH as needed)Time commitment:
This summer, employees are expected to work an average of 20 hours/week during June. During FOH shift weeks, employees will work an average of 610 hours/week. During July and August employees can expect 1020 hours per week. There are some dates that are nonnegotiable (large events), but the other days are somewhat flexible. A schedule of all unavailable hours from May 13th to August 12th must be submitted with an application. Once staffing has been finalized (should be finalized by Monday, May 2nd) we will have a summer staff meeting on Wednesday, May 4th. Attendance at this meeting will be mandatory and paid time.What to expect:
Please note that the tasks will be of a wide variety. In addition to working show and tech calls, you will be asked to do a lot of organizing, sorting, and cleaning. Furthermore, we will complete maintenance on the building such as reorganizing storage areas, cleaning and maintaining lighting units, painting the stage, cleaning out the stage completely, etc. It is imperative that you maintain a positive and motivated attitude throughout each workday.What to do next:
Applications are due by April 15th; interviews will start shortly thereafter. Please submit the following for your application by Friday, April 15th at 2:00pm:● A letter of interest describing why you are an excellent fit for summer work at the LPAC and what skills you will bring to the table.
● A detailed schedule of unavailable hours from May 13th through August 12th.
● A brief descriptions of the calls you have previously done for LPAC
● 2 on campus references, including phone numbers and email addresses*If you are interested in applying be sure to get on LPAC’s student worker email list and work at least two work calls and two show calls as soon as possible.
*Applicants wishing to seek summer housing must follow all summer housing guidelines put out by the Office of Student Engagement.
Feel free to contact Allie (aemmeri1) in the LPAC office for further details. We hope to see you this summer!
Summer Jobs in LPAC! (Applications due April 15)
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
LPAC, a multivenue performing arts facility, regularly staffs students to work behind the scenes on productions. A majority of the work we do over the summer involves supporting dance rental clients and making sure our facility is in topnotch condition.
We are looking for a few motivated people to join our team for the summer season. Preferably, candidates will have worked LPAC show calls and work calls with us prior to consideration for this position. There are several types of roles students will fill, ranging from backstage crew to light board and sound board operation to front of house. The ideal candidate will have experience in all three areas, but we will provide training for an otherwise strong applicant. The pay for this position is student worker category 2.
Minimum Qualifications:
● Ability to stand for extended periods of time
● Ability to lift at least 20lbs
● Ability to follow direction
● Willingness to learn
● Excellent work ethic
● Positive attitude
● Preferred: has worked 1 call at LPAC as run crew, 1 call as board op, and a semester as an usher (house management experience preferred)
Job Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Arriving on time to all calls (including some early morning calls)
- Stamina and ability to work long days while maintaining positive attitude
- Working as a member of the production team to ensure the best possible outcome for all events
● Following instructions given by LPAC staff members
● Representing the LPAC in a professional manner
● Being polite and respectful at all times
● Assisting clients in tasks
● Upholding LPAC rules
● Maintaining the space as needed (including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, dust mopping, cleaning and setting up quickchange locations, cleaning and setting up dressing rooms, cleaning and setting up backstage areas, setting up lobby, setting up FOH as needed)
Time commitment:
This summer, employees are expected to work an average of 20 hours/week during June. During FOH shift weeks, employees will work an average of 610 hours/week. During July and August employees can expect 1020 hours per week. There are some dates that are nonnegotiable (large events), but the other days are somewhat flexible. A schedule of all unavailable hours from May 13th to August 12th must be submitted with an application. Once staffing has been finalized (should be finalized by Monday, May 2nd) we will have a summer staff meeting on Wednesday, May 4th. Attendance at this meeting will be mandatory and paid time.
What to expect:
Please note that the tasks will be of a wide variety. In addition to working show and tech calls, you will be asked to do a lot of organizing, sorting, and cleaning. Furthermore, we will complete maintenance on the building such as reorganizing storage areas, cleaning and maintaining lighting units, painting the stage, cleaning out the stage completely, etc. It is imperative that you maintain a positive and motivated attitude throughout each workday.
What to do next:
Applications are due by April 15th; interviews will start shortly thereafter. Please submit the following for your application by Friday, April 15th at 2:00pm:
● A letter of interest describing why you are an excellent fit for summer work at the LPAC and what skills you will bring to the table.
● A detailed schedule of unavailable hours from May 13th through August 12th.
● A brief descriptions of the calls you have previously done for LPAC
● 2 on campus references, including phone numbers and email addresses
*If you are interested in applying be sure to get on LPAC’s student worker email list and work at least two work calls and two show calls as soon as possible.
*Applicants wishing to seek summer housing must follow all summer housing guidelines put out by the Office of Student Engagement.
Feel free to contact Allie (aemmeri1) in the LPAC office for further details. We hope to see you this summer!