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What's Going on at Swarthmore College
March 1-15, 2011
All events are FREE and open to the public.
Swarthmore, PA (February 15, 2011) – For more information, please visit http://calendar.swarthmore.edu or call the sponsoring department.
Swarthmore Travels: Journeys through Study Abroad
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 - Monday, March 7, 2011, 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 - Monday, March 7, 2011, 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.
Swarthmore College - McCabe Library
Riding camels, drinking mate or interning at the BBC are some of the experiences shared by Swarthmore students who have had the opportunity to study abroad. In recent years, students have successfully completed study abroad in more than a hundred different universities or programs in Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, North Africa and the Middle East, North America, Sub-Saharan Africa and Oceania. Approximately forty percent of Swarthmore students study abroad, receiving credit, for a semester or year during their undergraduate careers.
To recognize the variety of student cultural explorations, the Off Campus Study office and the Library are exhibiting mementos and ephemera from students who have recently returned from programs overseas.
Swarthmore College - Lang Performing Arts Center Cinema
Last June, Chuck, Garden Supervisor and Julie, Educational Programs Coordinator for the Scott Arboretum, traveled with several Scott Associates to four distinctly different, yet all interesting and beautiful sites in North Carolina. Travel with us to Daniel Stowe Botanic Garden, Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory and Arboretum, Southern Highlands Reserve, and the Biltmore Estate.
Free and open to the public, Travels at Twelve is an informal way to share what has been seen and discovered in various gardens and natural spaces both in the United States and abroad. Held from Noon to 1 p.m. in the Lang Performing Arts Center at Swarthmore College. Contact the Scott Arboretum Offices at 610-328-8025 for more information and parking.
Swarthmore College - Wister Center, Gillespie Room
Join Julie Jenney, Educational Programs Coordinator, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum. Enjoy the early spring blooms and scents at the Scott Arboretum. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.
Swarthmore College - Science Center 101
Join Dongah Shin, Longwood Graduate Fellow, on a journey to Korean gardens both ancient and modern, from Soswaewon (dating to the 1300s), to The Secret Garden in Changduk Palace, to the garden island of Oedo Botania...and more. She’ll also share images of the Korean Demilitarized Zone, a de facto nature preserve, taken during her thesis research trip in October 2010. Come hear Dongah talk about the nickname of Korea, The Land of Morning Calm, and share Korean culture such as authentic food and hanbok (traditional clothing).
Free and open to the public, Travels at Twelve is an informal way to share what has been seen and discovered in various gardens and natural spaces both in the United States and abroad. Held from Noon to 1 p.m. in the Science Center Room 101 at Swarthmore College. Contact the Scott Arboretum Offices at 610-328-8025 for more information and parking.
Swarthmore College - Lang Performing Arts Center - Frear Ensemble Theater and Lobby
Join us Sunday, March 13 at 4 pm at the Lang Performing Arts Center to hear dedicated botanist, and talented horticulturist, Harold Pellett, the 2011 recipient of the Scott Medal and Award speak about issues he is passionate about and how these passions have shaped his life. “Harold Pellett is respected throughout the world for his scientific excellence, willingness to share his knowledge, and commitment to outreach. His energy, enthusiasm, and plant introductions have truly made their imprint on horticulture and the gardening world.” -- Robert Schutzki, Associate Professor at Michigan State University.
His tireless work has resulted in a majestic list of new plants that have served the industry and the public with purpose and beauty. In addition to producing over 25 shrub and tree varieties, he was recognized as a Fellow of both the American Society of Horticultural Science and the International Plant Propagator’s Society (the highest honor these organizations bestow on members), published over 50 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and 80 articles in the trade or popular press. He has received numerous awards from local and national horticulture or gardening organizations including Jackson Dawson Medal from the Massachusetts Horticulture Society and American Society of Horticulture Science Distinguished Achievement Award for Nursery Crops. He has also advised 20 graduate students and post-doctorates leading to careers in academia, governmental agencies, and the commercial industry.
Since retiring, Harold Pellett founded and voluntarily serves as the full-time Executive Director of the Landscape Plant Development Center (LPDC). The primary mission of the Center is to develop landscape plants with superior tolerance to biological and environmental stresses using a unique system of cooperative research that involved universities, botanic gardens, and commercial nurseries throughout the U.S.
The Scott Arboretum proudly awards the 2011 Scott Medal and Award to Harold Pellett who is admired and held in high esteem in both academic circles as well as industry groups. As stated by Thomas Ranney, Professor of Horticulture Science at NC State University, “…[Pellett]is an icon in our field and has been a principal leader and contributor in the area of landscape plant evaluation and improvement.”
Free and open to the public. To register call 610-328-8025.
Swarthmore College - Wister Center
Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers as they discuss books about plants, nature, and the environment. “Nature’s Narratives” is a book discussion group sponsored by the Scott Arboretum where readers come together to discuss a book once a month and share in the reading experience.
The discussions are free and open to the public. Participants will need to read each month’s selection prior to the discussion. Visit www.scottarboretum.org for the featured book each month.
Swarthmore College - Wister Center
Join Rhoda Maurer for these opportunities to have time with fellow photographers and garden lovers, share your craft, learn from others, as well as have some serious photography time in the garden. Rhoda will be available during the walk for questions and advice. Photo walks depart from the Wister Center.
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