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  • Alberto Guerrero '11 used the College's new scanning electron microscope, purchased as part of a $1 million NSF grant, to create an image of a black squirrel that's only two to three microns wide.
  • With CPGC support, 66 students will get the chance to pursue independent research and work with non-profits on social justice issues around the world.
  • John Kromer '71 is running for Sheriff in Philadelphia's Primary election in May. His campaign platform? If elected, he'll close down the dysfunctional and scandal-ridden office.
  • Kent will spend the summer at the Internet Education Foundation in Washington, D.C., exploring Internet and technology policy and the public debate on these issues.
  • The Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery's latest show, up through April 29, is called "groundbreaking," by the paper.

  • This year's Silk Journalism Panel featured Loren Ghiglione '63, Amy Hollyfield, Victor Navasky and Juan Williams '76 discussing partisanship in the media.

  • Emeritus Professor of History Emma J. Lapsansky-Werner wrote an essay, which appeared in the Sunday <em>Philadelphia Inquirer</em>'s op-ed section, about that signature phrase from Philadelphia's history.

  • The National Science Foundation will fund the graduate work of Lili Dworkin '11, Thomas Beck '10, Connor Bischak '10, Gili Freedman '09 and Adam Subhas '09.
  • Dikembe Mutombo, Robert G. Schwartz '71 and Judy Wicks will be honored at the May 15 ceremony.
  • The Koshland Integrated Natural Sciences Center's first annual report reveals the vision behind programs that advance faculty and student scholarship.
  • With a recently published policy piece on Tanzania and a Haverford symposium, political scientist Harvey Glickman looks at Islamism in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • The improv artist and her duo, the Amie and Kristen Show, are featured in a <em>Philadelphia Weekly</em> cover story about the city's strong female comedy presence.

  • Haverford is pleased to announce the winners of the Achievement Awards, recognizing alumni for service to the College, to society, and for professional achievements.
  • Religion Prof. David Dawson named 17th president of Earlham College.

  • The former English major has earned an English Teaching Assistantship grant and will run an after-school theater program in India.

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