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Community Care and Resources in Response to Israel-Gaza

At a time of conflict and divide, the College is working to bring students, faculty, and staff together to support one another and engage these important issues through peaceful and constructive dialogue.

Fall Fun with Friends

On a beautiful fall weekend, more than 700 friends and family members flocked to Haverford.

Alumni

Brandon Alston ’14 Shares Research on Police Countersurveillance and “Camera Cues”

The Haverford alum returned to campus to share his most recent research on Black protectionism and the camera as self-defense.

The Power of Puppies

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Students

The last week of school can be a grueling time for our students, but the Pre-Vet Society makes finals calmer and cuter with its semesterly Destress with Dogs event.
COOL CLASSES: “Advanced Corporate Finance”

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Faculty

This course, a standard offering for business schools, has been in Haverford’s catalog for years, but now, as part of our partnership with Claremont McKenna’s Master of Finance program, it is now offered bi-annually.
Haverford Affirms Protection of Non-U.S. Citizens and Religious Minorities at the College

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Campus, Students

A message from President Kim Benston and Board Chair Rick White.
COOL CLASSES: “Revolutions in Neuroscience”

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Faculty

This survey of revolutionary developments in neuroscience included class visits by current leaders in the field and student trips to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia to visit the most complex piece of brain art in the world.
With a Rock and a Broom

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Students

The Haverford Curling Club was founded last fall by three former high school curlers and, though relatively new, won first place in its first bonspiel of the season.
CLUB LIFE: With a Rock and a Broom

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Students

The Haverford Curling Club was founded last fall by three former high school curlers and, though relatively new, won first place in its first bonspiel of the season.
Celebrating A Trans Icon

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Arts, Centers

As part of the Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery’s “Bring Your Own Body” exhibit, filmmakers Reina Gossett and Sasha Wortzel previewed “Happy Birthday, Marsha!,” their forthcoming film about Marsha “Pay it No Mind” Johnson and her life in the hours before she ignited the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City.
The Artistry And Activism of Data Visualization

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Arts, Campus, Centers

Brooklyn-based data artist and web developer Josh Begley came to campus for a talk on his work, which uses data to make visual modern America’s problems, from police violence to immigration to mass incarceration.
Student Artists Get “Wrapped Up”

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Arts, Centers, Students

Courtney Lau ’17 and Nishat Hossain ’18 explore sculptures and archives through an eight-day series of performances.
Healing With H.E.A.R.T.

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Campus

Former Friend in Residence Amanda Kemp returned to campus for “Say the Wrong Thing,” an interactive event featuring readings from her new book of the same name and spoken-word and musical performances.
Pulitzer Prize Winner Talks “Secret” International Conflicts

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Campus

New York Times national security correspondent Mark Mazzetti was brought to campus by the Department of Political Science to give a talk on the “shadow wars” the next president will inherit.
Fall 2016 Faculty Update

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Faculty

Highlighting faculty professional activities, including conferences, exhibitions, performances, awards, and publications.
Enjoying A “Taste of China”

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Students

The Global China Connection and Haverford Asian Students Association co-hosted a catered, family-style, Cantonese dinner to showcase the diversity of Chinese regional cuisine.
Student Compositions Played By Pros

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Arts, Faculty, Students

Before Monday’s on-campus concert by the Network for New Music Ensemble, the ensemble’s performers played some pieces written by students in Ingrid Arauco’s composition course.
COOL CLASSES: “You Are What You Eat? Eating and Identity”

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Faculty

This writing seminar considers the way food practices and the discourses that surround them can unite families, consolidate ethnic identity, reinforce class boundaries, and even express gender.