Poetry Reading Group

Poetry Reading Group

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The English department offers courses in the literary traditions of the English-speaking world. The department aims to develop in its students the ability to respond to texts thoughtfully and critically, and to articulate those responses in clear and fluent English.

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Previous Monday, August 19, 2013

Quaker Connector

Founded by Quakers in 1833 but now nonsectarian, Haverford remains true to its formative spirit through the programs overseen by Quaker Affairs.

Today the office runs the Friend in Residence program, supports the student-run QuaC (Quaker Community) group, and leads spiritual retreats and trips devoted to exploring social-justice issues.

Walter Hjelt Sullivan '82 in the Quaker Collection in Magill Library with a banner picturing famous Quaker Rufus Jones behind him.

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Next Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Fords in Philly – Nick Kerr ’04

Once plagued by “brain drain”, Haverford’s big city neighbor has become an increasingly popular post-commencement destination for the College’s grads, many of whom are working to better life for all in their adopted hometown.

Read “Fords in Philly” in the Spring/Summer 2013 issue of Haverford magazine »

Nick Kerr '04 is a co-founder of Quad Investments, a real estate company that buys and renovates rental properties in Philadelphia.

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