Sustainability

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The Committee for Environmental Responsibility (CER) was created by the students, faculty, and staff of Haverford College, and founded on our socially responsible principles. CER sponsored the annual "Do It In The Dark" energy-saving competition, during which the campus saved 4,885 kWh overall, more than twice last year's total.

A student studying by low light. Photo by Leigh Taylor.

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Haverford attracts intellectually curious, independent learners who value honesty, collaboration, and above all, new ways of seeing and improving the world.

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As you perform real-world research and immerse yourself in hands-on learning, you'll work side-by-side with professors who are at the top of their fields.

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Our mascot—the Black Squirrel—has a genetic adaptation that gives it a bold, black coat. Join our distinctive community and stand out from the pack with your fellow Haverfordians.

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Previous Monday, November 28, 2016
Haverford Cheerleaders in the 1940's
Monday, November 28, 2016
Alumni History

History Lesson: Haverford Cheerleaders

Cheerleading—of the all-male variety—has a venerable history at the College. According to The Record of the Class of 1948, the cheerleading squad had six men and the group’s captain was also charged with emceeing pep rallies, as well as the “fireworks-bonfire extravaganza before the Swarthmore game.”

The cheerleading corps went co-ed for a time in the late 1950s as Bryn Mawr students filled out the ranks. By the early 1960s, all the cheerleaders were women.

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Next Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Beijing Opera performance
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
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East Asian Languages & Cultures

Haverford's East Asian Languages and Cultures program engages students in a broad and deep exploration of culture and society in East Asia, particularly China and Japan. Majors undertake rigorous language training and comprehensive study of the region’s culture and society. 

Performer and educator Hongyong Jia taught a workshop featuring detailed demonstrations of Beijing opera’s various roles and style and then gave performances of two pieces. Photo: Claire Chenyu Wang ’20

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