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“Case Studies in Chemistry: The Science of Color and Light”

"In this course, we discuss the underlying physical processes that are involved in the production of light and the ways in which its interaction with matter leads to the colors we see in the objects that make up the world around us." — Visiting Assistant Professor Stephen Podowitz-Thomas

Our Cool Classes blog series highlights interesting, unusual, and unique courses that enrich the Haverford College experience.

The color spectrum, as seen through a diffraction grating. See what other courses the chemistry department is offering this semester. Photo: Leigh Taylor.

Character

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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Squirrels

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 Friday, March 3, 2017

Students

Top Fulbright Producer

"Our students' exceptional success with the Fulbright Program is, above all, testament to their scholarly accomplishment and social vision, expressing their commitment as global citizens to learning across national and cultural borders, As young Fulbright Scholars they will serve as superb ambassadors both for Haverford and for the nation, just as they have already distinguished themselves as leaders within our own community both in and beyond the classroom." —Haverford College President Kim Benston

Class of 2016 members and Fulbright recipients (Clockwise from top left) Kathleen Tsai, Jay Garcia, Claire Dinh, and Rebecca Suzuki. Photos by Patrick Montero.

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Next Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Campus

The Center for Peace and Global Citizenship

The Center for Peace and Global Citizenship grew out of faculty and student interests that emerged in the late 1990s. Since then, the Center has developed and expanded into a flourishing nexus of social responsibility, civic engagement, and global peace work, both on campus and in the greater community.

The Center sent Maelys Gluck '19, Grace Brosnan '20, Amanda Acosta Owens '18, and Lev Greenstein '20 to Bogota, Colombia to attend the annual World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates as guests of the American Friends Service Committee.

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