Students using a CNC router to carve a face into an apple

Visual Culture, Arts, and Media

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Haverford’s Visual Culture, Arts, and Media (VCAM) facility houses the College’s Interdisciplinary Minor in Visual Studies, the Haverford Innovations Program, and the John B. Hurford ’60 Center for the Arts and Humanities.

Kent Watson (far right) introduces students to the computer numerical control (CNC) router during a workshop in the VCAM's Maker Arts space. Photo: Ashley Sisto '20.

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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 Friday, February 15, 2019
Daniel Gillen in profile working with computers and accessibility aids
Friday, February 15, 2019
Academics

Physics & Astronomy

All physics and astronomy majors have the opportunity to perform meaningful and potentially publishable research, working closely with our faculty in fields such as quantum computing, observational cosmology, nonlinear physics and fluid dynamics, extragalactic astronomy, biophysics, and nanoscience.

A team of Haverford alumni and professors recently published in the journal The Physics Teacher on methods and resources to help make STEM classrooms more accessible.  Daniel Gillen '17, one of the co-authors, is pictured here in the Physics 211 lab at work on a torsional oscillator, aided by sonification equipment. Photo by Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy (and another co-author) Kevin Setter.

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Next Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Sterling Duns and Caselli Jordan stand in front of a large piece of paper asking what "belonging" is
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
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Friend in Residence - Spring 2019

The Friend in Residence program brings gifted and experienced Quakers to campus for extended interactions with students, staff, faculty, and the community to stimulate reflection on the connections between academic pursuits and “letting one’s life speak.”

(From left) Sterling Duns and Caselli Jordan, who make up the duo City Love, are the 2019 spring Friends in Residence. They kicked off their campus residency with an "Ice Cream Social Justice" event on the topic of belonging on campus. Photo: Sarah Jennings '21.

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