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Meyer joined the excavation of the ancient Sumerian city of Nippur in southern Iraq as an artist in 1894. His detailed notebook recording his observations of camp life and the dig site are held by Special Collections.
The students performing in this photo are The Lighted Fools. The show featured a sketch about attempting to rent a tiger from the Philadelphia Zoo, said Benjamin Gutierrez ’14 (front and center), but what was going on in this scene, “no one can remember.”
Missed yesterday’s photo? See student performance back “Then.”
“Students performing, 1976” was the only information provided for this photo from the College Archives. But the white costumes and the bells strapped to their shins suggest that they’re doing a Morris dance—a form of English folk dance dating to the 15th century.
Come back tomorrow to see student performance “Now”.
The Mellon Creative Residencies Program ignites vibrant engagements between students, faculty, and visiting artists through sustained, dynamic residencies, inside the classroom and out.
Political science major Oscar Wang ’14 is now working as the executive director of Mentor for Philly (MFP), a program he started last year that recruits Philadelphia-area college students to mentor high schoolers as they prepare for post-secondary study.
Part of the Where They’re Headed series in the Haverblog.
Five Fords who make, sell, champion, and study wine have found that following their hearts in the direction of an oenophile career—or business venture—has opened up a world of opportunities.
Read the feature article in the Spring/Summer 2014 issue of Haverford Magazine.
Virtually all Haverford Physics and Astronomy majors engage in cutting-edge research, working closely with faculty in fields such as biophysics, quantum computers, cosmology, quantum gravity, fluid dynamics, nanoscience, and extra-galactic astronomy.
“Studying abroad enriched my academic experience by exposing me to new perspectives and encouraging me to critically reevaluate my existing intellectual assumptions.” – Ben Wohl ’14
Each year more than 130 Haverford students take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad.
Biology major Robert Brooks ’14 will begin his education as an Air Force doctor at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Students have opportunities for research in prominent laboratories thanks to the school’s Bethesda, Md., location.
Part of the Where They’re Headed series in the Haverblog.
“Haverford showed me that I could channel my passions into real-world projects, from my CPGC internships, to my thesis, to my Watson Fellowship after graduation. I am grateful for the fantastic opportunities I received to explore my passions and interests, both curricular and extracurricular.” – Tim Richards ’10
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.