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Friday, October 26, 2012

What Can a Body Do?

What Can a Body Do?

October 26—December 16, 2012
Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery

Curated by Amanda Cachia, the show features the work of nine contemporary artists who invent and reframe disability across a range of media. Details »

Alison O'Daniel, still from Night Sky, 2011
Thursday, October 25, 2012

What Can a Body Do?

What Can a Body Do?

Opening Night: Friday, October 26, 2012
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery

Curated by Amanda Cachia, the show features the work of nine contemporary artists who invent and reframe disability across a range of media. Details »

Carmen Papalia, Blind Field Shuttle, 2012. Photo: Jordan Reznick.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Public Observing

Public Observing Night

October 25, 2012 — 8:45 p.m.
Strawbridge Observatory

Free screening of Saving Hubble at 7 p.m. followed by public observing through Haverford’s telescopes, weather permitting. Local amateur astronomers will be in attendance with their own telescopes. Event Details »

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Discovering the Discovery and the Grandfather Who Saved Millions

Discovering the Discovery and the Grandfather Who Saved Millions

Carl Sigmond ’13, through a grant from the Hurford Center for Arts and Humanities and the Koshland Integrated Natural Sciences Center, documented the life and legacy of his grandfather, Albert Schatz, who discovered streptomycin, the first antibiotic effective against tuberculosis.

Pictured: Albert Schatz. Read about Carl's summer work on Decentered, the blog of the Hurford Center for the Arts and Humanities.
Monday, October 22, 2012

Faculty Profile: Wendy Sternberg

Students interested in studying the nervous system can declare a concentration in Neural and Behavioral Sciences (NBS). Professor Wendy Sternberg’s behavioral neuroscience lab focuses on nervous system mechanisms of pain and pain inhibition in laboratory mice and Haverford athletes.

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Community

Haverford has more than 145 groups who publish magazines, host symposia, sing a cappella, discuss religion and spirituality, stay politically active, maintain a system of student self-government, dance, demonstrate and create.

Lighted Fools is a bi-co improvisational and sketch comedy performing group that regularly takes part in competitions and festivals.
Lutnick Library exterior
Thursday, October 18, 2012

Fall Break

Fall Break

Friday, October 12—Monday, October 22, 2012

The Haverford campus is the oldest planned college landscape in the country. Our meticulously maintained 200 acres contain a nature trail, a Pinetum and flower gardens.

Haverford's Libraries give information and research support to students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the College.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Fall Break

Fall Break

Friday, October 12—Monday, October 22, 2012

The Haverford campus is the oldest planned college landscape in the country. Our meticulously maintained 200 acres contain a nature trail, a Pinetum and flower gardens.

Founders Hall is the original academic building of the college and was built in 1833.

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