Since 2011 College Communications has produced a unique homepage each weekday to spotlight the rich diversity of Haverford's academic programming, extracurricular offerings, campus culture, and community members' accomplishments.
“I am now able to harvest summer squash, zucchini, cucumber, eggplant, basil, mint, rosemary and several varieties of pepper on a daily basis.” —Stuart Hean ’14
Stuart Hean ’14 spent the summer working with the Center for Peace and Global Citizenship on maintaining the student garden at HCA.
From Ultimate to ice hockey, badminton to crew, Haverford student-athletes find some serious fun playing all kinds of nonvarsity sports.
Today, well over 15,000 prospective students and their families come to Haverford each year for campus tours conducted by a troupe of 30 student guides who volunteer for the Admission office.
Missed yesterday’s photo? See campus visits back “Then“.
With only 300-500 applicants each year, a visit by prospective students and their families in the 1950s often included an appointment with the college president, in this case Gilbert White.
Come back tomorrow to see campus visits “Now”.
Haverford faculty model academic excellence through their scholarship and an ongoing commitment to compelling, effective instruction.
“I would recommend study abroad to everyone. It supplemented my academic experience in so many ways and really helped me grow as a person.” – Kathryn Johnston ’12
Each year more than 130 Haverford students take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad.
September 20, 2012 — 8:15 p.m.
Strawbridge Observatory
Public viewing through Strawbridge telescopes, plus modest crafts for the enjoyment of the youngest guests in attendance. Observing will only take place if skies are clear. Event Details »
Haverford libraries own more than 625,000 titles, including not only printed books but thousands of items in other formats—microfilm, photographs, diaries, letters, sound and video recordings, electronic publications, and miscellaneous ephemera.
One of 8th Dimension‘s oldest traditions is hosting first-year service days, which all first-year students participate in. Community service is one of the most important aspects of the Haverford experience.
“While many colleges have honor codes, none seem to have an honor code that is as important to the students, faculty, and staff as Haverford’s honor code.” —Roxanne Jaffe ’12, sweeper
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.