Physics at Haverford

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Haverford’s Physics major and minor bring together students and faculty interested in investigating the physical principles that animate the natural world. Our rigorous programs provide significant opportunities for first-hand experimental and theoretical investigations and a solid foundation in the basic principles of the discipline.

Professor of Physics Suzanne Amador Kane used a headcam on a goshawk to learn how it searches for its prey.

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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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Mind

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, November 18, 2016
Music class
Friday, November 18, 2016
Academics

Cool Classes - “Thinking About Music”

"Thinking About Music"

"The class examines the big questions that swirl around music and musical creativity, and it tries to examine how musicians and musical thinkers have tried to answer them over the ages." — John C. Whitehead '43 Professor of Humanities and Associate Provost Richard Freedman

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

See what other courses the music department is offering this semester.

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Next Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Boulder Dam as photographed by Edward Weston
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Exhibit

Photography: Recent Acquisitions 2013 to 2016

Recent Acquisitions 2013 to 2016

Through December 4, 2016
Atrium Gallery, Marshall Fine Arts Center

The Haverford College Photography Collection is one of the largest of any liberal arts college in the nation. This exhibition gathers 60 stellar works gifted to and purchased by the College over the last three years. Details »

Edward Weston, American (1886—1958), Boulder Dam [1941], Gelatin silver print; Purchase, Swann Gallery auction, April 2013.

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