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Student Activities
Haverford has more than 145 student groups that 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.
Zachary Oberfield – Office Hour
Assistant Professor of Political Science Zachary Oberfield teaches courses on American politics, public policy, Congress, the presidency, and bureaucracy, which is the focus of his scholarly research. Read Office Hour in the Winter 2015 issue of Haverford Magazine.
Traditions
Traditions Fords enjoy myriad traditional events such as the Collection speaker series; pinwheel day; the annual weekend throwdown at the end of the year called Haverfest; and, most importantly, Fall and Spring Plenary.
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Academic Centers
Haverford’s academic Centers shape daily life at the College, by invigorating the arts on campus, supporting cutting-edge research and inspiring students on issues across the globe.
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