Eighth Dimension is Haverford's community service office.  It was founded in 1978 (although the conversation started in 1976) by a group of students, professors and administrators to integrate experiential learning into Haverford's curricula and culture.  The name "8th Dimension" (albeit a little obscure) referred to the seven other academic "dimensions" of a Haverford liberal arts education (natural science, quantitative analysis, social and behavior sciences, laboratory, history, literature, and field/artistic experience).  The founders (including R. Scott Altman '77, Eric Cullender '72, Paul Hoffstein '79, and Robert Waldman '78) considered service and experiential learning a vital component, hence the name.  The 8D name not only emphasizes the continued belief of the vitality of public service at Haverford (and the College's Quaker values in commitment to activism) but it also represents a continued history of collaboration between the student body, faculty, and administration.

Patty Rawling, Secretary

Student Assistants

(610) 896-1183

Founders 315

370 Lancaster Avenue

Haverford, PA  19041