Founders Hall (pictured here ca. 1955) had 96 60-watt incandescent light bulbs replaced with LED bulbs, which saves 4,608 watts per hour. Photo: Courtesy College Archives.
The Committee for Environmental Responsibility (CER) was created by the students, faculty and staff of Haverford College and founded on the socially responsible principles of the college.
WHRC General Managers Karl Moll '14 and Fairleigh Barnes '13 broadcasting from the Sunken Lounge of the Dining Center. Photo: Brad Larrison.
Haverford has more than 145 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.
Study Abroad photo contest 1st place, Places category, Molly Graepel '10, "Miyajima Torii", Japan.
“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 … Continue reading
The Throng, Haverford College's longform improv comedy group, performs in the DC Black Box Theater, February 2013. Photo: Brad Larrison
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.
From artist Nao Bustamante's Comfort Station, part of the Center's 2009 Mellon Symposium artist residency program among friends.
The John B. Hurford ’60 Center for the Arts and Humanities seeks to enhance the intellectual and cultural life at Haverford by fostering challenging exchange among faculty, students, and diverse communities of writers, artists, performers, thinkers, activists, and innovators.
An aerial view of a fencing tournament held in Ryan gym, ca. early 1990s. Courtesy of College Archives.
“To be a student-athlete is to be someone who sees the critical importance of the lessons learned both in the classroom and on the field. I truly believe that life rewards individuals who are hard-working, flexible, and capable of relating … Continue reading
Study Abroad photo contest winner, Cameron Scherer '11, "Pilatus Peak", Lucerene Switzerland.
“There is nothing like getting a sense of the world through traveling and immersing yourself in a different culture.“—Elena Satten-Lopez ’12 Each year more than 130 Haverford students take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad.
White and her students recently blogged while attending (and presenting at) the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill and Ecosystem Science Conference.
Through funding from the KINSC, Katie Sheline ’13 was able to join Environmental chemist Helen White as part of a team of scientists on a research cruise that studied the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Assistant Prof. Beth Willman and 5 students visited the Kitt Peak National Observatory (pictured here) over fall break. Read about it in the Astronoblog.
Virtually all Haverford Physics and Astronomy majors engage in cutting-edge research, working closely with faculty in fields such as biophysics, quantum computers, cosmology, quantum gravity, fluid dynamics, nanoscience and extra-galactic astronomy.
Students participate in an Abstract Discussion, an event that invites members of the community to discuss a recently released "abstract" or summary of an Honor Council proceeding. Photo: Brad Larrison
The Honor Code–a philosophy of trust, concern and respect–guides Haverford’s campus community.
The Softball team recently held a clinic to raise money for the American Cancer Society's StrikeOut Cancer initiative.
“To me student-athlete means you have committed to a team and are accountable not only to yourself, but your teammates and coaches. Being an athlete is a time-consuming passion that is worth the extra hours you put in.“—Jordan Nieusma ’14, … Continue reading
Lighted Fools is a bi-co improvisational and sketch comedy performing group that regularly takes part in competitions and festivals.
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.