Cricket is Haverford’s oldest and most distinctive sport and was introduced by the English landscape architect who planned the campus in 1834, William Carvill.
Cricket
Haverford's Cricket team, c. 1896. Courtesy College Archives.
Haverford's Cricket team, c. 1896. Courtesy College Archives.
Physics & Astronomy at Haverford
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.
What Can a Body Do?
Alison O'Daniel, still from Night Sky, 2011
What Can a Body Do? October 26—December 16, 2012 Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery Curated by Amanda Cachia, the show features the work of nine contemporary artists who invent and reframe disability across a range of media. Details »
What Can a Body Do?
Carmen Papalia, Blind Field Shuttle, 2012. Photo: Jordan Reznick.
What Can a Body Do? Opening Night: Friday, October 26, 2012 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery Curated by Amanda Cachia, the show features the work of nine contemporary artists who invent and reframe disability across a range … Continue reading
Public Observing
The Strawbridge Observatory at night. Photo by Jonathan Yu '12.
Public Observing Night October 25, 2012 — 8:45 p.m. Strawbridge Observatory Free screening of Saving Hubble at 7 p.m. followed by public observing through Haverford’s telescopes, weather permitting. Local amateur astronomers will be in attendance with their own telescopes. Event … Continue reading
Discovering the Discovery and the Grandfather Who Saved Millions
Pictured: Albert Schatz. Read about Carl's summer work on Decentered, the blog of the Hurford Center for the Arts and Humanities.
Discovering the Discovery and the Grandfather Who Saved Millions Carl Sigmond ’13, through a grant from the Hurford Center for Arts and Humanities and the Koshland Integrated Natural Sciences Center, documented the life and legacy of his grandfather, Albert Schatz, … Continue reading
Faculty Profile: Wendy Sternberg
Wendy Sternberg and Emily Alspector '08 observe a stained slice of mouse brain as part of the senior thesis experience.
Students interested in studying the nervous system can declare a concentration in Neural and Behavioral Sciences (NBS). Professor Wendy Sternberg’s behavioral neuroscience lab focuses on nervous system mechanisms of pain and pain inhibition in laboratory mice and Haverford athletes.
Community
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.
Fall Break
Haverford's Libraries give information and research support to students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the College.
Fall Break Friday, October 12—Monday, October 22, 2012 The Haverford campus is the oldest planned college landscape in the country. Our meticulously maintained 200 acres contain a nature trail, a Pinetum and flower gardens.
Fall Break
Founders Hall is the original academic building of the college and was built in 1833.
Fall Break Friday, October 12—Monday, October 22, 2012 The Haverford campus is the oldest planned college landscape in the country. Our meticulously maintained 200 acres contain a nature trail, a Pinetum and flower gardens.
Fall Break
The Climbing Stone, Peter B. Rockwell '58.
Fall Break Friday, October 12—Monday, October 22, 2012 The Haverford campus is the oldest planned college landscape in the country. Our meticulously maintained 200 acres contain a nature trail, a Pinetum and flower gardens.
Fall Break
A view of Morris Infirmary through Carvill Arch, a shady courtyard incorporating a remnant of William Carvill's original greenhouse.
Fall Break Friday, October 12—Monday, October 22, 2012 The Haverford campus is the oldest planned college landscape in the country. Our meticulously maintained 200 acres contain a nature trail, a Pinetum and flower gardens.