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American Terrorists?

Prof. Barak Mendelsohn discusses the latest terror cases in the New York Times.
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Haverford's Penn Treaty Elm Takes Bow at Flower Show

A Temple University lecturer used seedlings from the elm at the Philadelphia Flower Show. Several other events in March also commemorated the 200th anniversary of the original elm's death.
"Missing" Descartes Letter Discovered in Haverford Archives, Will Be Returned To French Owner

The long-lost letter appears to have been purloined by one of history’s most notorious document thieves some 170 years ago. "There was only one responsible course of action,” says President Steve Emerson. “Do the right thing.”
Campus Competition Promotes Recycling

Haverford is taking part in RecycleMania, a national competition aimed at encouraging waste reduction and good recycling habits. The contest, which runs through March 27th, pits college against college in a quest to see who can recycle the most.
Fords Gather in Seoul, Korea

This winter, the bi-college Korean Students Association staged its first student/alumni networking event, hosted by Michael B. Kim '85.
Exploring the Music and Culture of Turkey

The Chamber Singers of Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges will travel to Turkey in March for the group's sixth international cultural exchange tour. The bi-co ensemble has been preparing for the trip with special lectures and a dinner hosted by a local Turkish-American group, and will perform a farewell concert on Monday, Mar. 1.

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Updates for Alumni

Learn more about Alumni Weekend, connecting with other grads, the Alumni Awards, and sharing advice with the Class of 2010.
Dr. Joseph R. Urgo '78 is New President of St. Mary's College of Maryland

The father of George Urgo '08, Dr. Urgo will take office on July 1, 2010. He is currently vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty at Hamilton College in New York.
Dr. Joseph R. Urgo Named Next President of SMCM
Kimmich ’51 Sings Praises of Evan Jones ‘49

Haverblog is always happy to turn over its space to Haverfordians who wish to discuss topics and people of HC interest, Today’s guest Haverblogger is the irrepressible F. Scott Kimmich ’51, who writes concerning a very special Ford, Evan Jones ’49.
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Updates for Alumni

Looking for information about Alumni Weekend 2010, the College’s online community, or the upcoming Alumni Trip to France?
Remembering Greg Kannerstein '63

Hundreds of Haverfordians – including presidents, professors, coaches, alumni, current students, and friends of the college – gathered in the Calvin Gooding ‘84 Arena this past Saturday afternoon to remember Greg Kannerstein at a Quaker Meeting for Worship. It was the first of two planned events that will commemorate Kannerstein’s service to the College.
Reunion: A Great Way to Reconnect

Gregory Goggin and Jeff Hecht, both class of 1959, renewed their friendship 50 years after graduation, thanks to a recent reunion. Plans are underway for Alumni Weekend 2010.
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Faculty News

Lisa McCormick Receives SAGE Prize

Lisa McCormick has been awarded a "2010 SAGE Prize in Excellence and/or Innovation" from the British Sociological Association for her paper "Higher, Faster, Louder: Representations of the International Music Competition" published in "Cultural Sociology" Vol. 3, No. 1, 5-30 (2009).
Sowing New Seeds: Justice & Environmentalism Symposium

Join us for a symposium on Thurs., March 25 and Friday, March 26, 2010.

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