Greetings,

Thanks in large part to the stewardship of my predecessor Eva Ash ’88, it is a pleasure to introduce myself. My name is Robert Eisinger, and it is a pleasure and honor to be president of Haverford College’s Alumni Association. It is a wonderful, exciting time to be involved with Haverford in any capacity; thanks to your interest and participation in the College, Haverford continues to be a premier liberal arts college that adapts, improves, and excels in changing times.

Rather than write about Haverford as something remote or unfamiliar, I prefer to think of the College as a home away from home. If you have not been to the College recently, I strongly encourage you to consider visiting soon. You will be impressed if not awed by the new Koshland Integrated Natural Sciences Center. This state-of-the-art facility befits a college where students become superb scientists. And the building complements the existing architectural integrity of our campus. For years, the sciences at Haverford have enjoyed a well-deserved reputation of excellence; this building will continue and develop that distinction. As Haverford students work and learn in superior labs, utilize cutting-edge equipment, and have the honor of being taught by the best faculty in the country, we can only expect them to be the scientific leaders of tomorrow.

While I am not a scientist by training (actually I am a social scientist), my recollections of taking physics with Jerry Gollub in Stokes Auditorium are anything but a distant memory. Professor Gollub’s class humbled me, and helped me appreciate the wonders of science. Professor Lyle Roelofs inspired me as well; his sure-footedness and strong bat on the softball field were invaluable for the team on which I played.

But the most meaningful interactions with the Haverford sciences were the informal conversations I had with various science faculty. In the spirit of Haverford, we soon found ourselves discussing the latest campus gossip, or—in one instance I distinctly recall—the Honor Code. Knowingly or not, Professors McKay, Partridge, and others taught me about the love of learning and the joyous life of the academy. Now, as a political science professor, I find myself chatting with students whom I have not taught in class, and respect all the more the devotion of the past and present Haverford faculty, scientists and non-scientists alike.

If you are not an active in Haverford volunteer activities, please consider doing so. If you have any questions about what you can do as an alum, please feel free to write me (e-mail address, eisinger@lclark.edu), or Director of External Relations Violet Brown (vbrown@haverford.edu), and we will gladly discuss opportunities for you to get involved with the future of Haverford. Similarly, if you would like to propose ways of improving alumni activities, we welcome constructive ideas and criticism.

Wishing you all the best, I remain,
Respectfully,

Robert M. Eisinger ’87
eisinger@lclark.edu



Alumni Association Executive Committee
President
Robert M. Eisinger ’87		 Eva Osterberg Ash ’88
[ex officio]		 Michael E. Gluck ’82
Washington, D.C., lambda		 Christopher B. Mueller ’66
Central U.S.
National Gifts

Vice President
Jonathan LeBreton ’79 		Sarah G. Ketchum Baker ’91
Maine		 Garry W. Jenkins ’92
New York City
Career Development

Ronald Schwarz ’66
Washington, D.C., Metro
Admission
Members and Liaison Responsibilities: Paula O. Braithwaite ’94
New England
Multicultural		 Christopher J. Lee ’89
Washington, D.C.		 Rufus C. Rudisill, Jr. ’50
E. Pennsylvania
Senior Alumni
Ty Ahmad-Taylor ’90
Northern California
Technology		 Heather P. Davis ’89
Chicago
Multicultural		 Anna-Liisa Little ’90
Pacific Northwest
Regional Societies		 Ryan Traversari ’97
New York City
Melissa M. Allen ’86
Southeast		 James H. Foster ’50
Connecticut
Reunions and Awards
Bradley J. Mayer ’92
Pacific Northwest
Communications Committee		 Student Representatives:
Karen Vargas ’03



Call for 2003 Alumni Award Nominations
The Alumni Office is currently seeking nominations for the 2003 Alumni Awards. Do you have a classmate who is an exemplary leader in fund raising, alumni activities, Admission, or service to humanity? Send an e-mail to: alumni@haverford.edu or contact the office at: 610-896-1002 for details.
Deadline for nominations is March 1, 2003.

Haverford on the Web
The Haverford website is a valuable resource for alumni. View photos of recent events in the Alumni Photo Gallery, register online for this year’s Alumni Weekend, sign up for e-mail forwarding, update your address and contact information, obtain Career Development information, and see what your classmates are up to on your class’s own webpage. Visit: www.haverford.edu and click on “Alumni.”

Regional Phonathons
Show your support for the Annual Fund.
New York Dec. 3, 2002
Washington, D.C. Jan. 7, 2003
Philadelphia Jan. 14, 2003
Call Eileen Haupt at 610-896-1131 for more information. Via e-mail: ehaupt@haverford.edu

Navigating Life and Career Workshops

Distinguished alumnae/i of color talk about their post-graduate paths and answer questions about life after Haverford.
Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Gest 101
All Haverford students of color are especially invited to workshops in the afternoon to strategize with Haverford graduates about negotiating the specifics of being a man of color or a woman of color in graduate school and in the workplace. If you’d like to have lunch with the visiting alums, RSVP to Sandra Johnson by Nov. 18 at 610-896-1143 or sjohnson@haverford.edu
Panelists will include:

Don Liu ’83, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, IKON Office Solutions, Malvern, Pa.
Zahira Martinez ’01, Case Manager, New York Archdiocese Catholic Charities, New York.
Rashidah Miller ’02, Admission Counselor, Haverford College.
Keino Robinson ’91, Attorney, White and Williams LLP, Philadelphia.
Ty Ahmad-Taylor ’90, Web Designer/Internet Network, New York.
Sponsored by the Haverford Multicultural Alumni Committee and the Office of Alumni Relations.

Regional Societies
Great things are happening in your area!
“Welcome Freshmen” parties, informal alumni gatherings, visits from faculty, staff, and President Tritton, campaign celebrations, and much more! For complete information about these or any upcoming alumni events, visit the online Regional Events Calendar, accessible from: www.haverford.edu. Click on “Alumni,” then “Regional Events.” This calendar is updated frequently, so be sure to check back often.

Also, the Haverford Alumni Office recently has been visiting several key cities around the country (San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Albuquerque, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Charlotte) in an ongoing effort to recruit Regional Leaders to host future alumni events. Do you have an idea for a successful regional event? Are you interested in learning how to become a Regional Leader? Contact the Alumni Office at 610-896-1004 for details.

LAMBDA List-serve
LAMBDA, the Alumni Association’s network of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and interested alumni, has been maintaining an e-mail list-serve. To subscribe, send the following message to listproc@haverford.edu: subscribe lambda-alumni, your name, and class year. For more information about this and other LAMBDA activities, please contact the Alumni Office or Theo Posselt ’94 at: tposselt@dc.com.
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