Friday, April 20, 2018, 8 p.m.—10 p.m.
Strawbridge Observatory
There will be a student talk, hands-on activities, and observing with our 12-inch and 16-inch telescopes. Student volunteers will be present to give tours and answer astronomy-related questions. This event takes place weather permitting. Details »
Photo: Sarah Jennings '21.
Haverford attracts intellectually curious, independent learners who value honesty, collaboration, and above all, new ways of seeing and improving the world.
As you perform real-world research and immerse yourself in hands-on learning, you'll work side-by-side with professors who are at the top of their fields.
Our mascot—the Black Squirrel—has a genetic adaptation that gives it a bold, black coat. Join our distinctive community and stand out from the pack with your fellow Haverfordians.
Ann Marie Baldonado ‘94 can trace her career success in radio and TV to the investigative work she did as an anthropology major at Haverford.
The student group hosted its first Tri-Co coding symposium, which included a student-led programming workshop and a talk by Erica Greene of Jigsaw.
Haverford's new Visual Culture, Arts, and Media space in the repurposed Old Gym has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects' 2018 awards program for its innovative and sustainable design.
The biology major's work on heart muscle cell proliferation as part of a research team at Thomas Jefferson University was published in the journal Development.
The course, which covers the design, evaluation, and implementation of interactive computing systems, explores how design decisions can impact access to computing and technology.
Is Friday the 13th unlucky? Not this month, when the mysterious annual campus tradition of Pinwheel Day, which marks the arrival of spring’s warm weather, brought sunshine and festive decorations to Founders Green.
An exhibition in the VCAM’s Create Space chronicles a first-year’s process of building a guitar from scratch using the building’s Maker Space tools.
The former biology major and current Haverford House fellow is headed to the Czech Republic to continue studying an invasive plant that was the focus of his senior thesis research.
Archery Club, founded in the fall by two sophomores, gives any interested students a weekly chance to better their bow-and-arrow skills.
The ninth installment of the film series focused on contemporary social justice concerns and included a live performance for the first time.
Apr
19
Thursday, April 19, 2018
7:00PM to 8:30PM
Ely Wyndham Room, Bryn Mawr
The culmination of the "Crossing Borders" Series - this performance night is open to the bi-co community to showcase their spoken word and storytelling talents. The first half of the night will showcase the work of participants in the Crossing Borders Spoken Word Poetry and Storytelling workshops. The second half of the performance will be an open mike.
Apr
19
Thursday, April 19, 2018
7:00PM to 9:00PM
VCAM 001 Screening Room
Fueled by outrage over racism and the Vietnam War, the Weather Underground waged a low-level war against the government throughout much of the 1970s. The Weather Underground is a feature-length documentary that explores the rise and fall of this radical movement, as former members speak candidly about the idealistic passion that drove them to “bring the war home.”
Apr
20
Friday, April 20, 2018
7:00PM to 9:30PM
Sharpless Auditorium
Join the Outskirts on our quest to find love at 8:00 pm in Sharpless!
Apr
20
Friday, April 20, 2018
8:00PM to 10:00PM
Strawbridge Observatory
Strawbridge Observatory will be open to the community at large for a public observing night! There will be a student talk, hands-on activities, and observing with our 12-inch and 16-inch telescopes.
Apr
20
Friday, April 20, 2018
8:00PM to 10:00PM
Marshall Auditorium
The Haverford-Bryn Mawr College Orchestra will perform their spring concert featuring Lalo's Overture to Le Roi D'ys, Aaron Copland’s Billy the Kid – Ballet Suite, and the winner of the student concerto competition. Free and open to the public.
Apr
22
Sunday, April 22, 2018
11:45AM to 12:30PM
Outdoors, VCAM South Lawn
Neighbors and the on-campus community are invited to help the Arboretum plant a special tree at the south lawn of the Visual, Culture, Arts and Media building.
Apr
22
Sunday, April 22, 2018
12:30PM to 1:45PM
Chase Auditorium
Arboretum Director Claudia Kent will share the Arboretum revitalization study completed last summer. This event will be an opportunity to learn about the impact of climate change on our trees, the importance of our suburban tree canopy to our neighbors and other nearby communities, and the College’s ongoing commitment to our 216-acre campus home to over 5,000 trees.
Apr
22
Sunday, April 22, 2018
2:00PM to 4:30PM
Haverfarm
A panel discussion featuring Benjamin Berger, Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Darin Hayton, Associate Professor of History, and Samuel Cusumano, Visiting Instructor of Independent College Programs. Moderated by associate professor of philosophy Joel Yurdin.
Apr
23
Monday, April 23, 2018
11:00AM to 12:00PM
Outdoors, North Dorms Green
Join the Arboretum for a special Earth Week tree planting. Contact dlarkins@haverford with any questions.
Apr
23
Monday, April 23, 2018
4:30PM to 6:30PM
VCAM 001 Screening Room
For a month, a group of women from 5 cities in Iraq live and work together in a traditional courtyard house in Damascus. Every day they are out on the streets of the Old City practicing their photography. Directed by Maysoon Pachachi. Part of Bicycles, Garbage, and Cameras: Contemporary Middle Eastern Film Series.
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.