A collection of promotional and educational comic books

In the Collection

One of the newest additions to Special Collections is a trove of 139 promotional and educational comic books donated by Rob Galford ’74. Mainly aimed at influencing public opinion, burnishing a company’s public image, advertising a product, or promulgating a government message, promotional comics shrewdly cloaked their mission in the popular comic book form. But instead of featuring the sagas of superheroes, they told more prosaic tales.

"In the Collection" highlights some of the rare and marvelous items that are part of Lutnick Library's Quaker & Special Collections.

Photo: Patrick Montero.

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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.

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This anthropology course explores visual representations of the border, including film and photography, but also text and sound.

Jesse Zeldes and Sergio Montano stand in front of the on-campus observatory
Faculty Students Science

A new paper by Professor and Chair of Physics and Astronomy Andrea Lommen, Reilly Milburn ’19, Sergio Montano ’21, and Jesse Zeldes ’22 measures pulsar timing made observable for the first time by NASA’s Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER).

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Campus Alumni

The first cohort of recipients—members of the Class of 2019—were recently notified of their debt-relieving awards, made possible by a generous gift from the Jaharis Family Foundation. 

Students Campus Faculty

Now in its second semester, the Tri-Co Philly program is educating students on pressing issues through an enlivening set of classes bolstered by extracurricular experiences in the city of Philadelphia.

Campus Students

Barely one year old, this new campus organization offers students access to food that is both healthy and cheap.

Faculty

This Spanish course examines the ideas and impact of European travel writers in Latin America and the Caribbean and includes discussion of the imprint they left on the literature of Latin America from the 17th century to the present.

Arts Campus Students

The exhibitions they created as part of their jobs in Lutnick Library, “Quaker and Special Collections Across Disciplines” and “The Life and Objects of Rufus Jones,” will be on display through the end of the semester.

Charlie Marx stands with his hands in his pockets in the computer science lab
Students Science

The senior computer science and mathematics double major has his research accepted by NeurIPS and will present his work on understanding the variables that go into human-facing model predictions at the upcoming NeurIPS conference in Vancouver.

Faculty

This sociology course explores contemporary political movements to measure learning outcomes in educational institutions and covers such topics as standardized testing for college admissions and development of online learning tools, among others.

Arts Students

The Tri-Co dance troupe fuses classical Indian dance with folk, ballet, hip-hop, and jazz styles.

Upcoming Events

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Dec

16

Stress Free Holidays and DIY Gift Giving

Monday, December 16, 2019
 6:00PM to 7:15PM
Facilities Conference Room

Learn oilers' favorite tips, tricks, and recipes for sleep and stress management, preventing the spread of illness, and dialing up the joy during the holiday season. Are you interested in showing your love and appreciation with a handmade gift? We've got the season's most popular recipes. Get your hands oily by creating a personalized blend to gift or keep to help you enjoy your holiday season to the fullest. Students* and Members: $10 | Non-members: $15. Registration is required. *Note: a limited number of Haverford students may attend this workshop for free, sponsored by Haverhealth.

students performing chamber music

Dec

16

Fall Chamber Music Concert

Monday, December 16, 2019
 7:30PM to 9:00PM
Marshall Auditorium

The first of two Fall Chamber Music Concerts, directed by Heidi Jacob, features students in the Bi-College chamber music program. (The second Fall Chamber Music Concert will be held Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Bryn Mawr College's Goodhart Music Room.)

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Winter Tree Identification Session One

Tuesday, January 7, 2020
 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Nature Trail

Join Brice Dorwart and arborist professionals as they explore the winter landscape and learn how to identify deciduous tree species without their leaves. Brice is an ISA certified arborist and utility specialist from Davey Resource Group who works with PECO's vegetation management department. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather, this event will take place rain or shine. This program is free for all attendees. There are a limited number of spots available and registration is required. Register Now.

Jan

10

Nature Book Club | The Brother Gardeners

Friday, January 10, 2020
 7:00PM to 8:00PM
Woodside Cottage Meditation Room

Discuss the story of garden revolution and the men who led the birth of an obsession in the botanical world. This 2008 novel by Andrea Wulf explores the adventure of eighteenth-century plant collecting. Light refreshments included. Please park for this event along Walton Road. Members, Students, Staff, and Faculty: Free | Non-members: $5.00. Register Now.

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14

Winter Tree Identification Session Two

Tuesday, January 14, 2020
 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Nature Trail

Join Brice Dorwart and arborist professionals as they explore the winter landscape and learn how to identify deciduous tree species without their leaves. Brice is an ISA certified arborist and utility specialist from Davey Resource Group who works with PECO's vegetation management department. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather, this event will take place rain or shine. This event is free for all attendees. There are a limited number of spots and registration is required. Register Now.

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