Haverford has more than 145 student groups that 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.
Student Activities
Claire Mao ’20, Maya Ahmed ’20, Jillian Wu ’20, Mercedes Davis ’20, Christopher Villalta ’19, and Katharine Bancroft ’20 with the fruits of their labor on FAB's annual apple-picking trip. Photo: Caleb Eckert ’17.
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Character
Haverford attracts intellectually curious, independent learners who value honesty, collaboration, and above all, new ways of seeing and improving the world.
Mind
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.
Squirrels
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.
Haverford Headlines
Two days after Sept. 21, Haverford’s Center for Peace and Global Citizenship observed the U.N.-created holiday by inviting the campus community to learn about the summer internships it funded.
At the KINSC’s 12th annual Undergraduate Science Research Symposium, students from the Tri-Co and other area colleges showcased their summer work.
Wellness, community, and filmmaking were discussed at a screening of a rough cut of Vicky Funari’s latest documentary, which was made with the aid of young alums and students.
A philosophy course concerning the role of the body in our evaluations of people and their actions
Politico Reporters Annie Karni ’04 and Alex Isenstadt ’07 race to cover the campaign of a lifetime.
On Wednesday night Ruth Marshall Magill Professor of Music debuted Synaesthesis I, inspired by and presented near the paintings in Ying Li’s Geographies exhibit.
The assistant professor of astronomy was part of an international team that uncovered two galaxies at the heart of a Lyman-alpha Blob.
Federation United Concert Series (FUCS) opened with performances by Adam Green and Priests.
A political science course surveying the various theories concerning terrorism.
The assistant professor of chemistry will use the $390,344 grant to further her research on understanding acyl carrier protein binding in bacteria.
Upcoming Events
Oct
1
Election 2016: "What's at Stake?"
Saturday, October 1st, 2016
11:00AM to 2:30PM
Marshall Auditorium
The Haverford Multicultural Alumni Action Group (MAAG) presents the following panelists with expert commentary on the upcoming Presidential election: Juan Williams '76, Ron Christie'91, Steve Spaulding'05, Elaine Kamarck BMC '76.
Oct
2
Memorial Service for Jack Coleman
Sunday, October 2nd, 2016
1:00PM to 2:30PM
Founders Great Hall
Haverford's ninth president, John R. Coleman served the College from 1967–1977. Join us in Founders Great Hall on October 2 for a celebration of his life.
Oct
2
Night Music Ensemble
Sunday, October 2nd, 2016
3:00PM to 4:00PM
Marshall Auditorium
The Department of Music presents Music and Conversation with the Night Music Ensemble, featuring music from the Classical Period.
Oct
3
"Globalization and Deindustrialization: The View from China's Porcelain Capital"
Monday, October 3rd, 2016
4:30PM to 6:00PM
Stokes 102
Distinguished Visitor Maris Gillette takes a look at globalization and deindustrialization from Jingdezhen, the city known for centuries as China's porcelain capital.
Oct
4
Enforced Disappearance and Ayotzinapa Testimonials
Tuesday, October 4th, 2016
4:30PM to 6:30PM
Multicultural Center, Stokes 106
Writers Paula Mónaco Felipe and John Gibler will be addressing issues of violations of human rights, ethics, and journalism in Latin America and Mexico.
Oct
4
Philadelphia Orchestra Woodwind Quintet
Tuesday, October 4th, 2016
7:30PM to 8:30PM
Marshall Auditorium
Join us for an outreach concert with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, including Jonathan Blumenfeld '78, oboe, David Cramer, flute, Sam Caviezel, clarinet, Angela Anderson Smith, bassoon, and Jeffrey Lang, horn.
Oct
5
"Necessaries of Life: On the Biopolitical 'Timeliness' of Medico-Legal Life"
Wednesday, October 5th, 2016
4:30PM to 6:00PM
Chase Auditorium
Stuart J. Murray, Canada research chair in Rhetoric & Ethics, Carleton University, offers a reading of two Canadian legal cases concerning biomedically “preventable” and “untimely” deaths.
Oct
5
Yiddish Culture Festival: Song of the Lodz Ghetto (2010)
Wednesday, October 5th, 2016
7:30PM to 10:00PM
Chase Auditorium
This documentary, directed by David Kaufman, tells the chilling story of the Lodz Ghetto through interviews, concert performances (featuring Brave Old World) and song. In English and Yiddish with English subtitles (135 minutes).
Oct
6
Democracy and Race, A Lecture by Eddie Glaude Jr.
Thursday, October 6th, 2016
4:15PM to 6:30PM
Chase Auditorium
Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. is the Chair of the Department of African American Studies and the William S. Tod Professor of Religion and African American Studies at Princeton University. He will give a lecture on race and democracy, drawing from his provocative and powerful recently published book, Democracy in Black.
Oct
9
"Native Wildflower Meadows: Let’s Get Real"
Sunday, October 9th, 2016
2:00PM to 4:00PM
Sharpless Auditorium
Meadows, a popular alternative to growing open lawn areas, are misunderstood, according to Larry Weaner, founder of Larry Weaner Landscape Associates. This presentation discusses meadow design, implementation and management strategies using a series of case studies ranging in age from three to ten years.
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