Haverfordians are lifelong learners. The College's intellectually stimulating travel excursions for alumni are a popular way to explore the world alongside local guides, guest lecturers, and Haverford faculty experts.
Alumni
During the summer, 17 alumni and parents, along with 11 friends and family members, traveled to the Arctic Circle with Associate Professor of Chemistry and Environmental Studies Helen White to see the pristine fjords, glimmering glaciers, and the dramatic effects of climate change on the world's most majestic landscapes.
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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
Ceci Silberstein ’19 begins her new on-campus job with an update on the College’s latest sustainability projects and goals.
As a math instructional coach in West Virginia, Joanna Burt-Kinderman ’98 is working to expand public access to high-quality math education across the state.
The Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery exhibit interrogates the concept of “future” through modern art.
The interdisciplinary faculty behind the “Dark Reactions Project” and eight of their students co-authored an article identifying previously unacknowledged human biases in chemical reaction data that impedes exploratory inorganic synthesis.
Highlighting faculty professional activities, including conferences, exhibitions, performances, awards, and publications.
Consultant David Spitulnik '76 discusses what he's learned about being a leader from a lifetime of leading all sorts of groups and projects, distilling these thoughts into five simple ideas.
On Saturday, Sept. 7, members of the College community, the Board of Managers, and the Corporation, and delegates from 90 other international institutions celebrated the start of Raymond’s presidency.
The newest members of our Haverford community began their transition from high school to college life with Customs’ five-day orientation program.
The non-classical cellist and composer has been playing shows and releasing music under the name Takénobu since his Haverford graduation.
After an 18-month renovation, Haverford’s main library, now called Lutnick Library, re-opens with the new school year, ushering in a new era for scholarship at the College.
Upcoming Events
Sep
22
State Champion Trees by Scott Wade
Sunday, September 22, 2019
2:00PM to 3:00PM
Sharpless Auditorium
Scott Wade, Pennsylvania state coordinator of the champion tree program, will introduce you to some of the largest trees of their species in Pennsylvania. This event is a partnership between Haverford College Arboretum, the Hardy Plant Society, and the Henry Foundation. At 1:00 p.m. there will be a free tree tour given by a Haverford College Arboretum horticulturist. The lecture then begins at 2:00 p.m. in Sharpless Auditorium, followed by a reception. Contact Jennie Ciborowski to register.
Sep
23
"The Unexpected Outcomes of Peace"
Monday, September 23, 2019
4:30PM to 6:00PM
Chase Auditorium
This talk by Distinguished Visitor Jennifer Graber, professor of religious studies and affiliate faculty in Native American and Indigenous studies at the University of Texas at Austin, explores how members of the Society of Friends sought to avert war, settle the continent, and bring about Indian inclusion through their work on reservations across the American West.
Sep
24
Using Archival Materials in "The Gods of Indian Country"
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
2:00PM to 3:00PM
Lutnick Library 200
Dr. Jennifer Graber will talk about using records from the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and its Indian Committee as she researched her recent book, The Gods of Indian Country. Professor Graber teaches undergraduate classes on the history of religion in the United States, religion in the American West, Native American religions, and religious freedom.
Sep
24
Music & Conversation with Jordan Dodson
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
7:30PM to 9:00PM
Founders Great Hall
The Department of Music presents Music and Conversation with guitarist Jordan Dodson. His program features Ingrid Arauco’s Sonata con Serenata written for Dodson, along with works by Rodrigo, Bach, Mertz, Harrison, Füting, and Dyens. This concert is free and open to the public.
Sep
25
Autumn Birding Walk
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
9:00AM to 11:00AM
Nature Trail
This class will be a leisurely walk to listen for, look at, and identify the birds who call Haverford College Arboretum home. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join in on the fun! Please bring a pair of binoculars and a reference guide if you have one. Park in the visitor's lot for this class and meet outside of the facilities management building to start your journey! Registration required. Students: Free | Members: $15 | Non-Members: $20
Sep
25
Contemporary Japanese Cinema: Hanagatami
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
4:30PM to 6:30PM
VCAM Screening Room
The Contemporary Japanese Cinema film series invites you to experience Japanese culture and society through stories that depict love, loss, and friendship. Hanagatami captures the lives and friendships of Japanese youth during the Pacific War (1941-1945). All films are in Japanese with English subtitles and will be screened at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. View full schedule »
Sep
26
"Picturing Deportation: The Rhetorics and Technologies of Immigration Restriction from 1900 to 2019”
Thursday, September 26, 2019
4:30PM to 6:00PM
VCAM Screening Room
This talk by Distinguished Visitor Jay Dolmage, professor of English at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, examines the photographers and photographs that captured images of “undesired” immigrants in Canada and the United States at the turn of the 20th century.
Sep
26
"Vulnerabilities: How Social Media and Data Infrastructure are Exploited for Fun, Profit, and Politics"
Thursday, September 26, 2019
4:30PM to 8:30PM
Sharpless Auditorium
Join us for the Technology and Justice 2019-20 series keynote presentation by danah boyd. This series focuses on the ethics of technological adoption and adaptations, inviting technologists, academics, activists, and artists to examine issues from algorithmic decision-making in the criminal justice system to the near constant surveillance of our actions to the future of work in an automated world.
Sep
27
Public Observing
Friday, September 27, 2019
8:30PM to 10:30PM
Strawbridge Observatory
These events include observing though one or more of our telescopes (weather permitting), activities for children, and a student-led talk on a topic in astronomy. This event takes place rain or shine.
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