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Fall Fun with Friends
On a beautiful fall weekend, more than 700 friends and family members flocked to Haverford.
Brandon Alston ’14 Shares Research on Police Countersurveillance and “Camera Cues”
The Haverford alum returned to campus to share his most recent research on Black protectionism and the camera as self-defense.
COOL CLASSES: “Design for All”
In Ronah Harris’ class, students are introduced to the creative problem-solving methodology of human-centered design.
Club Life: Haverford Outdoors Club
The Haverford Outdoors Club offers meaningful positive outdoors experience, no matter a student’s experience or financial circumstances.
COOL CLASSES: “Sacrifice Zones: Empires, Epidemics and Climate Changes”
In Visiting Assistant Lauren Minsky’s class, students explore sacrifice zones throughout history and the international geopolitics of epidemics in our era of global warming.
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What They Learned
A series exploring the thesis work of recent graduates. View More
What They Learned: Charlie Crawford ’24
Crawford’s interest in machine bias and the ethical use of AI led to a thesis that explores the impact of technologies like ChatGPT on the entertainment industry.
What They Learned: Bela Khanna ’24
Khanna wrote “Playing House,” which explores themes of freedom and futurity against the backdrop of masculine violence and psychological imprisonment.
What They Learned: Sophia Wagner ’24
Wagner’s thesis and capstone project, a quilt featuring prints of native Pennsylvania plants, are both rooted in environmental justice.
What They Learned: Isha Mehta ’23
In her thesis, the East Asian Languages and Cultures (EALC) major, studied the relationship between humans and animals in ancient Chinese dynasties to better understand contemporary animal welfare.
What They Learned: Celia Page ’23
Page’s thesis research was rooted in the fields of sports economics and discrimination research, an area that has received research attention mainly in basketball, baseball and football.
What They Learned: Caroline Gihlstorf ’23
In her linguistics thesis, Gihlstorf’s topic was inspired by a class she took her junior year.
Where They’re Headed
A blog series detailing the post-Haverford plans of our recent graduates. View More
Where They’re Headed: Elena Bien ’24
The neuroscience major identified her career path in disability studies and education during her four years at Haverford.
Where They’re Headed: Benjamin Graham ’24
An economics and mathematics major with a minor in philosophy, Graham is a Research Assistant at the Brookings Institution Center on Health Policy, under its Economics Studies program.
Where They’re Headed: Nicholas Bayan Mostaghim ’23
Mostaghim, a Fullbright Scholar, is now in Switzerland exploring nanobiotechnology and biosensor development.
Where They’re Headed: Lili May Muntean ’23
Muntean majored in psychology and minored in visual studies. She now pursues a J.D. at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.
Where They’re Headed: Naren Roy ’23
Roy majored in social-cultural anthropology and minored in visual studies, concentrating on Latin American, Iberian, and Latinx studies. Post-graduation, he began his role as a Quaker Voluntary Service fellow at the Metrowest Worker Center – Casa del Trabajador, near Boston.
Where They’re Headed: Clarice Xu ’23
Xu, a biology major and psychology minor, is currently working as a research associate with plans to attend medical school next year.
Cool Classes
A series highlighting interesting, unusual, and unique courses that enrich the Haverford College experience. View More
COOL CLASSES: “University City: Race, Power and Politics in Philadelphia”
This course focuses on the role Philadelphia’s colleges and universities — and their affiliated healthcare entities — play in organizing the region’s economy.
COOL CLASSES: “Introduction to Magical Realism”
Associate Professor Ariana Huberman’s class class offers is a unique deep dive into the history and central characteristics of magical realism and explores texts, artworks, and films that resonate with it.
COOL CLASSES: “Strange Music: Monsters, Ghosts, and Aliens on Stage and Screen”
Richard Freedman’s class explores the role the ear plays in the cinematic experience. This semester, there’s a particular focus on the ghosts, monsters, and aliens that have appeared on screen.
COOL CLASSES: “Advanced Topics in Buddhist Studies: The Lotus Sutra”
Professor Hank Glassman’s class focuses on the history of the Lotus Sutra, its influence on art, and its role in forming an understanding of Buddhist practice and salvation.
COOL CLASSES: “Constitutional Law and Civil Rights: Gender, Sexuality, and Race”
This course offers students an opportunity to think about the civil rights laws that shape many aspects of our everyday lives, from university admissions to reproductive rights to voting rights.
COOL CLASSES: “Race and Representation in Documentary Filmmaking”
In a hands-on, collaborative environment, students explore important themes portrayed on screen while developing their own cinematic practice.
The Club Life @ Haverford
A series exploring the many varied student clubs on campus. View More
Club Life: Korean Culture Club
First-years Yehyun Song and Heewon Yang have restarted the Korean Culture club to create a safe space for the Asian community.
Dancing with the HaverRitmo Dance Group
This fall, Bria Nixon BMC ’22 and Becca Zaletofsky BMC ’24 revamped a dormant Latin dance group for the Bi-Co.
Haverford Excels at 82nd Annual Putnam Mathematics Competition
Haverford ranked 17th out of 427 schools at the competitive collegiate mathematics competition, with numerous students achieving high placements.
CLUB LIFE: Rolling Around With Skate Club
Haverford’s Skate Club provides equipment, advice, and an accepting community for students looking for fun outdoor recreation.
CLUB LIFE: The Haverbees are Busy Spreading the Buzz
The Haverbee Club supports Haverford’s pollinating populations and educates students on the importance of bees in sustaining natural environments.
CLUB LIFE: Feel a Jolt of Excitement About Science
Haverford’s first STEM magazine, “Jolt,” promotes science news and journalism.