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Library Exhibition Explores the Original Social Network
Curated by George Allan ’24, Alba Amicorum highlights the signature and autograph books in Haverford’s Quaker and Special Collections.
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: “Biopolitics: The Governance of Life and Death”
Steeped in the work of philosopher Michel Foucault, visiting Assistant Professor of Health Studies Damien Droney’s class explores the shift in power in our modern era in which life becomes something to be governed.
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.
Game Design Hackathon Makes Computer Science More Accessible
The two-day event, hosted by Havercode and the Haverford Innovations Program, broadened the scope of who can participate in coding and program design.
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What They Learned
A series exploring the thesis work of recent graduates. View More
What They Learned: Amolina Bhat ’23
For her thesis, the double major in philosophy and sociology argues that the process of interpretation is not, and can never be, completely satisfied or complete in art.
What They Learned: Lina Marsella ’23
For her thesis, the double major combined her interests in linguistics and Italian studies to conduct her research.
What They Learned: Magnolia Clayton ’23
The independent major in Education Studies explored how education has functioned as promise, oppression, hope, and liberation in her own life, which invoked many ideas from scholars who have influenced how she sees education as a tool for liberating practice.
What They Learned: Christina McBride ’23
McBride’s research seeks to understand the ways in which microbes produce a particular class of natural products.
What They Learned: Nick Lasinsky ’23
For his thesis, the double major in history and English examined the effect of built space upon a mining community.
What They Learned: Anubhav Sharma ’23
The math and computer science double major explored the applications of finite fields in cryptography.
Where They’re Headed
A blog series detailing the post-Haverford plans of our recent graduates. View More
Where They’re Headed: Meg Bowen ’23
The biology and music double major begins her post-grad career as a Medical Career Design Fellow in the orthopaedic department at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Where They’re Headed: Filip Kesicki ’23
The economics major and Spanish minor joined Bain & Company as a management consultant this fall.
Where They’re Headed: Ethan Ezray ‘23
The sociology major and child and family studies minor is studying to become a nurse practitioner at Columbia University.
Where They’re Headed: Olivia Ahart ’23
The psychology major and neuroscience minor now works as a Research Assistant at the University of Pennsylvania. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Bioethics (MBE), with plans to attend medical school.
Where They’re Headed: Amanda Halliday ’23
The neuroscience major and psychology minor is completing Post-Baccalaureate Intramural Research Training at the National Institute of Mental Health.
Where They’re Headed: Jared Heller ’23
The history major has set his sights on a career as a business analyst at McKinsey & Company, and beyond.
Cool Classes
A series highlighting interesting, unusual, and unique courses that enrich the Haverford College experience. View More
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.
COOL CLASSES: “Postwar Japanese Cinema”
In this class, students consider how Japanese filmmakers use cinema to explore fundamental questions of life and death in the country’s postwar period.
COOL CLASSES: “Our Americas: Imagining the Hemisphere”
In Visiting Assistant Professor Dennis Hogan’s class, students consider the literatures and histories of the hemispheric Americas as part of a shared cultural world.
COOL CLASSES: “Intermediate Greek: Worlds of Wonder”
In this class led by Associate Professor and Chair of Classics Matthew Farmer, students put their knowledge of Greek to use exploring interpretive questions in literature and cultural history.
COOL CLASSES: “Phonetics and Phonology”
Students leave Visiting Instructor Noah Elkins’ class prepared to accurately pronounce any sound in any human language.
COOL CLASSES: “Musical Cultures of Afro-Latin America”
By exploring the historical and musical development of social groups from the African diaspora, students better understand the relationship between music and marginality.
The Club Life @ Haverford
A series exploring the many varied student clubs on campus. View More
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.
Club Life: Haverford Smash Bros. Club
Haverford’s monthly tournament, Haverclash, has become an exciting challenge for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fans of all skill levels.
CLUB LIFE: Jamming With the Bi-Co Jazz Band
This student-run club gives Fords and Mawrters an opportunity to play jazz together.