COOL CLASSES: “Ethical Struggles in Catastrophic Times: Quakers’ Responses to the Holocaust”
This religion course is an examination of some of the remarkable—and highly controversial—activities in which Quakers engaged as they tried to provide assistance to Jews who were being persecuted by the Nazis.
Where They’re Headed: Brandon Sickel ’18
As an intern at the Colorado-based Chico Basin Ranch, the biology and anthropology double major is exploring his love for nature.
What They Learned: Alexandra Morrison ’18
The chemistry major and environmental studies minor wrote her thesis on the impact of oil spills on the marine environment.
What They Learned: Abby Cox ’18
For her thesis, the English major and Spanish minor examined the intersections of blackness and femininity in Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple.”
Where They’re Headed: Jack Sollee ’18
The biology major and neuroscience minor works at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as a clinical research assistant in the Division of Neurology.
What They Learned: Lincoln Satterthwaite ’18
The chemistry major wrote his thesis on the chirality, or “handedness,” of molecules, which refers to their planar asymmetry.
Where They’re Headed: Safiyah Riddle ’18
The political science major is going to Johannesburg, South Africa, to teach economics at the African Leadership Academy.
Cool Classes
The Club Life @ Haverford
A series exploring the many varied student clubs on campus.
What They Learned
A series exploring the thesis work of recent graduates.
Where They’re Headed
A blog series detailing the post-Haverford plans of our recent graduates.