COOL CLASSES: “Philadelphia Freedoms: Cultural Landscapes and Civic Ideals”
This writing seminar explores the history of the city, in order to trace how its founding principles have manifested in the lived experiences of its residents over many generations.
COOL CLASSES: “Early American Environmental History”
A history course that explores how early Americans shaped their environments, and, in turn, were shaped by their environments.
COOL CLASSES: “Perspectives in Biology: Poisons, Plagues, Pollution, and Progress”
A biology course for non-majors that focuses on the various nodes of intersection between poisons—found in nature and man-made—and the history of human misery, including contemporary issues, such as the Ebola outbreak in western Africa.
(IR)REVERENCE Conference Explores African Culture
(IR)REVERENCE, a multimedia conference celebrating African culture and the 50th Anniversary of Chinua Achebe’s novel Arrow of God, convened on the campuses of Haverford, Bryn Mawr, and Swarthmore Colleges this month.
COOL CLASSES: “Old Age in the Modern Age”
A history and anthropology course, taught by the librarian of the College, that provides a survey on the history of aging in the United States from the 17th through the 20th centuries.
COOL CLASSES: “The Earth: Ethics and Politics”
A political science course that asks how we should deal with clashes among environmental values, economic growth, and people’s desires
‘Marx in Soho’ at Haverford
Historian Howard Zinn’s engaging play, ‘Marx in Soho’ comes to Haverford. The show offers a passionate defense of Karl Marx’s ideas and their importance for contemporary America.
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.