What They Learned: Maia Carvalho ‘22
Inspired by her love of baking, the chemistry major and Italian studies minor synthesized a new chemical that can be used to catalyze other chemical reactions.
COOL CLASSES: “Chinese Calligraphy As an Art Form”
In this fine arts course, students learn the basic techniques of Chinese calligraphy, its historical roots and development, and its importance in Chinese culture
The Sound of Music
Student ensembles’ annual end-of-semester concerts looked and sounded great, thanks to the new Jaharis Recital Hall.
Haverford’s First “Spoon Woman”
At a recent event in New York for alumni, families, and friends of the College, hosts Alex Robinson ’96 and Charley Beever ’74 honored President Wendy Raymond by presenting her with a large spoon originally presented to Alexander Harvey Scott, Class of 1886, as the most admired person in his graduating class.
Viewing the World Through Logan de Raspide Ross’ Lens
The astrophysics major and film and media studies minor shared the highlights of his summer with a new photography exhibition on the VCAM exhibition wall.
Jack Weinstein ’23 Documents Black Lives Matter Murals
The political science major photographed murals and artwork in Minneapolis last summer, then curated an exhibit of them on campus this fall.
COOL CLASSES: “Speculative Filmmaking”
In this visual studies course students learn the craft of digital video production and post-production through the creation of short video projects focused on the genres of speculation, especially about the future of humans and human societies, as a creative framework.

Cool Classes
A series highlighting interesting, unusual, and unique courses that enrich the Haverford College experience.

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.










