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What They Learned: Hasibe Caballero-Gomez ’21

Jalen Martin Jul 28, 2021 4 min read
The chemistry major and environmental studies minor used her thesis to examine the rise in lead poisoning in Philadelphia, continuing her work in public health.

The Secret Beginnings of Pinwheel Day

Read on for—spoiler alert!—the story and people behind campus’ mysterious springtime tradition.

VCAM Maker Arts Space Equipment Helps Fight Against Coronavirus

Kent Watson not only donated all of the shop’s PPE to local front line workers, he has also been overseeing loans of 3D printers and sewing machines to make new face shields and masks.

COOL CLASSES: “Childhood and Children’s Literature”

This writing seminar focuses on how British and American culture has defined the child since the 18th century, tracing the ever-evolving definitions of childhood through books, games, and toys of different periods.

COOL CLASSES: “First Language Acquisition”

This linguistics seminar explores how humans acquire their native languages.

The Power of the Page

The pre-spring break iteration of the Office of Academic Resources’ Reading Rainbow book-advocacy series featured students, faculty, and staff recommending books that helped them “overcome a sense of powerlessness.”

Kitchen Stadium Comes to the DC

Fords Against Boredom held its annual DC Iron Chef contest with a sustainability theme this year.

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.