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COOL CLASSES: “Intermediate Greek: Worlds of Wonder”

COOL CLASSES: “Intermediate Greek: Worlds of Wonder”

ByDominic MercierNov 22, 2023
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.
Max Champlin ’25 Explores Haverford’s Rails and Roads

Max Champlin ’25 Explores Haverford’s Rails and Roads

ByZhao Gu GammageNov 20, 2023
On view in Lutnick Library through the end of the semester, an exhibit curated by Champlin explores Haverford’s transportation history, from the Pennsylvania Railroad to the Blue Bus.
Cotton Candy Comes Alive as Alum’s Theater Group Shapes New Work

Cotton Candy Comes Alive as Alum’s Theater Group Shapes New Work

ByDominic MercierNov 16, 2023
Lightning Rod Special, co-founded by Scott Sheppard ’06, is creating a new work to premiere as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.
COOL CLASSES: “Phonetics and Phonology”

COOL CLASSES: “Phonetics and Phonology”

ByDominic MercierNov 15, 2023
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”

COOL CLASSES: “Musical Cultures of Afro-Latin America”

ByDominic MercierNov 14, 2023
By exploring the historical and musical development of social groups from the African diaspora, students better understand the relationship between music and marginality.
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What They Learned

A series exploring the thesis work of recent graduates. View More
Zoe and Lizy are smiling next to a window

What They Learned: Zoe Frazer-Klotz ‘22 and Lizy Szanton ‘22

For their theses, the psychology majors researched how children internalize prejudice.
Maia Carvalho is on a green field. She smiles at the camera.

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.
Shreya Singh '22 stands on Haverford's campus, smiling.

What They Learned: Shreya Singh ‘22

The growth and structure of cities and fine arts double major reimagined more humane housing for migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates’ Dubai.
Trevor Stern '22 smiles in front of a background of trees.

What They Learned: Trevor Stern ‘22

The history and religion double major examined the history behind Holocaust memorials, and the personal impact they had on him, for his two theses.
Nathaniel Ruhl stands in front of a wall, smiling.

What They Learned: Nathaniel Ruhl ‘22

The physics major developed a method of autonomous spacecraft navigation, by which satellites can pinpoint their own location.
A headshot of Fiona wearing a white short-sleeved shirt standing in front of Founders Hall.

What They Learned: Fiona Kegler ’21

The religion major learned how Protestant theological concepts have encouraged the social construction of Mississippi’s Black Codes and American penal systems.

Where They’re Headed

A blog series detailing the post-Haverford plans of our recent graduates. View More
Ivan smiles, wearing a tie, in the street in Lower Manhattan

Where They’re Headed: Ivan Quezada Taveras ‘22

The economics major is starting a job as an associate consultant at IBM.
Genevieve Dallmeyer-Drennen '22 stands on Haverford's campus, wearing her graduation gown, holding a James Cook University pennant.

Where They’re Headed: Genevieve Dallmeyer-Drennen ’22

The biology major is traveling to James Cook University in Australia to pursue a Research Master of Science in marine biology.
Anne wears an orange shirt and smiles on a Manhattan street

Where They’re Headed: Anne Tobin ‘22

The psychology major is working in player operations at the 2022 U.S. Open.
Ryan Totaro '22 stands in front of a background of trees. Photo by Patrick Montero.

Where They’re Headed: Ryan Totaro ‘22

The English major will teach cinema history and production to high school students.
Qilong (Matthew) Chen '22 stands in front of a multicolored wall.

Where They’re Headed: Qilong (Matthew) Chen ‘22

The computer science major is working as a rotation software engineer at Apple, focusing on artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Anthony Walker smiles while standing on a street outside.

Where They’re Headed: Anthony Walker ‘22

The physics major is pursuing a master’s degree in systems engineering at the University of Pennsylvania, as part of Haverford’s 4+1 program with the university.

Cool Classes

A series highlighting interesting, unusual, and unique courses that enrich the Haverford College experience. View More
Students sit around tables in a seminar room and the judge's large face appears onscreen in front of them.

COOL CLASSES: “The Supreme Court”

This political science class, taught by an alumna who has worked at the Supreme Court, examines the highest court in the U.S. federal judiciary from different perspectives across the social sciences.
Several students sit in a classroom and look at a screen at the front of the room with a projected video on it that says

COOL CLASSES: “Clinical Psychopharmacology”

This psychology course explores the application of drugs to treat mental health disorders and diseases of the brain.
Kate stands in front of the class under a projection that reads

COOL CLASSES: “Débat, Discussion, Dialogue”

Students in this class build their French-language speaking, listening, and reading skills by analyzing, discussing, and debating current events and areas of contemporary interest from newspapers, television, radio, and films.
16 students in the astronomy class pose with Professor Masters in front of the Grote Reber dish at the Green Bank Observatory.

COOL CLASSES: “Advanced Topics: Observational Astronomy”

This core course in the astronomy program uses observations of the night skies—made in campus’ Strawbridge Observatory—to learn about the astrophysics of the Universe.
10 masked students and their professor sit in a circle in chairs and on the floor outside the gallery in Whitehead Campus Center

COOL CLASSES: “Theories of Change in Educational Institutions”

This Bi-Co Education Program course empowers students to explore and enact theories of change and pathways of action in educational institutions and systems by drawing on fieldwork in disciplines from museum studies and social work to art and music.
A computer screen featuring the artist live on Zoom and some of their colorful works on display--including one of a live band performing--with the seated class in the background.

COOL CLASSES: “Critiques of the Human from Africa”

This interdisciplinary anthropology seminar explores African notions of humanism and the human.

The Club Life @ Haverford

A series exploring the many varied student clubs on campus. View More
Anna Fiscarelli-Mintz '22 teaching members of the Figure Skating Club some tricks.

CLUB LIFE: Figure Skating Club’s Blades of Glory

With a mission of making figure skating more accessible to interested students, Haverford’s newly established Figure Skating Club welcomes all experience levels.
CLUB LIFE: Chess Club Makes Moves

CLUB LIFE: Chess Club Makes Moves

Both new and experienced players are encouraged to try their hand at the age-old game of strategy and perseverance.
CLUB LIFE: Womxn in Econ

CLUB LIFE: Womxn in Econ

With a mission to provide a support network and space to grow for students with identities underrepresented in the field, Womxn in Econ is crunching the numbers on inclusivity and gender equality.
CLUB LIFE: Bi-Co Pickling Team Makes Food Preservation Fun

CLUB LIFE: Bi-Co Pickling Team Makes Food Preservation Fun

With plenty of jars and brine to go around, the brand new Bi-Co Pickling Team aims to spread pickling skills and conversation across campuses.
CLUB LIFE: Shotokan Karate Brings the Dojo to the GIAC

CLUB LIFE: Shotokan Karate Brings the Dojo to the GIAC

Started in 2017, the Shotokan Karate club allows beginner and advanced martial artists to test and improve their strength.
CLUB LIFE: New Dance Group Tackles the Contemporary

CLUB LIFE: New Dance Group Tackles the Contemporary

The Shift Dance Company holds open classes and performs both contemporary and ballet.