Schedule of Events

Located just outside of Valley Forge Park in Malvern, PA, the Wharton Esherick Museum is the studio of Wharton Esherick, the “dean of American craftsman” and the “father of studio furniture”. The museum shows how handcrafted design elements, large and small, unite to form a totality, which became his studio. Formally trained as a painter, he discovered his interest was really in the three-dimensional medium. He pursued this in his furniture forms and incorporated it into his workspace. Come see this beautiful and astonishing artistic workplace in a bucolic setting. Sponsored by 1975 and open to all. Meet at the Stokes Bus Bay for departure at 12:00 p.m. sharp.

Gather with other early-arriving Fords to reminisce and enjoy a casual sandwich supper.

Looking to fuel your day full of activities with an easy breakfast or lunch option on campus? Head to the Coop and pay as you go.

Located Located just outside of Valley Forge Park in Malvern, PA, the Wharton Esherick Museum is the studio of Wharton Esherick, the “dean of American craftsman” and the “father of studio furniture”. The museum shows how handcrafted design elements, large and small, unite to form a totality, which became his studio. Formally trained as a painter, he discovered his interest was really in the three-dimensional medium. He pursued this in his furniture forms and incorporated it into his workspace. Come see this beautiful and astonishing artistic workplace in a bucolic setting. Meet at the Stokes Bus Bay for departure at 9:00 a.m. sharp.

Haverford College has been committed to sustainability for many years. Last year, we earned a silver STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) rating, and we ranked #7 on the Post-Landfill Action Network's list of top 10 zero-waste campuses. Join college staff for a campus-wide tour focusing on our current sustainability projects. From green roofs to aerobic digestion, learn about the many ways Haverford's campus reflects the work of students, staff, and faculty in fighting climate change. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. This tour is open to all fitness levels but could include uneven terrain.

In the case of inclement weather, this tour will be replaced by a presentation in the Facilities Management Building Conference Room.

This invitation-only event is for members of the Jacob P. Jones and Sharpless Societies and will feature welcome remarks by President Wendy Raymond. We invite you to join Librarian of the College, Norm Medeiros, as he discusses the role of the Haverford libraries in a liberal arts education. For more information about the Jacob P. Jones Society, contact Olga Briker at obriker@haverford.edu. For more information about the Sharpless Society, contact Andrea Reeds at areeds@haverford.edu. Registration by invitation only

For more information about the Jacob P. Jones Society, contact Olga Briker at obriker@haverford.edu. For more information about the Sharpless Society, contact Emily Goldsleger at egoldslege@haverford.edu. Registration limited to those invited. 

Listen to current summer interns in digital scholarship talk about their projects and interests. Examples include website design and user experience testing.

Join the Francis B. Gummere Professor of English, Kim Benston to explore Shakespeare’s most famous soliloquy, which remains a provocation and an enigma for readers, audiences, scholars, directors, and actors. What, if anything, does it mean—or mean to mean? We will probe the soliloquy in itself but also through several cinematic “takes.” Individually, these celluloid enactments—which we can explore as triangulated interpretations blending perspectives of directors, actors, and text—offer distinctive visions of Hamlet’s meditation, encompassing but also variously complicating issues of motivation, ambition, suffering, mortality, and the language in which we try to make sense of these momentous but deeply “puzzling” challenges to consciousness and purpose. If you know the play, fine; the only “requirement” (or, as teachers conceive it, hope) is that you read the soliloquy itself beforehand.

Stop by and purchase some Arboretum apparel while you register for your Alumni Weekend stay. We will have baseball caps, tote bags, stickers, shirts, and more for sale. Cash, checks, credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay will be accepted.

Join the Emily Judson Baugh Gest and John Marshall Gest Professor of Global Philosophy; Professor of Global Philosophy; Director of Gest Center, Ashok Gangadean for Dialogue Beyond Borders: Exploring Together the Seven Stages of Deep-Dialogue: An Open Conversation.

Alumni will have the opportunity to select from a list of questions related to their time at Haverford and record their response to that question in a short oral history interview (5-7 minutes) with a member of the Special Collections staff or a trained student. Alumni will be able to sign up for time slots on the day of the event. Recordings will be added to the College Archives and made accessible via the libraries’ digital repository.

For a quarter century, the Center for Peace and Global Citizenship has been stewarding resources with the intent of educating students while simultaneously making a positive difference in communities. Recently, across the US and around the world, academics and political leaders have engaged in divisive arguments over a related question: Is higher education for truth or for justice? At the CPGC, we believe the question is unnecessarily dichotomous. An informed understanding of a liberal education in the 21st Century provides opportunities for rigorous experiential learning to complicate dominant narratives in the classroom or in the community. In this class session, participants will learn more about the CPGC approach, which is rooted in critical inquiry and consequential action, along with consideration of how it connects with the broader curriculum and critical questions vexing higher education institutions in our era.

Pre-reading or listening is not necessary, but encouraged, in order of importance: Kwame Anthony Appiah's Case for Contamination in the New York Times Magazine or a video of Interfaith America Founder and President Eboo Patel's conversation with American University President Jonathan Alger.

Join fellow Muslim alumni for the observance of prayers.  

Other local opportunities for religious observance can be found here.

The Haverford Corporation is a vital partner in Haverford College’s mission and plays a key role in stewarding the College and fostering Quaker values. Join Joy Takahashi ’87 P’22 vice president of the Alumni Association Executive Committee (AAEC) and member of the Corporation, for a conversation exploring the role the Corporation plays in shaping Haverford.

Walk the grounds of Haverford College Arboretum with arboretum staff who can share insider knowledge on the creation and maintenance of our stunning grounds. Bring your questions, wear walking shoes, and dress for the weather. This tour is open to all fitness levels but can include walking on uneven or mulched terrain.

In the case of inclement weather, this event will be canceled.

Join the Audrey A. and John L. Dusseau Professor in the Humanities; Professor of Fine Arts, William Williams for a reception celebrating the opening of the exhibit Bruce Landon Davidson: Humanistic Documentarian Photographs from 1958-1992.

Rain Location: Atrium Gallery

Join us for a moderated panel featuring alumni from across the years who will share their personal experiences with the Honor Code, both during their time on campus and in their professional lives. This insightful discussion will explore how the principles of Haverford's Honor Code persist and continue to show up in our daily lives.

Gather with fellow members of the Class of 1975 for a casual pre-dinner reception on Cope (Cricket) Field. President Wendy Raymond will stop by to welcome the class to campus.

Rain Location: Marian E. Koshland Integrated Natural Sciences Center (KINSC), Rotunda

Reconnect with classmates at a welcome reception to celebrate the start of your 40th reunion. President Wendy Raymond will stop by to welcome the class to campus.

Rain location: Whitehead Campus Center, 205 B-C

Reconnect with classmates at a welcome reception to celebrate the start of your 45th reunion. President Wendy Raymond will stop by to welcome the class to campus.

Rain location: Jane Lutnick Fine Arts Center, Atrium Gallery

Join your fellow alums at Chabad for Shabbat Dinner (with optional services before). The RSVP form can be found here.

Additional local opportunities for worship can be found here.

Celebrate the legacies of the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field programs with your former teammates and current and former Head Coaches Annick Lamar '08, Fran Rizzo, Matt Cohen '12, and Tom Donnelly at dinner.

Join your classmates on Founders Green with a buffet dinner to kick off your weekend and celebrate being back on campus!

Dangerous Weather Location:  TBD

Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner with your classmates to begin the celebration of your 50th reunion!

From 1986 to 1990, various iterations of Psychotrout performed at Haverford parties and events (e.g., Snowball and Haverfest) as well as off campus. Join them as they play for the first time in 35 years at The Rusty Nail in Ardmore to help kick off Alumni Weekend.

The Nail is only a short trip from campus with plenty of parking options. There is a door fee of $10/person.

Psychotrout members scheduled to perform are Keith Vitali ’90, Peter Schalk ’90, George Rush ’92, Andy McConnell ’92, and Michael Klein ’90.

Sponsored by the Class of 1975, everyone is invited to gather for dancing and, perhaps, singing to music from many eras. DJ Mr.Smith will spin the music and take requests.

Explore Haverford’s telescopes and, weather permitting, observe visible planets and other fascinating celestial objects. Enjoy guided constellation tours and learn more about the night sky. Rain or shine, you’ll have the chance to tour the observatory, see the telescopes up close, and participate in fun and educational activities. Highlights may include astrophysics games, student presentations, virtual sky tours using Stellarium (our virtual planetarium software), or perhaps an “Ask an Astronomer” Q&A session. Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or just curious, there’s something for everyone!

Lift your voice in celebration at this traditional gathering. Blue Bus transportation will be available. The Blue Bus Schedule can be found here when available.

Start your day with a fresh cup of coffee or hot tea, juice, pastries, and a hot buffet of assorted breakfast foods.

For early risers a cold breakfast will be available at 7:00 a.m. Breakfast will turn over to hot breakfast starting at 8:00 a.m.

Join Dana Miller '86, of NYC's Heatwise Yoga and Stay@Om Yoga, and realign your spirit with the core values you adopted as an undergraduate through the mind-body practice that is yoga. Let this flowing, vinyasa-style class be your welcome home to what makes Haverford, Haverford. Set to an indie and classic rock playlist to get you energized for the weekend's events! Bring your own mat or borrow one. Some familiarity with yoga is helpful.

Email questions to Dana at stayatomyoga@gmail.com.

In celebration of your 25th reunion, join President Wendy Raymond for a multicultural continental breakfast featuring pastries from around the world and mimosas.

Join fellow LGBTQIA+ alumni and their guests for a light brunch. Katie (kt) Tedesco, Director of the Center for Gender Resources and Sexuality Equity (GRASE), will talk about her work with current students while we come together to share in our fabulous diversity and strength.

Learn more about Rainbow Quorum on their webpage.

Join classmates on Founders Green to dedicate a tree in memory of members of the Class of 1985. This living tribute will stand as a symbol of remembrance and growth, carrying forward the spirit of those who touched our lives.

Join us for a session focused on building awareness and understanding of the Center for Career and Professional Advising’s (CCPA) departmental strategic plan. Learn how the CCPA is advancing career development for Haverford students through key initiatives that connect their liberal arts education with meaningful career pathways. This session will explore strategic priorities, new programs, and opportunities for alumni to serve as Career Connectors, helping to expand professional networks and experiential opportunities for students.

Join alumni, families, and friends of the Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track & Field programs to dedicate Haverford's cross country course in honor of Fran Rizzo, longtime coach of the Women's Cross Country and Track & Field programs. Following the dedication, guests of all ages are invited to run or walk the course.

The walk/run includes a 1 mile walk and a 5k run.

Walk the grounds of Haverford College Arboretum with arboretum staff who can share insider knowledge on the creation and maintenance of our stunning grounds. Bring your questions, wear walking shoes, and dress for the weather. This tour is open to all fitness levels but can include walking on uneven or mulched terrain.

In the case of inclement weather, this event will be canceled.

After breakfast with your family, bring your children aged 4-14 to HaverCamp! They'll enjoy age-appropriate arts, STEM, and physical activities designed and run by DEAN Adventure Camps. A parent must check their camper(s) in and out. All children must be toilet trained. This session ends at noon to allow families to enjoy lunch together.

Curious about how the library has changed since you were last on campus? Take a guided tour to discover all the improvements the library has to offer. Tours leave from the ramp entrance to the Library every hour between 9:00 a.m. and noon.

The Alumni Awards Ceremony recognizes alumni who exemplify Haverford’s values through outstanding achievements in their personal and professional lives, as well as their dedication to service, leadership, and lifelong connection to the Haverford community.

Please join President Wendy Raymond and Alumni Association Executive Committee President Scott Burau '02 as we come together, both in person and from afar, to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our Haverford College alumni! While some awardees will be honored in absentia, all awardees will be recognized and celebrated in meaningful ways for their incredible contribution - on this day and throughout the Reunion season.

We are thrilled to recognize:

• John Morse '73– The Kannerstein Award
• Woody Neighbors ’75 – The Haverford Award
• Daniel Dae Kim '90 – The Distinguished Achievement Award
  • Unfortunately, Dan is unable to join us at the May 31 ceremony, so he is receiving the award in absentia.
    
• Leslie Patricia Luqueño ’20 – The Young Alumni Award
• Carlotta Pazzi ‘20 – The Young Alumni Award
• Anjan Chatterjee '80 – The Lawrence Forman Award
• Mitchell A. Cohn ’80 – The William E. Sheppard Award

Please stay tuned for more details on their incredible accomplishments at this webpage in the coming weeks. Let’s celebrate together, at this event and beyond!

Visit the library to peruse our collection of historic materials, including rare books, manuscripts, photographs, and much more. Many of these items have stories to tell about Haverford College and Quaker history. Meet the librarians who care for these valuable resources.

Join your teammates and fellow alumni to have your photo taken!

Hear from Director of Haverford Innovations Program, Shayna Nickel on the Innovations Program and the creative projects that students in the program have developed.

Have a tasty picnic lunch with your classmates and fellow alumni while learning about ways you can volunteer with the College and be thanked for your current support.

Dangerous Weather Location: TBD

Join your teammates and fellow alumni to have your photo taken!

Join your classmates to have your reunion photo taken!

Join your classmates to have your reunion photo taken!

Walking tour of campus, led by student tour guides. The mobility needs you listed in registration will be noted for the tour. Space is limited.

Join your classmates to have your reunion photo taken!

Join your classmates to have your reunion photo taken!

Join your classmates to have your reunion photo taken!

Join your classmates to have your reunion photo taken!

Join your classmates to have your reunion photo taken!

Join your classmates to have your reunion photo taken!

Join President Raymond, Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Jess Lord, and Executive Director of the Center for Career and Professional Advising Marissa Deitch for a special in-person edition of our popular virtual series, Fords Forum.

This engaging conversation will spotlight the student experience from admission through graduation and the journey in between. We’ll dive into the latest trends in admissions, insights into our incoming and outgoing classes, and how we’re equipping students and alums with the skills and resources they need for a successful life and career after college. The event will feature a dynamic Q&A session, and we encourage your active participation as we discuss current challenges, campus initiatives, and the future of student success.

Fords Forum sessions enable alumni, families, and friends to hear President Raymond, fellow senior staff, and/or other alumni share candid insights about the College, campus climate, real time challenges, and ongoing strategic work. Each program is customized and guided by questions from you - our alumni, parents, and friends. You can view recordings of previous virtual sessions on our webpage.

Led by Rebecca Fisher '18, explore the land Haverford College exists on through stories often left untold. Hear from perspectives that will give you more context for not only our institution but the Lenni-Lenape land that we live and work on. This event will be cancelled in the event of dangerous weather. Sponsored by the Class of 1970 and open to all.

Meet: Penn Treaty Elm on Barclay Beach

Distance: 1 mile

Honor the memory of Jon Konove '00 and join us in the annual Alumni Weekend tradition of playing a softball game in remembrance of his legacy. All players and skill levels are welcome. Equipment will be provided. Bring your own glove.

Your children, ages 4-14, can enjoy the afternoon with Camp Counselors from DEAN Adventure camps. They'll engage in age-appropriate activities to educate them and stimulate their imaginations. During the afternoon, you can join them for the Family Fun Fair. A parent must check their camper(s) in and out. All children must be toilet trained.

Join your classmates to have your reunion photo taken!

Your class wasn’t able to ring the Founders Bell, but finally—45 years later—you have the chance to take part in this beloved Haverford tradition. Join us on Founders Porch for instructions and be part of this special moment!

Join your classmates to have your reunion photo taken!

Join your classmates to have your reunion photo taken!

Join your classmates to have your reunion photo taken!

Join your classmates to have your reunion photo taken!

Join your classmates to have your reunion photo taken!

Come join Athletics Director Danielle Lynch, athletic student leaders, and our coaching staff for an engaging discussion about student experiences in intercollegiate athletics. Together, we'll explore how we’re shaping the future of athletics and the exciting ways we plan to support our student-athletes through the Athletics Action Plan. The event will conclude with a reception where all former student-athletes are especially encouraged to reconnect.

The 50th reunion class of 1975 is hosting this Quaker-inspired town hall style gathering to address the timely question posed nearly a century ago by Dorothy Parker: “What fresh hell is this?” More specifically, audience members will explore both how they are coping with the current political climate and what they are doing about it.

The discussion will be moderated by Joe Quinlan ‘75, formerly a producer with the McNeil/Lehrer Report (now the PBS News Hour).

Open mic. Read poetry. Listen to poetry. Read your own poem, or read the poetry of others. Let the poems and your classmates draw you to new connections between self, selves, and the world. You don't need to have been a literature major to participate. Organized by the class of 1980 and open to all.

All families are encouraged to join the fun with face painting, carnival games, obstacle courses, craft tables and much more organized by DEAN Adventure Camps. 

Rain Location: Founders Great Hall

Raise a glass to friendship, family, philanthropy, and Haverford! Local vendors Bubbles and Brews, the Philly Beer Yard, and the Wissahickon Beer Wagon will serve a selection of beer and mocktails while you enjoy a selection of Philly favorites. Come for a drink and stay for conversation. Optional lawn games will be available for those who want to play.

Sponsored by Institutional Advancement and the Office of Gift Planning. 

Rain Location: Dining Center

Join your classmates to have your reunion photo taken!

Gather with your classmates who can't return in person. A Zoom meeting will be set up for you to connect, catch up, and reminisce together. A link will be emailed to all.

In this time of sweeping social change, higher education is itself under threat from many directions. This panel hosted by the class of 1970 will trace the evolution of liberal arts education, the unique nature of colleges like Haverford, the threats we face, and the strengths that we can call upon to face those threats.

Join your classmates for a gathering to reflect on the past 50 years since your time together at Haverford and share fond memories with each other.

Join us for a conversation with Haverford College alumni Dr. Ingrid Walker-Descartes '95, hosted by Vice President of AAEC and Corporation Liaison to AAEC, Joy Y. Takahashi ’87, P’22, as Dr. Walker-Descartes discusses her professional healthcare journey, the impact she has made on her community, her desire to lead change, and the impact Haverford has had on her professional exploration.

Haverford is thrilled to partner with our Multicultural Alumni Action Group (MAAG) to celebrate the professional success of alumni of color. To learn more about MAAG contact alumni@haverford.edu.

Members of any 12-step fellowships who are on campus for Alumni Weekend are welcome to attend.

In this presentation and discussion, Ken Stern '85 shares a preview of his forthcoming book, Healthy to 100: How Strong Social Ties Lead to Long Lives. Ken will describe the critical role that purpose and connection play in healthy aging and how declines in social capital in the US have led to the American lifespan and healthspan disparity. He will also explore how the world's healthiest countries are restructuring work, learning, and even intergenerational relationships to support longer life -- and how we can too. Sponsored by the Class of 1985 and open to all.

Join Dana Miller '86, of NYC's Heatwise Yoga and Stay@Om Yoga, and realign your spirit with the core values you adopted as an undergraduate through the mind-body practice that is yoga. Let this flowing, vinyasa-style class be your welcome home to what makes Haverford, Haverford. Set to an indie and classic rock playlist to get you energized for the weekend's events! Bring your own mat or borrow one. Some familiarity with yoga is helpful.

Email questions to Dana at stayatomyoga@gmail.com.

Gather at the Woodside Outdoor Classroom to remember lost members of the Class of 1975 in the manner of Friends.

Rain location: Woodside Meditation Room

Members of the Classes of 2020 and 2015 will join President Wendy Raymond to celebrate their reunion with a custom cocktail.

Gather with fellow members of the Class of 1970 to remember lost classmates and to talk about how our lives have evolved over the years.

Join us for a reception to celebrate the generosity of our members of the 1833 Society and toast all that their support makes possible. This event is by invitation only.

For more information about the 1833 Society, which recognizes the leadership gifts from annual donors ($1,833 or more; $100 or more for young alumni), contact Emily Goldsleger at egoldslege@haverford.edu.

Enjoy a tasty meal and celebrate reunion with your classmates. 5th-45th reunion will dine under the tent, 55th reunion and up will dine in Lutnick Library.

Navigate the selection menu to indicate your reunion year if you are in one. For any guests dining with you, please also indicate your class year in their selection so that they may be seated at your table. Non-reunion should be reserved for any parties in which no one is in a reunion!

Dangerous Weather Location:  TBD

Bryn Mawr's class of 1975 welcomes Haverford's class of 1975 for a relaxing dinner on Merion Green full of memories, followed by an outdoor reception near Haffner.

After dinner, your HaverCampers, ages 4-14, can play games organized by DEAN Adventure Camps before they enjoy a movie with popcorn and s'mores. A parent must check their camper(s) in and out. All children must be toilet trained.

We invite the members of the 20th, 25th, and 30th reunions to test their luck and celebrate their milestone reunions over drinks and casino tables. Enjoy poker, blackjack, roulette, and craps while you reconnect with classmates and fellow alums.

Join members from the Classes of 1980, 1985, and 1990 for a party in Founders Great Hall. Dance the night away or connect with classmates in conversation.

Members of the Classes of 2020, 2015, and 2010 are invited to a late-night luau. Join classmates and fellow alumni for an evening of surfside fun as we bring the beach to Haverford to celebrate your milestone reunion!

Rain location: Douglas B. Gardner '83 Integrated Athletic Center (GIAC), Lobby

Join fellow Fords and families for one last decadent meal in the Dining Center before heading home.

For early risers a cold breakfast will be available at 7:00 a.m. Breakfast will turn over to hot breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m.

Join Professor Emeritus of Astronomy Bruce Partridge to hear about the changes in our understanding of the universe since 1975. Participants should grab their meals from the usual food lines and take their plates to the Bryn Mawr Room. Open to alums from all class years.

Gather with fellow members of the Class of 1990 to remember lost classmates. Rain location: Woodside Meditation Room

Enjoy a light breakfast while meeting Natasha Weisz, Director of the International Student Support Office (ISSO), and hear about the programs, resources, and community-building opportunities ISSO provides for current international students. Whether you're an international alum, a past ISO participant, or simply interested in how Haverford supports its global community, we'd love to see you there!

Gather for worship at the Haverford Friends Meeting House, 855 Buck Lane, Haverford.

Additional opportunities to worship.