Friend,
In the midst of the last few weeks of the semester, a beloved campus tradition recently came as a reminder to pause during this often stressful time in the semester. Pinwheel Day, a day in which Founders Green is magically blanketed by pinwheels overnight, dates back to 1998, thanks to a conversation between a first-year and an alumnae admissions officer. Check out the photo gallery from this year→
This past Friday also marked Major Declaration Day for sophomores, a Haverford tradition dating back to 2016. Each spring, during this annual event, sophomores take turns at a microphone outside VCAM to shout their chosen major for everyone to hear. Making this academic decision a moment of celebration.
Moments like these are what make the Haverford community so special. Thank you, as always, for the partnership you bring to your students' experience here. We are so proud of everything this community has accomplished this semester.
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Tuesday, April 28, 7:00 p.m. ET
Join us to learn more about Haverford’s strategic financial planning and how we leverage our external endowment manager, Investure’s expertise. This insightful discussion will feature Member of the Board of Managers Alex Robinson ’96 and Chief Operating Officer at Investure Puja Seam.
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Tuesday, May 12, 6:30 p.m. ET
Families, we want to hear from you! Amy Null ‘88 and Andrew Budson ‘88, along with Brian Cooper ‘80 and Margueritte Murphy, invite you to an evening program and reception to hear from the Co-Chair of the Presidential Search Committee, Charley Beever '74, about the upcoming search for the 17th president of Haverford College.
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Friday, May 15, 5:30 p.m. ET
The Office of Alumni and Family Engagement invites you to join us for a complimentary professional photo opportunity for your family in honor of Commencement and your graduate. No registration is necessary, and don't worry about bringing your graduate's cap and gown, we will have one pressed and available for students to slip on. (One group photo per graduate).
In the event of dangerous weather, this event will be canceled.
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Saturday, May 30, 6:00 p.m. ET
Get ready to celebrate! Join Boston-area families of both new and returning Fords for a fun cocktail hour in Weston to mark the end of the school year, and to celebrate the incoming class of 2030, hosted by Alisa Taylor P'29, Andrina Zink P'29, and Suzi Briggs P'29.
RSVP by May 20 by contacting Andrina Zink at andrina29@yahoo.com to receive a personalized invitation and the address.
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College News and Resources
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Stay informed and stay connected.
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Final Exams: The Final Examination Period runs from Monday, May 4, to Friday, May 15. Senior Comprehensive Examinations begin Monday, May 4, and run through Saturday, May 9, at 5:00 p.m. Non-seniors' final examination period begins Wednesday, May 6, and runs through Friday, May 15, at noon.
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Summer Housing: As summer approaches, we are aware that students must remain on campus for varying reasons, and our Conferences and Events team has systems in place to support them. Summer housing applications are open now, available only for those who have an on-campus job or a Haverford-sponsored off-campus position. Applications and more information →
- Summer Break Information: Underclassmen have until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, to depart campus housing, but moving cannot occur during the hours of Commencement (8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.). The move-out deadline for Seniors is Sunday, May 17, at noon.
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Keaidi Zhang ’26 and Margot Ferris ’26 will each spend a year traveling the world to examine emergency care, spirituality, and scientific inquiry through their independently designed projects.
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Jonah Hoffmann-Weitsman '26 and Carly Priest '26 were announced as Haverford's 2026 recipients of the William W. Ambler '45 Award. The honor is presented by Athletics to the senior student-athlete or student-athletes with the highest cumulative grade-point average.
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Director of International Student Support
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Beza Wossene has spent more than 15 years in higher education, specializing in international student services and global education.
She brings extensive experience in managing intercultural programs and supporting international students’ success within U.S. academic institutions.
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Before joining Haverford, Beza led initiatives at Philadelphia-area universities and nonprofit organizations aimed at enhancing student engagement and cross-cultural understanding.
Her work is guided by a dedication to inclusive education, community building, and empowering students to thrive personally and academically. At Haverford, Beza continues to foster meaningful connections that strengthen the college’s global community.
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From the Center for Career and Professional Advising to student clubs and organizations, the support of our community provides our students incredible opportunities in the classroom and beyond. So far this year, 23% of all current parents have made a gift. You can help us reach our participation goal of 25% with a gift of any size to an area of campus most important to you to you and your family.
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We hope this newsletter helps keep you in the loop as we continue to work together to support your student’s success. As always, please reach out to The Office of Alumni and Family Engagement if you have any questions or need additional information.
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