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Tom Devaney teaches poetry here and is quoted extensively in a Philadelphia Inquirer article about an upcoming celebration of banned books.  Tom will be reading a passage from Erasmus’ “The Praise of Folly,” a satirical essay critical of the Catholic Church, at the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia Friday night.  “The program will explain what was banned and why,” said Judy Guston, the museum’s curator and director of collections.

Between Google Alerts and a news roundup service that we subscribe to (called Meltwater), we’re able to keep tabs on news and blog references to our dear College of Knowledge.  We’re going to pass these along to you in a new Haverblog feature:  a news roundup of “Haverford On The Web” links.

President & Prof. Steve Emerson with student Hannah Land.

Steve Emerson included in Philadelphia Inquirer profile of college presidents who also teach.

HC:  a place that fosters an academic environment that isn’t dog-eat-dog, says the Bergen County Record, and that’s the sort of info that’ll help you pick the right college for you.

Haverford’s student smoking policy is among the most permissive in the area, according to the Delaware County Daily Times.

“College Confidential” is a window on the world of college admissions from a consumer standpoint; it’s particularly interesting for those ‘fords who have been out of the game for some time. The site is basically a discussion board about anything and everything college-related.  This student says she’s interested in Haverford and wonders aloud what her chances are.

International Humanitarian Foundation blog reference to Haverford Poli Sci students’ trip to Guatemala.