Harvard Today: February 11, 2014

By Jennifer S Shi

Good morning, Harvard. It’s difficult to make jokes today. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Angela R. Mathew '15, a member of the Harvard Mock Trial Association who passed away following a car crash yesterday morning.

By Matt O. Ricotta

Be sure to take care of yourself and those around you as our community attempts to understand this tragedy. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need someone to talk to. Here are some places to start.

1) Harvard University Health Services: 617-495-5711.

2) Room 13 Peer Counseling: Thayer Hall Basement B-09, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., 617-495-4969

3) Bureau of Study Counsel-Counseling Services: 617-495-2581

IN THE ATMOSPHERE

We’ll see the sun for the first time in a while tomorrow, but don’t get too excited. The high temperature won’t get past a chilly 26 degrees.

IN THE D-HALLS

Lunch:

Honey Stung Fried Chicken
Grape and Mozzarella Pizza
Tofu Panaeng Curry

Dinner:

Swai With Honey Ginger Glaze
Fusilli Primavera with Kidney Beans

IN THE NEWS

1) Two new members of the Harvard Corporation: American Express Company CEO Kenneth I. Chenault and former Obama Cabinet member Karen Gordon Mills ’75 were elected at the university’s highest governing body’s regularly scheduled meeting last weekend.

2) 11,000 Harvard Employees were Over-Taxed: Due to a mistake in the way the university reported employees’ income, thousands of individuals paid more taxes than they should have between 2009-2013.

3) B.J. Novak '01 Visits Harvard: Promoting his first book, a collection of short stories titled “One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories”, the writer and star of The Office did a one hour book signing before reading and speaking at a sold out event at Harvard Book Store.

EVENTS

Women’s Ice Hockey plays Boston University in the 62nd Beanpot Tournament at 5 p.m. at Boston College. The men’s team won yesterday, so hopefully our ladies can match that performance.

The Harvard Political Union is hosting a debate on abortion between the Harvard Democrats and Harvard Right to Life. Taking place at 7 p.m. on the 5th floor of the Tauban Building at the Institute of Politics, the event will feature lively yet respectful discussion. And food.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Author B.J. Novak '01 signs a copy of his new book, "One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories" at his public book signing at the Harvard Book Store on Feb. 10.