College Life
At iLab, Students Explore Ways to Combat Sexual Assault
Dozens gathered for a“hackathon” at the Harvard Innovation Lab on Sunday to propose and develop ideas to help combat campus sexual assault.
Pilot Route Expedites Quad Shuttle Service
This week, travel to and from the Radcliffe Quad may not take so long.
Students Enjoy Coloring and Zumba During ‘Health Week’
Complete with a wide array of events ranging from a Berry Brain Break, to a Mental Health Open Mic and massages, the Freshman Class Committee kicked off a more comprehensively envisioned “Freshman Health Week” this week than in previous years.
Freshmen Jam Annenberg for Berry Study Break
Hundreds of freshmen crowded Annenberg Hall to enjoy an assortment of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries during Tuesday’s Brain Break, but some were left with just sour grapes.
Faculty Meeting at University Hall
Lars P. K. Madsen enters University Hall on his way to a faculty meeting on Tuesday afternoon.
Fueled by Red Bull, Harvard Students Will Trek Across Europe
Four current Harvard students will embark on Red Bull’s “Can You Make It” Challenge on April 12, trekking through Europe with only Red Bull cans as currency.
UC Berry Proposal Bears Fruit with Outside Funding
After a fruitful debate during the Undergraduate Council’s Sunday meeting over the funding of Tuesday’s “Berry Brain Break,” a professor at the Harvard School of Public Health has agreed to have his department sponsor the event.
Yardfest Planning ‘Still in the Phase of Contract Negotiations’
Weeks away, Yardfest, scheduled for April 24, is still without a headliner and the College Events Board has not set a date to announce the artist.
Representatives of the Yard: A Look at Freshmen on the UC
After six months in office, many freshman representatives said that despite cynicism from the student body about the UC’s efficacy, the work of the freshmen on the Council has helped to change students’ perception of the body. From expanded printing to revamped brain break, freshman UC representatives hope small projects will leave a lasting effect on the first year experience.
Racially-Charged Messages Spark Controversy in Admitted Students Group Chat
Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid William R. Fitzsimmons ’67 denounced offensive messages last Friday that some admitted students had posted in an unofficial group chat for the Class of 2020.
UC Cuts Funding, Introduces ‘Collaboration Bonus’
Wednesday was a busy night for Undergraduate Council’s Finance Committee. During their meeting, the committee cut grants and created new funding rules for student organizations that collaborate with each other.
Theses Submitted, Seniors Excited to Leave the Library
Members of the Class of 2016 who submitted their senior theses said they are looking forward to spending their newfound free time away from libraries and looming deadlines.
In Confidential Meeting, Khurana Issues Deadline to Final Clubs
Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana has issued an April 15 deadline for final clubs to inform administrators whether or not they will go co-ed, according to three club leaders present at a Tuesday meeting with undergraduate leadership of female and male clubs.
After Shaky Past, Harvard’s Grip on Hard Alcohol Could Tighten
Harvard, like many colleges, has a troubled history with hard alcohol. Now, after the release of a University-wide sexual assault prevention report, the College again has returned to the debate.
Amid Confusion, UC Finance Committee Aims to Improve Communication
This year, the Undergraduate Council has made an effort to increase communication to students regarding funding requests.
Sexual Assault Recommendations Put Social Life Under Microscope
Although the report urges wide-scale change, many of the recommendations are already in progress, and now the College has formed two working groups to review the report and recommend a College-specific plan of action.
UC Concerned Over Some Sexual Assault Prevention Proposals
Undergraduate Council representatives criticized recent recommendations on alcohol policies in Harvard's report on sexual assault prevention, though they praised the report’s call for annual sexual assault training for students.
Harvard Video Gamers Booted from Tournament for Cheating
After making it all the way to the round of 16, a Harvard video game squad was booted from their tournament for cheating.
Classics Department Encourages Pre-Meds to Consider Concentrating
When picturing a pre-med undergraduate, one tends to think of students pouring over p-sets, staring into microscopes, and stirring beakers. And while those activities certainly apply to the experiences of pre-med students at Harvard, some additionally choose to explore another area: Classics.
Students Celebrate Persian New Year
Students, faculty, and Cambridge and Boston residents celebrated Nowruz, the traditional Iranian New Year, at the Student Organization Center at Hilles on Thursday evening.
Mumps Cases at Harvard Rise to 16, Spreads to Tufts and BU
The total number of confirmed mumps cases at Harvard has risen to 16, and now nearby Tufts University and Boston University are starting to see their own cases of the virus.
Pope Speaks at Harvard WorldMUN in Rome
In a speech at the 2016 Harvard World Model United Nations in Rome last Thursday, Pope Francis urged international unity as a remedy for the ills of the modern world.
UC Student Life Committee Focuses on Increasing Accessibility
The UC’s Student Life Committee has focused on increasing accessibility in a variety of areas, from gender-neutral bathrooms to printing.
Drew Faust and Brother
University President Drew G. Faust speaks with her brother, retired teacher Donald Gilpin, at an Education School forum on the value of teaching and liberal arts.