College Life
UC Amends Constitution, Encourages Inter-Ivy Collaboration
Undergraduate Council representatives heard from Cornell Student Assembly president-elect Juliana Batista and amended the UC Constitution at their general meeting on Sunday evening.
Unrecognized but Engaged
Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana says he wants to encourage undergraduates to rethink the ways in which their social organizations may be exclusive, but some worry that the College's stance on final clubs and similar groups is at best futile and at worst counterproductive.
$25,000 Raised, DKE Searches for House
Alumni of other chapters of fraternity Delta Kappa Epsilon, as well as DKE international, have given the colony most of the funds raised so far.
Winthrop Residents Will Remain In House Next Year
Contrary to administrators’ previous statements, Winthrop House residents will not live in swing housing next year to accommodate House renewal plans.
Coming Home to Adams
Harvard University Dining Services employee Hector A. Santizo visited Adams on Wednesday for the first time since fracturing his ankle on his way to work in early Feb.
Sexual Assault Task Force Members Detail Outreach Efforts
University President Drew G. Faust convened the task force last April amid debate over Harvard’s policies and approach to handling cases of alleged sexual assault.
Honor Council Begins Training Undergraduate Members
As the College readies for a fall rollout of its first honor code, undergraduates on the student-faculty body that will hear cases of academic integrity have begun their training.
Beyond Boston: Regional Diversity at Harvard
While enhanced recruiting efforts and financial aid initiatives in recent years have created the most diverse student body in the school’s history, Harvard’s geographic numbers are still unrepresentative of the United States as a whole.
Winter Weather Forces Athletes To Train Longer Indoors
Due to severe weather conditions that University President Drew G. Faust described as “the snowiest winter on record,” athletic teams have been forced to remain inside longer than usual for practice and conditioning this season.
Paul J. Barreira
UHS Director Paul J. Barreira said that a University Health Services study on the impact of exercise encouragement on mental health found no difference between control and treatment groups in a talk on Wednesday.
Jessie J To Headline Yardfest During Visitas Weekend
British pop artist Jessie J will headline this year’s Yardfest, the College’s outdoor music concert scheduled for April 24, the Friday of Visitas weekend.
UHS Study Found No Impact of Exercise Encouragement on Mental Health
A University Health Services study on the impact of exercise encouragement on mental health found no difference between control and treatment groups, according to director Paul J. Barreira.
Harvard Thinks Healthy Features Diverse Health Topics
Wednesday’s second annual Harvard Thinks Healthy event featured a wide range of topics, including the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa and undergraduate mental health at Harvard.
UC Appoints Director To Encourage 'Prompt' Email Responses
Undergraduate Council leaders named Oak Yard representative Eduardo A. Gonzalez ’18 the Council's new communications director.
Undergrads Stress Public Service and Accessibility at Faust Forum
Students voice concerns about public service funding, accessibility, and inclusive social spaces on campus at an open forum with University President Drew G. Faust and Dean of the College Khurana.
Science Journal Publishes Inaugural Issue
The ICSJ, a collaborative science publication featuring material from multiple colleges including Harvard, released its first issue in March.
Despite Crowds, Students Satisfied With Spring Break Dining
Students said they believed that the pilot program which kept the Dunster and Currier dining halls open during spring break should be continued, though they complained of overcrowding.
UC Outlines Grant Program for Student Initiatives
Through "The Harvard Project," the Council will award $3,000 to one initiative proposed by an undergraduate student or group of students. Proposed initiatives should serve the College student body under a broader aspect of student life.
For Many Engineering Seniors, Break Is Crunch Time for Theses
With oral presentations scheduled for March 26 and 27 and written reports due on April 2, many engineering seniors will spend the upcoming week-long holiday finishing their projects.
On Housing Day, Freshmen Welcomed With Festivities
Paying the brisk windy weather no heed, upperclassmen stood chanting in the Yard, sporting face paint and colorful House swag
College To Host Freshman Formal On Campus
The move will mark the first time that Harvard has hosted freshman formal on campus since at least 2007. In the past, the College has hosted the event at hotels throughout Boston.
Currier, Dunster Dining Halls to Provide Spring Break Lunch, Dinner Service
After other dining halls close following dinner service on Friday, Currier and Dunster will remain open through spring break for lunch and dinner, but not breakfast.
Teen Mag Quiz: Where is Your Missing Coat?
We’ve all seen that desperate Facebook post. You know, the one that reads something like this: “I lost my black Canada Goose jacket, size medium, this weekend! FM has developed a tried-and-true method for locating said article of clothing.
As Seniors Print Theses, Classics Shifts to Digital Submissions
Following a decision made several weeks ago, seniors in the Classics Department will, for the first time, only be required to submit a PDF copy of their thesis.
Harvard Relay for Life Sets Goal of $60K
The overnight fundraising walk, one of many nationwide, features team members walking laps around Gordon Indoor Track for up to 12 hours, as well as other activities that have included live band performance and free massages in the past.