College News
Scotland Referendum Divides Harvard's Britons
Harvard undergraduates and faculty members were as divided as the Scottish electorate going into Thursday’s referendum on Scotland’s independence.
Weeks In, Sexual Harassment Investigation Office Remains Understaffed
Harvard unveiled a new policy to dramatically rework its handling of sexual assault and harassment claims this July, but, several weeks into the semester, the office in charge of investigating those cases is still not fully staffed.
Friends, Family Remember Rue '17 Through Her Own Words
Friends and family of Haley A. Rue ’17, who died this summer while traveling in Germany, packed Memorial Church and Annenberg Hall on Thursday night for an evening in memoriam.
With New Catalog, Admins Hope To Re-Invent Browsing Experience
Administrators hope a new course catalog tool will spur students to reflect on their educational goals when searching for courses, even as some professors worry that more targeted search tools will limit exploration.
For Many UC Hopefuls, Humor Is a Touchstone
For a growing group of UC candidates—fueled by the surprise victory of UC President Gus A. Mayopoulos ’15 last year—humor has become the go-to strategy to separate themselves from this year’s field.
Forum Looks at Approaches to ISIS, Iran
Two former national security advisors discussed approaches to Iran and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria at the Institute of Politics on Tuesday night.
Class of 2015 Selects Class Marshals
While the eight class marshals elected to represent the Class of 2015 hail from seven different Houses, more than half study Economics, and only two are female.
Number of UC Hopefuls Increases by 20 Percent
One hundred and five undergraduates have declared candidacies for 44 open spots on the Undergraduate Council, marking a nearly 20 percent increase from the number of candidates in last year’s elections .
Undergraduates Begin Excavations in Yard
Undergraduates taking Anthropology 1130: “The Archaeology of Harvard Yard” will be excavating in Harvard Yard for a fifth year as a part of the Harvard Yard Archeology Project.
Dunster Renovations Incorporate Student Feedback
Student responses have informed changes such as enlarging shower spaces and adding study niches in residential halls.
Gen Ed Review Committee To Hold Town Hall Meetings
The meetings will contribute to a report assessing the state of the Gen Ed Program.
Magician Entertains Quad Residents
A professional magician entertained more than 100 students and staff at Currier House with card tricks and Harry Potter-style stunts during a magic show on Thursday.
Tiffanie Ting Appointed House Dean in Cabot
Tiffanie L. Ting, who served as acting dean in Currier House last spring and as a tutor there since 2008, was appointed as Cabot House’s new dean on July 17.
College Ups Funding for Student Group Transportation Following Student Death
The College will offer an additional $30,000 in grants for domestic student group travel this academic year in response to recommendations from a working group convened last spring.
All Houses To Restrict Inter-House Dining on Thursday Nights
The new policy, which is slated to take effect today, was announced in an email sent to the student body by Dean of the Office of Student Life Stephen Lassonde.
