College News
Science Center Library Renovation Plans Feature Open Space
Among other changes, the 40-year-old library will have its solid walls and windows replaced with glass walls, visually integrating the space with the Greenhouse Cafe and Science Center exterior.
Students and Faculty Weigh Options for Gen Ed Overhaul
The General Education review committee has vetted tentative proposals to overhaul the program that a spring report deemed “failing on a variety of fronts.”
Architects Update Plans For Winthrop Renewal Addition
Architects in charge of the upcoming renovation of Winthrop House have tweaked their construction plans so that a five-story addition will closer resemble the rest of the Neo-Georgian residence.
Administrators Host Panel on Harvard’s Sexual Assault Response
At the 90-minute event in Tsai Auditorium, attended by about a dozen Harvard affiliates, the administrators discussed a fictional scenario and walked through different procedural possibilities through their respective offices.
Faculty Hear Emerging Details on Renewed Gen Ed Program
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences together heard emerging details of what a renewed program in General Education could look like in the aftermath of the release of a report that deemed the College’s foundational curriculum “failing on a variety of fronts.”
In Fisher Amicus Brief, Harvard Defends Affirmative Action
In the 27-page brief, Harvard urged the Court to continue permitting the consideration of race as a factor in college admissions processes, arguing that a diverse student body is “a compelling interest that justifies race-conscious admissions in higher education.”
Spee Club Elects First Class of Men and Women
After inviting women to participate in its punch process earlier this semester, the Spee, a formerly all-male final club, has accepted some women as members and officially gone co-ed.
Third Ticket Declares Intent To Run in UC Presidential Election
Nick E. Gajdzik ’17 of Kirkland House and Jeffrey M. Ott ’17 of Kirkland House declared on Nov. 1 their candidacies for president and vice president, respectively, according to the UC’s Election Commissions Chair Matthew C. Estes ’18.
Four Referenda Submitted for UC Presidential Election
Referenda focusing on breakfast-time meetings, all-male final clubs, and sexual assault are now on the ballot for the Nov. 16-19 Undergraduate Council election, and supporters are in the process of gathering student signatures.
Halloween Weekend Attracts Police Attention
During what was commonly referred to as “Halloweekend” by students, police officers were dispatched to four of Harvard’s eight historically male final clubs.
Students Host Closed Forum on ‘Changing Social Scene’
The forum, entitled “The Changing Social Scene at Harvard,” follows an increase in attention to social life on campus and the role of administrators in offering up open social spaces to undergraduates.
Activist Argues Western Inaction Led to Putin’s Rise in Power
To a packed lecture hall that was standing-room only, Kasparov said that when the Soviet Union collapsed, few would have predicted what he characterized as the dictatorial state of Russia today.
Faculty Discuss Proposals To Overhaul Gen Ed
Faculty members and administrators have vetted proposals to drastically overhaul the College’s General Education program, such as lowering the number of required courses.
UC Referendum Asks To Turn Pusey Library Into Social Space
Undergraduate Council pushed a referendum asking students if the Pusey Library should “be transformed into a freshmen-oriented social space” to the upcoming election ballot.
World Renowned Beatboxers Convene for Workshop
Beatboxing enthusiasts convened for a workshop and performance, titled "The Art of Beatboxing," that featured renowned beatboxers from around the world and was sponsored by the Office for the Arts.
Adams House Introduces Gender-Neutral Bathrooms
Adams House administrators relabeled bathroom signage throughout the House, doing away with gender-specific restrooms and replacing them with gender-neutral ones.
Two Tickets Declare Candidacy in UC Presidential Election
As of Thursday, two tickets of juniors have declared their intentions to run for UC president and vice president: Shaiba Rather ’17 and Daniel V. Banks ’17, as well as William A. Greenlaw ’17 and William F. Morris IV ’17.
The View From the Press Box
The athletic communications office is often overlooked, but it is influential in its efforts to promote Harvard’s varsity sports teams.
Student Groups To Host College-Wide Halloween Party
Following recent discussions on social inclusivity and open social spaces, the College Events Board alongside other student groups will host a school-wide Halloween Party in Annenberg Hall on Saturday night.
College Will Form Student Advisory Board to Education Office
The Office of Undergraduate Education’s Academic Resources Group has proposed the board in order to solicit student feedback about policies that affect undergraduates.
College Will Extend Spring Break Dining Pilot This Year
After keeping some undergraduate dining halls open for students on campus as part of a pilot program, the College will offer a similar meal program next spring.
Campaign Asks Students To Rethink Halloween Costumes
The campaign addresses issues of cultural stereotypes and sexual expression and consent as they relate to dressing up for Halloween, with the messages “My costume is not consent,” “My culture is not a costume,” and “My identity is not a costume.”
Harvard Students, Cheering and Jeering, Gather for GOP Debate
While Donald Trump has fueled a media firestorm over the past several months, several Harvard students watching the debate Wednesday night said they were holding out for a more serious debate than the field has seen so far.
Students Talk Campus Mental Health Stigma With Coakley
In a discussion about mental health with former Massachusetts Attorney General Martha M. Coakley, College students called on Harvard and student groups to address institutional problems and stigma surrounding mental health on campus.
BGLTQ Activist Tiq Milan Discusses Transgender Experience
BGLTQ activist and human rights advocate Tiq Milan said the development of his masculine identity did not follow the typical journey.