College News
Health Services Dietitian Advocates for Intuitive Eating
“Intuitive eating is about having a healthy relationship with food and your body,” said Michelle P. Gallant, a clinical dietitian at Harvard University Health Services.
UC Debuts Alumni Advisory Council
The current and primary focus of the Undergraduate Council’s alumni board is to foster relationships between College alumni and current UC representatives.
A University-Wide Survey, With a College Focus
Harvard's sexual conduct climate survey results released Monday prompts further concern toward the College's handling of sexual assault cases.
Students Respond to Sexual Climate Survey
Vegas L. Longlois ’16 expresses frustration at what she perceived to be an impersonal academic approach on the part of the University in conducting the sexual conduct climate survey and presenting its results on Monday evening. During his presentation, Professor. David I. Laibson ’88 explained that the designers of the survey aimed to keep questions general in order to protect the anonymity of participants.
David I. Laibson
Professor David I. Laibson ’88 presents the results of the sexual conduct climate survey at an open forum in the Science Center on Monday evening. The results came as the College faces an ongoing investigation into its compliance with Title IX.
Drew G. Faust
University President Drew G. Faust listens to comments during an open forum following the release of results of the sexual conduct climate survey on Monday.
Medical Examiner Determines Sophomore’s Cause of Death
The Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has found that Luke Z. Tang ’18, a Lowell House sophomore, died by suicide, according to spokesperson Felix Browne.
College Rolls Out New Bias Reporting System
Harvard College’s Office of Student Life has introduced a revamped system for reporting incidents of bias, which features multiple reporting avenues and the option to submit anonymously.
Survey Reveals ‘Troubling’ Sexual Assault Climate at Harvard, Faust Says
Last spring, Harvard and 26 other schools issued their version of a sexual assault climate survey developed by the Association of American Universities. Results of the survey were released Monday.
At First Meeting of the Semester, UC Passes ‘Interim’ Budget
The budget stands as an interim measure to immediately fund student groups and House committees, and changes can be made in the next two weeks.
Seniors Select First and Second Marshals
Reylon A. Yount ’16 lives in Lowell House and is studying East Asian Studies and Environmental Science and Public Policy. Jessica A. Barzilay ’16, a Crimson news editor, lives in Dunster House and studies History and Science.
Donning Dresses and Suits, Sophomores Court the Spee
Undergraduate men and women slipped into formal attire to take part in the Spee Club's competitive social selection process on Thursday.
44 Win Spots on Undergraduate Council
Although the Council had to extend the deadline for declaring candidacy by several hours to attract more candidates, the election cycle ended up featuring a range of candidates—136 in total.
Khurana Meets With Final Club Graduate Board Leaders
The meeting is just one in a line of many conversations that College administrators have had with representatives from Harvard’s elite unrecognized social groups in the past year.
Despite Protest, Campus Services Will Pave Part of MAC Quad
Starting at the end of September, workers will begin to remove trees and pave approximately 10 percent of the sloped northernmost section of the grassy space adjacent to the Malkin Athletic Center.
College Adds New Diversity Office
The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is currently not staffed, but it will provide additional resources for first-generation, foster-home, and undocumented students.
At Republican Debate Watch Parties, Trump Steals the Spotlight
Donald Trump's animated performance at the Republican presidential debate triggered laughter and dismay at watch parties.
Spee Story Hits Hot Topics in Public Discourse, Reporters Say
According to reporters covering the Spee Club's decision to invite women to punch, the story encapsulated trending issues of gender equality, fraternities, and sexual assault.
As Khurana Meets With Final Clubs, He Has Many Options
As administrators prepare to meet with final club graduate boards, experts say Harvard can reasonably argue that it has the power to make the groups essentially defunct.
Hundreds Gather To Honor Luke Tang '18, Teacher and Friend
Family, students, and faculty members filled the pews of Memorial Church to celebrate the life of Luke Tang '18.
A Change in the MAC Quad
Despite some student objections, a portion of the MAC quad will be paved over to make way for an expanded parking lot.
With Posters and Parodies, Students Run for UC
Posters, which ranged from the humorous to the sentimental, are just one way candidates have taken to the campaign trail.
51 Seniors, Most Serious, Vie for Class Marshal Positions
Fifty-one College seniors, some serious and others joking, vied to be elected the first or second class marshal for the Class of 2016.
UC Website Down After Summer Cyber Attack
According to the Undergraduate Council's technology chair, the UC's official website was one of the servers affected by a cyber attack this summer.
Sewage Overflows at 20 DeWolfe St., Displacing Students
The five rooms affected include four student suites and one tutor residence. Residents have temporarily relocated.