Pforzheimer
Pforzheimer
<p>Pforzheimer, or Pfoho for short, previously called “North House” (we know—who wouldn’t want their house to be named after Kim and Kanye’s daughter?) is one of those houses that can make a freshman’s jaw drop and say the words “it looks like a freaking hotel.” With so many n+1 suites that even sophomores can get in on the single action, Pfoho is one of the "pfreshest" houses of the twelve. The only caveat to that is that it’s stationed in the Quad: an area as terrifying to freshmen as the threat of an impending Ec10 midterm. But coming in at 371 students, it’s filled with enough people to make a strong community and its isolation from the rest of the Harvard Bubble is bound to make making new friends as an easy affair.</p>
New Initiative Brings Mental Health Resources to the Quad
QuadTalk, a new initiative aimed at expanding mental health resources to Harvard’s Radcliffe Quad, opened its doors Sunday night in the basement of Pforzheimer House.
Quad Talk
A sign hangs over the door of an office in Pforzheimer House designated as a new shared space between the various peer counseling groups on campus. “Quad Talks” will be held Sunday through Thursday evenings and hosted by a different group every night in an effort to grant easier access to peer counseling groups to students housed in the Quad.
House Life Survey Part II: Advising and Facilities
Results of a recent Crimson survey indicate that most students are generally satisfied with House resources, although they may not be involved with their residences day-to-day.
Students Weigh In on Protests at Yale and Mizzou
In the wake of student demonstrations against racism at Yale and the University of Missouri at Columbia, dozens of Harvard undergraduates have weighed in both on social media and in person.
Seinfeld, Tamagotchi, and Suds: 3 Wackiest House Traditions
Though undergraduate houses are now assigned randomly, each has maintained idiosyncrasies from the good ole’, pre-90s days when students could self-select. Flyby asked around campus to find the top three wackiest house traditions—both well-known and otherwise—that have long endured.
Pfoho in the Procession
Students from Pforzheimer House process through the Yard before settling into their seats for the Morning Exercises of Commencement on May 28.
Student Group Created in Response to Pfoho Poster Incident
A group of students responded to the controversial posters parodying Renegade magazine by forming a "collective" to discuss free speech.
Posters Parodying Advocacy Magazine Prompt Controversy
Students and administrators criticize posters that appeared in Pforzheimer House parodying the new campus arts and advocacy magazine Renegade.
Housing Day 2015
Upperclassmen stormed Harvard Yard on Thursday morning to begin festivities for Housing Day to deliver letters to freshmen that notify them which of twelve residential houses they will likely live in for the next three years.
Housing Day 2015
On March 12, 2015, upperclassmen from all 12 houses gathered in Harvard Yard to storm the freshman dorms.
Students and Administrators Prepare for Housing Day
With plans for T-shirts, signs, videos, dinner receptions, and activities currently underway, the Houses are working to rally House pride and prepare to welcome their new members this Thursday.
Pforzheimer House Welcomes New Resident Dean
Brigitte Libby was named the next resident dean of Pforzheimer House, Co-Master Anne Harrington '82 announced in an email to the Pfoho community on Friday.
Humble and Faithful, Andrew Sun ’16 Was Quick to Listen, Friends Say
Whether he was on the basketball court or in a Bible study, friends and teachers remembered Andrew ‘Andy’ Sun ’16 as a bright student, a humble listener, and a passionate spiritual mentor.
Pfoho Resident Dies after Jumping from an Off-Campus Building Early Sunday Morning
Pforzheimer House resident Andrew Sun ’16 died at about 4 a.m. Monday morning at Massachusetts General Hospital, a little over 24 hours after he jumped from a building in downtown Boston.
Roving Reporter: How Do You Spell Pforzheimer?
We already know that Harvard students can't name the capital of Canada, but surely they know how to spell, right?
On Harvard Time Prepares to Leave Pfoho
Members of one of Harvard's on-campus comedy groups claim they were basically "kicked out" of their Pforzheimer basement studio and will relocate to the SOCH.
Three Students Attend Dean of the College Search Discussion in Pfoho
Despite the low turnout, the event featured an inclusive discussion on topics ranging from the role of the search committee to the ideal background of the new dean.
Pforzheimer Resident Dean To Leave Harvard for Brandeis
Lisa M. Boes, resident dean of Pforzheimer House, will leave the College this fall for Brandeis University, where she will serve as dean of academic services starting in November.
New House Masters Reflect on First Month in Pforzheimer
On a boat cruise last month, sophomores in Pforzheimer House got the chance to mingle not only with other members of their class but also with two new residents of Pfoho—House Masters Anne Harrington ’82, a history of science professor, and her husband John R. Durant.