Rakesh Khurana
Swan Lake: For the Birds
As part of the Arts First festival, members of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals, Harvard Ballet Company, and the faculty performed "Swan Lake: For the Birds," a parody of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece.
Bouree
Lilly Riveron ’17, who choreographed “Swan Lake: For the Birds!” bourees around Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana in the final scene.
Arts First Features More Than 100 Live Performances
The Performance Fair opened with a ballet called “Swan Lake: For the Birds!” based on Tchaikovsky’s work which featured Hasty Pudding Theatricals as well as distinguished administrators and faculty.
Evil Swan and Sorcerer
Thomas A. Dingman ’67, as the Evil Swan, pretends to fall in love with the Prince, Rakesh Khurana, during a parody performance of Swan Lake at Arts First.
Honor Code Panel
Olivia Z. Zhu ’15, who has served on the Academic Integrity Committee for 3 years, speaks about honor codes at Harvard’s graduate schools and Radcliffe College, and the student voice in creating the College’s honor code at the Barker Center on Monday evening.
College Hosts Honor Code Panel
Just months away from rolling out its first-ever honor code, the College hosted an event Monday where panelists addressed questions about the potential efficacy of the code as well as concerns about the impending affirmation of integrity mandate.
Harvard Leaders Stay Quiet on Divest, Even During 'Heat Week'
Protesters from the environmental activist group Divest Harvard have done their very best to get administrators’ attention this week.
As Divest Blockade Continues, Protesters Await Response
Activist group Divest Harvard continues to demand that Harvard divest its endowment from fossil fuels even as some top University officials largely ignore their protest.
Dean Khurana and HUPD at Divest 'Heat Week'
Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana converses with a HUPD officer on Monday morning outside of Massachusetts Hall.
Khurana Selfie
Dean of College Rakesh Khurana takes a selfie with a group of students at an event celebrating Holi on Sunday.
Khurana Paint Powder
Dean of Harvard College Rakesh Khurana throws paint powder at students during Harvard Holi.
Faculty To Vote on Elimination of Pre-Term Planning
The College will no longer conduct pre-term planning if members of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences vote in favor of proposed changes to the student handbook at their monthly meeting Tuesday.
Emailed Death Threat Investigation Remains Open
Over six months after hundreds of Harvard affiliates received emailed death threats, many undergraduates await an official end to the police investigation into the source of the emails.
Khuranas Will Stay on as House Masters
Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana said he has not noticed significant differences in his overall time commitments since taking the helm of the College.
Khurana Will Chair Honor Council
Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana has spoken to various faculty members about serving on the body, which also includes 12 undergraduate members.
Final Club Meeting Reviews Title IX Policy and Safety Tips
Administrators from the Office of Student Life held at least two meetings Monday, one for affiliates of the College’s all-male final clubs and another for female final clubs and other social organizations.
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.
Dean Khurana's Cabot Pride
Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana, who also serves as co-master of Cabot House, sits on the shoulders of two Cabot House students. Upperclassmen stormed Harvard Yard on Thursday morning to start off Housing Day festivities.
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
The Other Housing Lottery
Early Thursday, with fanfare, the College will welcome freshmen into one of its 12 residential Houses. But by this time next year, some of those students, dissatisfied with their assignments, will have made attempts to relocate.
An Intellectual Renewal: Academics in the Houses
Administrators are still working on strengthening the role of learning in residential life as part of the House renewal program.
UC Leaders Propose Sponsorship for Public Service Internships to Khurana
The UC president and vice president said they are concerned that students of lower-income backgrounds are discouraged from seeking summer internships in the public sector, which are often unpaid.
Spee Club Cancels Party After Controversy
On Thursday, the Spee apologized for circulating a controversial party invitation following pushback from some students who argued that its depiction of women was sexist.