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Bacow Expresses Support for Winthrop Climate Review
University President Lawrence S. Bacow said in an interview last week that he supports the College’s efforts to “get a sense of what's really going on” through its review of Winthrop House climate amid outcry over Faculty Dean Ronald S. Sullivan, Jr.’s decision to represent Harvey Weinstein.
Federal Complaint Alleges Harvard’s Decision to Place Former Student on Leave Violated Americans with Disabilities Act
Harvard currently faces a complaint filed with the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights alleging the College’s 2018 decision to place former student Ty Pelton-Byce ’20 on a mandatory leave of absence constituted disability-based discrimination.
Annual Housing Day Sees 'Absolutely Electric' Turnout
Upperclassmen waving banners and sporting House apparel — from face paint to full-body penguin costumes — congregated in Harvard Yard Thursday morning to welcome freshmen to their new residences.
Harvard Student Agencies to Help Pilot New ‘Direct-to-Dorm’ Food Delivery App
Harvard Student Agencies will help launch the HOPP app — a “direct-to-dorm” snack and drink delivery service — on Harvard’s campus during the week following spring break. During HOPP’s initial launch period, Harvard students will be able to order select items from a fulfillment center.
College Threatens Student Radio With Probation Following Lil Pump Event
A Harvard College official threatened Harvard Radio Broadcasting – commonly known by its call name WHRB – with “administrative probation” because the group hosted a widely publicized event featuring the rapper Lil Pump, according to an email sent by the station’s president March 9.
85 Percent of Beds in Renovated Lowell House Will Be in Singles
New student spaces in Lowell will also include a squash court, a dance room, a screening room, a game lounge, a pool lounge, a party room, and band and opera-specific music rooms.
Harvard College Dean Khurana Praises Educational Comps, Calls Comp Culture 'Uneven'
Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana said he believes student organizations with transparent, educational comp processes demonstrate “effective leadership” in an interview Tuesday. Many of Harvard’s 400-plus student organizations run comps, which often comprise a series of exercises aimed at training prospective members.
OSAPR Reaches Out to Students Under New ‘Community Engagement Model’
The Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response has transformed its approach to follow a “community engagement model” under the leadership of Director Pierre R. Berastaín Ojeda ’10, who took office last April.
'Crimson Mind and Body Performance Program' Offers Mental Health Support to Student-Athletes
Starting at the beginning of this academic year, student-athletes have had an additional resource at their disposal as they navigate both Harvard classes and Division I athletics: The Crimson Mind and Body Performance Program.
Car Hits Harvard Crimson Building Entrance, Driver Sustains Minor Injuries
A maroon BMW struck the front of The Harvard Crimson building at 14 Plympton St. on Monday evening, damaging the entrance. The driver sustained minor injuries, and no one else was injured.
Harvard Sexual Health Peer Educators Pilot Anonymous Safe Sex Supplies Kit
In an effort to make safe sex practices more widespread across campus, Sexual Health Awareness and Relationship Communication Educators are piloting a “SHARC Kit” program through which College students can receive supplies like condoms anonymously.
SHARC Office Hours
Sexual Health Awareness & Relationship Communication Educators hold office hours in dining halls around campus to distribute free safer sex supplies.
52 Harvard Law School Professors Voice Support for Sullivan
Fifty-two Harvard Law School professors signed a letter supporting their fellow Professor and Winthrop House Faculty Dean Ronald S. Sullivan, Jr. as he faces on-campus scrutiny following his decision to represent Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.
