Religion
Scheduled Century-Old Oak Tree Felling Pits Students Against Harvard Divinity School
Divinity School enrollee Jesse Bercowetz, who said he identifies as a pagan, said he believes the tree is like an elder family member. Cutting it down is an act of murder. “I question an architectural team and administration who cannot figure out another solution,” he said.
Life Matters
The Life Matters Discussion Series featured Chaplain Khalil Abdur-Rashid and Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad on Wednesday evening in the Smith Campus Center.
Divinity School Event Explores Humans’ Relationship to Nature
The event convened thinkers from a variety of backgrounds, who spoke about everything from indigenous communities, to religion, to mental health, each in relation to nature and humans’ complex relation to it.
Harvard ‘Investigating’ After Swastika Found at School of Public Health
The symbol was formed of thumb tacks and posted on a bulletin board marketing epidemiology job postings on the fifth floor of the school’s Kresge Building.
Harvard College Faith and Action
The location of Harvard College Faith and Action, the largest Christian fellowship on campus.
Harvard ‘Reviewing’ Employee’s Nude, Anti-Semitic Rant in Sanders Theatre
Harvard is “reviewing” reports that University employee Eric Clopper made anti-Semitic comments and stripped to the nude during a public performance in Sanders Theatre.
Following HCFA Controversy, BGLTQ Office To Create Religious Support Group
The announcement comes a few months after the Office of Student Life announced it was placing Harvard College Faith and Action on administrative probation for a year.
Advocate for BGLTQ Christians Presents 'Affirming' Reading of Scripture
Biblical scholar and queer rights activist Matthew R. Vines argued for a BGLTQ-accepting reading of the Bible to a crowd of around fifty College and graduate students Saturday.
Student Group Launches Peer Educator Program for Spirituality
The peer educators will comprise undergrads who will “facilitate conversations, journaling exercises, meditation practices, and other activities.”
Harvard Hillel Hosts Seder to Oppose Israeli Presence in the West Bank and Gaza
Harvard Hillel hosted a Seder last week meant to oppose Israeli presence in the West Bank and Gaza, though organizers complained of some “censorship” from administrators.
HGSE Hosts Event Discussing Surveillance of Muslim Youth
The Harvard Graduate School of Education hosted a panel discussion Thursday on the effects of surveillance programs that target Muslim and minority youths in schools.
Students Campaign via Email for Harsher Penalties for HCFA
Some College students are organizing an email campaign to urge the OSL to more harshly punish Harvard College Faith and Action.
HCFA
UC Finance Committee (Chair: Henry Atkins) votes to amend resolution regarding HCFA funding. Passed 8-2.
UC Finance Committee Recommends Legislation to Ban Funding for HCFA
The UC finance committee voted to recommend legislation that would bar religious group Harvard College Faith and Action from all Council funding.
UC Condemns HCFA, Debates Whether to Host Group Leaders
The Undergraduate Council passed a resolution denouncing the actions of religious group HCFA and affirming its support for the BGLTQ community Sunday.
