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Declan J. Knieriem
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Students Note a Cacophony of Mixed Opinions on Lowell Bells
The bells are rung by the Lowell House Society of Russian Bell Ringers, an organization of “earplug-wearing and weather-braving” undergraduate bell ringers — and are officially known as “Klappermeisters,” according to the Lowell House website.
DSO Appoints New Manager for Military Student Services
Harvard’s Dean of Students Office has appointed Craig Rodgers as Program Manager for Military Student Services, Associate Dean of Students Lauren Brandt wrote in an email to College affiliates Thursday.
College Approves Kirkland House Shield Change
The College granted Kirkland House preliminary approval to change its shield, capping a years-long effort by students and House affiliates to redesign the emblem due to its resemblance to the Confederate flag.
Committee on Student Life Discusses Kirkland Shield Change, Allston Dining Plans
The Committee on Student Life convened Thursday to discuss potential changes to the Kirkland House shield, plans for the new SEAS campus in Allston, and updates to the Undergraduate Council caucus system.
Leverett House Will Close Its Dining Hall at Night to Allow for Cleaning
In an email to House residents last week, Leverett students were told they could no longer pull all-nighters — at least in their dining hall.
Harvard Solicits Nominations for Permanent Winthrop Deans Amid Student Calls to Keep Interim Leaders
Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana announced the next stages of the search for new Winthrop House faculty deans in an email to Winthrop residents Tuesday.
Historical Apthorp House to See Delay in Renewal Schedule Amid Complex Renovations
Apthorp House, which has served as Adams House’s faculty dean residence since 1931, anticipates at least a six month delay in the reopening of the building.
Quincy House Faculty Dean Lee Gehrke To Step Down at End of Academic Year
Quincy House Faculty Dean Lee Gehrke announced he will step down from his role at the end of the academic year in an email to House affiliates Sunday.
Lowell House Opera to Rebrand in 2020 Season with New Leadership
As part of an effort to rebrand, the Lowell House Opera has appointed Adrienne Boris as the group’s first-ever executive producer.
Harvard Graduate Student Union Returns to Work Following 27-Day Strike
HGSU-UAW rang in the new year by returning to work Tuesday night, ending nearly a month of marching on Harvard’s campus, calling administrators, and arguing at the bargaining table. At points, hundreds of students and supporters joined the picket line.