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House Life Survey

December 3, 2019
Dear Harvard College Students,

I hope you had a restful Thanksgiving break!

The House Life Survey has been launched, and we need your voice. This survey plays a critical role in helping to make improvements to the residential experience for both you and future members of your House. The survey asks for your opinion on everything from house programming to social support to the overall sense of community within your house. You can also offer your suggestions on additional programming and other improvements you would recommend.

To access the survey, ... Read more about House Life Survey
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Harvard/Yale: Transportation and Spirit Week Events

November 21, 2019

Dear Harvard College Students,

I can’t wait to see you in New Haven this weekend as we celebrate the 136th annual playing of “The Game” between Harvard and Yale! This event is always one of the highlights of the year, and a great opportunity to show your school spirit and enjoy a fun weekend with friends.

Below is some information about getting to the game, enjoying some festive events with friends throughout the week, and most importantly – having fun and staying safe. I hope you will take a moment to read through this information. You can also find lots of useful...

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Harvard/Yale: Ticketing, Transportation, Lodging

November 8, 2019

Dear Harvard College Students,
 
It’s hard to believe that “The Game” is just over two weeks away! I am writing to share with you some information about this annual rivalry between Harvard and Yale, taking place on Saturday, November 23 at noon at the Yale Bowl in New Haven, CT. As you know, The Game is one of the most storied traditions in all of college athletics, and I hope to see many of you at the Yale Bowl for the 136th rendition.

Below is some information you will need if you plan to be there. I also encourage you...

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Introducing our New Title IX Coordinator

September 13, 2019

Dear Harvard College Students,

I am writing to share with you the exciting news that Erin Clark, Director of Title IX Coordination for the Chicago Public Schools, has been appointed as the new Title IX Coordinator for Students at Harvard College. This role is a critically important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of every single student, and we are delighted that Erin will bring her wealth of experience to our community.

In her role with the Chicago Public Schools, Erin provided leadership in the opening of the Office of Student...

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Introducing Nekesa Straker

April 14, 2019

Dear Harvard College Students,

I am writing today to share with you the exciting news that we are welcoming Nekesa Straker as our new Senior Assistant Dean of Residential Life and First-Year Students.

A native New Yorker, Nekesa brings to Harvard College a wealth of experience and a passion for enriching the residential experience for undergraduate students. Since 2015 she has served as Director of Residential Education at Boston College. In that role she has been responsible for managing the day-to-day experience of residential life for 7,600 residents spanning...

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Harvard College USGSO Policy Implementation Announcement

March 1, 2018

Dear Harvard College Students,

I write to update you on how the Office of Student Life (OSL) will implement Harvard's Unrecognized Single-Gender Social Organizations (USGSO) policy. The policy states that "students matriculating in the fall of 2017 and thereafter who become members of USGSOs will not be eligible to hold leadership positions in recognized student organizations or on athletic teams. In addition, such students will not be eligible to receive the Danoff Dean of Harvard College's endorsement for College-administered fellowships." As a reminder, students who...

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