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Yard Bulletin
Freshman Dean’s Office Volume 2018 Issue III
September 5, 2014
Upcoming Events
You may view the Yard Bulletin on the FDO Website (www.fdo.fas.harvard.edu).
Friday, September 5, 10PM-2AM – Rush Hour. Come to Rush Hour, the largest College-wide dance party of the year! Last year over 1,500 students attended—make sure you’re one of them this year. HUID required for entry. Sponsored by Black Student’s Association, Black Men’s Forum, Chinese Students Association, and Asian American Brotherhood. Northwest Labs, 52 Oxford St.
Saturday, September 6, 5:30-7PM – 5th Annual Department of Athletics Fall Fiesta! Come to the MAC Quad for free ice cream, raffles, giveaways, prizes,
games, and more! Then head inside the MAC for the Student Rewards Kickoff Game – Women’s Volleyball vs. Delaware at 7PM! Cheer on the team while earning student rewards points, and get the chance to participate in an in-game promotion to win even more free prizes! Malkin Athletic Center (MAC), 39 Holyoke St .
Saturday, September 6, 8PM-12AM – CANA. Celebrate the new school year with CANA! Enjoy live music, free food, and free gift card raffles. All undergrads are welcome. Hosted by the Catholic Student Association. See you there! St. Paul's Courtyard, 29 Mt. Auburn St., across from Adams House.
The Class of 2018 got off to a roaring start with Opening Days activities including: Team Trivia at the Pub, Dorms Socials, Petting Zoo, Convocation,
Freshman Field Day, and more!
Annenberg will be closed for dinner on Friday, September 5 & Sunday, September 7. Instead, enjoy your meals at the Taste of Boston Dinner in the Radcliffe Quad on Friday, September 5, 5-7PM, and in Tercentenary Theatre at the CEB Welcome Back Event on Sunday, September 7, 5-8PM.
Tuesday, September 9 is Study Card Day! All Study Cards must be signed and submitted to the Faculty Room in University Hall before 5PM.
Reminders
Saturday, September 6, 8-10:30PM – A Capella Jam. Experience a capella stylings á la Harvard! Tickets (free but limited) will only be available the evening of the event, first-come, first-served, beginning at 5PM in Sanders Theatre. Hosted by the Crimson Key Society. Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall.
Saturday, September 6, 10PM-2AM – Hot Spot. You’re invited to Hotspot, a dance party. Come meet new people, dance with your friends, and maybe even find true love at our largest party of the year. All genders, sexualities,
expressions, and identities are welcome. No assumptions made. Admission is free; HUID is required for entry. Sponsored by Queer Students and Allies, Gay Lesbian or Whatever, and Trans Task Force. SOCH Penthouse.
Sunday, September 7, 5-8PM - Welcome Back: Camp Harvard (Rescheduled) . The pesky rain postponed this event during Opening Days. Come out for take two to enjoy dinner, games, a dunk tank, and other fun surprises courtesy of the College Events Board. Recapture the summer as you reunite with friends, meet new ones, and celebrate the start of the school year! Tercentenary Theatre.
Opening Days 2014
Resources for Freshmen
Morton Prince House 6 Prescott St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
Freshman Dean’s Office
Phone: 617-495-1574 Fax: 617-496-1624
E-mail: [email protected] Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9AM-5PM
Safety Notice
To contact an FDO representative in the event of a serious, non-academic
emergency, please call your proctor, or the Harvard University Police at (617)
495-1212, or, on campus, 5-1212. Safety and other emergency messages
are displayed as soon as possible on the News and Notices section of the
College home page at www.college.harvard.edu.
Submissions
Please send submissions by
Tuesday at 9:00AM to:
Published Fridays.
Harvard Farmers’ Market. Did you know that Harvard has its own Farmers’ Market? Find local produce, specialty products, baked goods, cheese, chocolate, and delicious eggs. The market also features local chef demos and food education; find a calendar of events here: www.dining.harvard.edu. Every Tuesday, 12-6PM, through October 28, Science Center Plaza.
Bureau of Study Counsel Workshops @ 5 Linden St.:
Working While Worrying: Coping with Illness of a Loved One. Get support and explore strategies to help you focus on your academic work while worried about the health of a family member or close friend. To register, email Aurora Sanfeliz: [email protected]. To learn more about this course, visit:
bsc.harvard.edu/event. Friday, September 12, 3:30-5PM.
Zen and the Art of Student Life. Develop awareness and balance through meditative exercises and discussions. Register through the events calendar on the BSC website: bsc.harvard.edu/event. Monday, September 15, 9-10AM.
Making the Grade in a Harvard Classroom: For International Students. A space to reflect on your experience adjusting to a new culture. Register through the events calendar on the BSC website: bsc.harvard.edu/event. Monday, September 15, 1-2:30PM.
Berkman Center for Internet & Society. As a University-wide research center at Harvard, the Berkman Center’s interdisciplinary efforts in the exploration of cyberspace address a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. If you're interested in the Internet’s impact on society and are looking to engage a community of world-class fellows and faculty through events, conversations, research, and more, please visit brk.mn/1415orientation to learn about our upcoming academic year and find ways to get involved.
Opportunities for Freshmen
Run for the Undergraduate Council (UC). If you would like to be eligible to run for the UC, you must attend one of two mandatory informational meetings: Sunday, September 7, 7PM, in Ticknor Lounge,
Boylston Hall; or Tuesday, September 9, 7PM, in Fong Auditorium, Boylston Hall. We will also have a Campaign Tips and Strategies meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 7PM in Fong Auditorium.
Get Involved with PRE. The Institute of Politics (IOP) is thrilled to announce a new initiative for fall 2014: the Politics of Race and Ethnicity (PRE) initiative will focus on highlighting and discussing the intersection of race, ethnicity, and poli-tics. PRE is designed to create a space for a sustained, nuanced, and inclusive dialogue. Program members will meet once a week for sessions including guest speakers, panels, group discussions, and collaborations with other clubs and IOP programs. How to get involved: you can apply to join PRE through the IOP common application. The application is now live at bit.ly/applyiop. You can also drop by the IOP open house on Monday, September 8, 6:30PM, at 79 JFK St. to chat with the initiative chairs, Osaremen Okolo ([email protected]) or Valentina Perez ([email protected]).
Register for a Dance Class. The Office for the Arts offers a variety of not-for-credit dance classes, including contemporary, ballet, and more. Course registration runs Tuesday, September 9 & Wednesday, September 10, 1-5PM,
at the Harvard Dance Center, 60 Garden St. For a full list of courses offered, visit: ofa.fas.harvard.edu/courses.
Volunteer with PBHA's Mission Hill After-School Program. This is the oldest and largest after-school program in the Boston area. We work with kids ranging in ages 5 to 13 and have a really fun time doing it! No previous experience needed. Applications are due Friday, September 12. Contact Tanner at [email protected] for more details.
Join Harvard Taekwondo! Learn self-defense, get back in shape, and kick off this semester right with free bubble tea at our introductory practice. We train in Olympic-style taekwondo and compete against other teams in the Eastern Collegiate Taekwondo Conference. Visit hcs.harvard.edu/~htkd, or email [email protected] for more information. Saturday, September 13, 3PM, in the MAC Mezzanine.
REACH Children with Special Needs. REACH is a year-long mentoring program for children with special needs, meeting at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School (about a five-minute walk from Annenberg) most Saturdays 1-3PM. Each Harvard student—a “big buddy”—is paired with a “little buddy.” Sessions involve a mix of arts and crafts, recreational gym activities, and Harvard student group performances. If interested, please email us at [email protected] for more information and/or an application. Applications due Sunday, September 14!