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Freshman Dean’s Office
Yard Bulletin
Volume 2018
Issue XXVI
April 3, 2015
You may view the Yard Bulletin on the FDO Website (www.fdo.fas.harvard.edu).
Upcoming Events
 Monday, April 6, 2:30PM - “Slavery, Dissent,
Reconciliation: Harvard Histories.” Join a public
discussion about the University's relationship to
the many legacies and memories of the Civil War,
with artist Brian Knep, Sven Beckert (Harvard
University), Kellie Carter Jackson (Hunter
College), and Salamishah Tillet (University of
Pennsylvania) . Moderated by Timothy Patrick
McCarthy (Harvard University). Presented by
OFA, Hutchins Center for African and African
American Research, and Carr Center for Human
Rights Policy. The discussion is part of the
Harvard Civil War Project, an extensive,
multidisciplinary series of events presented by
over 10 Harvard affiliated departments, convened
by the OFA, to commemorate this year’s 150th
anniversary of the war’s conclusion. Admission
is free. Please call 617.495.8676 for more
information. Sanders Theatre.
 Wednesday, April 8, 7:15PM - Come as You
Are. Sex doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Sex
happens in a context. Come learn about sexual
response, desire, and arousal from sexuality
researcher, Emily Nagoski. First 25 attendees will
receive a free Come as You Are book. Refreshments
to follow! Tsai Auditorium, CGIS South.
Freshman Fun
Freshman Food Literacy Project Cooking Class:
The Delectable Metamorphosis of the Mashed Potato
Saturday, April 4, 1-2:30PM
Holworthy Common Room & Kitchen
Does spending a Saturday making fried scallion,
cheddar, garlic mashed potato bites with chive
sour cream dipping sauce sound good to you?
Join your Freshman Food Literacy Fellows as we
behold the delicious metamorphosis of this classic
comfort food. Email [email protected]
to reserve your spot today. We hope to see you there!
Congee and Soup-Making Study Break
Wednesday, April 8, 6:30-9:30PM
Grays Common Room
Take a break from studying, and come to the
congee and soup-making study break! Learn
how to prepare your very own bowls of
congee, a porridge dish commonly found in
Asian cuisine, and Chinese-style soups.
Bring friends, and make new memories over a warm, delicious,
and wholesome meal.
 Friday, April 10, 3PM - Learning from
Performers Presents: A Conversation
and Demonstration with the Vijay
Iyer Trio. Pianist, composer, and
bandleader, Vijay Iyer—a MacArthur
Fellow, a Grammy nominee, and the Franklin D. and
Florence Rosenblatt Professor of the Arts at Harvard—will
conduct a conversation with his award-winning trio
(Marcus Gilmore, drums; Stephan Crump, bass) on
improvisation, collaboration, and the creative process.
Admission is free; no tickets required. Seating is first-come,
first-served, subject to venue capacity. Holden Chapel.
 Friday, April 10, 7PM & Saturday, April
11, 1PM & 5PM - Passport to CityStep.
Come support school children from the
Cambridge city area as they strut their stuff
in this international showcase! Passport to
CityStep will take you all around the world
as the kids show you the product of their hard work
throughout the year! Tickets are just $5 and are available
from any CityStepper, as well as at the door. Special
promotion: 10 tickets for just $30! Grab your friends, and
support arts education here in our community! Friday, April
10 performance: Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
(CRLS), 459 Broadway St. Saturday, April 11 performances:
Lowell Lecture Hall, 17 Kirkland St.
Through the Gates
It's not too late to go Through the
Gates! There are still a few more
Through the Gates trips scheduled for
spring term, such as a glass blowing
demonstration and hands-on pendant
making, a tour of the newly-opened
Fogg Art
Museum,
and a
performance at Berklee School of
Music. Watch your 2018 Events List
email for details of these exciting
excursions! Some trips are free, and
financial aid is available for those
trips that require a fee.
Annenberg Closure
Please note that Annenberg will be
closed for dinner on Friday, April 10.
Students wishing to eat on campus
should only eat in their assigned House
dining hall.
Congratulations!
Freshman Dean’s Office
Morton Prince House
6 Prescott St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617-495-1574
Fax: 617-496-1624
E-mail: [email protected]
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9AM-5PM
The Freshman Dean’s Office would like to recognize members of the Class of 2018 who
have been selected to serve on the 2015-16 Harvard College Honor Council as Student
Academic Integrity Fellows and Council Members.
Student Academic Integrity Fellows:
Council Members:
Xavier Gonzalez ‘18
Ahmed Gondal ‘18
Jack Jue ‘18
Samantha Singal ’18
Lethu Ntshinga ‘18
Nina Srivastava ‘18
Submissions
Please send submissions by
Tuesday at 9:00AM to:
[email protected]
Published Fridays.
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.
HUHS April Announcements
HUHS Urgent Care. Same-day urgent care appointments can now be
scheduled online through the secure Harvard University Health Services
Patient Portal: huhs.harvard.edu/patient-portal.
National Alcohol Screening Day. National Alcohol Screening Day offers
students information about alcohol and health, and provides anonymous
screening for alcohol use. Brought to you by DAPA and the Office of
Alcohol & Other Drug Services. Tuesday, May 5, 9AM-5:30PM, Malkin
Athletic Center (MAC) .
SHARE Web Portal. The Sexual Harassment/Assault
Response and Education (SHARE) web portal provides a
central location for information about support, safety,
medical, and reporting resources for the Harvard community. Learn more at:
share.harvard.edu.
Resources & Opportunities for Freshmen
Diversity & Religion Dialogue Series: Sexuality & Religion. The Body, Mind, Spirit series is a part of the
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy of the Office of Student Life (OSL) including: The Harvard
Foundation, Harvard College Women’s Center, BGLTQ Office of Student Life. Through the Diversity &
Religion Dialogues we endeavor to bring together students, staff, and chaplains for discussions about the
intersections of diverse identities, faith, and life at Harvard. Join us for dessert and an intentional conversation
about the intersections of sexuality and religion. Questions? Contact Brittany Vine: [email protected]; or Neimy Escobar:
[email protected]. Monday April 6, 7PM, Harvard College Women's Center, Canaday Basement.
Join the Linguistic Department’s First Ever Polyglot Hour. This will be an opportunity for anyone who
loves learning languages to meet and refine their skills through socializing in whatever language they
choose! All freshmen and other non-linguistics concentrators are invited. Wednesday, April 8, 6:30-8:30PM,
Queen’s Head Pub.
Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Training. The Harvard University Police Department and the Freshmen
Dean's Office bring you Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Training. This two-hour, optional course will teach
you the basics of defense. These sessions are limited to females and 30 participants. If a male student is interested
in a male defense class, please write to [email protected] to express interest. Sign up by visiting
hupd.harvard.edu/rape-aggression-defense-program, or by emailing [email protected].
Thursdays, April 9, 16, and 30, 6-10PM, 29 Garden St.
The Bureau of Study Counsel: Study @ 5 Linden. Tired of the library? Not getting anything significant
accomplished in your room? Looking for a quiet and cozy space to study with company, coffee, and cookies?
Check out Study @ 5 Linden! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11AM-5PM; Reading and Final Exam Periods: Monday –
Friday, 9AM-5PM.
Drop in to a Dance Class. Registration for spring co-curricular classes may be over, but drop-in classes for
dance are available. The Dance Program is now offering a pay-as-you-go option for the following dance
classes at the Harvard Dance Center: Ballet III; Contemporary I; Contemporary II/III; Conditioning—Strength;
and Conditioning—Strength & Stretch. $7 per class. On the day of your drop-in, please sign in on the drop-in
sheet for your class. Call the Dance Program at 617.495.8683 for more information. Visit ofa.fas.harvard.edu/
courses for class schedules, to register, or to pay for a class. Stop by, and get moving!