Mooseletter

Mooseletter, November 17, 2008

November 17, 2008

From the Allston Burr Resident Dean: Carlos E. Díaz Rosillo

Harvard-Yale Game

The Game is here! This should be a weekend of great football and responsible socializing. Please carry yourselves in a manner, and with a sober spirit, that will make us proud!

CARLOS’S OFFICE HOURS

Monday, 11/17: 3-4 open hours, 4-6 by appointment
Wednesday, 11/19: 3-4 open hours, 4-6 by appointment
Friday, 11/21: 3-5 open hours

If you have an appointment or want to chat, stop by Melanie’s office first (J-35), so that if I am with a student or on the phone I may have a heads-up about you being there. Thanks!

Other appointments by arrangement at 5-2263 or e-mail dn-abrd@fas.harvard.edu

Tutor On-Call: The tutor on call for the week of November 17 is Albert Yeh , who in case of emergency is reachable at home (B-42) and by phone (3-2169).

Important dates
November 24, Monday
• Final applications for March 2009 degree candidates are due.
• Last day to change concentrations for March 2009 degree candidates without Administrative Board approval.
• Last day upon which March 2009 degree candidates may file a foreign language citation study plan.

Advanced Standing eligible students planning to graduate after six or seven terms in March 2009, or to begin a fourth year AM program in spring term 2009, must file an “Advanced Standing Activation Form” by this date.

November 27, Thursday through November 30, Sunday
Thanksgiving recess.

December 16, Tuesday
Last day of classes for the fall term

December 17 through January 1
Winter recess

House News

UPDATING YOUR INFORMATION Online
You can (a) update your suite phone number (mainly intended for students who want to replace their suite no. with your cell phone no.) and (b) your directory privacy values by going to http://my.harvard.edu/directory/

Biology Discussion Group
7-8:30pm, Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Small Dining Room, Dunster House

Daniel Kohn is a painter who specializes in interiors and portraits. His work hangs in galleries in the United States, Columbia, France, and the Czech Republic. His piece titled "Seen from above, a place for contemplation" was hung in NYC's Grand Central Station. Currently, he is employed as the artist-in-residence at The Broad Institute in Cambridge. In itself, the fact that the Broad Institute employs an artist-in-residence is remarkable. The Broad is charged with generating data and interpreting information regarding the sequenced genomes of humans and other species. In their wisdom, the administrators of The Broad recognize that science is one of several ways in which information can be interpreted. Daniel Kohn is employed to interpret genomic research through his paintings. He is coming to Dunster House Tuesday night with a blank canvas. For his presentation titled "The Context of Knowledge," Mr. Kohn will create a novel piece and will discuss the relationship between art and science. Coffee and cake will be served. Please join us.

Contact Dan Janes (djanes@oeb.harvard.edu) with questions or comments.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

We host monthly dinners with members of our Dunster community (and sometimes the larger Harvard community) in order to get to know each other and engage in interesting dialogue.

This month, our special guests are own Dunsterites, sophomore Yoseph Ayele, and resident tutor of psychology, Fenna Krienen.

Ever wondered what life was like in Ethiopia or how it feels to be a Dutch transplant growing up in Florida?

Yoseph and Fenna have started reading spy thrillers in order to juice up their life stories for you, and should that should fail to impress you, they have promised to distract you with magic tricks and pictures of cute baby animals.

So, you won't want to miss it!

Dinner with Yoseph and Fenna, part of Dunster's "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" series
Sunday, November 23rd
5pm
JCR

From the Building Manager's Office
IF YOU HAVE A CLOGGED SINK OR SHOWER DRAIN, REPORT IT TO THE SUPERINTENDENT. IN OFF HOURS (AFTER MIDNIGHT), PROBLEMS SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE OPERATIONS CTR. AT 49(5-5560).

DO NOT INTRODUCE CAUSTICS, DRAIN CLEANERS OR ANY TYPES OF CHEMICALS INTO YOUR DRAIN. IN MOST CASES THESE ARE NOT EFFECTIVE AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO PLUMBERS OR ANYONE CALLED IN TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR.

HOUSE OFFICE NEWS

DINING HALL NEWS
Dunster Dining Hall will close for the Thanksgiving holidays after dinner November 26 and will re-open for dinner on November 30. Adams House is open for the Thanksgiving holiday.

DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Extended Thanksgiving Meal - 12pm – 6:30pm

Openings

~Friday, November 28, 2008~
Currier & Leverett will re-open for breakfast.

Tutor News

Campus News

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Thursday, November 27 Thanksgiving Day

Friday, December 5 House Staff Reception and Recognition, 2:30-4:30
Masters’ Residence and JCR

Thursday, December 11 SCR Reception, 5:30-6:15 PM, Masters’ Residence
SCR Dinner, 6:30-7:30, JCR
37th Annual Messiah Sing, 8 PM, Dining Hall

Deadline for Dunster House newsletter submissions is Thursday at 3:00 pm
for Monday publication. Submit concise notices with a brief headline in
writing to Nora Dahl, House Administrator, either at the House Office
(J-38), by fax at 496-3850, or preferably by e-mail at
ndahl@fas.harvard.edu

Mooseletter, Nov 10, 2008

November 10, 2008

From the Office of the Resident Dean
Carlos E. Díaz Rosillo

Mid-Semester Blues

This is the time to take stock of where you are with your courses, and to rally if you feel like you are falling behind or are having problems with your schoolwork. Do not hesitate --nor be afraid-- to reach out to your professors, TFs, tutors, and myself to talk about your options.

CARLOS’S OFFICE HOURS
Week of November 10-14

Monday, 11/10: 3-4 open hours, 4-6 by appointment
Wednesday, 11/12: 3-4 open hours, 4-6 by appointment

If you have an appointment or want to chat, stop by Melanie’s office first (J-35), so that if I am with a student or on the phone I may have a heads-up about you being there. Thanks!

Other appointments by arrangement: call 5-2263 or e-mail dn-abrd@fas.harvard.edu.

Tutor On-Call: The tutor on call for the week of November 10 is Daniel Chen, who in case of emergency is reachable at home (G-21) and by phone (493-4685).

Important Dates

November 11, Tuesday
University holiday: Veteran’s Day. House Offices closed

November 24, Monday
Final applications for March 2009 degree candidates are due.

Last day to change concentrations for March 2009 degree candidates without Administrative Board approval.

Last day upon which March 2009 degree candidates may file a foreign language citation study plan.

Advanced Standing eligible students planning to graduate after six or seven terms in March 2009, or to begin a fourth year AM program in spring term 2009, must file an “Advanced Standing Activation Form” by this date.

November 27, Thursday through November 30, Sunday
Thanksgiving recess.

December 16, Tuesday
Last day of classes for the fall term

December 17 through January 1
Winter recess

House News

HOUSE OFFICE NEWS

DINING HALL NEWS
Dunster Dining Hall will close for the Thanksgiving holidays after dinner November 26 and will re-open for dinner on November 30. Adams House is open for the Thanksgiving holiday.

DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Extended Thanksgiving Meal - 12pm – 6:30pm

Openings

~Friday, November 28, 2008~
Currier & Leverett will re-open for breakfast.

From The Building Manager’s office

Tutor News

Campus News
Job Description Postering job (this is a non-work study job): temporary, short-term duration, very flexible. The Bureau of Study Counsel is looking for a student to do some postering on campus for our groups and workshops, and for our various Bureau activities. It pays $10.00 per hour for an approximate total of 5 hrs per week (2 sessions per week, 2.5 hrs each). Contact Bill Snebold at 617-495-2581 or bsnebold@bsc.harvard.edu.
Job Requirements Temporary, short-term duration: 5 hrs/week (2 sessions per week, 2.5 hrs each)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Tuesday, November 11 Veteran’s Day

Thursday, November 13 Junior Class Reception, 5:30-6 PM, Masters’ Residence
Junior Class, 6:00 PM, Dining Hall

Thursday, November 27 Thanksgiving Day

Friday, December 5 House Staff Reception and Recognition, 2:30-4:30
Masters’ Residence and JCR

Thursday, December 11 SCR Reception, 5:30-6:15 PM, Masters’ Residence
SCR Dinner, 6:30-7:30, JCR
37th Annual Messiah Sing, 8 PM, Dining Hal

Deadline for Dunster House newsletter submissions is Thursday at 3:00 pm
for Monday publication. Submit concise notices with a brief headline in
writing to Nora Dahl, House Administrator, either at the House Office
(J-38), by fax at 496-3850, or preferably by e-mail at
ndahl@fas.harvard.edu

Mooseletter, November 3, 2008

November 3, 2008

From the Office of the Resident Dean
Carlos E. Díaz Rosillo

Issues for the Week

MID-TERMS and Other Stresses

This is the time of year when mid-term exams and papers build to a feverish pace. Please remember to reach out to your teaching fellows, instructors, tutors, and myself when you need advice and assistance. We are here to help you!

Drinking in Public Spaces

Please remember that drinking and smoking are not allowed in the public spaces of the House, which include the courtyard, hallways, common rooms, dining hall, library, seminar rooms, etc. (smoking is actually not allowed anywhere in the House). Thanks for your cooperation.

Tutor On-Call: The tutor on call for the week of November 3 is Kelly Shue, who in case of emergency are reachable at home E-52 and by phone 493-2222.

CARLOS’S OFFICE HOURS
November 3-7

Monday, 11/3: 3-4 open hours, 4-6 by appointment
Wednesday, 11/5: 2-3 open hours, 3-4 by appointment
Friday, 11/7: 2-3 open hours, 3-5 by appointment

If you have an appointment or want to chat, stop by Melanie’s office first (J-35), so that if I am with a student or on the phone I may have a heads-up about you being there. Thanks!

Other appointments by arrangement: Call 5-2263 or e-mail dn-abrd@fas.harvard.edu.

IMPORTANT DATES
November 11, Tuesday
University holiday: Veteran’s Day. House Offices closed

November 24, Monday
Final applications for March 2009 degree candidates are due.

Last day to change concentrations for March 2009 degree candidates without Administrative Board approval.

Last day upon which March 2009 degree candidates may file a foreign language citation study plan.

Advanced Standing eligible students planning to graduate after six or seven terms in March 2009, or to begin a fourth year AM program in spring term 2009, must file an “Advanced Standing Activation Form” by this date.

November 27, Thursday through November 30, Sunday
Thanksgiving recess.

House News

JUNIOR DINNER
Juniors, the Junior dinner is Thursday, November 13 and you are invited. The reception is at 5:30 in the Masters’ residence and the dinner begins at 6 PM in our lovely dining hall. If you are a junior and would like to attend please e-mail Nora, ndahl@fas.harvard.edu with your RSVP by Wednesday, November 5.. Let Nora know if you need a vegetarian or Kosher meal.

HOUSE OFFICE NEWS

DINING HALL NEWS
Dunster Dining Hall will close for the Thanksgiving holidays after dinner November 26 and will re-open for dinner on November 30. Adams House is open for the Thanksgiving holiday.

DELUXE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Extended Thanksgiving Meal - 12pm – 6:30pm

Openings

~Friday, November 28, 2008~
Currier & Leverett will re-open for breakfast.

From The Building Manager’s office

Tutor News
Hey, Dunster!

Mark your calendars! We have lots of great events coming up!

Monday, 11/3:
GLBTQ study break (featuring sushi and homemade green tea cupcakes)
9pm
C-27

Tuesday, 11/4:
Election Night! (No cupcakes, but you should come to the HoCo screening anyway!)
Starting at 8pm
Dining Hall

Thursday, 11/6:
Race Relations study break (surprise cupcakes to be unveiled) :-)
7:30pm
TV Room

Thursday, 11/6:
"Sarafina" screening (ditto the RR study break)
(NYT review here: http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9E0CE7DC1630F93BA2575AC0A964958260)
8pm
TV Room

Hope to see you there! :-)

Campus News
Shuttle Services has expanded the options for printing and viewing schedules. Riders can now choose from
• MORNING & AFTERNOON
• EVENING & NIGHTS
• WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS
• OVERNIGHT
• FULL VERSION
We have a hot link on ShuttleTracker at: www.shuttle.harvard.edu or you can go directly at: http://www.uos.harvard.edu/transportation/passenger_transport_services/shuttle_schedule.html

BOOK COLLECTING PRIZE TEXT:

Do you collect books of a certain type, on a particular topic or theme, or for a special reason? If so, you should consider entering this year's Undergraduate Book Collecting Prize Competition. First Prize is $1500; Second Prize is $1000; and Third Prize is $750. Winning collections in past years have centered on the Berlin subway system, ocean liner books and memorabilia, antique cookbooks, autographed books, and "labyrinthine" literature. Last year's winning collections are displayed in exhibit cases on the second and third floors in Lamont.

More detailed information about the Visiting Committee Prize, including rules for applying, can be found at http://hcl.harvard.edu/libraries/lamont/book_collecting_prize.html

If you're interested in entering the Competition, you should notify Martin Schreiner (schrein@fas.harvard.edu), the Interim Librarian of the Lamont Library, of your intention to apply. You should do so IN WRITING by 5 PM on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2008.

The deadline for submitting an essay and annotated bibliography describing your collection is 5 PM on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2009.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday, November 9 Masters’ Open House, Masters’ Residence, 8:30-9:30 PM

Tuesday, November 11 Veteran’s Day

Thursday, November 13 Junior Class Reception, 5:30-6 PM, Masters’ Residence
Junior Class, 6:00 PM, Dining Hall

Thursday, November 27 Thanksgiving Day

Friday, December 5 House Staff Reception and Recognition, 2:30-4:30
Masters’ Residence and JCR

Thursday, December 11 SCR Reception, 5:30-6:15 PM, Masters’ Residence
SCR Dinner, 6:30-7:30, JCR
37th Annual Messiah Sing, 8 PM, Dining Hall

Deadline for Dunster House newsletter submissions is Thursday at 3:00 pm
for Monday publication. Submit concise notices with a brief headline in
writing to Nora Dahl, House Administrator, either at the House Office
(J-38), by fax at 496-3850, or preferably by e-mail at
ndahl@fas.harvard.edu

Mooseletter, October 27, 2008

October 27, 2008

From the Office of the Resident Dean
Carlos E. Díaz Rosillo

Issues for the Week

The Seventh Monday is Today, October 27th. Drop forms must be turned in to my office, with the appropriate signature, by 5 pm. This is the last day upon which you may withdraw from a course for the fall term. If you have any questions about this, or still need advice about your course load, please sign up to see me or come by during office hours.

Reaching Out

Many of you are in the process of writing theses and research papers, and seniors are in the midst of recruiting season and thinking about life after College. I want to remind each of you that we are to support and help you. Please take advantage of us in making important decisions and in crafting your work!!!

CARLOS’S OFFICE HOURS
October 27 - 31

Monday, 10/27: 3-4 open hours, 4-5 by appointment
Wednesday, 10/29: 3-4 open hours, 4-6 by appointment
Friday, 10/31: 2-5 open hours, 3-4 AFTERNOON TEA

If you have an appointment or want to chat, stop by Melanie’s office first (J-35), so that if I am with a student or on the phone I may have a heads-up about you being there. Thanks!

Other appointments by arrangement: call 5-2263 or e-mail dn-abrd@fas.harvard.edu

Tutor On-Call: The tutor on call for the week of October 24 is Chris Catizone, who in case of emergency is reachable at home (10DeWolfe 54) and by phone (3-5053).

IMPORTANT DATES

Monday, October 27, SEVENTH MONDAY
Last day upon which students may withdraw from a fall term course. After this date students are responsible for all courses in which they are enrolled.

November 11, Tuesday
University holiday: Veteran’s Day. House Offices closed

November 24, Monday
Final applications for March 2009 degree candidates are due.

Last day to change concentrations for March 2009 degree candidates without Administrative Board approval.

Last day upon which March 2009 degree candidates may file a foreign language citation study plan.

Advanced Standing eligible students planning to graduate after six or seven terms in March 2009, or to begin a fourth year AM program in spring term 2009, must file an “Advanced Standing Activation Form” by this date.

November 27, Thursday through November 30, Sunday
Thanksgiving recess.

House News

Biology Discussion Group Meeting
Small Dining Room, Dunster House
Tuesday, October 28, 7-8:30pm
Please join us!

READ THIS ARTICLE! At the intersection of biology, philosophy, politics, defense, and many other fields of study lies game theory. On Tuesday, Oct. 28, the Dunster Biology Group will host David Rand of Harvard’s Program for Evolutionary Dynamics as he describes his work on game theory published in this outstanding article:

Dreber, A., D.G. Rand, D. Fudenberg, and M.A. Nowak. 2008. Winners don’t punish. Nature 452:348-351.

Abstract: A key aspect of human behaviour is cooperation. We tend to help others even if costs are involved. We are more likely to help when the costs are small and the benefits for the other person significant. Cooperation leads to a tension between what is best for the individual and what is best for the group. A group does better if everyone cooperates, but each individual is tempted to defect. Recently there has been much interest in exploring the effect of costly punishment on human cooperation. Costly punishment means paying a cost for another individual to incur a cost. It has been suggested that costly punishment promotes cooperation even in non- repeated games and without any possibility of reputation effects. But most of our interactions are repeated and reputation is always at stake. Thus, if costly punishment is important in promoting cooperation, it must do so in a repeated setting. We have performed experiments in which, in each round of a repeated game, people choose between cooperation, defection and costly punishment. In control experiments, people could only cooperate or defect. Here we show that the option of costly punishment increases the amount of cooperation but not the average payoff of the group. Furthermore, there is a strong negative correlation between total payoff and use of costly punishment. Those people who gain the highest total payoff tend not to use costly punishment: winners don't punish. This suggests that costly punishment behaviour is maladaptive in cooperation games and might have evolved for other reasons.

Contact Dan Janes (djanes@oeb.harvard.edu) with questions or comments.

JUNIOR DINNER
Juniors, the Junior dinner is Thursday, November 13 and you are invited. The reception is at 5:30 in the Masters’ residence and the dinner begins at 6 PM in our lovely dining hall. If you are a junior and would like to attend please e-mail Nora, ndahl@fas.harvard.edu with your RSVP by Wednesday, November 5.. Let her know if you need a vegetarian or Kosher meal.

Call for Performers: Dunster Library Concert on 12/7

Do you play an instrument or sing? Each semester, the Dunster Music Society presents a concert featuring many talented Dunsterites in our beautiful library. This semester's concert will be held Sunday, December 7 at 7:00pm. If you are interested in giving a solo performance, bringing your chamber music group, or meeting others to form a new group, please contact dmusic@hcs.harvard.edu by November 1. You can also join our mailing list by going to http://lists.hcs.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/dunster-music. Questions? Email dmusic@hcs.harvard.edu.

-Dunster Music Society

HOUSE OFFICE NEWS

From The Building Manager’s office

Tutor News

Campus News
. Lowell House Opera FALL SCENES CONCERT
Oct 31 and Nov 1 at 8:00 PM
In the Lowell House Junior Common Room
An intimate evening of six fully staged opera scenes, sung by Harvard undergraduates. Performed in their original languages with projected English supertitles. From such operas as Carmen, The Marriage of Figaro, Die Fledermaus, and more. Free and open to the public. Come, and enjoy!
Israel-Fest
This Tuesday, October 28th, from 11-2, come stop by Harvard Student for Israel's big tent in front of the Science Center for the annual I-Fest! This celebration of Israeli culture and history will feature even more falafel than last year, delicious cupcakes, Hebrew name bracelet making, music, and many more games!
See you there!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesday, October 29 Faculty Reception, 5:30-6 PM, Masters’ Residence
Faculty Dinner, 6:15 PM, Dining Hall

Sunday, November 9 Masters’ Open House, Masters’ Residence, 8:30-9:30 PM

Tuesday, November 11 Veteran’s Day

Thursday, November 13 Junior Class Reception, 5:30-6 PM, Masters’ Residence
Junior Class, 6:00 PM, Dining Hall

Thursday, November 27 Thanksgiving Day

Friday, December 5 House Staff Reception and Recognition, 2:30-4:30
Masters’ Residence and JCR

Deadline for Dunster House newsletter submissions is Thursday at 3:00 pm
for Monday publication. Submit concise notices with a brief headline in
writing to Nora Dahl, House Administrator, either at the House Office
(J-38), by fax at 496-3850, or preferably by e-mail at
ndahl@fas.harvard.edu

Mooseletter October 20, 2008

Monday, October 20, 2008

From the Office of the Resident Dean
Carlos E. Díaz Rosillo

Issues for the Week:

The Seventh Monday (October 27th) and Thinking About Classes…
The Seventh Monday of the term is the last day on which students may withdraw from a course (with a grade of “WD”). For those of you who feel overwhelmed by a course, this may be a good option for you. I know that for some of you the fact that you will have a “WD” on your transcript is not a welcome one. However, it might be much better to do well in the other courses in which you are enrolled, than to struggle with a course that is not working out for you. In the end, a WD is better than a poor grade, if you feel you are behind at this stage.

If you need advice about this, feel free to drop by for office hours or to ask me about it when you see me.

CARLOS’S OFFICE HOURS
October 20-24

Monday, 10/20: 3-4 open hours, 4-6 by appointment

Wednesday, 10/22: 3-4 open hours, 4-6 by appointment

Friday, 10/24: 4-6, open hours

If you would like to meet at a different time, just call 5-2263 or e-mail me at dn-abrd@fas.harvard.edu.
If you have an appointment or want to chat, please stop by Melanie’s office first (J-35), so that if I am with a student or on the phone I may have a heads-up about you being there. Thanks!

Tutor On-Call: The tutors on call for the week of October 20-26 are Jacob Jost and Laura Sider, who in case of emergency are reachable at home (10 DeWolfe #44) and by phone (3-5046).

IMPORTANT DATES
October 27th, Seventh Monday
Last day upon which students may withdraw from a fall term course.

November 11, Tuesday
University holiday: Veteran’s Day. House Offices closed.

November 24, Monday
Final applications for March 2009 degree candidates are due.

Last day to change concentrations for March 2009 degree candidates without Administrative Board approval.

Last day upon which March 2009 degree candidates may file a foreign language citation study plan.

Advanced Standing eligible students planning to graduate after six or seven terms in March 2009, or to begin a fourth year AM program in spring term 2009, must file an “Advanced Standing Activation Form” by this date.

November 27, Thursday through November 30, Sunday
Thanksgiving recess.

House News

Biology Discussion Group Meeting
Tuesday, October 21 at 7pm
Small Dining Room, Dunster House

"Beyond the Bench, Science Careers Outside of Academia"

Not all biologists perch within the ivory tower. This week, Dr. Nicole Hobbs, a project manager at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, will describe the direction her career has taken. Dr. Hobbs holds a Ph.D. in molecular biology and she has applied her skills and training to industrial science rather than taking an academic route. She will describe the pros and cons of The Industrial Option and she will answer questions about paths to a career in non-academic research.

Contact Dan Janes (djanes@oeb.harvard.edu) with questions or comments.

Campus-wide Depression Screening

Stop by the JCR Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 5-7 pm for the Wellness Center's depression screening and pick up a $5 JP Licks coupon. Harvard's annual depression screening gauges our undergraduate population for levels of stress and anxiety. You will be asked to fill out a short survey about yourself and have a short, confidential talk with a clinician. Please encourage your friends to stop by. If you have any questions please contact Anna, aneuman@fas.harvard.edu

Harvard Sustainability Celebration
Don’t miss the Harvard Sustainability Celebration and keynote speaker, Former Vice President Al Gore. This event marks the official launch of our new greenhouse gas reduction effort and celebrates Harvard's broader environmental initiatives. You can find the full agenda and other sustainability news at green.harvard.edu. Wed., October 22, refreshments at 3 p.m., opening remarks at 4 p.m. Tercentenary Theatre. Don't forget to bring your ID to get in!

One of Dunster's great traditions is the Open Mic Coffee House, featuring performances by YOU. Talent runs the gamut from music and poetry to comedy and magic. Musically, we've had everything from death metal tributes of Star Wars to solo, a capella covers of Joni Mitchell. So, no matter what your talent, come share it with fellow Dunsterites during the first open mic night of the year, Thursday, October 23rd from 9-11pm in the JCR. No experience necessary, and anyone from the Harvard community is welcome to attend and/or perform.

If you'd like to perform, please sign up with Sam (moulton@wjh). Given the proximity to Hallow's Eve, costume and witchcraft are encouraged. We'll have coffee, hot chocolate, cookies, snacks, and other fabulous munchies for those who come.

What: OPEN MIC COFFEE HOUSE
When: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23rd 9-11 PM
Where: DUNSTER JCR
Who: YOU ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

FACULTY DINNER-Wednesday, October 29.
Sign up now with your favorite faculty member. Feel free to invite a tutor or the Masters. To sign up e-mail Nora at ndahl@fas.harvard.edu or call her at 5-2262 with your name and the name of the faculty member by Tuesday, October 21. More than one student can sponsor a faculty guest. If your guest cancels at the last minute, don’t worry, you are still more than welcome to join us for dinner. Please let Nora know if you need a vegetarian meal.
This is a very popular event and fills up quickly. The dining hall can only seat so many. Please remember to try to RSVP as soon as possible so to reserve a space for you and guest. Sorry, but we do not have seats enough for students from other Houses.

Faculty Reception-Masters’ Residence 5:30-6:00 PM
Faculty Dinner-Dining Hall-6:15 PM

HOUSE OFFICE NEWS
Housing Deadline-OCTOBER 25

Download these forms at www.orl.fas.harvard.edu

--Application for Returning Students due from students who registered for the fall term, who left in that term, and who wish to return in the spring term.

--Return from Off-Campus to On-Campus Form due from off-campus students who wish to return to On-campus in the spring term.

--Notes
a. Any student applying to return after this date will be housed on a space available basis only.
b. Any student who takes a voluntary leave after this date, and who is applying to return in the spring term, will be housed on a space available basis only.
c. Any student who has been absent for more than 4 successive terms, and who is applying to return in the spring term, will be housed on a space available basis only.sis only.
How To Reserve a Common Room
You can reserve the common rooms yourself by going to our web page: ,http://dunster.harvard.edu/main/ and under useful links click on room scheduler and you will be able to reserve a room. If you have any questions about how to use the scheduler, please read the instructions first, and if you are still unsure, e-mail Renat Lumpau, rlumpau@fas.harvard.edu,

From The Building Manager’s office
Cold? Do you think heat is not working properly? Check several things before calling for maintenance: Ensure control valve (circle knob) on radiator is turned on, there is no furniture in front of radiator, and all windows near radiator are shut. All these issues will disrupt the radiators output. If you still feel you need maintenance, please send Joe O’Connor an email (dusuper@fas.harvard.edu) or stop by the Building Manager’s Office.

Tutor News

Campus News

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday, October 29 Faculty Reception, 5:30-6 PM, Masters’ Residence
Faculty Dinner, 6:15 PM, Dining Hall

Sunday, November 9 Masters’ Open House, Masters’ Residence, 8:30-9:30 PM

Tuesday, November 11 Veteran’s Day

Thursday, November 13 Junior Class Reception, 5:30-6 PM, Masters’ Residence
Junior Class, 6:00 PM, Dining Hall

Thursday, November 27 Thanksgiving Day

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