May 11, 2009

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

Issues for the Week:

Noise and Parties
Just a reminder that there can be no parties or outdoor gatherings during reading or exam period, which goes through May 22. Any infractions of the noise policy will be promptly addressed. Thanks for your cooperation!

Please note the following about exams
--If you are not able to complete your written work within reading or exam period, you MUST get the permission of the Administrative Board for an extension of time. Instructors may only grant extensions within reading and exam period.
--Get as much rest as you can now and make sure to get to your exams on time!
--If you are a few minutes late for an exam, go anyway, as you may be accommodated. If you miss the exam altogether, please come by the House office and let us know ASAP. You may be able to arrange a make-up exam, but this will depend on your instructor, who may or may not be willing to do this. The lesson is: GO!
--If you are really ill, and cannot physically take the exam, you have one of two options: In some cases the Registrar’s staff can administer examinations to students who have been admitted to Stillman Infirmary and who feel ready to take their exam within the 24-hour period following the scheduled time OR you might petition the Administrative Board to take a makeup exam in October. To do this, you must be seen by a UHS clinician within the 24-hour period before the exam. Either way, consult me about the best course to take if you are really ill.
--If you are a graduating senior who misses a final, contact me immediately.

Good luck on all your final papers and exams!

Carlos’ office hours
Week of May 11-15

I’m happy to meet with you any day! Appointments for Office Hours this week can be arranged by e-mailing me at dn-abrd@fas.harvard.edu.

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

Tutor On-Call

The tutor(s) on-call for the week of May 11 are Mike and Elli in H-51. They can be reached at 3-2273.

Exams schedule: Available on the registrar’s web page at www.registrar.fas.harvard.edu.

Commencement Information

A reminder to Graduating Seniors: Tickets to Commencement morning exercises (in the Yard) are given to you for personal use and to be commercially viable. Tickets should not be sold or bartered, nor should they be advertised as such by any medium.

Cap and Gown rental fee is only $40, (or $37.00 after Coop Member Rebates!) and we accept cash, check, charge, or Crimson Cash. The “No Rush Return” deadline for your gown is June 19th, 2009. And keep your cap and tassel as a memento of your graduation! For more info contact Nancie Scheirer in the Cap & Gown office: E-Mail: hbooks@bncollege.com; Phone: 617.499.2070

Prizes and Awards. Graduate fellowships and prizes are listed in the House Commencement Program. Please inform Melanie of any awards or prizes you’ve won. Please don’t wait until the last minute; we can’t be held responsible for errors in omission if you forgot to tell us what you’ve won! Only Harvard Prizes are eligible for the program.

Not Attending Commencement Ceremony? If you do not plan to receive your diploma at the House Commencement in June let Melanie know.

Walking with another House? Let Melanie know.

Important Dates

Reading Period: May 2, Saturday through May 13, Wednesday

Examination Period: May 14, Thursday through May 22, Friday

May 25, Monday: University Holiday: Memorial Day. House Offices closed.

June 4, Thursday: Harvard University Commencement

From the House Administrator-Nora Dahl

House Lottery Results
The final results of the lottery are posted on the bulletin board on the first floor of J-entry and have been e-mailed. Please check them to make sure they are correct. Let Nora know if there are any errors. For any of the groups with multiple rooms Nora will need to know who is going to be in what room next year. Please get this information to Nora by May 15. The information is used not only for the face book but also the university telephone directory.

Interhouse Transfer Applications for Fall Term 2008, Round 2, are now available online at http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~uho/housing-forms.html. Applications are due to the Undergraduate Housing Office, University Hall, 1st Floor South, Monday, May 25: Interhouse Transfer Applications by 4:00 p.m complete with all required signatures. For this second round for the fall, the number of students who are able to transfer will be limited to the number and types of spaces available in a House. Download your application early to give yourself time to read through and understand the process. Decisions are made over the summer.. Students at a minimum must be in their 2nd term of residency in their assigned House this spring in order to apply to transfer to another House (intercollegiate transfer students may apply during their 1st term). Any approved interhouse moves will take place at the start of the fall term 2009-10
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All students except those participating in Commencement must vacate their rooms by Sunday, May 24 at noon. (Students participating in Commencement must be out of their rooms no later than Friday, June 5 at 5:00 pm). As you schedule your transportation and departure plans, please keep in mind the following responsibilities to:

1) Remove all personal furniture and belongings.
2) Return any dishes or silverware to the dining hall.
3) Return to your room (and reassemble) any Harvard furniture that was in your room when you arrived but was stored during the course of the year.
4) Bag and appropriately dispose of all trash.
5) Sweep the floors, and clean spots from floors and walls.
6) Return building or room keys to the Superintendent.

Vacated rooms will be inspected promptly and will rapidly be prepared for occupancy by others; most of the preparation is done by your fellow students who are working on dorm crew. We all will be very grateful for your cooperation, which will make the quick changeover more pleasant and efficient for the new occupants.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday, May 11 Reception for Nora Dahl, 2-4 PM, JCR
Thursday, May 14 Exams Begin
Friday, May 22 Senior Reception, 5:45-6:30 PM, Reception
Senior Dinner, 6:30 PM Dining Hall
Sunday, May 25 Move-Out Day, Noon

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, Asst. to the Masters, either at the House Office (J-38), by fax at 496-3850, or preferably by e-mail at ndahl@fas.harvard.edu. The newsletter is also available at the Dunster House website (http://dunster.harvard.edu)

From the Office of the Resident Dean
Issues for the Week

Hoorah for Reading Period!!!
As all of you know, reading period officially began on May 2, so no parties are allowed from May 2 (this past Saturday) until the very end of exam period. The House tries to maintain an atmosphere of quiet and study during this time, so be sensitive to your neighbors in suites and public spaces. Along with parties, excessively loud music and late night courtyard conversations (even at a regular volume) are also not allowed. Thanks for your cooperation with this!

Exam Problems: If you have two exams at the exact same time (this does not include two exams at different times on the same day), or if you have an exam scheduled at a time which conflicts with a religious observance, contact the Exams Office, 5-1542, as soon as possible. The exams schedule is available on the registrar’s web page at www.registrar.fas.harvard.edu.

Graduating Seniors: Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be sending out information about Special Senior Open Hours so that I can briefly meet with each of you to catch up and talk about your post-graduation plans. I’ll also be asking you exactly how you’d like me to pronounce and read your names during Commencement. I want to get it just right!

Carlos’s office hours
Week of May 4-8
I’m happy to meet with you any day! Appointments for Office Hours this week can be arranged by e-mailing me at dn-abrd@fas.harvard.edu.

Tutor On-Call
The tutor on-call for the week of May 4 is Lucy Colwell in F-22. She can be reached at 3-2320.

Commencement News for Seniors

Cap and Gown rental fee is only $40, (or about $37.00 after Coop Member Rebates!) and cash, check, charge, or Crimson Cash are accepted. The “No Rush Return” deadline for your gown is June 19th, 2009. And keep your cap and tassel as a memento of your graduation! FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT NANCIE SCHEIRER IN THE CAP & GOWN OFFICE: E-Mail: hbooks@bncollege.com; Phone: 617.499.2070; Fax: 617.499.2016

A reminder to Graduating Seniors: Tickets to Commencement morning exercises (in the Yard) are given to you for personal use and to be commercially viable. Tickets should not be sold or bartered, nor should they be advertised as such by any medium.

Prizes and Awards. Graduate fellowships and prizes are listed in the House Commencement Program. Please inform Melanie of any awards or prizes you’ve won. Please don’t wait until the last minute; we can’t be held responsible for errors in omission if you forgot to tell us what you’ve won! Only Harvard Prizes are eligible for the program.

Non-Degree People Planning to take part in Commencement Activities: November 2008 or March 2009 degree candidates who would like to take part in this June’s Commencement activities should see Melanie IMMEDIATELY in the House Office J-35.

Not Attending Commencement Ceremony? If you do not plan to receive your diploma at the House Commencement in June let Melanie know.

Walking with another House? Let Melanie know.

Commencement helpers needed. In exchange for help with commencement activities in the house, you get to stay in your room until the day after graduation. Time commitment is Tuesday June 2, Wednesday, June 3, and Thursday June 4 (Commencement). If you are interested, please give Melanie a call for details.

Important Dates

Reading Period: May 2, Saturday through May 13, Wednesday

Examination Period: May 14, Thursday through May 22, Friday

May 25, Monday: University Holiday: Memorial Day. House Offices closed.

June 4, Thursday: Harvard University Commencement

From the House Administrator-Nora Dahl

House Lottery Results

The final results of the lottery are posted on the bulletin board on the first floor of J-entry and have been e-mailed. Please check them to make sure they are correct. Let Nora know if there are any errors. For any of the groups with multiple rooms Nora will need to know who is going to be in what room next year. Please get this information to Nora by May 15. The information is used not only for the face book but also the university telephone directory.

Interhouse Transfer Applications for Fall Term 2008, Round 2, are now available online at http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~uho/housing-forms.html. Applications are due to the Undergraduate Housing Office, University Hall, 1st Floor South, Monday, May 25: Interhouse Transfer Applications by 4:00 p.m complete with all required signatures. For this second round for the fall, the number of students who are able to transfer will be limited to the number and types of spaces available in a House. Download your application early to give yourself time to read through and understand the process. Decisions are made over the summer.. Students at a minimum must be in their 2nd term of residency in their assigned House this spring in order to apply to transfer to another House (intercollegiate transfer students may apply during their 1st term). Any approved interhouse moves will take place at the start of the fall term 2009-10

All students except those participating in Commencement must vacate their rooms by Sunday, May 24 at noon. (Students participating in Commencement must be out of their rooms no later than Friday, June 5 at 5:00 pm). As you schedule your transportation and departure plans, please keep in mind the following responsibilities to:

1) Remove all personal furniture and belongings.
2) Return any dishes or silverware to the dining hall.
3) Return to your room (and reassemble) any Harvard furniture that was in your room when you arrived but was stored during the course of the year.
4) Bag and appropriately dispose of all trash.
5) Sweep the floors, and clean spots from floors and walls.
6) Return building or room keys to the Superintendent.

Vacated rooms will be inspected promptly and will rapidly be prepared for occupancy by others; most of the preparation is done by your fellow students who are working on dorm crew. We all will be very grateful for your cooperation, which will make the quick changeover more pleasant and efficient for the new occupants.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Thursday, May 14 Exams Begin
Friday, May 22 Senior Reception, 5:45-6:30 PM, Reception
Senior Dinner, 6:30 PM Dining Hall
Sunday, May 25 Move-Out Day, Noon

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, Asst. to the Masters, either at the House Office J-38), by fax at 496-3850, or preferably by e-mail at ndahl@fas.harvard.edu. The newsletter is also available at the Dunster House website (http://dunster.harvard.edu)

April 13, 2009

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

Issues for the Week:

In Absentia Exams are not automatically granted, so you must petition the Ad Board if you think you will need to take an exam in absentia. Petitions must be filed at least one month in advance. Please see me if you have any questions.

Extensions: An extension beyond the end of Exam Period for the completion of written work can be granted ONLY by a vote of the Ad Board. There is no such thing, then, as an “incomplete” for written work for Harvard undergraduates.

Interested in Taking a Term Off? Please speak with me about this, as we must file this information with the Registrar’s. If you have already decided to take the term off, you can download the Housing Cancellation form at http://www.orl.fas.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do and submit it to the Office of Residential Life in the basement of University Hall. Students on Financial Aid should have an exit interview with a financial aid officer.

Submission of Similar Papers to More than One Course: If you would like to turn in the same or substantially the same paper to more than one course, you must get prior written permission of the instructors involved. Since each paper you turn in is expected to be written specifically for the assignment, failure to get written permission is deceptive, and students who do it are ordinarily required to withdraw from the College by the Administrative Board. Instructors do not always give permission, and they often expect a longer or somewhat different paper when they do give permission to do this. If you have any questions, please see me.

Plagiarism: Academic dishonesty in written work is a serious offense. Be sure you understand and follow all the proper rules of attribution and citation in writing term papers. When in doubt, please ask your professors or teaching fellows about proper use of sources, but do not place your career at Harvard in jeopardy by cutting corners.

Carlos’ office hours
Week of April 13-17

Monday, 4/13 9 a.m.-noon, open
Wednesday, 4/15: 5-7 p.m., by appointment
Friday, 4/17: 3-5 p.m., open

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

Tutor On-Call
The tutor(s) on-call for April 18-20 is Scott Phelps in H-21. He can be reached at 3-3626.

Commencement News

Cap and Gown rental fee is only $40, (or $37.00 after Coop Member Rebates!) and we accept cash, check, charge, or Crimson Cash. The “No Rush Return” deadline for your gown is June 19th, 2009. And keep your cap and tassel as a memento of your graduation! FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT NANCIE SCHEIRER IN THE CAP & GOWN OFFICE: E-Mail: hbooks@bncollege.com; Phone: 617.499.2070; Fax: 617.499.2016

Prizes and Awards. Graduate fellowships and prizes are listed in the House Commencement Program. To get recognition for your hard work throughout your academic travails here at Harvard, please inform Melanie of any awards or prizes you’ve have won. Please don’t wait until the last minute; we can’t be held responsible for errors in omission. Only Harvard prizes and awards will be used.

Non-Degree People Planning to take part in Commencement Activities: November 2008 and March 2009 degree candidates who would like to take part in this June’s Commencement activities should see Melanie IMMEDIATELY in the House Office J-35.

Not Attending Commencement Ceremony? If you do not plan to receive your diploma at the House Commencement in June let Melanie know as soon as possible.

Walking with another House? Do not assume that you will be able to walk with another house. Ask Melanie who can help you with inquiries. If you are not walking with Dunster, let Melanie know.
Looking for Commencement help in the House. Contact Melanie. You get to stay in your own room, or one similar until day after commencement.

Important Dates

Reading Period: May 2, Saturday through May 13, Wednesday

Examination Period: May 14, Thursday through May 22, Friday

May 25, University Holiday: Memorial Day. House Offices closed.

June 4, Harvard University Commencement

House Office, J-38, News

LOTTERY LIVE -
If you have any questions about the lottery let me know, we can meet or correspond by e-mail, ndahl@fas.harvard.edu. I am happy to help figure out your lottery concerns
Please pay particular attention to the lottery schedule below. Be on time!

LOTTERY SCHEDULE:

Mon., 4/13 All groups will pick numbers in the JCR in this order: senior groups pick numbers beginning at 3 PM SHARP; multiple groups, triples, and then doubles and singles. Middle groups, All junior groups; multiple groups, triples, and then doubles and singles.
Tues., 4/14 Seniors pick rooms 3 PM sharp; multiple groups, triples, and then doubles and singles in the JCR.
Wed., 4/15 .. Middle groups pick rooms 3 PM sharp. Then all junior groups pick rooms; multiple groups, triples, then doubles in the JCR.

****PLEASE NOTE: If a representative for your rooming group does not appear at the appropriate meeting on time to draw your lottery number, you will automatically have last choice of rooms.****

Campus News
YARDFEST 2009 Sunday April 19

Don't miss THE campus-wide event of the year, brought to you by the College Events Board and the Harvard Concert Commission.

This year's Yardfest will feature two great artists, selected to appeal to the whole student body. Pop artist Sara Bareilles is up first, followed by the electronic duo, Ratatat.

Doors open at 5 P.M. and a BBQ dinner will be served. Harvard College ID only. Tercentenary Theater. E-mail fun@fas with questions.

-- From the Bureau of Study Counsel
The Bureau serves students in many capacities, including academic and personal counseling, peer tutoring, groups and workshops, and the Reading Course. Pre-group consultations are required for some groups. Please call 617-495-2581 to register or for more information. We also have our Cranium Corner Library, replete with free study strategy printed materials. Our website: bsc.harvard.edu.

REFLECTIONS on REJECTIONS. Job rejections, school rejections, grant rejections, internship rejections -- everyone is rejected sooner or later! Join us for a panel discussion about our experiences of risk, rejection, and redemption. With Dr. Abigail Lipson, Bureau of Study Counsel; Dr. Xiao-Li-Meng (GSAS'90), Statistics Department; Dr. Lowry Pei (HC'67), Simmons College English Department; and Patricia Hernandez (HC'04), Kirkland House Tutor and HBS Research Associate. Wednesday April 15, 5:30-7:00, OCS Reading Room, 54 Dunster St. RSVP ocsrsvp@fas.harvard.edu. Copies of Reflections on Rejections, a booklet of actual rejection letters received by your deans, faculty, fellow students, and alums, along with their reflections about the experience, will be distributed, while they last.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, April 19: Masters’ Open House, Masters’ Residence, 8:30-9:30 PM

Tuesday, April 28: Red Tie Reception, Masters’ Residence, 6-7 PM
Red Tie Dinner, Dining Hall, 7 PM
Saturday, May 2: Goat Roast, Courtyard
Friday, May 22: Senior Reception, 5:45-6:30 PM, Reception
Senior Dinner, 6:30 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, Asst. to the Masters, either at the House Office (J-38), by fax at 496-3850, or preferably by e-mail at ndahl@fas.harvard.edu. The newsletter is also available at the Dunster House website (http://dunster.harvard.edu)

April 6, 2009

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

Issues for the Week: Seniors and Graduation Requirements

For those of you who have not filled out a degree application --which is how you get your actual, physical diploma-- please do so by this week!!! Applications are due at the Registrar’s by this Friday, April 10th.

Friday, April 10th is also the last day for seniors to submit language citation forms to the Registrar’s office. Please make sure you get all the appropriate signatures and take a look at my office hours this week so that you can stop by to get my signature then. The Registrar’s Office will NOT accept any late forms!

Carlos’s office hours
Week of April 6-10
Please see the bulletin board on 3rd floor of J for sign-up sheet

Monday, 4/6: 4pm to 6pm - open
Tuesday, 4/7: 9am to noon – by appointment
Wednesday, 4/8: 3pm to 7pm - open

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

Tutor On-Call
The tutor(s) on-call for the week of April 6 are Aaron and Grace Byrd in D-11. They can be reached at 3-2198.

In Absentia Exams are not automatically granted, so you must petition the Ad Board if you think you will need to take an exam in absentia. These petitions, which begin with a conversation with me and filling out a form, must be filed one month in advance.

A Term Off? Most importantly, speak with me about this, as we must file this information at the Registrar’s. If you have already decided to take the term off, remember to turn in your Leave of Absence petition and see Nora Dahl (J-38) about canceling your board contract. Students on Financial Aid should have an exit interview with your financial aid officer.

Submission of Similar Papers to More than One Course: If you would like to turn in the same or substantially the same paper to more than one course, you must get prior written permission of the instructors involved. Since each paper you turn in is expected to be written specifically for the assignment, failure to get written permission is deceptive, and students who do it are ordinarily required to withdraw by the Administrative Board. (Instructors do not always give permission, and they often expect a longer or somewhat different paper when they do give permission.) If you have any questions, please see me.

Plagiarism: Academic dishonesty in written work is a serious offense. Be sure you understand and follow all the proper rules of attribution and citation in writing term papers. When in doubt, consult with someone about use of sources, but don’t place your career at Harvard in jeopardy by cutting corners.

Commencement News
Graduating Seniors who haven’t filled out a degree application (which you should have received in your fall and/or spring registration packets) or changed their concentration should do so at the Requirements Office at the Registrar’s (20 Garden Street) ASAP. Friday, April 10 is the deadline for these two items. Call Melanie, if you are not sure.

Prizes and Awards. Graduate fellowships and prizes are listed in the House Commencement Program. To get recognition for your hard work throughout your academic travails here at Harvard, please inform Melanie of any awards or prizes you’ve won. Please don’t wait until the last minute; we can’t be held responsible for errors in omission. Only Harvard prizes and awards can be considered.

Non-Degree People Planning to take part in Commencement Activities: November 2008 or March 2009 degree candidates who would like to take part in this June’s Commencement activities should see Melanie IMMEDIATELY in the House Office J-35.

Not Attending Commencement Ceremony? If you do not plan to receive your diploma at the House Commencement in June let Melanie know as soon as possible.

Walking with another House? You cannot assume that you will be able to walk with another house. It is not usually a problem, but check with Melanie first, who will tell you what needs to happen.

IMPORTANT DATES

April 10, Friday. Undergraduate student applications for June 2009 degrees (A.B. and S.B.) must be submitted on or before this date at Registrar’s Office, Undergraduate Records. Also the last day for graduating seniors to change their concentrations.

Reading Period: May 2, Saturday through May 13, Wednesday

Examination Period: May 14, Thursday through May 22, Friday

May 25, Monday: University Holiday: Memorial Day. House Offices closed.

June 4, Thursday: Harvard University Commencement

House Office, J-38, News

LOTTERY LIVE - The Dunster House Lottery is scheduled for the week of April 13th. Start thinking about who you would like to live with and where. The lottery packets should be in your mailboxes. If you do not receive one but need one please let Nora know. She will be happy to answer questions, e-mail her at ndahl@fas.harvard,edu or drop by J-38 and see her.

If you have any questions about the lottery let me know, we can meet or correspond by e-mail, ndahl@fas.harvard.edu. I am happy to help figure out your lottery concerns

Please pay particular attention to the lottery schedule below. Be on time!

LOTTERY SCHEDULE:

Mon., 4/6 Senior Doubles, Senior & Junior Singles, & Floaters return green cards and housing questionnaires to House Office, J-38, by
4 pm. Senior Doubles & Senior & Junior Singles notified via e-mail by 7 pm, if a Senior Double & a Singles Lottery will take place.
Tues., 4/7 IF NECESSARY Senior Double and /or Single Lottery, 3 PM SHARP, JCR
Wed., 4/8 All green cards and housing questionnaires due at House Office, J-38, by 4 pm.
Fri., 4/10 Unavailable and frozen suites posted by 5 pm. (1st floor, J-entry).

Mon., 4/13 All groups will pick numbers in the JCR in this order: senior groups pick numbers beginning at 3 PM SHARP; multiple groups, triples, and then doubles and singles. Middle groups, All junior groups; multiple groups, triples, and then doubles and singles.
Tues., 4/14 Seniors pick rooms 3 PM sharp; multiple groups, triples, and then doubles and singles in the JCR.
Wed., 4/15 .. Middle groups pick rooms 3 PM sharp. Then all junior groups pick rooms; multiple groups, triples, then doubles in the JCR.

****PLEASE NOTE: If a representative for your rooming group does not appear at the appropriate meeting on time to draw your lottery number, you will automatically have last choice of rooms.****

From the Dining Hall

Campus News
From the Bureau of Study Counsel

The Bureau serves students in many capacities, including academic and personal counseling, peer tutoring, groups and workshops, and the Reading Course. Pre-group consultations are required for some groups. Please call 617-495-2581 to register or for more information. We also have our Cranium Corner Library, replete with free study strategy printed materials. Our website: bsc.harvard.edu.

REFLECTIONS on REJECTIONS. Job rejections, school rejections, grant rejections, internship rejections -- everyone is rejected sooner or later! Join us for a panel discussion about our experiences of risk, rejection, and redemption. With Dr. Abigail Lipson, Bureau of Study Counsel; Dr. Xiao-Li-Meng (GSAS'90), Statistics Department; Dr. Lowry Pei (HC'67); and Patricia Hernandez (HC'04), Kirkland House Tutor and HBS Research Associate. Wednesday April 15, 5:30-7:00, OCS Reading Room, 54 Dunster St. RSVP ocsrsvp@fas.harvard.edu. Copies of Reflections on Rejections, a booklet of actual rejection letters received by your deans, faculty, fellow students, and alums, along with their reflections about the experience, will be distributed, while they last.

Senior Thesis Workshop
with Sheila Reindl & Craig Rodgers
Upon request to departments and Houses: typically 1 to 1.5 hours
To schedule a workshop, email Sheila Reindl (sreindl@bsc.harvard.edu) or Craig Rodgers (craig@post.harvard.edu).

Perfectionism: A Double-Edged Sword
with Jennifer Page & Meredith Carter. Two sessions: Mon., Apr. 6 & 13, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
To register, please email Jennifer Page (jpage@bsc.harvard.edu).

WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER TRAINING TEXT:

Windows Movie Maker training sessions are being offered by Lamont Library to HCL staff and Harvard students.

In this introductory training session, participants will learn how to use some of the tools and features of Windows Movie Maker, Microsoft's free software for creating multimedia presentations, projects and tutorials. Windows Movie Maker allows combining video, still images, audio and music with ease.

Harvard University libraries and museums are developing an enormous collection of digital objects and electronic resources to enhance research, classroom presentations and academic work. This hands-on training session will guide participants through the process of pulling these Harvard resources together with original material to create effective multimedia presentations.

There are four sessions, identical in content, offered this month. Space for each session is limited to 14, but we will consider offering more sessions based on the response received. To register please contact Mikel Kearns at mkearns@fas.harvard.edu and state your preferred date and an alternative date, if possible.

Session dates/times:
Wednesday, April 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 23, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

All sessions will be held in Lamont Library, room 310 and will be presented by Paul Worster of Morse Music & Media.

Other authoring software available to students at Lamont Library in Morse Music & Media includes: Adobe Premier Pro CS3, Sibelius 5 music authoring, Finale 2009 music authoring.

(For assistance with this authoring software please consult the Morse Music & Media helpdesk located on Level A in Lamont.)

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday, April 19: Masters’ Open House, Masters’ Residence, 8:30-9:30 PM

Tuesday, April 28: Red Tie Reception, Masters’ Residence, 6-7 PM
Red Tie Dinner, Dining Hall, 7 PM

Saturday, May 2 Goat Roast, Courtyard

Friday, May 22 Senior Reception, 5:45-6:30 PM, Reception
Senior Dinner, 6:30 PM Dining Hall

March 30, 2009

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

Welcome back from Spring Break!

Thinking about Taking Next Term Off? Stop by to talk with me if you are, and see Nora (J-38) about canceling your room and board contract.

Carlos’s office hours
Week of March 30- April 3

Monday, 3/30 10-12 sign-up, 5-6 open
Tuesday, 3/31: 10-12 open
Wednesday, 4/1: 9-12, sign-up

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

Tutor On-Call
The tutor(s) on-call for the week of March 30 is Chris Catizone in G-14. He can be reached at 3-4678.

Graduating Seniors who have not filled out a degree application should do so at the Registrar’s Office ASAP, and must do so by April 10. The Registrar’s is located at 20 Garden Street. ADVANCED STANDING students who are graduating this June also must fill out a degree application.

* ATTENTION SENIORS *

Commencement News

Cap and Gown rental fee is only $40, (or $36.80 after Coop Member Rebates!) and they accept cash,
check, credit card, or Crimson Cash. The “No Rush Return” deadline for your gown is June 13th, 2008.
Keep your cap and tassel as a memento of your graduation!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT NANCIE SCHEIRER IN THE CAP & GOWN OFFICE:
E-Mail: hbooks@bncollege.com; Phone: 617.499.2070; Fax: 617.499.2016; Web: www.thecoop.com

Prizes and Awards. Graduate fellowships and prizes are listed in the House Commencement Program as space permits. To get recognition for your work throughout your academic career at Harvard, please inform Melanie of any awards or prizes you’ve won. Please don’t wait until the last minute. We will not be held responsible for errors in omission if you forgot to tell us in a timely fashion! Only those prizes and awards from Harvard are honored.

Non-Degree People Planning to take part in Commencement Activities: November 2008 and March 2009 degree candidates who would like to take part (WALK) in this June’s Commencement activities should see or call Melanie IMMEDIATELY in the House Office J-35.(Charette@fas, 495-2263)

Not Attending Commencement Ceremony? If you do not plan to receive your diploma at the House Commencement in June let Melanie know.

Important Dates

April 10, Friday. Undergraduate student applications for June 2009 degrees (A.B. and S.B.) must be submitted on or before this date at Registrar’s Office, Undergraduate Records. Also the last day for graduating seniors to change their concentrations.

Reading Period: May 2, Saturday through May 13, Wednesday

Examination Period: May 14, Thursday through May 22, Friday

May 25, Monday
University Holiday: Memorial Day. House Offices closed.

June 4, Thursday
Harvard University Commencement

House Office, J-38, News

LOTTERY LIVE - The Dunster House Lottery is scheduled for the week of April 13th. Start thinking about who you would like to live with and where. The lottery packets should be in your mailboxes. If you do not receive one but need one please let Nora know. She will be happy to answer questions, e-mail her at ndahl@fas.harvard,edu or drop by J-38 and see her.

Students with medical concerns that could affect housing must consult with the Accessible Education Office (AEO), http://aeo.fas.harvard.edu, aeo@fas.harvard.edu, at 496-8707. This means that if you think you must live on a lower floor, in DeWolfe, or a particular room, etc. then the only way I can consider your needs is on a recommendation from the Accessible Education Office. They will advise you about the necessary clinical documentation which accompanies requests for exceptions to normal housing procedures. Please note that it is important that you begin to make arrangements as soon as possible. The House lottery will take place mid-April. You will need to do this each year that you are in residence in Dunster House. Please contact Nora, ndahl@fas.harvard.edu or 5-2262 after you obtain your documentation so that you may discuss your housing options with her. You must renew this documentation with the AEO every year that you are in residence in the Houses.

"Students with physical or mental health/disability-related issues pertaining to rooming assignments are encouraged to contact Accessible Education Office in advance of the rooming lottery in their Houses. AEO Director Louise Russell will review the necessary clinical documentation, guidelines for which may be found at http://aeo.fas.harvard.edu, meet with the student, and make a determination as to whether a student should be exempted from the lottery. Approved exemptions are made to the student making the request, not entire groups, although every effort is made to include friends in close proximity to each other, if not actually together. Each House has developed a housing assignment process which works best. If a student who has been denied a medical exemption by AEO actually receives a rooming assignment that coincidentally meets their clinical needs, they are not automatically eligible to receive such consideration the following year, but they are welcome to reapply.

From the Dining Hall

Campus News

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday, March 30 Rising Sophomore Welcome, Masters’ Residence, 8-9 PM

Thursday, April 2 Nora’s Rising sophomore Welcome, JCR, 3 PM

Sunday, April 19 Masters’ Open House, Masters’ Residence, 8:30-9:30 PM

Tuesday, April 28 Red Tie Reception, Masters’ Residence, 6-7 PM
Red Tie Dinner, Dining Hall, 7 PM

Saturday, May 2 Goat Roast, Courtyard

Friday, May 22 Senior Reception, 5:45-6:30 PM, Reception
Senior Dinner, 6:30 PM Dining Hall