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

ISSUES OF THE WEEK

Dual Submission

If you would like to turn in similar work 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.

Final Exams

The final exam schedule is now posted on the Registrar’s web page (www.registrar.fas.harvard.edu). Please double check it so that you don’t miss an exam. If, for some reason, you have two exams scheduled at the EXACT same time, please contact the Exam’s Office at 5-1542, to get it resolved. If you have questions about this, let me know.

In Absentia Exams are not automatically granted.  Please note that The Handbook for Students states that requests for in absentia exams are due in the Registrar’s Office no later than the last day of class and require Administrative Board approval.

CARLOS’ OFFICE HOURS (Week of April 16-20)

Monday, 4/16:                 3-5, open

Tuesday, 4/17:                11-12, open   

Wednesday, 4/18:            1-3, by appointment

Friday, 4/20:                   3-5, open

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

TUTOR ON-CALL

The tutors on-call for the week of April 17- to April 23 are Aaron and Grace Byrd. They reside in G-11 and can be reached at 3-2321.

COMMENCEMENT NEWS

PRIZES AND AWARDS

Graduate fellowships and prizes will be listed in the House Commencement Program as space permits. To get recognition for your work throughout your academic career at Harvard, please inform Diana 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.

Cap & Gown Rentals: Cap and gown rentals will be available from May 17 to May 24,
M-S 9am to 9pm and Sunday from 10am to 7pm. (in the Textbook department). For more information call Nancie Scheirer at 617-499-2070. 

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

Walking with another House?  Let Diana know!

Special Needs/Accommodations:  Please advise us of any special needs/accommodations for visitors to the House on Commencement Day. Please, also let us know if anyone attending the House ceremony will arrive in a wheelchair, walker, cane. etc., so that we can be well prepared. Email Diana at hovsep@fas.harvard.edu.

Parking on Commencement Day: Please inform your parents and families that local parking restrictions will be enforced on Commencement Day.

IMPORTANT DATES

April 26, Thursday

Last day in the spring term upon which undergraduates will ordinarily be granted a leave of absence from the College.

Students leaving the College by this date are charged three quarters of tuition, and the Student Services Fee. After this date, students will be charged the full amount of those costs.

April 26, Thursday, through May 3, Thursday

READING PERIOD

May 4, Friday, through May 12, Saturday

EXAMINATION PERIOD 
See the Registrar’s website, www.registrar.fas.harvard.edu, for exam times and locations for spring term courses.

May 11, Friday

Deadline to submit a fall term Inter-House Transfer Application (Round 2).

Deadline to submit a Housing Contract Cancellation form for the fall term without penalty.

May 13, Sunday

Non-graduates must vacate their rooms by noon.

May 24, Thursday

Harvard University Commencement.

May 25, Friday

Graduating seniors must vacate their rooms by 5 pm.

May 28, Monday

University holiday: Memorial Day.

TUTOR OFFICE HOURS
(All meetings will take place in the Dining Hall)                                                                                                                         

Archeol, Anthro, Fellowships, Russian (Nat)           Mondays: 8:00-9:00 pm

Chemistry & Chinese (Theresa)                              Mondays: 8:00-9:00 pm

Government (Molly)                                                Mondays: 7:30-9:30 pm

History &Public Service (James)                             Mondays: 7:30-9:30 pm

Life Science (Amanda, Neil & Albert)                       Mondays: 8:00-9:00 pm

Math/Engineering/Physics (David)                         Mondays: 7:30-9:30 pm

Sociology (Geniece)                                                Mondays 8:30-9:30 pm

Fellowships & Public Health/Health Policy (Kirstin)         Tuesdays: 9:00-10:00 pm

Fellowships, Music, English, & Writing (Seth)         Tuesdays: 8:00-9:00 pm

History & Science (Scott)                                        Tuesdays: 8:00-9:00 pm

Religion (Odeviz)                                                    Tuesdays: 7:30-9:00 pm

Spanish (Marina)                                                   Tues. & Thurs.: 7-8:00 pm

Pre-Law and Business (Wei )                                  Wednesdays: 8:00-9:00 pm

Psychology, Music, German (Kathy)                        Wednesdays: 8:00-9:00 pm

Economics (Ricardo)                                              Thursdays: 8:00-9:00 pm

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Health Insurance for Graduating Students
The Harvard University Student Health Program (HUSHP) expires on July 31. Plan ahead early in order to secure insurance coverage for August 1. More information on options for graduating students:  http://hushp.harvard.edu/graduating-students

Log in to view and print immunization records 

You can now print your immunization records to take with you after graduating. Returning students can check immunization compliance status online; compliance is necessary to register fall term. Access Patient Login at huhs.harvard.edu. Contact: HUHS Medical Records, 617-495-2055.

NOMA-REISCHAUER PRIZES IN JAPANESE STUDIES
The deadline is June 18, 2012 by 5pm.The prizes are awarded annually for the best essays on Japan-related topics written by Harvard University students during the current academic year. There one $1,000 undergraduate award. For more information visit: http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~rijs  under Fellowships and Grants. Or mail Dr. Theodore Gilman: tgilman@fas.harvard.edu or Catherine Glover cglover@fas.harvard.edu.

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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 Diana, Assistant to the Resident Dean, either at the House Office (J-35), 495-2263 or preferably by e-mail at hovsep@fas.harvard.edu.