Dunster HouseFrom the Office of the Resident Dean, Michael Uy:
Deer Dunster,
First off, Happy Birthday to Nathaniel! I hope you had a great HOCR weekend – there was some awesome rowing and coxing (and winning!), especially by Dunsterites! I know many of you may also have spent Saturday and Sunday working and stressing. Believe me, you’re not the only ones. It seems like many of us have just hit a brick wall at this point in the semester, whether because of coursework, extracurricular commitments, personal health and concerns, or things just beyond our control. It’s ok to reach out for help. Talk to your resident tutors, faculty, and advisors. While the end of the semester is in sight, it’s still some time away – so try to set yourself up as best you can before final exams and projects. The week looks quite wet and a little bit cold – stay dry and stay warm! Lastly, here’s one more admonishment about indoor masking: I know that while our COVID19 numbers are lower, that doesn’t mean that y’all’re not getting sick from other viruses (Wet coughs? Sore throats? Stuffy noses?). Masks and handwashing mean you’re less likely to catch illness and less likely to spread it – so please just wear your mask properly. Not to mention, being sick can add more stress to a busy schedule. Dunster Love. Good luck with IMs!
Dean Uy's Student Hours:
Tuesday 10 am-12 noon, Thursday and Friday 2-4 pm
Please feel free to come by during student hours. You can also email anitahaq@fas.harvard.edu to schedule an appointment. Dean Uy is happy to meet in person or on Zoom. Our offices are at E303H.
Tutor on Call:
The tutor on call from October 25-31 is Manon Garcia, who can be reached at 617-851-8419 in the event of an emergency.
To see all upcoming events, visit the Dunster House Calendar
World Food Day October 26
Dunster House Pumpkin Carving and Painting October 26
Dunster House Halloween Movie Night October 27
Trick-or-Treat with HoCo on Sun, Oct 31, 2021 9:00pm
HUHS Flu Vaccination Clinic Reminders:
HUHS is holding flu vaccination clinics on Mondays and Tuesdays, 12-3PM, in the Smith Campus Center on the 2nd floor, Art wing, now through December 14 (no clinics on Monday holidays). A Harvard ID or HUGHP insurance card are required to receive the flu vaccine at HUHS. This year’s flu clinics will be by appointment only. Appointments can be made by logging into the HUHS Patient Portal using your HarvardKey. All students are required to get the flu vaccine before Wednesday, December 1. If you receive your flu vaccine or any other outstanding vaccination outside of HUHS, you will need to upload the documentation directly to the Patient Portal as soon as possible.
Academic Calendar
November 11, 2021
Veteran’s Day (observed for staff) Classes will be held
November 15, 2021, 11:59 pm
Last day upon which students may withdraw from a fall term course, a notation of WD will be permanently recorded on the transcript.
November 18, 2021, 11:59 pm
Declaration of Concentration due for third semester students.
November 24, 2021
Thanksgiving Recess
December 1, 2021, 11:59 pm
Final degree applications for March degree candidates due.
Last day to change concentration for March Degree Candidates without Administrative Board approval.
Last day upon which March Degree Candidates may submit an approved foreign language citation study plan to the Office of the Registrar.
Last day upon which March Degree Candidates may submit an approved petition for a secondary field to the Office of the Registrar.
December 2, 2021
Last Day of Fall Full Term Classes
December 3, 2021
Reading Period
December 3, 2021, 11:59 pm
Last day in the fall term upon which undergraduates will ordinarily be granted a leave of absence from the College.
December 9, 2021
Final Examination Period
December 19, 2021
Winter recess starts
January 19, 2022
Spring Online Check-In Opens
January 14, 2022
Wintersession starts
January 17, 2022
University Holiday: Martin Luther King Day
January 23, 2022
Winter recess ends
Wintersession ends
January 24, 2022
Spring term begins. First meeting of spring term classes.
January 24, 2022, 11:59pm
Spring Online Check-in Deadline
January 28, 2022, 11:59 pm
Last day undergraduates may check-in/register late for the spring term.