Dunster House
From the Office of the Resident Dean, Michael Uy
Deerest Dunster, my goodness, I can’t believe we’re almost at the end of the semester and that tomorrow is December! You’re telling me that reading period begins this Friday?! I hope you had a restful Thanksgiving and were able to celebrate it, even if differently this year. I am grateful for all of you – for your thoughtfulness, intelligence, diligence, and occasional humor. You keep me on my toes and remind me that changing the world is possible. You also teach me that often times, patience and perseverance are necessary. Just like it takes several years for a handful of you to mature into responsible adults, I was surprised that after two years in dormancy, my cattleya decided to bloom on Thanksgiving Day (photos included). I feel it’s a good omen for your own work and growth J We’re really coming close to the finish line, so cross it strong! If you need help or want to talk, don’t hesitate to reach out. This semester has been like no other so even if it’s the first time you’re having difficulties, that’s ok! – let’s connect and figure out a plan. Please continue to be mindful of Harvard's Honor Code as you are completing your psets, finishing your projects, and taking your exams. Double and triple check the formats and times of your exams! Wash your hands, be safe, eat well, drink water, exercise, sleep, and communicate!
Sending all the Dunster Love.
Student hours: Tuesday 10 am-12 noon, Thursday 2:30-4:30 pm, Friday 2-4:30 pm
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This Week’s Events!
Links available on the Dunster House Events Calendar!
Fall Dunster House Library Concert
Tuesday, December 1, 8pm EST
Come enjoy some beautiful music and dance performed by your fellow Meese!
Dunster Community Night and HOCO Brain Break
Thursday, December 3, 6-7 pm
group of students hanging out and laughing and talking
Join us for Dunster's weekly Community Night Dinner and HoCo Brain Break. Catch up with your fellow Dunsterites, Tutors, and staff, and join HoCo for an ubereats Brain Break! Come alone or with friends, and you'll be able to claim a $20 Ubereats voucher! Questions? Contact Isabella Beckett isabellabeckett@college.harvard.edu or
Dylan Zhou dylanzhou@college.harvard.edu
Wellness Discussion Group
Sunday, December 6, 4-5pm ET
Join your Wellness Tutors each week to discuss our reflections centered around a particular topic, article, or reading. We intend for this to be a space for us to engage in honest reflection and exploration about our beliefs (both conscious and not), our habits (both intentional and not), and discuss how to go about working on these and other aspects of our selves and lives that we might want to change in the service of living more fully and happily.
House Life & Community Engagement Survey
Please take 10 minutes to complete the fall 2020 House and Community Engagement Survey.
We and the College want to hear from you about how you are engaging with the community and how we can best support you. The results of this survey will be shared with House and community leadership in order to evaluate and best shape programming, support, and outreach. We’ll ask your opinion on everything from house programming to social support to the overall sense of community. We also want to know how the pandemic has impacted your mental health.
Please make sure Dunsterites voices are included in this valuable feedback, and complete the survey by Sunday, December 6th!
Academic Resource Center
The ARC is here to support you at any point during your Harvard academic journey. The ARC website also offers a wealth of resources!
Learn at Harvard - click here to check out information on a wide range of topics, from time management and motivation, to reading and writing productively & more.
- Meet one-on-one with an Academic Coach to work on optimizing your learning experience.
- Find a Peer Tutor to get help with a specific course.
- Participate in Workshops to build skills and learn strategies that will help you face your academic challenges.
Counseling and Mental Health Services
CAMHS has online workshops and groups for stress management and building resilience in uncertain times.
Academic Calendar
December 1, Tuesday
Final degree applications for March 2021 Degree Candidates due.
Last day to change concentration for March 2021 Degree Candidates without Administrative Board approval.
Last day upon which March 2021 Degree Candidates may submit an approved foreign language citation study plan to the Office of the Registrar.
Last day upon which March 2021 Degree Candidates may submit an approved petition for a secondary field to the Office of the Registrar.
Advanced Standing-eligible students planning to graduate after six or seven terms in March 2021, or to begin a fourth year AM program in spring term 2021, must file an Advanced Standing Activation Form by this date.
December 3, Thursday
Last day of Fall term classes.
December 4, Friday
Last day in the Fall term upon which undergraduates will ordinarily be granted a leave of absence from the College.
December 4, Friday, through December 9, Wednesday
READING PERIOD
December 10, Thursday, through December 19, Saturday
EXAMINATION PERIOD
See the Registrar’s website for exam times and locations for Fall term courses.
December 20, 2020, Sunday, through January 24, 2021, Sunday
Winter recess
Harvard College Academic Calendar Fall 2020-21
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