Dunster House
From the Office of the Resident Dean, Michael Uy
Deer Meese, Happy March! Happy Women’s History Month! I hope you had a restorative Wellness Monday <3 I know we’re in that time of the semester with midterms, psets, and theses. I hope you’re still finding ways to take care of yourself, whether that means PS5, ATVs, drinking chocolate, or something else. Maybe that “something else” could be Trivia Night this Friday the 5th at 6.30pm ET! Form a group with your friends – or contact me and I’ll help you form a group! – and show how smart you are, or how much you know about Netflix shows! The days are getting at least a little bit warmer here in Cambridge – the sun is out for a little bit longer. I’m more hopeful with the vaccination process and continued masking and social distancing, that we’ll have a much better summer this year than last. I’m sorry about the Commencement announcement for seniors, but we will try our best in the House to make it a memorable, interactive, and celebratory event. Please continue to be safe, stay healthy, and look after one another. Dunster Love.
Student Hours: Tuesday, 10 am-12 noon, Thursday and Friday, 2-4 pm EST; Student Hours Zoom Link
Upcoming House Events
Visit the Dunster House Calendar for List of Events and Links to join
Dunster Community Night Dinner & HoCo Brain Break
Thursday, March 4, 6-7 pm
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 Dylan Zhou dylanzhou@college.harvard.edu
Dunster House Language Table
Thursday, March 4, 6 pm EST
Join to practice different languages with other Dunster students on Congregate!
Dunster House Trivia Night
Join Michael and Jiho for first TRIVIA NIGHT of the semester! They’ll be using their standard rules, with teams of up to five (strictly enforced), four main rounds, three bonus rounds, and a final. Refer to Michael’s email of 2/22 for details!
Cookies & Conversations
Thursday, March 18, 6:00 pm ET (registration required)
Congregate (Link will be provided to all registered attendees)
Registration Form: C&C REGISTRATION FORM
Registration Deadline: Sunday, March 7th at 11:59 pm
Cookies & Conversations is part of Dunster’s faculty-student event series and is a great opportunity for you to invite a favorite professor to an evening of (virtual) conversation and (real) cookies! While this is a slightly different take on our traditional student-faculty dinners, the chance to gather in small groups with brilliant professors and engage in wide-ranging discussion is what makes this event so meaningful and enjoyable for faculty and students alike. All registered participants will be sent a cookie tin(!) in advance to enjoy at the event. (Apologies we are unable to ship internationally.)
When reaching out to invite your professors, kindly ask them to complete this address form by Sunday, March 7th so we can ship them a cookie tin!
Class of 2021 Keepsake Regalia Order
The Commencement Office has worked with The Harvard Coop to make approved Harvard regalia available to all Class of 2021 graduates.
All student regalia orders will ship directly to you for use for your Class of 2021 programs and photo opportunities. Regalia is yours to keep.
For details and to place your order visit: https://harvard.shopoakhalli.com/purchasewizard/Welcome
Commencement Orations Competition
Do you have something exceptional to share with your fellow graduates?
This is your chance to speak at Harvard's Honoring the Class of 2021 program!
Who is eligible to participate?
Harvard's Class of 2021. All College and Advanced Degree candidates who have completed all requirements to graduate on May 27th
What is the deadline to submit my speech?
March 28th @ 11:59 PM *Submissions will be judged for originality, style, wit, and significance
Key Dates
March 4th @ 4:30 PM – Informational Workshop April 14th @ 4 PM – Preliminary Auditions April 22nd @ 4 PM – Final Auditions
Questions?
For more information on submission details visit https://commencement.harvard.edu/orations-competition or contact the Harvard Commencement Office at commencement@harvard.edu
Winners
Will Receive Speech Coaching, Support, And $1,000 Prize!!!
Academic Resource Center
The ARC is hiring undergrad and graduate students who want to work as Peer Tutors for STEM, PSET & other courses for Fall 2021. Be a leader in the community by helping fellow students while solidifying your own knowledge! Click here to apply!
How to access HUHS During COVID 19
Please call 617-495-5711 before walking into HUHS
Services Available to Remote Students
HUHS is available for urgent care services to all students, and students should feel comfortable calling HUHS for urgent help, or for guidance in identifying appropriate next steps in seeking local care.
Counseling and Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Services Available to Every Student. Regardless of where you reside, all students have access to mental health urgent care, an initial mental health consult with a CAMHS clinician, and CAMHS workshops and group counseling at no cost, if you have paid the Student Health Fee. Please visit the CAMHS website for a listing of workshops and groups.
Office of Career Services (OCS)
Upcoming OCS Event: Tuesday, March 2, 12-1pm ET
Is politics for you? A conversation with former Congressman Joe Kennedy III. Visit the OCS website for details and to register!
Announcement
The change of grading basis deadline has been moved to Monday, April 5. Submit a petition to change a grading status in the document center of my.harvard. As long as you submit your request by Monday, April 5, 11:59 PM ET, your instructors will have time to approve it. View detailed instructions for submitting a petition.
Apply to be a Peer Advising Fellow (PAF). Build strong communities and help the Class of 2025 navigate College resources and opportunities. PAFs help first-years make the most of Harvard. Applications are due Thursday, March 4. For more information, visit the Advising Program Office website.
Academic Calendar
March 1, 2021
Wellness Day (No Classes)
March 16, 2021
Wellness Day (No Classes)
March 31, 2021
Wellness Day (No Classes)
April 1, 2021
Final degree applications for May degree candidates due
April 5, 2021
Last day to withdraw from a course
April 8, 2021
Declaration of Concentration due for off-cycle students expected to declare in spring
April 15, 2021
Wellness Day (No Classes)
April 28, 2021
Last Day of Spring Classes
April 29, 2021
Last day students will be granted a leave of absence
April 29, 2021
Reading Period
May 6, 2021
Final Examination Period
May 27, 2021
Commencement
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Diana G. Hovsepian
Dunster House Academic Coordinator
Harvard College
945 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-495-2263
