Tag: Freshman Parents Weekend

  • Campus & Community

    Fresh angle on Parents Weekend

    Sophomore Matthew DeShaw’s memories don’t overshadow this year’s Freshman Parents Weekend. Families share their stories as DeShaw remembers his.

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    Parents Weekend through a freshman’s eyes

    Harvard freshman Matthew DeShaw is reminded of why he loves Harvard and his parents — especially when he can share the two over a weekend.

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    Progress report

    Harvard College interim Dean Donald Pfister and President Drew Faust welcomed the families of first-year undergraduates to campus Nov. 1 for the start of Freshman Parents Weekend, the annual two-day program of lectures, tours, and open houses.

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    Carving out a winner

    The Class of 2017 got creative for the annual freshman pumpkin-carving contest. Entries were on display at Annenberg Hall just in time for Halloween.

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    Learning experience for parents

    Freshman Parents Weekend, Oct. 12-13, offered parents another view of college life and the challenges their children face. “Freshmen feel like they really change during these first few months at college,” said Anya Bernstein Bassett, director of undergraduate studies.

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    Settling in, stretching out

    Harvard College Dean Evelynn M. Hammonds and University President Drew Faust welcomed the families of first-year undergraduates to campus Oct. 14 for the start of Freshman Parents Weekend, a two-day program of lectures, tours, and open houses.

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    Know your gnomon

    Professor John Huth of Harvard’s Department of Physics gave a one-hour overview of his popular General Education course, “Primitive Navigation,” to freshmen and their families on Oct. 14. The talk was part of the annual Freshman Parents Weekend program of lectures, tours, and open houses.

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    A fresh look at College life

    A few weeks into college, families reunite for speeches, panels, and entertainment at Freshman Parents Weekend.

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    Freshman Parents Weekend

    In October, Freshman Parents Weekend fills campus with mothers and fathers eager to and experience all aspects of Harvard life.

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    The college transition

    Freshman Parents Weekend involves first-year students and family in sessions designed to smooth the transition to college.