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The Harvard Corporation's decision to maintain the 2016 policy on unrecognized single-gender social organizations was announced at a faculty meeting by President Drew Faust on Tuesday.

Policy on unrecognized single-gender social organizations to remain

Harvard Corporation vote seeks to uphold University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion

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DateDecember 5, 2017March 21, 2019

Harvard College Dean of Students Katherine O'Dair, who leads the Office of Student Life, has been busy experiencing the campus lifestyle since her arrival in the fall. “We’re really here to help students to engage with each other and the campus community ... to help [them] have the best out-of-classroom experience that they can.”

When undergrads are just living

Office of Student Life helps them stretch and build community outside classrooms

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DateMarch 8, 2017

Katherine O’Dair, who has been appointed dean of students, will begin her new role in August.

Harvard College announces new dean of students

Katherine O’Dair to assume role in August

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DateJuly 12, 2016

“Thank you for your children. They are remarkable people,” said President Drew Faust in welcoming the parents of the Class of 2015 (photo 1). Joining Faust in Sanders Theatre was interim Dean Donald Pfister, who encouraged the juniors to embrace the unique opportunities afforded them at the College (photo 2). Frederick Freyer '83 (from left, photo 3) and Jaye Freyer joined their son Jake '15 for the festivities.

Moments to seize

A here-and-now message for students at Junior Parents Weekend

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DateMarch 4, 2014May 6, 2019

Harvard College interim Dean Donald Pfister spoke with Harriet Kariuki '16 (photo 1), while others congregated after meeting the deans at University Hall (photo 2). Giora Ashkenazi '17 (left) had questions for Dean of Student Life Stephen Lassonde (photo 3).

Dialogue with the deans

Pfister, Lassonde talk over issues, hopes with College students

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DateSeptember 16, 2013July 26, 2019

The SOCH renovations will address three social spaces: the event hall, the community room, and the living room, seen here.

First floor, going up

Summer changes at Hilles are latest improvement to College social spaces

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DateMay 24, 2012July 25, 2019

A new opportunity for student input on College alcohol policy

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DateJanuary 31, 2012July 11, 2019

“The Cambridge Queen’s Head is a learning environment,” says David Friedrich, assistant dean of Harvard College for student life. The pub’s mission is to support campus social life and to give students valuable management experience: “Undergraduate employees get the opportunity to develop important leadership skills.”

A pub of their own

For play and work, students flock to the Queen’s Head

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DateMarch 30, 2011July 19, 2019

The second annual Harvard Thinks Big, a student-organized discussion in which 10 speakers have 10 minutes to explore a topic near and dear to their hearts, brought a crowd to Sanders Theatre on Feb. 17. Capturing the stage was lecturer in music Richard Beaudoin, whose topic was "Experiencing Time in Music."

Get ready, think big

In second session, 10 academics present their favorite concepts

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DateFebruary 18, 2011September 12, 2019

Harvard College Dean Evelynn Hammonds announced that she will make available up to $50,000 to fund domestic travel and House-based events during the 2010-11 academic year. Hammonds will work with the Office of Student Life to review and determine awards.

Support for student life

Hammonds renews fund for travel, activities

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DateSeptember 9, 2010July 22, 2019

Looking ahead

Junior Parents Weekend points to life beyond graduation

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DateMarch 8, 2010September 12, 2019

Freshman Parents Weekend at Harvard included a tour of Wadsworth House. Tara Benedict (in pink) shares the House's history with parents.

The college transition

Program gives first-year students, parents a sense of what’s ahead

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DateOctober 27, 2009

New Office of Student Life established, Suzy Nelson named dean of OSL

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DateJuly 23, 2009