Tag: Thomas Dingman

  • Nation & World

    When a House is a bountiful home

    Harvard roommates from varied backgrounds say that, in the College’s House system, their differences draw them together.

    6 minutes
  • Nation & World

    First, you move in

    Harvard’s freshmen arrived on campus Tuesday, and started settling in to college life, and new routines.

    4 minutes
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    Settling in

    The members of Harvard’s Class of 2018 arrive and move into their dorms, where they are welcomed by University leaders.

    4 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Engage, enjoy, get centered

    As freshmen move into dorms in and around the Yard, fellow students, faculty, and administrators offer tips on how best to adjust to the Harvard experience, from maintaining basic wellness to exploring the vast resources Harvard has to offer.

    6 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Celebrating sustainability champions

    The Green Carpet Awards, hosted by Executive Vice President Katie Lapp and the Office for Sustainability, celebrated the dedication and hard work of project teams and student groups in meeting the University’s sustainability commitments.

    4 minutes
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    Boxes, bins, and bedding

    Harvard Yard began to come alive again Monday morning as the Class of 2017 arrived on campus.

    4 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Eat, play, sleep

    As freshmen move into dorms in and around the Yard, fellow students, faculty, and administrators offer their advice on how best to adjust to the Harvard experience. Their suggestions range from maintaining basic wellness to making sure to have fun.

    6 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Freshmen take Winter Fest break

    Winter Fest, planned by the First-Year Social Committee (FYSC), provides a low-key, winter-themed, relaxing social event every year, allowing hundreds of freshmen to socialize with their classmates and take a well-deserved break from studying for finals.

    3 minutes
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    Stepping into action

    Harvard’s pre-orientation programs point incoming freshmen to the city, the country, and the campus in an effort to give students a head start on adjusting to college life by building community through the outdoors, the arts, and more.

    9 minutes
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    Welcome, Class of ’14

    Harvard convocation ceremony welcomes the Class of 2014.

    5 minutes
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    Reflecting on a young life

    A freshman reflects on an eye-opening seminar session, designed to prompt Harvard undergrads to step back from the striving and ponder what life means to them, and what they value.

    4 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Costume Catwalk

    It’s a Harvard tradition for a group of freshmen to be named to the First-Year Social Committee (FYSC). The FYSC plans special events throughout the year. This fall, the group hosted the annual Costume Catwalk Oct. 30. Described as an opportunity for freshmen to “schmooze with Dean Dingman,” the event elicited comments as varied as…

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