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The neighborhood leadership team structure has undergone programatic changes, affecting housing coordinators.
Photo courtesy of Jillian Jenkin.

Neighborhood Leadership Team restructures responsibilities

Rebecca Park October 24, 2018

This year, the Office of Student Life (OSL) modified its neighborhood programming model for on-campus upperclass residences in each of the College’s four neighborhoods. This year, the student Neighborhood...

This fall, the NIH awarded Assistant Professor of Biology Matt Carter a $369,000 grant to continue his research on appetite suppression and eating behaviors.
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Matt Carter receives NIH grant to study hunger

Mae Burris-Wells October 24, 2018

  In Assistant Professor of Biology Matt Carter’s lab, cutting edge breakthroughs can happen entirely by accident.   “[My student and I] were following up on another study and we found...

Rabbi Mike Moskowitz discussed the intersection of transgender rights and Judaism. He considers himself an ally of the LGBT+ community.
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Rabbi Mike Moskowitz speaks on trans rights

Rachel Levin October 24, 2018

Last Thursday, Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, a rabbi at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (CBST) in Manhattan, spoke to a group gathered for lunch in the Jewish Religious Center. During the talk, titled “Trans...

In Other Ivory Towers: News across higher education

In Other Ivory Towers: News across higher education

Rebecca Tauber October 24, 2018

Affirmative action trial challenges Harvard’s admissions system On Monday, Oct. 15, a trial began against Harvard regarding its affirmative action practices (“Michael Wang ’17 takes part in advocacy...

Spring Street Blues: From the files of Campus Safety and Security

Spring Street Blues: From the files of Campus Safety and Security

Campus Safety October 24, 2018

Monday 10-15-18 7:17 p.m., Lasell: Officers met with an athletic facility monitor concerning an issue with a student and access to the fitness center.  Tuesday 10-16-18 2:02 a.m., Faculty House:...

Wards book, Sing, Unburied, Sing, was inspired by her experience growing up as a black woman in the South. It was this years Williams Reads book. 
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Sing, Unburied, Sing author Jesmyn Ward speaks on storytelling

Kristen Bayrakdarian October 17, 2018

Last Thursday the College hosted Jesmyn Ward, author of this year’s Williams Reads book, Sing, Unburied, Sing. Ward reflected on the events that have shaped her life and influenced her as a writer.  Marlene...

Wang (center) has argued that colleges and universities discriminate against Asian Americans during the application process, citing his personal experience applying to colleges.
Photo courtesy of Michael Wang.

Michael Wang ’17 takes part in advocacy related to anti-Asian discrimination lawsuit

Arrington Luck October 17, 2018

On Monday, a trial regarding anti-Asian discrimination at Harvard was brought to the United States District Court in Boston. The plaintiffs, along with the Department of Justice (DOJ), allege that...

A Closer Look: The summer earnings requirement

A Closer Look: The summer earnings requirement

Rose Houglet October 17, 2018

A recent op-ed by Konnor Herbst ’20 helped to amplify the conversation around the summer earnings requirement for students receiving financial aid (“On summer earnings: A case against an unequitable...

Trustees hold forum featuring Asian American studies debate

Trustees hold forum featuring Asian American studies debate

Nicholas Goldrosen October 17, 2018

On Saturday, the Board of Trustees held an open forum for students. Alongside issues including the endowment and mentorship, the chief topic of discussion was the push for an Asian American studies program...

Kris Hoey began her new role on Oct. 5. She previously worked in OSL.
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OSL hires new assistant director

Kristen Altman October 17, 2018

On Oct. 5, Kris Hoey started as the new Assistant Director for Student Organizations and Club Sports in the Office of Student Life (OSL). She will be working closely with all student groups and student...

Bronfman, pictured here, is undergoing construction, as is Weston Hall, the Williams Inn and Garfield House.

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College undertakes several construction projects

Nicholas Goldrosen October 17, 2018

Construction continues apace across the College’s campus. Here’s a brief update on some of the projects you may see: North Science Center Demolition work on the foundation is slated to begin...

Spring Street Blues: From the files of Campus Safety and Security

Spring Street Blues: From the files of Campus Safety and Security

Campus Safety October 17, 2018

Monday 10-8-18 2:13 a.m., Dodd House: An officer responded to a noise complaint. Three students were listening to music. They were informed of the noise complaint and turned the music down.   Tuesday...

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