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Yard Bulletin September 26, 2014 You May View the Yard Bulletin on the FDO Website ( Freshman Dean’s Office Volume 2018 Issue VI Yard Bulletin September 26, 2014 You may view the Yard Bulletin on the FDO Website (www.fdo.fas.harvard.edu). Upcoming Events Service to Society Friday, September 26, 8-10PM - Friday, September 26, 4-5PM – How Celestial Poetry Night. Love poetry? to Find Jobs and Internships in Inspired by nature? Join Speak Out Public Service and Nonprofits Loud (SOL) for an open mic night of Workshop. Seeking a job or poetry and spoken word under the internship with a mission-based stars! Harvard Science Center Deck (Room 804). organization? Come to this session to learn about resources, tips, and pathways to land an Saturday, September 27, 7PM – A opportunity. Office of Career Services, 54 Dunster St. Salute to William Friedkin. The Harvard Film Archive is thrilled to welcome back Monday, September 29, 3:30-5PM – Meet the IOP Fellows. legendary filmmaker William Friedkin Join the fall 2014 IOP Fellows for a reception at Phillips (b. 1935),the subject of an expanded 2009 Brooks House presented by Gene Corbin, Assistant Dean of HFA retrospective, to present screenings of his celebrated Harvard College for Public Service, in collaboration with IOP, latest feature, Killer Joe and the digitally re-mastered PBHA, CPIC, and PSN. This is a great way to meet the fall version of Sorcerer, one of his indisputably greatest films. Fellows and learn about public service! PBHA, Harvard Yard. More than a tribute celebration of one of the American Ongoing – IOP Study Groups with IOP cinema's most talented filmmakers, Mr. Friedkin returns Fellows. Study groups present a to Harvard for a very special occasion, to present to tremendous opportunity for students to Houghton Library the original manuscripts for his learn informally from leading public acclaimed memoir The Friedkin Connection and to donate servants, political practitioners, journalists, a set of 35mm prints of his films to the Film Archive. We academics, and more. Organized as semester-long, non-for- are honored to receive William Friedkin and to accept his credit weekly seminars, study groups are hosted by the generous gift, which will offer an invaluable resource for Institute's Fellows and other distinguished group leaders. future generations of film scholars and historians. Special Check the IOP website for more details: iop.harvard.edu. event tickets are $12. Harvard Film Archive, Carpenter Center, 24 Quincy St. Through the Gates Friday, October 3, 8-10PM - Mental Health Open Mic. This safe space welcomes poetry and spoken word performances about mental health, especially here at Harvard. Multiple counseling groups will also table, providing information about the services they provide Harvard students to foster a positive mental health environment. Ticknor Lounge, Boylston Hall. Through the Gates participants enjoyed learning some new dance moves at Academic Event Boston Swing Central on Friday, September 12 in Charlestown, and others visited the many marine species that call the New England Aquarium home on Achieving Global Health Equity in a Saturday, September 13 in Boston. Generation: A Road Map with Larry Summers and Paul Farmer. In The Lancet, Global Health 2035, Larry Summers and 23 Student Initiated Programs (SIPs) renowned economists and health experts Want to plan fun events for you and your classmates? Then the claim that if first-world nations make the right investments in Student Initiated Program (SIP) is for you! The FDO will provide the health sector today, the globe could achieve universally guidance, supplies, and even funding (budget will be determined low rates of infectious maternal and child deaths by 2035. In based on event and number of participants) to help turn your other words, we could shift directions to achieve a “grand event idea into a reality. Examples of past SIPs have included: convergence” in global health within just one generation. This outings to the North End, game nights, a presidential debate fascinating 45-minute discussion with theorist Professor Larry viewing party, and dorm-wide socials! For more information Summers and practitioner Dr. Paul Farmer will explore the about SIPs, or to complete an event proposal form, practicalities of achieving global health equity. Visit please visit www.fdo.fas.harvard.edu. Questions? fdrfoundation.org/lecturesstudent.html for ticketing Contact Torey Martin at [email protected]. information. Tuesday, October 14, 3-5PM, Science Center B. Freshman Dean’s Office Resources for Freshmen Morton Prince House Advising Corner. Advising Corner, an opportunity for you to discuss 6 Prescott St. your concentration, elective, or research interests with departmental Cambridge, MA 02138 advisers, takes place over lunch in Annenberg from 12-2PM on scheduled days. Feel free to speak with advisers at length, or to ask Phone: 617-495-1574 quick questions on the fly. The next Advising Corner will feature: Fax: 617-496-1624 Sociology with Laura Thomas on Friday, October 3. E-mail: [email protected] Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9AM-5PM The Harvard College Writing Center ESL Tutors. Are you tired of battling the storm alone? Do you have questions about the norms of written English or the conventions of the U.S. academic essay? Visit Submissions the Writing Center ESL tutors! The Writing Center offers free Please send submissions by individual writing help in English for International Students and Tuesday at 9:00AM to: English as a Second Language. The ESL tutors can assist with many [email protected] aspects of writing, not limited to grammar and language questions. Published Fridays. We are available to meet with students at any stage of the writing process. Drop-in hours: Tuesdays, 3-5PM & Fridays, 1-3PM, One Bow Street, Room 227. Please bring a printed copy of your draft and your assignment prompt if you have one. If you prefer to meet at Safety Notice another time, please email us at [email protected] to set up an appointment. To contact an FDO representative in Bureau of Study Counsel Workshop: Spiritual Journeys. the event of a serious, non-academic This group will meet weekly throughout the fall term, and it emergency, please call your proctor, or is for students who are interested in exploring their spiritual the Harvard University Police at (617) beliefs, hopes, expectations, values, or conflicts with other 495-1212, or, on campus, 5-1212. students who share an orientation to spirituality. The aim of Safety and other emergency messages the group is to integrate your academic and spiritual are displayed as soon as possible on the journeys in a way that feels true to your beliefs and sense of News and Notices section of the College home page at self. Pre-group consultation required; call the BSC at 617- www.college.harvard.edu. 495-2581. Beginning Thursday, October 2, 2-3:15PM, 5 Linden St. Opportunities for Freshmen Apply for the OCS Arts & Museums Fellows Program! Join an arts organization or museum for a three-week, full-time internship over the January break! All fellows receive a stipend through OCS, and local fellows receive free on-campus housing. To apply and learn about participating organizations (including art, music, dance, and other cultural institutions), visit tinyurl.com/artsfellows, or email [email protected]. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 14. Get in Shape with HAP Insanity. Looking for that shredded beach body or just to stay fit? Somewhere in between? Try out the Health Advocacy Program’s Insanity—a cardio /bodyweight workout—every weekday morning from 8-9AM at the MAC's 4th floor basketball courts. No experience necessary. Just bring water! Email Alan Rozet ([email protected]) or Linda Trujano ([email protected]) with any questions or if you’re just interested! Become a Mentor with DREAM! Looking to volunteer? Love kids? Want to build strong, life-changing relationships? Wish you spent more time just having fun? The Directing through Recreation, Education, Adventure, and Mentoring (DREAM) program wants you! We work to build community in a nearby affordable housing neighborhood, empowering children to recognize their options, make informed decisions, and achieve their dreams. Mentors and children participate both in groups and in pairs, helping children develop collaborative skills and providing them with long-term relationships with positive role models. Please email Ashleigh for more information: [email protected]. Freshman Arts Room The Freshman Arts Room in the Holworthy Basement is open every Thursday from 9PM to midnight! Love making art? Need a creative outlet with no time commitment? Take advantage of the Freshman Arts Room! Bring your own art project to work on, or start a new one. Supplies are provided for free! Brought to you by the Freshman Arts Board. .
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