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Harvard Researchers Warn 2016 Polling Mistakes Serve as a 'Cautionary Tale' in 2020
Harvard Government Ph.D. candidate Shiro Kuriwaki and Michael G. Isakov ’22 cautioned against “overconfidence” in polling data in a paper published Tuesday on their analysis of pollsters’ incorrect predictions 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary R. Clinton would win the previous election. Kuriwaki and Isakov’s paper, published in the Harvard Data Science Review last week, identifies mistakes in 2016 polling and posits ways to correct these mistakes.
Astronomers Estimate Spin of Supermassive Black Hole in the Milky Way
Researchers at Harvard and Northwestern University derived the first tight limit for the spin of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. The recent location of 40 new “S-stars” near the Sagittarius A* black hole prompted the research, according to Astronomy professor Avi Loeb, co-author of the study and researcher at Harvard’s Center for Astrophysics. Loeb and his co-author developed a measuring technique based on the spatial distribution of those stars around the black hole.
Scholars Trace Violent History of Immigration Policy at 'Border Inhumanities' Panel
Scholars discussed the origins and evolution of migration and border politics at a panel discussion Monday evening, pointing out violence throughout the history of American immigration policy. Panelists at the event, which was hosted by the Mahindra Humanities Center, also highlighted how immigration intersects with issues of women’s reproductive rights, racial prejudice, and criminal activity.
Government Dept. Chair Apologizes for ‘Pain and Hurt’ in Wake of Gov 50 Allegations
Government department chair Jeffry A. Frieden acknowledged a history of student mistrust in the department and reiterated the concentration’s commitment to inclusion in a Friday email to colleagues, in the wake of allegations that Government 50: “Data” preceptor David D. Kane made racist blog posts under a pseudonym. Frieden called some material on the blog “deeply offensive,” citing the “pain and hurt” the posts have caused students.
Professor Kosuke Imai to Oversee Gov 50; Kane Will Continue Teaching
Government professor Kosuke Imai will take over as the official head of Government 50: “Data” in order to “ensure that the course can proceed without further disruption,” divisional Dean of Social Science Lawrence D. Bobo and Government department Chair Jeffry A. Frieden announced in a letter to students Thursday. Gov 50 Preceptor David D. Kane will continue leading optional lectures, despite Imai's installation as the new course head.
Earth-Skimming Meteor May Have Brought Life to Venus, Harvard Researchers Say
Meteors that grazed Earth’s atmosphere could have brought microbial life from Earth to Venus, Harvard Astronomy department chair Avi Loeb and College student Amir Siraj ’22 hypothesized in a new research study, made available in preprint last week. Earlier this month, researchers affiliated with MIT, Cardiff University, Harvard, and other institutions detected potential signs of life on Venus, in the form of phosphine gas in the planet’s atmosphere.
Dean of Students Office Confronts Zoom Fatigue, Scattered Student Body
Perhaps even more than most, administrators at the Dean of Students Office say they have a difficult task this semester: supporting Harvard undergraduates while only a fraction of them live on campus and others are scattered across the globe. Even during a virtual semester, Dean of Students Katherine G. O’Dair said in a Wednesday interview that the primary focus of her office remains the same — providing support and opportunities to both remote and on-campus students.
Harvard to Introduce Coronavirus Testing Pilot to Off-Campus Students
Harvard will expand its coronavirus testing program to nearly 500 undergraduates living in areas adjacent to campus, according to a Monday email penned by Harvard University Health Services Executive Director Giang T. Nguyen. “While the pilot is voluntary, the University is strongly encouraging you to participate,” Nguyen wrote in the email to off-campus undergraduates.
Leverett House Welcomes Katie Daily as Resident Dean
Katie Daily, a former United States Military Academy professor and associate dean, began her appointment as Leverett House’s resident dean on July 1, according to an email sent to House affiliates by Faculty Deans Brian D. Farrell and Irina P. Ferreras. Prior to coming to Harvard, Daily received undergraduate and master’s degrees from Columbia University and earned her Ph.D. in English at Boston University.
Former Harvard Employee Eric Clopper Sues University, The Crimson
Eric Clopper, a former systems administrator at Harvard, filed a lawsuit against the University, The Harvard Crimson, and 10 unnamed “donors and alumni” in federal court Monday over the school’s response to a 2018 performance that he held at Sanders Theatre and the newspaper’s coverage of the event.
Undergraduate Council Petition for Multicultural Center Gains Hundreds of Signatures
The Undergraduate Council circulated a petition on June 15 urging Harvard administrators to build a new multicultural center to house the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations. While student demands for a multicultural center span decades, the recent murder of George Floyd at the hands of police and nationwide protests supporting the Black Lives Matter movement catalyzed the petition, Undergraduate Council President James A. Mathew ’21 said in an interview.
PBHA Boston-Based Summer Urban Program Convenes Virtually
Phillips Brooks House Association’s Summer Urban Program will begin virtually this Monday for roughly 550 Boston and Cambridge students. Unlike many Harvard-affiliated summer programs, SUP — which is typically comprised of 10 summer camps across the Greater Boston area — has continued despite the coronavirus pandemic. SUP group officers Allison S. Barker ’22 and Thomas C. Phan said they hope to continue delivering an enriching bonding and learning experience for campers.
Harvard, University of Michigan Professors Discuss the COVID-19 Pandemic’s Effect on Prisons
Heather Ann Thompson, a Pulitzer prize-winning author and University of Michigan professor, discussed the relationship between pandemics and prisons in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic during a virtual event on Thursday. The event — which was sponsored by the Hutchins Center’s Project on Race & Gender in Science & Medicine — featured a conversation between Thompson and Evelynn M. Hammonds, a professor of African and African American studies at Harvard.
Harvard Astronomy Chair Nominated for President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
Harvard Astronomy department chair Abraham Loeb was nominated to be a member of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology on Monday. Formed in 2001, PCAST members advise the U.S. President on “public policy relating to the American economy, the American worker, national and homeland security, and other topics” using scientific and technical research, according to the PCAST website. Under former president Barack H. Obama, Harvard Environmental Policy professor John P.
Harvard Commits to Open Access Technology Framework During COVID-19 Crisis
Harvard announced its commitment to the COVID-19 Technology Access Framework, which allows the use of non-exclusive and royalty-free licenses of intellectual property rights for products aimed at combating the coronavirus pandemic.
Campus Health Group Expands Online Wellness Resources for Students
With students no longer on campus, Health Peer Advisors and Liaisons — a peer education group focused on student wellness — have turned to virtual platforms to continue to provide resources for students during the coronavirus pandemic. HealthPALs serve as liaisons between students and Harvard University Health Services. The group typically organizes events including flu clinics and study breaks to build relationships with students and introduce them to the HUHS services available to them.
Harvard Health Services Director Nguyen Outlines New Protocols for Coronavirus Tracking and Testing
With 27 Harvard affiliates now reporting positive test results for COVID-19, Harvard University Health Services Director Giang T. Nguyen said his office is working to coordinate with local health authorities and adapting the few in-person services it still offers in an interview Thursday. As of Sunday evening, the number of Harvard affiliates — including University President Lawrence S. Bacow — who have reported testing positive for COVID-19 has slowly but steadily grown.
Quiz: What (Remote) Snackpass Deal Are You? | Flyby | The Harvard Crimson
Sure, we might not be on campus right now, but imagine all the great ways we can use Snackpass once we’re back to perusing the Square! Take this quiz to figure out which deal you should take advantage of next semester. 1. You forgot that there’s a five-page essay due tonight at 11:59 p.m. Your plan of action is… A. Cancel your plans, sit down, and utilize everything you learned in Expos to piece together a decent paper. B.
Harvard College Asks Students Who Cannot Continue On-Campus Jobs to Seek New Employment, Will Pay Students Working From Afar
Harvard will continue to pay students who can perform their on-campus jobs in a remote setting, asking students who cannot do so to seek other employment opportunities through the Student Employment Office, Faculty of Arts and Sciences Registrar Michael P. Burke wrote in an email to undergraduates Monday afternoon. The University announced two weeks ago that campus would not reopen for classes after spring break in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
The Show Must Go On: Theater, Dance & Media Concentrators, Courses Adapt to COVID-19 Outbreak
As students prepare for online instruction for the remainder of the semester in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, arts concentrators are facing a number of challenges in completing their thesis projects and coursework. Dean of Arts and Humanities Robin E. Kelsey acknowledged these challenges in a letter sent to divisional faculty and staff on March 10. In the letter, he highlighted the need for new forms of instruction and evaluation of work.
Students Say Harvard’s ‘Vague’ Coronavirus-Updated Health Plan Leaves Questions Unanswered
After Harvard released guidance on how the coronavirus will affect University health plans, students said they remain uncertain about costs and complications associated with the new policies.
More Public Service Jobs, Not More Jobs as Public Service
In an interview last week, Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana said that he hopes to expand the way Harvard College and its students define public service beyond the “narrow” conception he characterized as widespread on campus.
New ‘HouseCall’ App to Tackle Spread of Infectious Disease on Campus
Members of Global Alliance for Medical Innovation, a student-run organization, are working to develop a mobile application for symptom reporting to Harvard University Health Services in collaboration with Organismic and Evolutionary Biology professor Pardis C. Sabeti. The application, called HouseCall, would allow students to report symptoms remotely and receive consultation and treatment in their rooms, rather than going to HUHS.
As Coronavirus Cases Propagate, Harvard Adds South Korea to Restricted Travel List
Harvard added South Korea to its list of restricted travel locations as the University focuses on “contingency planning” for the possible spread of COVID-19 in the United States. As national health authorities warn that a coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. is inevitable — and global stocks tumble — Harvard officials find themselves waiting for additional federal guidance while seeking to reassure students about their safety. Harvard University Health Services Director Giang T.
Harvard Police Arrest Man in Smith Campus Center After Physical Altercation, Drawing Criticism
Harvard police arrested a black man for trespassing in the Smith Campus Center Thursday morning after a physical altercation, drawing criticism from some eyewitnesses. Connor J. Schoen ’21, who witnessed the incident, said the arrested man was walking through the main corridor of the center wearing a Harvard sweatshirt and carrying a skateboard when police told him to get on the ground. Schoen said an officer “ran up” to the man almost immediately.
Harvard Solicits Nominations for Permanent Winthrop Deans Amid Student Calls to Keep Interim Leaders
Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana announced the next stages of the search for new Winthrop House faculty deans in an email to Winthrop residents Tuesday. In his email, Khurana said the College would soon begin accepting nominations for faculty dean candidates, a process he called a “critical first step.” Current interim faculty deans Mark D. Gearan ’78 and Mary Herlihy-Gearan have led the House since August, following the College’s decision to not renew former Winthrop faculty deans Ronald S.
Harvard Advises Against Travel to China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
University administrators “strongly” advised Harvard affiliates to refrain from travel to China and urged precautions for those returning from the country to “protect the health and safety of our community,” as the number of confirmed cases of the deadly coronavirus continues to rise. University Provost Alan M. Garber ’76 and Harvard University Health Services Director Giang T.
Honor Council Reports Drop in Academic Violation Cases
Advertisement By Shera S. Avi-Yonah and Delano R. Franklin, Crimson Staff Writers December 11, 2019 Associate Dean for Academic Integrity Brett Flehinger serves as the secretary of the Honor Council. Harvard College’s Honor Council saw a drop in the number of cases it heard during the 2018-2019 academic year, posting only 64 for the year in the annual report it released last week. This year’s figure is down from the 88 cases the Honor Council heard during the 2017-2018 academic year.
Khurana Says College Preparing For Strike Spilling Into Second Semester
Advertisement By Shera S. Avi-Yonah and Delano R. Franklin, Crimson Staff Writers December 10, 2019 Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana sits in his office in University Hall during an interview on Tuesday. Dean of Harvard College Rakesh Khurana said in an interview Tuesday that his office is focused on “minimizing the disruptions” for College students in the event that the graduate student union’s strike continues through the beginning of next semester.
Athletics Review Will Focus on Student-Athletes’ Health and Wellness, Khurana Says
Advertisement By Shera S. Avi-Yonah and Delano R. Franklin, Crimson Staff Writers November 21, 2019 Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana pictured here in his office in April. Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana said he hopes the athletics review — which Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Claudine Gay announced earlier this semester — will center around improving student-athletes’ health and wellness.
Khurana Says Harvard College Needs More Information Before Pursuing Multicultural Center
Advertisement By Shera S. Avi-Yonah and Delano R. Franklin, Crimson Staff Writers November 19, 2019 Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana, pictured here in April, said Friday that Harvard needs more information before making any decisions about a possible multicultural center. Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana said in a Friday interview that Harvard will need to continue research and planning before making any decisions regarding a possible multicultural center.
Former Winthrop Dean Sullivan Failed to File Tax Returns for Nearly a Decade, Judge Finds
Winthrop House Faculty Dean and Law School Professor Ronald S. Sullivan, Jr. speaks at a diploma ceremony in 2010. By Karen G. Heredia By Shera S. Avi-Yonah and Delano R. Franklin, Crimson Staff Writers The United States Tax Court found that former Winthrop House Faculty Dean Ronald S. Sullivan, Jr. failed to file income tax returns from 2005 through 2013 and failed to pay the Internal Revenue Service more than $1 million in an opinion released Tuesday.
Former Winthrop Dean Sullivan Criticizes Admins During Constitutional Law Society Event
Advertisement By Shera S. Avi-Yonah and Delano R. Franklin, Crimson Staff Writers November 18, 2019 The Center for Government and International Studies, where Professor Ronald Sullivan spoke at an event last week. Former Winthrop House Faculty Dean Ronald S. Sullivan, Jr. accused Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Claudine Gay of repeatedly lying about their reasons for dismissing him last semester at an event held Friday.
Mold Plagues ‘Virtually All Buildings,’ Dean Says After Dunster Mold Outbreak
By Delano R. Franklin and Samuel W. Zwickel, Crimson Staff Writers November 8, 2019 Dunster House is located in the River East neighborhood, between Leverett House and Mather House. Harvard administrators relocated several Dunster House affiliates into temporary accommodations after discovering an outbreak of mold in September, according to several affected students.
Palestine Solidarity Committee Circulates Pledge Urging Undergrads to Boycott Israel Trek
Advertisement By Shera S. Avi-Yonah and Delano R. Franklin, Crimson Staff Writers November 7, 2019 A recent petition has been sent around about the Harvard College Israel Trek trip and its inclusivity. The Israel Trek group hosts its meetings in Harvard Hillel. The Harvard College Palestine Solidarity Committee distributed a pledge over house and student group email lists last week urging undergraduates to boycott Israel Trek, a free spring break trip to Israel and the West Bank.
In Wake of Admissions Lawsuit Decision, Khurana Agrees Harvard Must Become Aware of Biases
Advertisement By Shera S. Avi-Yonah and Delano R. Franklin, Crimson Staff Writers October 23, 2019 Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana said in a Friday interview he agrees with the verdict in the Harvard admissions lawsuit asserting that the College’s admissions processes are not perfect. Federal judge Allison D. Burroughs ruled on Oct.
Harvard Student Groups Condemn The Crimson’s Coverage of Abolish ICE Rally
More than 650 people have signed onto an online petition condemning The Harvard Crimson’s coverage of a protest demanding the abolition of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The petition — started by student-led immigration advocacy group Act on a Dream earlier this month — criticizes The Crimson for requesting comment from an ICE spokesperson for its Sept. 13 article, “Harvard Affiliates Rally for Abolish ICE Movement.” The article covers a Sept.
OSAPR and Harvard College to Pilot Bystander Training, Khurana Says
Advertisement By Shera S. Avi-Yonah and Delano R. Franklin, Crimson Staff Writers October 21, 2019 Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana said Friday he will work with the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response to pilot new forms of bystander training after survey results showed rates of sexual misconduct among undergraduates have remained stagnant over the past several years.
Harvard Band Members Walk Out of Centennial Banquet After Alumni Comments on Sexual Harassment Policy
Advertisement By Shera S. Avi-Yonah and Delano R. Franklin, Crimson Staff Writers October 17, 2019 More than 70 members of the Harvard Band walked out of a banquet celebrating the group’s centennial Saturday after an alumnus joked about the group’s decision to implement a sexual harassment policy. At the banquet, former band member Richard “Rich” D.
Hasty Pudding Donates to Anti-Sex Trafficking Nonprofit Following Criticism of Epstein Donations
Advertisement By Shera S. Avi-Yonah and Delano R. Franklin, Crimson Staff Writers October 9, 2019 The Hasty Pudding's clubhouse, located in Harvard Square across from The Garage. In the wake of an August petition calling on the Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770 to donate funds connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Hasty Pudding announced a $50,000 donation to an anti-sex trafficking nonprofit Monday.
Harvard College Business Group Cancels Sponsorship With ICE Contractor Palantir After Backlash
Advertisement By Shera S. Avi-Yonah and Delano R. Franklin, Crimson Staff Writers October 8, 2019 The Harvard Undergraduate BGLTQ Business Society disinvited tech company Palantir from speaking at one of their events following student outcry abut the company's contract with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Winthrop Residents Say House Culture Has Improved After Ron Sullivan’s Dismissal
Advertisement By Shera S. Avi-Yonah and Delano R. Franklin, Crimson Staff Writers October 7, 2019 Winthrop House students say they hope the House's permanent faculty deans will prioritize student interaction and well-being. Winthrop House residents say the House’s atmosphere has improved this semester after the departure of former Faculty Dean Ronald S. Sullivan, Jr., who attracted controversy for his decision to represent Harvey Weinstein in court. Interim Faculty Deans Mark D.
Tuesday’s Admissions Decision is Only the First Step in a Long Appeals Process, Experts Say
By Camille G. Caldera, Delano R. Franklin, and Samuel W. Zwickel, Crimson Staff Writers October 2, 2019 The John Joseph Moakley Courthouse in Boston was the site of the three-week admissions trial. Tuesday’s long-awaited ruling on the Harvard admissions case brings one stage of the four-year-old lawsuit to a close — but the case is not expected to end anytime soon.
Harvard Ruling May Offer ‘Roadmap’ for Other Affirmative Action Cases
Advertisement By Camille G. Caldera, Delano R. Franklin, and Samuel W. Zwickel, Crimson Staff Writers October 2, 2019 Students for Fair Admissions President Edward Blum exits the courthouse on Oct. 19, the fifth day of the Harvard admissions trial. Tuesday’s ruling upholding the legality of Harvard’s race-conscious admissions process could foreshadow decisions in other cases challenging affirmative action programs at colleges and universities across the country, according to legal experts.
Senator Grassley Sends Letter to Harvard Citing Concerns About Sullivan Dismissal
Advertisement By Shera S. Avi-Yonah and Delano R. Franklin, Crimson Staff Writers October 2, 2019 Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana speaks to students in Winthrop dining hall following his decision not to renew the house's Faculty Deans Ronald S. Sullivan and Stephanie R. Robinson in spring 2019. United States Senator Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter to University President Lawrence S.
Federal Judge Rules Harvard's Admissions Policies Do Not Discriminate Against Asian American Applicants
By Camille G. Caldera, Delano R. Franklin, and Samuel W. Zwickel, Crimson Staff Writers UPDATED: Oct. 2, 2019 at 5:04 p.m. Harvard College’s race-conscious admissions policies do not illegally discriminate against Asian American applicants, federal judge Allison D. Burroughs ruled Tuesday. The ruling brings an end to this stage of the lawsuit filed against the University by anti-affirmative action group Students for Fair Admissions in 2014.
Friends Recall Memories of Sandip Nirmel During Memorial Gathering
Advertisement By Delano R. Franklin, Crimson Staff Writer September 30, 2019 Dozens of Harvard students and administrators gathered to remember and honor the life of Sandip Nirmel ’21 at a memorial service in Dunster House Sunday afternoon. Nirmel died in May after an extended illness. Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana described him as “deeply valued and loved” in a May 24 email to students. Dunster Faculty Deans Sean D. Kelly and Cheryl K. Chen and Resident Dean Michael S.
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