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Mather Hand, a community service organization in the house, organized and coordinated the carnival along with the Mather House Council, Porter said. The group participates in community service projects such as one-on-one tutoring and a Big Sibling program.
Rogers said one of the carnival's main goals is to allow the children to interact with Harvard students.
"Many of the children have a less-than-optimal image of Harvard, and that translates into a less-than-optimal image of higher education," he said. He said he hopes the carnival helped to combat that negative perception.
On Saturday, Mather residents enjoyed a German cabaret, a special dinner and a party. The carnival, rained out on Saturday and rescheduled for yesterday, was the only event attended by children from the Mather Hand program.
Rogers agreed, saying, "It's important for undergrads to get exposure to the School....[The carnival] helps to form community partnership."