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Midway through its first term, the revamped advising system for sophomores is getting high marks from House masters, tutors, and some students. Now that undergraduates don’t have to settle on a concentration until their third semester, the program targets sophomores just getting acquainted with the rhythms of upperclass life. Resident tutors are now expected to help sophomores pick an academic field to make the focus of their years at Harvard. “I’ve seen a lot of programs and initiatives and things come and go during my time at Harvard, and this...
...Anna Levesque, 33, is helping to debunk. A professional white-water kayaker and instructor based in Asheville, N.C., she says, "Kayaking isn't about strength; it's about finesse." And once you get the hang of it, "you get a real sense of accomplishment," she continues. "You are the master of your craft...
...sockeye salmon swimming upstream to clinics at local pools on how to roll your boat over in the water. Year-round festivals include the weeklong Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival, which starts Oct. 27 in Fort Myers, Fla., and features more than 50 group paddles. You'll always be the master of your kayak, but it's more fun when a paddling buddy comes along for the ride...
...committee, said that the recent clash between the UC and the College administration over the council’s program that funds dorm room parties demonstrated the need for a “receptive to student voices.” “I really feel that a House master would be extremely qualified because he understands what [interacting with students] would be like,” Gillis said. “We need someone who is wiling to work with student leaders.” David R. Pilbeam, who has served as interim dean of the College since September...
Undergraduates have long been some of Harvard’s staunchest environmental advocates, and this role has greatly expanded in recent years. It was students who created the Sustainable Allston Group in 2003 to ensure that environmentally responsible building principles were incorporated into the development’s master plan. Their efforts resulted in President Lawrence H. Summers’ signing of the six “Sustainability Principles”—a legacy that clearly persists in the executive summary of the current draft plan...