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...school year there was an attempt to get rid of the Afro-American Studies department and in 1983 a pre-frosh week dedicated solely to black students was discontinued, he adds...
When her brother told her pre-frosh weekend was a waste of time, Valeria Escobari '00 decided not to bother. As a result, she says she never had the chance to meet and mingle before classes began...
...Dean of Stanford Law School and to performances by Yo-Yo Ma '76. In addition to these activities and events--which could take place on any regular weekend at Harvard--the Office of Admissions has organized a number of panels and opportunities so that this year's pre-frosh may become familiar with the Harvard experience. Some of these events show off what is truly excellent about Harvard--and some are trying to paper over the inevitable weaknesses. We here provide a few choice questions to help you see the pitfalls as well as the pinnacles, and by the weekend...
...opportunities available to pre-frosh this weekend are infinite. Both the College and the students on campus have done their best to open up the school to potential Harvardians. And so, all of you pre-frosh out there, remember to get at least a taste of all that Harvard has to offer. Take a guided walking tour of the campus to get a run-down about the University. (For a last question, ask where the Quad is and why one third of students are randomly assigned to live there.) Attend the panels, ask the right questions, and follow...
Academics are but one of the issues that all pre-frosh should make an attempt to learn about this weekend. Ethnic, religious and geographic diversity is another important concern. On Friday at 4:30 p.m., students will host a panel entitled "Multi-Cultural Perspectives" which will be followed by a Faculty-hosted panel, "Perspectives on Diversity," on Saturday at 2 p.m. Ask what percentage of tenured professors are women or minorities, and ask why Harvard has no degree-granting program in ethnic studies. Athletes should meet with the Department of Athletics to learn about accommodations for students. Ask how important...