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...additional factor to be taken into consideration is the new institution of upfront funding, which was implemented in the fall of this school year. This new mechanism allows student groups to apply ahead of time for grants which they plan to pursue, which allows events that are closer to the end of the year to be funded any time during the semester, regardless of the actual date of their event. Many student groups have taken advantage of this feature, and events in April and May have been funded in the $256,000 of grant-giving...
...says that her work is “like meditating.” Heilmann’s relaxed demeanor enabled students and community members to examine her method. “For students going through the creative process themselves, it’s nice to hear from professional artists upfront,” said Akash Goel ’07, who attended the event and who is also a Crimson editor. Heilmann said the ability to impart knowledge to young artists invigorates her. “What always went along with the work, all through my whole life, even...
...Environmental Action Committee (EAC) has published a position paper outlining a number of simple ways to achieve these reductions: decreasing energy demand, increasing efficiency in laboratories, and offsetting emissions with renewable energy purchases. Many of these initiatives will pay for themselves in the long run. Although the exact upfront costs are unclear at present, the purpose of the referendum is to send a message to the administration that students care so passionately about climate change that they believe Harvard should commit to reduction even without accurate cost estimates...
...Dunster resident Lori M. Adelman ’08 says that she is “giving serious consideration to a run for UC president.”Adelman’s term as FiCom chair has been productive, notably in May when FiCom moved to grant student groups upfront funding and the direct deposit of funds. This change came about as a result of a survey Adelman administered with then-FiCom Vice Chair Sarafa to student groups last spring. The changes became effective this fall.Edward Y. Lee ’08, a council member, says that he is planning...
...starter kit is $400, and once you get it going, you will realize quickly that you will want to augment that with additional devices. Extra door/window sensors cost $35 a piece, and extra lamp controllers cost $50. There's also a monthly fee of $15. Although you can pay upfront for a whole year, it will still cost $180 - iControl doesn't cut you a break on that...