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...planned the first Yardfest is now trying to create a uniform system for students to plan large events at Harvard. Assistant Dean of the College Paul J. McLoughlin II, who chairs a joint-subcommittee of the Committee on College Life and the Committee on House Life, visited the Undergraduate Council’s meeting last night to discuss a working draft of the subcommittee’s report on events management. In 19 recommendations, the report addresses a variety of issues related to event planning including the number of events that can be held each night, how events are registered...
Last year we had Third Eye Blind, but this year we might get third-time lucky. In 2007, the second annual Harvard College Yardfest suffered declining turnout, possibly due to the rain, but also because the young College Events Board (CEB) had yet to establish itself as a successful organization for the social scene at Harvard. This year’s Yardfest, however, promises to be a night to remember, largely due to its positive new leadership. Though it has historically suffered from the reputation that its events are not always successful, the CEB this year has already improved upon...
...fact that they need to provide their own opportunities for such parties. But the fun czar does have the power to provide venues for dry fun that don’t risk feeling condescendingly hokey. While the welcome-back barbecue and sing-alongs appeal to some, events such as Yardfest (which is happening at night this year) and Pimp Your Stein Clubs have a much broader appeal to the population of young adults on campus. The position of fun czar holds great potential. The first fun czar, Zachary A. Corker ’04, spearheaded the efforts to establish...
...czar acts as a College-wide social coordinator, both for large campus-wide events—such as Yardfest and the annual welcome-back barbecue—and smaller events in the Houses. McCoy will also serve as the primary adviser for the College Events Board (CEB) and the First Year Social Committee, according to Assistant Dean of the College Paul J. McLoughlin...
...College Events Board] wanted Yardfest to appeal to everybody on campus, and I think the artists reflect that commitment to building community,” said Benjamin P. Schwartz ’10, the vice-chair of the CEB. “We are extremely pleased with this year’s performers...