But Yenching Restaurant on Mass. Ave. will remain open for Christmas and New Year's, according to its manager, Peter Lee.
While most students part for home, House Superintendents will begin work in earnest.
"I will be hiding from students to catch up on paperwork," said Scott Heywood, superintendent of Kirkland House. "When the students aren't here, then it gets busy. We do all the work we can't do when the students are here."
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Reclining in his armchair while listening to Bach, Heywood said he will then "have a few quiet days off to enjoy the holiday."
A veteran of managing 26 buildings at Harvard, Heywood sees the house as an extended family. He had enjoyed his previous tasks, said Heywood, "But this is more fun."