Despite a concession by President Rudenstine to form a new committee to study a living wage, protesters stayed put. Forming this new committee marks a major concession by the university since it had previously stated that the living wage issue “closed.”
May 1
In an effort to increase student satisfaction, Harvard Law School (HLS) announced several new innovations to improve student life as part of a new “Strategic Plan.” HLS will create small “law colleges” for first-year students in order to reduce class sizes by half. In addition, HLS announces increased financial aid for graduates in low-income fields.
May 2
After a security guard is assaulted at night and amid increased concerns with the number of non-Harvard people in the Yard because of the sit-in and tent city, University officials have closed the Yard at night. Between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., only people with Harvard ID’s can enter the Yard.
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