In his 2000-2001 annual report, Dean of the College Harry R. Lewis ’68 wrote that the impending loss of Agassiz and Rieman presents “potential catastrophes for the College.”

That problem has been alleviated somewhat as Radcliffe agreed to allow student drama groups to continue to use the Agassiz Theatre—since it cannot easily be used for any other purpose.

But administrators have yet to find a replacement for Rieman.

The College is touring property owned by Radcliffe in an attempt to find new space for the dancers, said Office for the Arts Director Jack Megan.

The College “at the highest levels knows of this need and it’s being factored into their plans,” says Associate Dean of the College David P. Illingworth ’71.

David Zewinski, associate dean for Physical Resources and Planning, whose office is coordinating the search for new space, did not return phone and e-mail messages.

At last night’s meeting, some dancers said that Radcliffe should reconsider its decision to take back Rieman—since losing the dance space will harm mostly women.

“I’d like to hope that they feel an obligation to undergraduate women,” Minster said.

—Staff writer William M. Rasmussen can be reached at wrasmuss@fas.harvard.edu.