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Claire L. Simon
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HUA Unveils International Student and Alumni Liaisons at Weekly Meeting
The Harvard Undergraduate Association announced the addition of three new positions to their executive cabinet at a weekly general meeting Sunday evening.
‘A Really Big Milestone’: Sophomores Celebrate at HUA Declaration Day Event
Harvard sophomores flooded the sunny steps of Widener Library on Friday to celebrate the College’s official concentration declaration deadline, posing for pictures with banners of their chosen departments and programs while enjoying piles of Joe's pizza.
Harvard College Expands Budget for Student Groups With Rise in Activities Fee Payments, New OCC Funding
Undergraduate organizations will draw on a larger pool of Harvard College funding this year as a result of a rise in Student Activities Fee payments and the creation of a new funding stream through the Office of Culture and Community.
HUA Funds Brain Break and Headshots, Tightens Club Funding Rules at Second General Meeting
The Harvard Undergraduate Association convened for its second general assembly meeting to hold the administration’s first policy votes and discuss updates to the HUA Finance Guidelines.
HUA Kicks Off With Inaugural Meeting Under New Administration
The Harvard Undergraduate Association gathered Sunday evening for its first general assembly meeting under the new administration led by Co-Presidents Abdullah Shahid Sial ’27 and Caleb N. Thompson ’27.
Heavy Rain Causes Leaks in Newly Renovated Adams House
The rainwater infiltrated Westmorly Court in multiple locations, spewing into part of the dining hall and forming a large pool of water outside the Bow and Arrow Press room. The dorm opened in August for the first time in more than 2 years, though much of the property is still under construction.
HUA to Accept Direct Donations After $10K Gift From Alum
After a $10,000 donation from former Undergraduate Council member Ian T. Simmons ’98-’00, the Harvard Undergraduate Association will accept direct donations for club funding.
HUDS To Replace Compostable To-Go Boxes With Reusable Containers
Harvard University Dining Services will no longer offer disposable to-go containers but will replace them with a reusable alternative that students can check out like library books, the school announced online this week.
HUA Issues Statement Backing International Students Against Trump Attacks
The Harvard Undergraduate Association, the College’s student government, released a statement Friday condemning the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke Harvard’s ability to host foreign students.
A Quiet Year at the Harvard Undergraduate Association
In a year when Harvard was racked by protests and political attacks, former HUA co-presidents Ashley C. Adirika ’26 and Jonathan Haileselassie ’26 opted to keep both drama and headlines to a minimum.
How the HUA Spends Half a Million Dollars a Year
More than 400 student clubs apply for funding from the HUA at the start of each semester, and the HUA divides around half a million dollars, among them. But the source of the HUA’s funding is in decline — and the HUA can only fulfill a fraction of the requests it receives.
New HUA Co-Presidents Sial and Thompson Enter Office Promising Takes and Transparency
Abdullah Shahid Sial ’27 and Caleb N. Thompson ’27, the first HUA outsiders to take on the role of co-presidents, have their sights set on increasing engagement and transparency.
HUA Walks Back Plan To Co-Sponsor Event With Unrecognized Student Group
The Harvard Undergraduate Association planned and publicized an event co-sponsored by Les Adore, an unrecognized student group, before disaffiliating with the group after a Wednesday comment request from The Crimson.
Before Turnover, HUA Leadership Ties Up Loose Ends at Weekly Meeting
The Harvard Undergraduate Association met on Sunday for their penultimate meeting before incoming co-presidents Abdullah Shahid Sial ’27 and Caleb N. Thompson ’27 are set to take office on April 20.
Sial, Thompson Elected Harvard Undergraduate Association Co-Presidents
Abdullah Shahid Sial ’27 and Caleb N. Thompson ’27 will serve as the next co-presidents of the Harvard Undergraduate Association, according to a Friday HUA Election Commission email to all candidates obtained by The Crimson.
