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Claire L. Simon
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HUA Will Lobby Harvard Administration on Time Caps
Academic Team Officer Matthew R. Tobin ’27 announced plans to meet with the Faculty Arts and Sciences Office for Faculty Affairs on Wednesday to share student perspectives on the time caps — which restrict lecturers and preceptors to two, three, or eight-year contracts.
Harvard To Consider Alternative Shuttle Services Amid Student Complaints About Passio GO!
Harvard Transportation Services is assessing options for an alternative shuttle tracking service amid criticisms from students who say Passio GO! — a third-party application that tracks bus schedules and arrival times — is unreliable and inaccurate.
HUA Officers Lobby Administrators for Changes to Leave of Absence Policy
The Harvard Undergraduate Association convened for its weekly general assembly meeting on Sunday to discuss the return of last semester’s Uber voucher program and support for students who have taken leaves of absence.
‘Advocacy, Advocacy, Advocacy’: HUA Officers to Prioritize Amplifying Student Opinions in Last Semester
Elected last April on a platform of building a “united Harvard,” 2024-25 HUA officers said they plan to continue highlighting student advocacy and fostering inclusion among undergraduates as they set goals and pilot initiatives in their final semester.
At First Spring Meeting, HUA Allocates Funds for Datamatch, Valentine’s Day
At its first meeting of the semester, the Harvard Undergraduate Association assembled virtually on Super Bowl Sunday to pass funding requests for Datamatch and a Valentine’s Day fundraiser.
Former Harvard President, Treasury Secretary Summers Warns of Inflation Under Trump
Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Lawrence H. Summers said U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed economic policies will increase inflation at a Harvard Institute of Politics forum on Thursday.
Course-Specific AI Chatbots Piloted in 2 Expos 20 Courses
Two professors teaching Expository Writing 20, a required first-year class run by Harvard’s Writing Program, have piloted the limited use of artificial intelligence chatbots in the curriculum.
With The Game on the Horizon, Harvard Athletics Works to Increase Football Attendance
University officials have been working around the clock to increase participation at Harvard football games this season, targeting both Harvard affiliates and local residents.
STUDS’ Harvard Square Location Sees Slow Business After August Opening
STUDS, a national piercing and jewelry chain, recently opened its newest branch in Harvard Square, hoping to pierce the area’s student market.
Cambridge Officials Celebrate Start of $77 Million Fire Station Renovations
Top Cambridge officials celebrated the start of long-delayed renovations on the Cambridge Fire Department Headquarters at a Tuesday groundbreaking ceremony at the 491 Broadway Street construction site.
New Harvard Art Museums Initiative Lets Students Touch Ancient Artifacts
Harvard Art Museums opened their doors for a hands-on display of ancient Egyptian artifacts Friday, the first in a series of “First/Hand Fridays” showcasing the museum’s private collection for Harvard students.
