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After unpacking my room, I stood in the courtyard observing the faculty deans and resident tutors chatting with old Kirkland students and new one as puppies romped in the grass. The faculty deans of the House Tom and Verena Conley are the loving grandparents that oversee the house. The house administrator, manager, and resident dean are the parents who keep all us rowdy students in line. And you know you can always turn to resident tutors (your aunts and uncles) to provide you with wisdom and sound advice. For the past two years, Kirkland has been a safe haven for me to return to when I need to get away from my crazy packed schedule.

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This change was several years in the making and was shepherded by faculty deans Verena and Tom Conley in conjunction with the Kirkland House community’s feedback which resulted in bringing several alternative shield designs to a vote. The shield change and new design were officially approved by the University and adopted on March 6th, 2020. Playing on the history of Kirkland's Hicks House, once the quarters for officers in General Washington's army, an opening ceremony marks the start of each school year. Students and Faculty Deans march behind a troupe of Revolutionary Era re-enactors who provide musical accompaniment on drum and fife. Kirkland residents take advantage of the House's relatively small size by hosting more intimate community events.

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I genuinely believe that care for and mentorship of students — especially during college — can have lifelong impacts,” she said. Housing Day at Harvard is the day that first year students learn which upperclassman house they will live in for the next three years. On Housing Day 2017 I found out that my blocking group had been sorted into the smallest upperclassman house on campus - Kirkland House. Besides being located along the river near Eliot and Winthrop Houses, I knew nothing about Kirkland House.

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It’s ironic that Quincy’s mascot is a penguin — a creature suited to cold environments — because the House is the only upper-classmen residence to serve hot breakfast in its dining hall. Not only is Quincy’s dining hall always abuzz; it’s also the home to “Cake Boss,” the annual cake-decorating competition with awards for top finishers. Marked by a bagpipe performance and ceremonial veneration of namesake Josiah Quincy’s cane, the event is one of the quirkier traditions among Harvard’s Houses. The Kirkland House Committee (HoCo) is composed of dedicated Kirkland residents who work to maintain and develop the character and spirit of Kirkland House.

In some cases, Santas have even arranged to fly in the gift recipient’s family members as their present. Thomas James Homes (TJH) is the single-lot homebuilder unlocking invaluable access to new homes in the coolest neighborhoods. Its customer-centric new home solutions include options to build a new home on an existing homesite, customize a pre-construction home, or buy a market home curated by in-house design experts. Committed to long-term trade partnerships and recognized by the National Association of Home Builders for its award-winning agent program, TJH exists to help everyone in its marketplace thrive.

The chair of the Program in History and East Asian Languages (HEAL), his research is focused on the history of energy and environment in Japan and East Asia. Mark Isaacson ’11 toasts his fellow Kirkland House residents and House masters. Home to the John F. Kennedy Suite preserved by the Institute of Politics, Winthrop is known for its fantastic views of the Charles River.

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Minor maintenance requests-such as repairs of leaky faucets, defective lights, or faulty locks-should be reported to her office. The Building Manager issues key cards and keys for all entries, suites, and House facilities. Lucia is eager to help students in any way she can and welcomes questions and suggestions about Kirkland House. Mather House, a 19-story high-rise built in 1970, was designed by Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott, the oldest architectural firm in Boston and the one that designed all of Harvard’s River Houses. Lowell House was built on a knoll where the first settlers of Cambridge had planned to build their fort. Beerbohm is professor of government and a faculty affiliate in the Department of Philosophy.

Pfoho-dwellers enjoy plenty of “pfun pfeatures” (as co-chair Derek Hu puts it). There’s an arcade, a double-decker dining hall, the student-operated Quad Grille, and even a Pfojo (dojo). Pfoho sponsors plenty of excursions for its residents — including an annual ski trip — and hosts weekly winter Hygges, Danish-inspired gatherings where residents and guests enjoy donuts and sip tea around a cozy campfire. The weekly Choosening brings Kirkland residents to the dining hall to settle on a “theme” for the week — a process supervised by the Choosening Elders. For the rest of the week, foods, activities, and gift-giving gatherings are organized around this theme. Life in Kirkland features numerous other events, including the Build-a-Boar workshop in the fall (exactly what it sounds like), a semester-long Beer Seminar that deals with the history and art of brewing beer, and a House-wide Secret Santa.

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Most notably, Secret Santa Week features skits performed by "Elves" for their "Santees." The week of celebration culminates in a Kirkland-only dinner and dance to toast the end of the semester. Residents also participate in the Kirkland Drama Society's two annual productions, one of which is based on a Shakespeare play. Duhaylongsod is an assistant professor in secondary and higher education at the School of Education at Salem State University, where she helps lead efforts to recruit and retain students of color in teacher licensure programs. Her research interests include the implementation of innovative curriculum and professional learning in science, social studies, and civics. Eliot House has a deep social calendar, with the most famous event being Fête, an annual spring formal featuring live music and dancing in the House’s majestic courtyard.

In her role as executive director of development for SEAS, Herbert works closely with colleagues in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the University, providing strategic leadership for all SEAS development activities. She previously served in a number of leadership roles within FAS development during her 13 years at Harvard. Before her time in higher education, she enjoyed an international singing career in opera and oratorio. Her interest in fundraising began at Women at Risk, a high-risk breast cancer program at Columbia University Medical Center, which funded research and resources for uninsured patients in New York City. Quincy House is one of five Houses that will welcome new faculty deans.

Another highlight is the fall holiday dinner, where residents play music, recite poetry, and give speeches. Eliot is notable for its “record room” with a large collection of vinyl — and a restored record player — and an underground tunnel with a movie theater. HoCo chairs say Eliot’s pipes have excellent water pressure and encourage anyone to come to Eliot and wash their hands. Newly renovated Randolph Hall features sleek, well-lit gathering spaces just a few steps away from the art-filled Coolidge Room.