Harvard Class of 2015 Senior Week and Commencement ActivitiesMay 2015

Presented by the 2015 Senior Class Committee and the Harvard Alumni Association

Contents

A Note from Your Class Leaders 1

Senior Desk and Commencement Week Ticketing 2

Senior Week Events 3

Commencement Week Schedule 5

FAQs About Senior Spring 8 and Commencement Week

Life After Harvard 9

Senior Week Events at a Glance 12

Commencement Week Events 13 at a Glance

THE INFORMATION IN THIS BOOKLET CAN ALSO BE FOUND ONLINE AT:

harvard2015.com/seniorweekalumni.harvard.edu/collegegrad

Any changes or updates to this guide will be featured in the Class of 2015 email newsletter:

2015 SENIOR CLASS COMMITTEE

Marshals

Sietse Goffard, First Marshal

Chisom Okpala, Second Marshal

Alejandro “Aleja” Jimenez Jaramillo

Chika-Dike Nwokike

Sudheer Poluru

Megan Prasad

Joshua “Josh” Scott

Bob Wu

Secretary

Mandi Nyambi

Treasurer

Brian Mwarania

Tech & Media Team

Tommy Chen

Jane Chung

Senior Gift Co-Chairs

Katie Gamble

Cindy Guan

Tianhao He

Alissa Song

Sharon Stovezky

House Representatives

Adams House Emily Kraemer

Cabot HouseCaroline Breinin

Currier HouseAnnie Garofalo

Dunster House Jackie Schechter

Eliot House Kj Stime

Kirkland HouseBridgette Slater

Leverett HouseCasey Fleeter

Lowell HouseAmira Abedallah

Mather HouseMegan Walcek

Pforzheimer HouseLeah Goldman

Quincy HouseChristina Nguyen

Winthrop HouseCynthia “Cindy” Shih

Dear Class of 2015,We have just overcome one of the most tremendous hurdles of our lives––four years of HUDS dining. Kidding! College was a wild ride, to say the least. It was full of psets, papers, mentors, friends, parties, and late nights at the Kong. From freshman seminars to senior theses, intro meetings to leadership roles, and life on the Yard to our Houses, we have been challenged—challenged to think deeper, ask questions, and enhance our understanding of others. As a Class, we have traveled across campus and around the globe, broadening our own horizons and putting lessons into practice.

Inspiring, talented, intelligent, traveled, thoughtful, kind, friendly: these are just a few words that pop into our heads when we think about the phenomenal individuals who make up our Class. We laughed together; we cried together; we have become a cohesive unit, a family––and now it’s time for our paths to diverge. The idea that this is the end is frightening, and we may not know what to expect, but here’s our big bang theory. In a few weeks our unit will spread to cover nearly every section of the globe. We’ll have friends in New York, Taiwan, Georgia, and Brazil. Classmates will be taking on a variety of challenges like doing field research, running their own businesses, continuing their education, or traveling the world. Harvard, as we know it, will no longer be confined to the five-mile radius in Cambridge, but instead it will lie in the long-distance phone conversation with your freshman year roommate or a quick coffee date with your former teammate. Harvard is all of us, and we take a little bit of it with us wherever we go. But for now, before our big bang on Commencement, before we shoot off and expand like stars in the Milky Way, let’s go out with a bang.

With this in mind, your Senior Class Committee and the Harvard Alumni Association have organized the events outlined in this booklet as a capstone to four years of hard work, perseverance, and excitement. From roller coasters and soirées to talent shows and athletic competitions, these events will surely be some of the most fun and memorable of our time here. Take advantage of these opportunities to bond with friends and classmates and create memories that you’ll talk about not just the morning after but also at our 5th, 25th, and 50th Reunions.

And no matter where you find yourself after Commencement, always remember that Harvard—especially the Class of 2015—will be there for you as a source of support and community. Stay connected with one another and with our Class, and remember that our website (harvard2015.com), class newsletters, regional Facebook groups and mailing lists, and local Harvard Clubs and Shared Interest Groups will be great sources of news, events, and connections in your new homes.

If you have any questions about Senior Week, please don’t hesitate to contact any of us on the Senior Class Committee. We’re here to help make this week as exciting and enjoyable as possible.

Make it a memorable week. This is our time. It’s Senior Week—do it right!

Onwards,

Mandi Nyambi, 2015 Class Secretarymandi@post.harvard.edu

Chisom Okpala, 2015 Second Marshalchisomokpala@post.harvard.edu

Sietse Goffard, 2015 First Marshalsgoffard@post.harvard.edu

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SENIOR DESK

Senior Desk is located at the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) offices at 124 Mount Auburn Street, 6th Floor. Senior Desk will be open weekdays between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. from Wednesday, May 6, through Wednesday, May 27 (Class Day). Please make an effort to pick up your tickets earlier in May rather than later. If you arrive on one of the last days Senior Desk is open, you can expect a considerable wait for your tickets. Get there early!Before you pick up your Commencement Week tickets, you must complete the online senior exit survey, titled “Enrolled Student Survey.” If you are set to graduate and it has been acknowledged by your House administrator or resident dean, you will receive an email containing a unique URL that will give you access to the survey, starting May 5. The survey takes 24 hours to process, so please wait one business day before picking up your tickets at Senior Desk.Please bring your HUID, as only you can pick up your Commencement Week tickets—no exceptions. Your family members were invited to all the Commencement Week events in a mailing sent out in March, with the option of ordering additional tickets to the Class Day Picnic; these tickets will be available for pickup at Senior Desk. Additional tickets for this event and for the Commencement Day luncheons may also be purchased at Senior Desk with cash or credit card. There is no limit to the number of additional tickets you can purchase for these events.

COMMENCEMENT WEEK TICKETING

SENIOR CLASS FAMILY RECEPTION

Tuesday, May 26, 5:30–7:30 pm Science Center PlazaEach senior is entitled to three complimentary tickets. Graduating seniors will require one of these tickets for entry. Additional tickets will be available at Senior Desk.

CLASS DAY PICNIC

Wednesday, May 27, noon–2:00 pm Old YardEach senior is entitled to three complimentary tickets. Graduating seniors will require one of these tickets for entry. Additional tickets may be purchased in advance at Senior Desk for $10 per ticket.

CLASS DAY EXERCISES

Wednesday, May 27, 2:00–4:00 pm Tercentenary TheatreEach senior is entitled to five complimentary tickets. Graduating seniors will require one of these tickets for entry. Additional tickets will be available at Senior Desk.

COMMENCEMENT DAY

Thursday, May 28, 8:00 am–4:15 pm Tercentenary TheatreFamily members and guests of graduating seniors will require tickets for admission to the Morning Exercises and the Annual Meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association (the Afternoon Program).Graduating seniors in academic regalia do not need tickets for the Morning Exercises. Family members and guests will require tickets. The Morning Exercises are extremely crowded; consequently, tickets are limited to a maximum of four per graduating senior, and additional tickets will not be made available.Tickets for the Afternoon Program are limited to five tickets per senior. Graduating seniors will require one of these tickets for entry. Additional tickets may be available at Senior Desk as Commencement approaches.All tickets will be available at Senior Desk.note: Tickets to the Class Day Exercises, Morning Exercises, and Afternoon Program allow admission into Tercentenary Theatre but do not guarantee seats. Seats cannot be reserved and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The sale of tickets for the Class Day Exercises and Commencement Exercises is prohibited.

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DIPLOMA PRESENTATION CEREMONIES AND LUNCHEONS

Thursday, May 28, noon–2:00 pm Undergraduate HousesBetween the Morning Exercises and the Afternoon Program, each House holds a diploma ceremony and luncheon. Tickets are not required for the ceremony but are required for the luncheon. Complimentary luncheon tickets for the graduate and two guests will be provided; additional tickets are $15.50 per guest and can be purchased at Senior Desk in advance or at the checker’sdesk on Commencement Day (limited and cash only day-of ). For more informationabout the diploma ceremony or luncheon, please contact your House administrator.

HARVARD CLASS OF 2015 SENIOR WEEK EVENTS

Senior Week TicketsAll Senior Week tickets and bundles are available at the Harvard Box Office, located in the Smith Campus Center (or online through ofa.fas.harvard.edu/cal) and are SEF eligible. Tickets must be prepurchased and/or reserved.SUPER BUNDLE: $130This bundle includes the Senior Six Flags Trip, Moonlight Cruise, Last Chance Dance, and Senior Soirée (bundle includes a $10 discount and fast entry).

CONVENIENCE BUNDLE: $95This bundle includes the Moonlight Cruise, Last Chance Dance, and Senior Soirée (bundle includes a $5 discount and fast entry).When purchasing a Senior Week bundle, you will receive a wristband for entry to the events included in your bundle—no individual tickets will be provided. Lost and wrong tickets are a thing of the past! Please note: You will only receive one wristband for the week. Lost wristbands will not be replaced, but broken wristbands can be exchanged for new ones. Individual event tickets for Senior Week events may also be purchased at the Harvard Box Office.Tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable.

Sunday, May 17

SENIOR SIX FLAGS TRIP

9:00 am–6:00 pm Six Flags New England, Agawam, MA Departs from Soldiers Field Athletics Area (next to Harvard Stadium) Rain or shineTickets: $40 (includes bus transportation and entrance) Dress: CasualYou may not have many chances left to eat tons of junk food and scream like a child with hundreds of friends, so join the Class of 2015 at Six Flags New England! Buses will depart from the football stadium lot at 9:00 a.m. and will leave the park at 4:00 p.m. Get ready for the rides of your life!

Monday, May 18

SENIOR OLYMPICS

3:00–5:30 pm Cumnock Turf Fields, Soldiers Field Athletics Area Rain or shineTickets: Not required Dress: Athletic wear (House colors strongly encouraged) Want to be an Olympic champion? Come relive the glory of your grade school PE days. Houses will square off in a variety of games to see who dominates at the Senior Olympics. To participate, please contact your Senior Class Committee House representative. No athletic ability required or expected!Non-alcoholic beverages available. Beer 21+.

SENIOR BBQ

5:30–7:00 pm Cumnock Turf Fields, Soldiers Field Athletics Area Rain or shineTickets: Not required (but bring HUID) Dress: CasualEnjoy a BBQ dinner (with vegetarian options) following the Olympics. Please note that dinner will be served only at the BBQ; all dining halls will be closed this night. Non-alcoholic beverages available. Beer 21+.

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Tuesday, May 19

MOONLIGHT CRUISE

8:00–11:30 pm Bay State Cruises, 200 Seaport Blvd., Boston Rain or shineTickets: $30 (cruise and return transportation) Dress: Nautically inspired cocktailDon’t miss the boat! Cruise around Boston Harbor on the city’s largest ship. Limited tickets are available at the Harvard Box Office. This event will sell out. Tickets include the three-hour cruise and transportation back to campus (you are responsible for transportation to the ship). A cash bar is available on the boat. To reach the ship using the T, take the Red Line to South Station, then take the Silver Line to the World Trade Center stop.To board the ship, you must be 21+ and have a valid ID (state ID or passport)—no exceptions. Non-alcoholic beverages available. Alcohol 21+.

Wednesday, May 20

SENIOR SCAVENGER HUNT: THE OFFICIAL 2015 BUCKET LIST

10:00 am–3:00 pm Widener Steps Rain or shineTickets: Not required Dress: ActivewearAnd you thought there were only three things you needed to do before you graduate! Compete in teams in the fourth annual Senior Scavenger Hunt. Win points by completing tasks on “The Official 2015 Bucket List.” The winning team will earn eternal glory and exciting prizes! More information will be available on harvard2015.com/seniorweek closer to the date.

SENIOR TALENT SHOW

8:00–10:00 pm Sanders TheatreTickets: Free (available at the door) Dress: CasualCome watch your fellow classmates shine on stage during the Senior Talent Show! Enjoy performances of all kinds and celebrate the creativity and diverse talents of our Class. Get ready to laugh and reminisce with throwbacks to the Freshman Talent Show. Tickets are required, but they are free and available at the

entrance to Sanders Theatre on a first-come, first-served basis on the night of the event.

Thursday, May 21

CAMP HARVARD

4:00–6:30 pm The Quad Lawn Rain or shineTickets: Not required (but bring HUID) Dress: Camp casualEscape the “in tents”-ity of Senior Week festivities with some throwback summer camp activities on the Quad Lawn. Unwind with live music, cold beer, and festive food with your fellow seniors! This event is free and open to all members of the Class of 2015. Please note that dinner will be served only at Camp Harvard; all dining halls will be closed this night.Non-alcoholic beverages available. Beer 21+.

LAST CHANCE DANCE

10:00 pm–2:00 am Royale, 279 Tremont Street, BostonTickets: $30 (cover, snacks, and return transportation) Dress: Club attire (no shorts/sneakers)Don’t miss out on your “last chance” to connect with the Class of 2015. Tickets are available at the Harvard Box Office for $30. This includes cover, snacks, and bus transporta-tion back to campus (you are responsible for transportation to the club). A cash bar is available at the venue. To reach the club using the T, take the Red Line to Park Street, then walk south on Tremont Street.To enter the club, you must be 21+ and have a valid ID (state ID or passport)—no exceptions. Non-alcoholic beverages available. Alcohol 21+.

Friday, May 22

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

Time, ticket price, and dress vary based on selected excursionPick from a lineup of different outings in Cambridge, Boston, and beyond designed to cater to the expansive and diverse interests that characterize the Class of 2015. An email outlining how to reserve your spot for the destination of your choosing will be sent out in advance, so be on the lookout!

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LOOKING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD

8:00–9:30 pm Fong Auditorium, Boylston HallTickets: Not required Dress: CasualJoin your classmates for an evening of reflection and anticipation, personal stories and big ideas. Half of this event will encourage students to

“look back,” sharing thoughts on their experiences over the past four years. The other half will focus on “looking forward” as students present up-and-coming topics within a wide range of fields, from the state of the U.S. government to health care, from the tech industry to the music industry. Stop by to share your thoughts, enjoy some snacks, or just listen!

Saturday, May 23

CHILLIN’ ON THE CHARLES

3:00–5:00 pm Leverett’s McKinlock Courtyard and Charles River BanksTickets: Not required Dress: CasualEnjoy one of your last lazy senior spring afternoons along the Charles with lawn games, music, and good company. This is a free event—just bring your friends and a beach towel to unwind before the craziness of Commencement and the fun yet to ensue at the Senior Soirée!

SENIOR SOIRÉE

9:00 pm–1:00 am Science Center Plaza Tent Rain or shineTickets: $40 (entry, snacks, and refreshments) Dress: Outdoor cocktail party Make the most of the last night of Senior Week! This soirée will make for a festive evening that you and your fellow seniors won’t forget! There will be dancing, snacks, and refreshments. This event is for seniors only and will sell out. Limited tickets are available at the Harvard Box Office.Non-alcoholic beverages available. Beer and wine 21+.Please direct all questions about Senior Week events to team@harvard2015.com.

COMMENCEMENT WEEK SCHEDULE

Tuesday, May 26

PHI BETA KAPPA LITERARY EXERCISES

11:00 am–12:30 pm Sanders TheatreTickets: Not required Dress: Regalia for seniors in PBK, dressy casual for classmates and familyFeaturing this year’s orator, Professor S. Allen Counter, and poet, Laura Kasischke. A traditional part of Harvard Commencement since the 18th century, the Literary Exercises celebrate the humane learning and passion for intellectual exchange that are the ideal and hallmark of the chapter.

BACCALAUREATE SERVICE

2:00–3:30 pm Memorial ChurchTickets: Not required Dress: Regalia for seniorsThe procession will form in front of Holworthy Hall. Beginning at 1:30 p.m., the Class will process around the Old Yard and through Tercentenary Theatre to Memorial Church for a nondenominational church service. Seating in the church is for seniors only. Seating for families and guests is available in Tercentenary Theatre, where the service can be heard through an audio feed. Photography is not permitted in the church.

CLASS PHOTO

3:30–4:00 pm Widener Library Steps Rain date: Wednesday, May 27Tickets: Not required Dress: Regalia for seniorsImmediately following the Baccalaureate Service, gather on the steps of Widener Library for the Class of 2015 senior photograph. Order forms will be available on site, or contact Panfoto at panfoto.com or 781-788-9595. In case of rain, the photo will be taken after the Class Day Exercises on May 27.

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SENIOR CLASS FAMILY RECEPTION

5:30–7:30 pm Science Center Plaza Rain or shine Tickets: Required for all attendees (complimentary for each senior and two guests) Dress: Dressy casualEnjoy a reception and drinks with other graduating seniors, families, and guests. Additional complimentary tickets will be available at Senior Desk. Non-alcoholic beverages available. Beer and wine 21+.

Wednesday, May 27 Class DayROTC COMMISSIONING CEREMONY

11:30 am–1:00 pm Tercentenary Theatre Rain or shineTickets: Not requiredDress: Uniforms for commissioning seniors, dressy casual for classmates and familyFeaturing remarks from a guest speaker and Harvard University President and Lincoln Professor of History Drew Gilpin Faust, this ceremony celebrates the commissioning of the new military officers from the College’s ROTC contingent.

CLASS DAY PICNIC

Noon–2:00 pm Old Yard Rain or shineTickets: $10 (complimentary for each senior and two guests) Dress: Dressy casualEnjoy a casual bagged lunch in the Old Yard with fellow seniors and family members before the start of the Class Day Exercises. Additional tickets may be purchased at Senior Desk for $10 per ticket; they will not be sold at the door. Please share dietary restrictions at Senior Desk.

CLASS DAY EXERCISES2:00–4:00 pm Tercentenary Theatre Rain or shineTickets: Required for all attendees (complimentary for each senior and four guests) Dress: Dressy casualFor seniors and guests, the Class Day Exercises feature the presentation of the Ames Awards, the Harvard and Ivy Orations, and the Class Ode (sung to the tune of “Fair Harvard”). Enjoy a remarkable display of eloquence and entertainment by fellow classmates, complemented by the 2015 Class Day speaker. Regalia is not required. Additional complimentary tickets will be available at Senior Desk.

HOUSE MASTERS’ RECEPTIONS5:00–6:30 pm Undergraduate HousesTickets: Not required Dress: Dressy casualSeniors and guests are invited to celebrate with the House masters. Check with your House administrator for details.

SENIOR LETTERWINNERS’ DINNER5:00–6:00 pm, Reception 6:00–9:00 pm, Dinner Murr Center Tennis CourtsTickets: $65 each (complimentary for Major H recipients) Dress: Business casualAn award dinner and celebration of all intercol-legiate athletes and letterwinners in the Class of 2015, their families, coaches, and fans, this marquee event for the Department of Athletics and Harvard Varsity Club marks the only time all varsity athletes are together under one roof as undergraduates. To register or for more informa-tion, visit harvardvarsityclub.org. Tickets are $65 each (graduating Major H recipients are complimentary guests of the Harvard Varsity Club). The registration deadline is May 18.

BAND, CHORAL SOCIETY, AND GLEE CLUB CONCERT8:00–10:00 pm Tercentenary Theatre Rain or shineTickets: Not requiredFeaturing student performers, this annual concert is open to all members of the Harvard community.

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Thursday, May 28 Commencement DayYard gates open at 6:45 am

SENIOR CLASS CHAPEL SERVICE

8:00–8:15 am Memorial ChurchTickets: Regalia, lanyard, and HUID allow entry for seniors Dress: Regalia for seniorsSeniors are requested to arrive at the chapel no later than 7:45 a.m. in their regalia. The service is for seniors only.

SENIOR PROCESSION

8:15 am Old YardTickets: Regalia, lanyard, and HUID allow entry for seniors Dress: Regalia for seniorsSeniors line up for the procession behind House signs in the Old Yard immediately following the Senior Class Chapel Service. Houses are arranged alphabetically and are divided into two groups: “lead” and “rear.” Central seating on the left side of the center aisle (sections A-1, A-2, and A-3) is reserved for graduating seniors only. Parents, other family members, and guests sit behind seniors in the C sections. No family members or guests will be allowed to sit with the graduating seniors.

ACADEMIC PROCESSION

8:50 am Old Yard Tickets: Regalia, lanyard, and HUID allow entry for seniors Dress: Regalia for seniorsAcademic regalia is required for all graduating seniors at the Morning Exercises.

364TH COMMENCEMENT: THE MORNING EXERCISES

9:45–11:30 am Tercentenary Theatre Rain or shineTickets: Regalia, lanyard, and HUID allow entry for seniors; tickets required for guests (complimentary, limited to four per senior) Dress: Regalia for seniors

Enough pomp and circumstance to last a lifetime! For more information about the schedule for the Morning Exercises, please visit commencement.harvard.edu. Regardless of the weather, the Morning Exercises will be held in Tercentenary Theatre. Indoor viewing is available via closed-circuit television in the Science Center and may be available in some of the Houses (please check with your House administrator). A ticket for the Morning Exercises allows admission into Tercentenary Theatre but does not guarantee a seat. Seats cannot be reserved and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The sale of Commencement tickets is prohibited.

DIPLOMA PRESENTATION CEREMONIES AND LUNCHEONS

Noon–2:00 pm Undergraduate Houses Rain or shineTickets: Not required for diploma ceremony; $15.50 for luncheon (complimentary for each senior and two guests) Dress: Regalia for seniors Between the Morning Exercises and the Afternoon Program, each House holds a diploma ceremony and luncheon for seniors and their families. Tickets are not required for the ceremony but are required for the luncheon. Additional tickets may be purchased at SeniorDesk in advance or at the checker’s desk on Commencement Day for $15.50 per ticket (limited and cash only day-of). For additional information about the diploma ceremony or luncheon, contact your House administrator.

ALUMNI PARADE

1:45 pm In front of Harvard HallTickets: Required for all attendees (Afternoon Program ticket allows entry, complimentary for each senior and four guests) Dress: Dressy casual (regalia no longer required)The alumni procession forms by class, including the Class of 2015, in front of Harvard Hall. Academic regalia is no longer necessary.

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ANNUAL MEETING OF THE HARVARD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: THE AFTERNOON PROGRAM

2:30–4:15 pm Tercentenary Theatre Rain or shine Tickets: Required for all attendees (complimentary for each senior and four guests) Dress: Dressy casual (regalia no longer required)The Afternoon Program features welcoming remarks and acknowledgments by Cynthia A. Torres AB ’80, MBA ’84, president of the Harvard Alumni Association; the announcement of Overseer and HAA director election results; the presentation of the Harvard Medals; remarks by Drew Gilpin Faust, president of Harvard University and Lincoln Professor of History; and an address by the featured Commence-ment speaker, Deval L. Patrick AB ’78, JD ’82. For more information, please visit alumni.harvard.edu/annualmeeting.

Friday, May 30All rooms must be vacated by 5:00 p.m.— no exceptions!

FAQS ABOUT SENIOR SPRING AND COMMENCEMENT WEEK

I WANT TO WALK AT COMMENCEMENT, BUT WHAT IS MY SENIOR STANDING? If you want to walk at Commencement but are unsure of your senior standing, please contact your House administrator or resident dean.

WHERE AND WHEN DO I EAT DURING SENIOR WEEK?Currier, Leverett, and Quincy are open for lunch and dinner Sunday, May 17, through Saturday, May 23:

LUNCHNoon–2:15 pmDINNER5:00–7:15 pmOn Monday, May 18, dinner will be served only at the Senior BBQ, located in the Soldiers Field Athletics Area on Cumnock Fields. On Thursday, May 21, dinner will be served only at Camp Harvard, located in the Quad. All Houses are closed for meals after dinner on Saturday, May 23.

ARE THERE SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES?Harvard welcomes family members and guests with disabilities on Commencement Day, Thursday, May 28, 2015. Accessible seating and other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available in Tercentenary Theatre on Commencement Day. Graduating seniors and advanced degree candidates are strongly encouraged to exchange general Commencement tickets for accessible seating tickets during May ticket distributions at Senior Desk. Accessible seating tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be distributed at Senior Desk. Harvard will make every effort to accommodate family members and guests without accessible seating tickets on the morning of Commencement; however, accessible seating is limited to two tickets per senior, excluding special circumstances, and advance planning is strongly encouraged.The accessible seating section is located adjacent to University Hall and will be clearly marked with the International Symbol of Access.Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to arrive early on Commencement Day to avoid some of the crowding that usually takes place after 8:30 a.m. Gates open at 6:45 a.m. First aid stations and wheelchair-accessible restrooms will be located in Sever, Weld, and Thayer Halls. Please visit commencement .harvard.edu/guests-disabilities for more information.Other Senior Week and Commencement Week activities may also be accessible depending on location. Please call the Harvard Alumni Association at 617-496-7001 or email haa_collegealumniprograms@harvard.edu if you have specific questions or needs.

AT WHICH FUNCTIONS IS REGALIA REQUIRED?Regalia (cap and gown) is required for the Phi Beta Kappa Literary Exercises (for PBK seniors), Baccalaureate Service, and the Class of 2015 photo on Tuesday, May 26, and for the Commencement Morning Exercises and the House diploma presentation ceremonies on Thursday, May 28. Cap and gown rentals will be available for pickup May 21–28 in the

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textbook department on the third floor of the Coop, located on Palmer Street, during normal store hours (Monday–Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.). The Coop is also open early on Commencement Day (beginning at 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, May 28).Seniors do not have to reserve a cap and gown, but there is a charge of $40.50 to rent regalia (cash, check, charge, or Crimson Cash are accepted). For more information, visit store .thecoop.com/coopstore/images/general.regalia.pdf.

ARE RECORDINGS OF THE COMMENCEMENT WEEK ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE?Broadcast-quality, multiple-camera DVD recordings of the Commencement Morning Exercises and Afternoon Program are available. Class Day Exercises (Wednesday afternoon) are also available on DVD. The morning and afternoon Commencement Day recordings include commentary during the processions. Single-camera recordings of diploma ceremonies at the Houses may be available based on House.For information about videos in Tercentenary Theatre, call Commencement Video at 617-884-6000. For information about videos at the Houses, contact your House administrator. For audio only, call Media and Technology Services at 617-495-9460.

HOW DO I GET A COPY OF THE 2015 HARVARD COLLEGE YEARBOOK?To order, visit harvardyearbook.com and click on the Order Online button. If you have any questions about the yearbook, please email inquiries@harvardyearbook.com.

HOW DO I ORDER A COPY OF THE CLASS PHOTO?An order form was sent to family members in the spring. You can also pick up an order form at the time the photo is taken or any time prior at Senior Desk. You can also contact Panfoto at panfoto.com or 781-788-9595. The cost is $35 for the color photo, $40 for the laminated photo, and $135 framed, plus shipping and tax (where applicable).

DO FAMILY MEMBERS YOUNGER THAN FIVE NEED TICKETS TO EVENTS? For the Senior Class Family Reception, children under five do not need a ticket. For the Class

Day Picnic, where prearranged meals are served, anyone of any age who will need his or her own meal also needs a ticket. For the Commencement Exercises, children under five do not need a ticket to get into the Yard.

WHERE CAN I GET GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS?The Coop offers personalized announcements with the graduate’s name, degree, and concentration. For more information or to order, visit the Coop, go to thecoop.com, or call 800-368-1882.The Harvard Shop, a division of Harvard Student Agencies, also offers personalized graduation announcements. For more information or to order, visit the Harvard Shop at 52 JFK Street, go to cbgrad.com, or call 800-433-0296.

IS PARKING AVAILABLE DURING COMMENCEMENT WEEK?For the Senior Class Family Reception, complimentary parking for guests is available at the 52 Oxford Street Garage on a first-come, first-served basis. For events on Class Day and Commencement Day, complimentary parking is available at the Soldiers Field Athletics Area on North Harvard Street in Allston. For more information, visit transportation.harvard.edu/parking.

WHERE CAN I FIND THIS INFORMATION ONLINE?Visit harvard2015.com/seniorweek or alumni.harvard.edu/collegegrad.

WHEN DO SENIORS HAVE TO VACATE THEIR ROOMS?All seniors must be out by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29. No exceptions!

LIFE AFTER HARVARD

All Harvard undergraduates and graduates are automatically members of the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA), a dues-free organization. The HAA offers a wealth of opportunities to stay connected to Harvard and its alumni community, as well as excellent alumni benefits, including social, educational, and networking events; online learning; volunteer opportunities; and travel-study trips. For more information, visit alumni.harvard.edu.

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2015 CLASS COMMITTEEYour Class is the heart of your alumni activity. The principal officers of the Class of 2015 are the eight class marshals, the secretary, the treasurer, the tech and media team, the 12 House representatives, and the five gift co-chairs. There are many purposes for the class organization: camaraderie, communication, fundraising, and volunteer programs. After graduation, many feel that the most important class event is Reunion, held every five years. However, between reunion years, the Class sponsors other social events in Cambridge and around the world. If you keep your address current with University Alumni Records or through alumni.harvard.edu, you will be notified of future class events. Also, remember to visit harvard2015.com for updated information about your Class.

COLLEGE ALUMNI PROGRAMS OFFICEThe College Alumni Programs office serves more than 100,000 Harvard and Radcliffe alumni and alumnae. The office oversees and develops programming to preserve and maintain Harvard traditions and to create new opportunities to connect members of the Harvard community with one another and with the intellectual capital of the University. Programming for alumni includes Harvard-Yale Weekend, the quinquennial Reunions and Class Reports, undergraduate/alumni events, and recent graduate networking events such as Welcome to Your City receptions.

UNIVERSITY ALUMNI RECORDSTo keep informed about your Class, send your address and biographical information updates to University Alumni Records (UAR) or update your information through alumni .harvard.edu/memberupdate. The UAR office can be reached by mail at 124 Mount Auburn Street, 4th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02138; by phone at 617-495-2371; and by email at aro@harvard.edu. UAR keeps several offices in the University informed of the addresses and biographical information of graduates. It is important to keep UAR current with your information.

ALUMNI EDUCATIONLearning opportunities at Harvard don’t end just because you have a degree. If you stay local

to Cambridge or visit campus, we invite you to take part in a variety of learning and social experiences designed to keep alumni connected with the intellectual life of the University. These include gallery social events featuring Harvard’s world-renowned museums, a career networking series, and lectures and special presentations by distinguished faculty and alumni on everything from health care to space exploration to entrepreneurship to public service. For information on current programs, visit alumni.harvard.edu/programs-events. In addition, the Harvard Alumni Association has curated a selection of online courses that reflect the breadth of intellectual content the University has to offer you. Find out more at online-learning.harvard.edu/alumni.

ALUMNI TRAVELThe HAA also runs a travel-study program that allows you to continue your education while experiencing some of the world’s most interesting places. With over 80 destinations on all seven continents, choose from trips by land, rail, and cruise ship, as well as family adventures and even spring break trips for alumni and students traveling together. Harvard faculty study leaders and expert local guides bring to light the intellectual, cultural, and historical context of your destination. For information on current trips, visit alumni.harvard.edu/travel.

HARVARD CLUBSStretching from Prague to Los Angeles to Shanghai, the 190 Harvard Clubs worldwide welcome the participation of recent graduates. Joining a Harvard Club is a great way to meet new friends, establish ties across years and Schools, and stay connected to the University. Many Clubs have recent-graduate committees that plan social, networking, and community service activities. A number of Clubs even offer free first-year membership to the Class of 2015. Please note that the Harvard Clubs of Boston and New York City are the only Clubs with physical clubhouses, and they have unique membership procedures.For a full list of Harvard Clubs, visit alumni .harvard.edu/haa/clubs-sigs or contact the HAA Clubs and SIGs office via email at clubs@harvard.edu.

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HARVARD SHARED INTEREST GROUPS (SIGS)Are you interested in connecting with recent graduates or other Harvard alumni around a particular student activity, affinity, or religion? Would you like to find other alumni who feel passionately about a specific profession or cultural pursuit? Are you looking to help strengthen your own community? The 50 HAA Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) connect thousands of students, recent graduates, and alumni around the world to one another and to the University through local programming, websites, social media, and a variety of HAA programs. These organizations run the gamut in terms of their interests, which range from student activity to cultural identity and from profession to religion. Examples include First Generation Harvard Alumni, Harvard Alumni in Tech, Harvard Black Alumni Society, and Harvard Alumni for Global Women’s Empowerment.For a full list of HAA SIGs, please visit alumni.harvard.edu/haa/clubs-sigs or contact the HAA Clubs and SIGs office via email at clubs@harvard.edu.

HARVARD MAGAZINE

Harvard Magazine is published six times a year. Submit a personal update via alumni.harvard .edu/classnotes and see your news appear in the Class Notes section of the magazine. To receive the July-August 2015 issue of Harvard Magazine, which will include coverage of your Commencement, please be sure your address is up to date by visiting alumni.harvard.edu/memberupdate. Class of 2015 copies will be mailed at the end of July. For more information about Harvard Magazine, visit harvardmagazine.com.

HARVARD ONLINE COMMUNITY: ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU

Bookmark alumni.harvard.edu, and register for a login and a post.harvard email forwarding address. Alumni.harvard.edu is your best resource for information on your exclusive alumni benefits and the many ways you can stay connected to Harvard:

COMMUNICATE

• Follow @HarvardAlumni on Twitter andInstagram and join the HAA’s Facebookand LinkedIn groups

• Connect to Harvard’s 370,000+ alumniin more than 200 countries through theHarvard Alumni Directory

• Stay up to date on Harvard news throughHarvard Magazine, the Harvard Gazette, and HAA email

PARTICIPATE• Attend Global Networking Night on

June 22, 2015• Meet other young Harvard alumni this fall at

Welcome to Your City events around the world• Join one of the 190 Harvard Clubs and 50

Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)• Continue to build knowledge through HAA

Alumni Education programming• Explore Harvard’s Online Learning Portal:

online-learning.harvard.edu/alumni• Travel the world with fellow alumni and

faculty through HAA Travels• Apply for the Harvard Alumni World Master-

Card, available exclusively to Harvard alumni• Attend your Class Reunion and submit a

personal update to your Class Report everyfive years

• Vote for Harvard Overseers and HAAelected directors each spring

VOLUNTEER• Host a Welcome to Your City Event in your

new town• Represent Harvard at college fairs and serve as

an alumni interviewer for prospective freshmen• Mentor students via on-campus programs

or digitally through the alumni directory• Connect with undergraduates through

alumni-led panels and workshops• Support Harvard and bond with classmates

through annual or reunion fundraising• Show that Harvard Serves by participating

in HAA-supported public service initiatives

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* Buses will depart from the football stadium parking lot.

PLEASE NOTE: All Senior Week tickets are available at the Harvard Box Office (except the Talent Show) and are SEF eligible. Tickets must be prepurchased and/or reserved. Seniors may purchase tickets in a bundle (Super Bundle: $130; Convenience Bundle: $95) or individually for ticketed events. For additional ticket information, visit harvard2015.com/seniorweek.

SENIOR WEEK EVENTS

DATE EVENT TIME LOCATION TICKET LOCATION

PRICE

MAY 17 Senior Six Flags Trip* 9:00 am–6:00 pm Six Flags New England Harvard Box Office $40

MAY 18 Senior Olympics 3:00–5:30 pm Cumnock Fields Not required N/A

Senior BBQ 5:30–7:00 pm Cumnock Fields Not required No charge (with HUID)

MAY 19 Moonlight Cruise 8:00–11:30 pm Bay State Cruises Harvard Box Office $30

MAY 20 Senior Scavenger Hunt 10:00 am–3:00 pm Widener Steps Not required N/A

Senior Talent Show 8:00–10:00 pm Sanders Theatre Sanders Theatre No charge

MAY 21 Camp Harvard 4:00–6:30 pm The Quad Not required No charge (with HUID)

Last Chance Dance 10:00 pm–2:00 am Royale Boston Harvard Box Office $30

MAY 22 Choose Your Own Adventure

Varies Varies Harvard Box Office

Varies

Looking Back,Looking Forward

8:00–9:30 pm Fong Auditorium Not required N/A

MAY 23 Chillin’ on the Charles 3:00–5:00 pm McKinlock Courtyard and Charles River Banks

Not required N/A

Senior Soirée 9:00 pm–1:00 am Science Center Plaza Tent

Harvard Box Office $40

A CAUTIONARY WORD ABOUT ALCOHOL AND IDENTIFICATION You must be at least 21 years old in order to be served alcohol. Anyone who wishes to drink a beverage containing alcohol may do so only if he or she is able to produce a valid state- or government-issued photo ID. In compliance with the law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the College and its agents will not serve alcoholic beverages to any student or other individual below the legal age.

Your birth date appears on your Harvard ID; however, this is not a valid ID for proof of age. Acceptable identification for age verification of Harvard affiliates is a valid state or government ID accompanied by a Harvard ID. Failure to have both of these pieces of identification will result in a request for additional forms of ID and may result in the denial of alcohol service. Seniors should carry both a valid Harvard ID and state- or government-issued ID at all Senior Week events. If you wish to drink alcohol at any of the events where alcohol will be served, you must be prepared to show your state driver’s license, a state liquor ID, or a valid passport, in addition to your Harvard ID. Non-Harvard guests must show at least two forms of ID, one of which must be a valid state or government ID. For the Moonlight Cruise and Last Chance Dance, you will need at least one of the IDs listed above in addition to your Harvard ID to be admitted. These events are 21+ (no exceptions).

No one is allowed to bring alcohol to any of the events described in this book. Additionally, the presentation of false identification is a violation of University rules and Massachusetts law. Students violating these rules will be subject to disciplinary sanctions. Because of the liability involved, any obvious or widespread violation of the regulations could result in the cancellation of subsequent events.

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COMMENCEMENT WEEK EVENTS

DATE EVENT TIME LOCATION TICKET LOCATION

PRICE

MAY 26 Phi Beta Kappa Literary Exercises

11:00 am–12:30 pm Sanders Theatre

Not required N/A

Senior Procession 1:30 pm Holworthy Hall Not required N/A

Baccalaureate Service 2:00–3:30 pm Memorial Church

Not required N/A

Class Photo (rain date: May 27)

3:30–4:00 pm Widener Steps Not required N/A

Senior Class Family Reception

5:30–7:30 pm Science Center Plaza

Senior Desk (see page 2)

Senior and two guests free

MAY 27 ROTC Commissioning Ceremony

11:30 am–1:00 pm Tercentenary Theatre

Not required N/A

Class Day Picnic Noon–2:00 pm Old Yard Senior Desk (see page 2)

Senior and two guests free, $10 per added guest

Class Day Exercises 2:00–4:00 pm Tercentenary Theatre

Senior Desk (see page 2)

Senior and four guests free

House Masters’ Receptions 5:00–6:30 pm Undergraduate Houses

Not required N/A

Senior Letterwinners’ Dinner

5:00–9:00 pm Murr Center Tennis Courts

Varsity Club Major H recipients free, $65 for guests

Band, Choral Society, and Glee Club Concert

8:00–10:00 pm Tercentenary Theatre

Not required N/A

MAY 28 Gates open 6:45 am Harvard Yard Not required N/A

Senior Class Chapel Service 8:00–8:15 am Memorial Church Not required N/A

Senior Procession 8:15 am Old Yard Not required N/A

Academic Procession 8:50 am Old Yard Not required N/A

364th Commencement: The Morning Exercises

9:45–11:30 am Tercentenary Theatre

Senior Desk (see page 2)

Four guests free (seniors do not need tickets)

Diploma Presentation Ceremonies and Luncheons

Noon–2:00 pm Undergraduate Houses

Senior Desk (see page 2)

Lunch: senior and two guests free, $15.50 per added guest

Alumni Parade 1:45 pm Old Yard Senior Desk (see page 2)

Senior and four guests free

Annual Meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association: The Afternoon Program

2:30–4:15 pm Tercentenary Theatre

Senior Desk (see page 2)

Senior and four guests free

MAY 29 Vacate rooms By 5:00 pm Your House!

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