Archive for November, 2009

Gmail forwarding issue may be back – UPDATE

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

UPDATE:  According to IT the issue should be resolved with Google.  Email delays are thought to have been resolved going forward, but you should be aware of potentially lost emails that you sent or expected to receive from Friday afternoon to Sunday, 12:43 pm.

From HLS IT, spread the word:

HLS IT has learned that Google (Gmail) is blocking email messages sent from HLS sponsored student email accounts.  This affects students who forwarded their email from HLS to Gmail, or who send outgoing email from HLS to other Gmail recipients.

The issue appears to have been triggered as a protective measure against spam, which commonly involves large volumes of email from a single source.  HLS IT is working with Google to repair this issue.

HLS IT has chosen not to send a community wide email (which will just compound the issue) regarding this situation.  Please look for posts to this blog for an update.

Thanks,

Jason Fuller, Manager of Technology Support Services

(http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/hlshelp/11/gmail-issues-discovered-112909/)

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Exam 4 and Windows 7

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Yesterday the Registrar’s office sent out an informational email about Exam4. In the email they indicated that students using Windows7 would not be able to use Exam4, and that to complete their exams they would have to either borrow a laptop or hand write the exam. This seems like it could be a problem for students that upgraded earlier in the semester without an awareness of this potential complication.

To assist the registrar’s office in assessing the scope of this problem, we need to get a sense of how many people will be affected by it. If you are already running Windows7 and will be affected by this conflict with Exam4 software, please respond to this post so that we may present the registrar’s office with an approximate headcount of those students that are confronted by this issue.

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Hemenway Feedback

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Hey guys, so we’re soliciting some feedback for improvements/changes you’d like to see made in Hemenway. Below is a tentative list we’ve come up with – but please feel free to disagree, or add! You can either post your comments below, or send us an email at studentgov@law.harvard.edu

Website:

– Clearer gym hours on website

– Clearer class schedules on website

– Schedule of when basketball court is booked online to inform pick-up b-ball players

– Better athletic facility emails

Hours:

–  Extend Hemenway hours on Fridays and Saturdays

–  proposal could be gradual, increase by an hour or two at first

Equipment:

Recommendations to add:

–       Heavy Bags

–       Thai Pads

–       Wrestling Mats

–       New scales in the men’s room

–       27.5 pound free weights

Maintenance:

–       TV’s, and/or clearer explanation why they are broken and taking so long to fix

–       Regularly mop and sweep basketball court

  • Injury and playability concern

–       More diligent repair and response to repair sheets

–       Tightening, lubricating, and cleaning bars/plates/etc.

Machine and Other Facility Sign Ups:

Cardio Machine sign-up issues:

– General problem of people signing up for multiple slots

–  Erase people who sign-up more than 2 hours before

–  Reservations on-line

–  Diagram of bikes by sign-up sheets

–  Some machines with longer times/HLS only machines

Other sign ups:

–  Reservations on-line for squash and pick-up basketball

Classes:

–  More classes of any kind on the weekends

–  Correlate classes with law school schedules

–  More spinning classes

Other:

– Music that is more consistent

– higher volume, continuous playing

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Education Pioneers Information Session

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Education Pioneers Information Session

Friday, November 20th, 12pm

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Please join Education Pioneers, a leading human capital organization, for a presentation on its Summer Fellowship Program on Friday, November 20th at 12:00pm.  The Education Pioneers Fellows Program is a paid, full-time, ten-week summer program where talented graduate students in business, education, law, policy, and other disciplines (“Fellows”) work at effective schools, districts, charter organizations and Foundations (“Partners”) in order to support a mission critical scope of work.  In addition to working full-time, Education Pioneers provides a unique cohort experience that is a series of professional development sessions focusing on current education reform topics, with numerous networking opportunities, and access to an extremely talented pool of fellow graduate students who share a common passion for change.

During the presentation, Education Pioneers will give an overview of the organization, the program, and the application process. We look forward to seeing you there!  Pizza will be provided.

Opportunities are available in Boston, Chicago, DC Metro Area, Houston*, Los Angeles, New York City, and Bay Area – *Tentative 2010 Launch

Visit www.educationpioneers.org for more information and to apply online.  Please note their first application deadline is December 15th! Education Pioneers encourages applicants to apply online as soon as possible.

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Pearly Whites

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Want a white smile? Looking for a holiday gift?

One of the Harvard dental student groups is selling discounted Oral-B Power Toothbrushes and Crest Whitestrips Professional! As this is a fundraiser, we were able to get very reduced prices from the company. SALE ENDS NOV. 24.

To purchase using Google checkout visit: http://www.oralhealthacrossnations.com/buy-toothbrush-or-whitestrips.html

1) Oral-B Professional Care SmartSeries 5000 Power Toothbrush

Amazon price: $119.81

Our price: $67

One of the best models on the market, this toothbrush promotes healthy gums and removes plaque effectively. It comes with a wireless SmartGuide brushing timer and 5 different modes.

2) Crest Whitestrips Supreme Professional Whitening

MSRP: Not available in stores

Our price: $42

Unlike Whitestrips purchased in stores, the Crest Whitestrips Supremse is the professional strength system that can be purchased in dental offices – it has 80% more effective results.

SALE ENDS NOV. 24. Items will be available for pickup only from the Cambridge and Longwood areas in early Dec. We do not ship items. All items are for personal use only. RESALE IS PROHIBITED.

To purchase using Google checkout visit: http://www.oralhealthacrossnations.com/buy-toothbrush-or-whitestrips.html

Email info@oralhealthacrossnations.com with questions.

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Apply for the Hauser Center for Nonprofits SAB

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

The Harvard Graduate Council received the following e-mail about the opportunity for all Harvard graduate students to apply to the Student Advisory Board of the Hauser Center for Nonprofits.

As this is a position that runs from January 2010-January 2011, students who will graduate in June 2010 are not eligible to apply (with the exception of students at HGSE in a one-year masters program who may serve from Jan thru June 2010). More info can be found below and also here: http://www.hks.harvard.edu/hauser/students/studentadvisorycommittee/index.html

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Green Living Update

Monday, November 9th, 2009
Living the Green Life
5 ways to make an environmental impact at HLS, from your Green Living Rep-at-Large:
  • Tone Your Backside! Langdell now offers double-sided printing, so select the double sided option (details here) before you print to save money and cut paper waste.
  • Watcha Gonna Do With All That Junk?  Recycle it! HLS has single-stream recycling, so toss all your paper, plastics #1-7, and cans into any recycling bin.  But don’t recycle styrofoam, plastic bags, or food.  Need more info?  Check here.
  • BYO Mug! Bring a reusable mug to get any hot drink at a reduced price from the Hark.
  • Compost Your Leftovers! Leave leftover food, napkins, tea bags, and wooden coffee stirrers on your plate at the Hark dish drop for easy composting.
Finally, please contact Myra Blake with any questions, concerns, or complaints at mblake@jd11.law.harvard.edu.
Thank you for keeping Harvard sustainable!

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Thanksgiving for the Troops!

Monday, November 9th, 2009

THANKSGIVING FOR THE TROOPS

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Come eat delicious food and raise money to send packages to troops

Wednesday, November 18, 2009
7pm

Tickets on sale this week and next at the Hark, 12-1pm!

Tickets are $10 for all you can eat and drink, or $5 with a gift from the list below (we’ll have boxes!)

A special HL Central bar review at Tommy Doyle’s to follow!

  • beef jerky (no pork)
  • powdered Gatorade (or other powdered drinks)
  • dried fruit
  • calling cards
  • toothbrushes
  • baby powder
  • Gold Bond
  • playing cards
  • antacid tablets
  • ChapStick
  • Pop Tarts
  • cereal bars
  • protein bars
  • Q-Tips
  • hard candy
  • mints
  • chewing gum
  • Tylenol/Motrin
  • sunblock
  • Visine
  • batteries (AA)
  • tampons and pads
  • ground coffee


-Student Government

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Academic Advising

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

We’ve heard from a lot of students lately that would like to see a different academic advising program in place here at HLS.  Obviously, this is an issue of great importance and the administration is willing to talk with us about it, but before we get too involved in the conversation, we’d first like to hear from you.  What would you like to see in an academic advising program at HLS?  What do you like about what is in place now?  Please leave your comments below, or if you’d like them to be more private, send an email to studentgov@law.harvard.edu.

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Weekly Comment Box – Updated

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

NEW to Student Government (new! how exciting!): our weekly comment box. Of course you can always email us with concerns (studentgov@law.harvard.edu) but if there’s little things around campus that need fixing but don’t need a whole email (aka: this bathroom door is busted, this printer isn’t working etc) feel free to quickly post it here, too, if it’s easier for you.

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Grand Opening of The Laboratory @ Harvard

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
OPENING CELEBRATION ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH

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EXPERIENCE DATA LIKE NEVER BEFORE
Don’t miss the North American premiere of this experiential and powerful show!

9pm on Sunday, November 8th, 2009
Sanders Theatre
Students $5 | Non-Students $20 | Tickets at the Harvard Box Office
http://www.ofa.fas.harvard.edu/cal/details.php?ID=40733
BUY TICKETS BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!

For More information Visit
www.thelaboratory.harvard.edu | www.facebook.com/thelaboratory | Twitter @theharvardlab

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Library Update!

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

2 quick things:

1. Many of you have notified us about the state of the library bathrooms on the weekends. Good news – we’ve talked to the library and they will be bringing back weekend library cleaning services!!

2. Just a reminder that the stairwells carry noise throughout the library. Please be respectful to your fellow library patrons and use your “indoor voice” in the stairwells. Just proves once again how important kindergarten is.

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MPRE Ride Share

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Hello 3Ls and LLMs,
This messages is for those of you taking the MPRE this coming weekend.

It was brought to our attention that many of you may have to travel long distances, and/or to places that are not well served by public transportation to get to your test location.

In the hopes that we could make the process a little easier for you, we compiled a simple spreadsheet to help you coordinate transportation amongst yourselves. Please feel free to use the following spreadsheet to either search for a ride to your test location or offer up any free spots you might have in your vehicle.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AgOVI3jD4J4LdElzVzBOVGEwTDJIQ3QzeE1RUDhLb0E&hl=en

Please let us know if you have any questions.  Best of luck on the exam!

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Facilities Update

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

A couple of things that Student Government has lately been working on with Facilities Management:

– Inspired by your comments, we’ve asked for the Hark to remain open until 2 am so students have a place on the law school campus to study after the library closes. The Hark will now be open until 2am Sunday-Thursday! On Fridays and Saturdays, the Hark will close at 10pm.

– Some of you have mentioned lately about darkness in the tunnels. Lights will now also stay on until 2 am!

– You may have noticed the new door signs in the Hark on the doors in the main room downstairs (the non-cafe part.) As a courtesy to other patrons in these upcoming cold (brr) months, please use the external Hark doors.

– You’ve probably seen the Facilities Management emails, but just in case: a reminder that if you think your classroom is higher or lower than 70F, please email facmgmt@law.harvard.edu! The faster they know, the more they can do. It’s helpful to include the classroom number, the time, and if possible, your seat number.

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