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[PFOHO] Pfoho Newsletter - April 27, 2020

by Watts, Suzanne

The Pforzheimer Newsletter April 27, 2020 “All The News That Pfits We Print” Tutor on call, 3/23/20 – 6/3/20 For Students On Campus ONLY 857-300-7676 Instead of an on-call system for each of the four Houses with students, there will be a single, centralized on-call system, with a single phone number, that will be staffed on a rotating basis by Proctors and Tutors from Houses/Yards without students. LOCKOUTS: Call Securitas at 617-496-9370 Coming up in Pfoho… Monday 4/27 Tuesday 4/28 Wednesday 4/29 Thursday 4/30 Friday 5/1 Saturday 5/2 Sunday 5/3 Keith’s Code Table 5-6pm (link below) Research & Writing Table w/Daniel F. 6:30-7:30p (link below) Reading Period Begins! Community Dinner 5-6pm ZHall Tea Time Office Hours w/Makinde, 12 noon (link below) Zoom Pfomodoro session w/Ellen F. 1-4pm (link below) Watch for Anne’s Riddle of the Weekend! *Zoom Links for many events above listed below, scroll down! ************************************************************** Notes from the Allston Burr Assistant Dean, Monique Roy, pforzheimerhousedean(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:pforzheimerhousedean@fas.harvard.edu>: It's the last week of classes and reading period/exams are coming up. If you are running into any trouble with courses or in general, please reach out! I've added many appointment times to my calendar this week - please see the link below to sign up. Remember: * It's important that you are in direct communication with your professors if you have questions/problems in a particular class - please follow up with me too so I am aware and in a position to help as needed. * Remember there is a lot of information in the College's continually-updated FAQs<https://dso.college.harvard.edu/coronavirusfaq> * The Academic Resource Center<https://academicresourcecenter.harvard.edu/> (ARC) is a great resource and is now offering all of their services online. Check it out! * CAMHS <https://camhs.huhs.harvard.edu/> is also available with many services - see this message<https://camhs.huhs.harvard.edu/message-camhs-chief-barbara-lewis-md> from the director about services during the pandemic. * The Honor Council has some great tips to review before the end of semester - find them here<https://honorcouncil.fas.harvard.edu/honor-councils-top-five-tips>. Pfoho ABRD Virtual Office Hours: To schedule a time to talk via phone or Zoom, see Monique's calendar here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__bit.ly_MR-5Fappointment…> or Heather's calendar here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__calendar.google.com_ca…> and choose a time that works for you. Notes from our Pfoho student members of the Harvard College Honor Council We are Trey (2020), Analli (2021), and TJ (2020) in Pfoho! We are student member(s) of the Harvard College Honor Council. Because members of the Honor Council recognize the challenges we are all facing between the end of the semester and the pandemic, we want to provide you as much support as possible, and we want to let you know that students on the Honor Council are here to help. Here are a few things we recommend: 1. Read the updated syllabi of all the courses you’re taking this semester, or, if the syllabus hasn’t been updated, take a moment to re-read the original syllabus. This way, you can stay up-to-date on and be reminded of the collaboration, extension, and citation policies for each course. Feel free to email your course staff for clarification questions. 1. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your Resident Dean or course staff if you require support or guidance on your work, including asking for extensions. 1. Take a few minutes to read the Honor Council's Top Five <https://honorcouncil.fas.harvard.edu/honor-councils-top-five-tips> Tips<https://honorcouncil.fas.harvard.edu/honor-councils-top-five-tips>. This is the place to check out if you want to know some specific actions you can take that will help you uphold the Honor Code. We are happy to help! Feel free to reach out to us at our email address listed below. Best, Trey Rogers, rogersv(a)college.harvard.edu<mailto:rogersv@college.harvard.edu>, Pforzheimer House Class of 2020 Analli Torres, anallitorres(a)college.harvard.edu<mailto:anallitorres@college.harvard.edu>, Pforzheimer House Class of 2021 Terrence Williams, williamstr(a)college.harvard.edu<mailto:williamstr@college.harvard.edu>, Pforzheimer House Class of 2020 Inside-Pfoho Announcements: [Bear polar hug character cartoon icon | Premium Vector]A special welcome toast to our pfabulous new Pfirst-Years!! (one more time) It was great to “meet” so many of you on Virtual Housing Day! We heartily welcome you to the pfold!! Normally at this time of year, we would be inviting you to a Pfirst-Year Strawberry Brunch among many other events but for now, we raise a virtual toast of welcome and celebration to you! We hope you’ll feel free to take advantage of all things virtual that we have to offer. Welcome with much PfLove to the Pfoho Class of 2023!! ❤️ [

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[PFOHO] Pfomorodo Study Session: Zoom Edition!

by Finch, Ellen Frances

[A close up of a logo Description automatically generated] If you’re anything like me, it’s been incredibly difficult to remain focused on academics. And yet, end of semester deadlines are still looming large! Join me from 1-4pm EST on Friday, May 1st for three hours of productivity! We’ll use the Pfomodoro study method via Zoom and power through some work (and feel less alone while we do it!). Join for a little while or the whole time, video or not, audio or not, doesn’t matter! Hope to see you there. Pfomodoro Method: Zoom Edition Friday, May 1st: 1-4pm EST https://harvard.zoom.us/j/91701678854 ALSO, if you can’t make this Friday but would like to Pfomodoro over the weekend or next week, let me know! I’ll arrange some more sessions based on interest! Productively yours, Ellen _______________________________________________ Pfoho-announce mailing list Pfoho-announce(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu To unsubscribe from this list or get other information: https://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/pfoho-announce

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[PFOHO] Important Note from Pfoho Honor Council Members

by Pforzheimer House Dean

Hi Pfoho, It's the last week of class - soon to be reading period, and exams after that. Please read this message from the Pfoho student representatives on the Honor Council for some important advice to consider as you go into this very busy and often stressful time of the semester. All my best, Monique Hi everyone! We hope you are staying safe and healthy during these difficult times. We are Trey (2020), Analli (2021), and TJ (2020) in Pfoho! We are student member(s) of the Harvard College Honor Council. Because members of the Honor Council recognize the challenges we are all facing between the end of the semester and the pandemic, we want to provide you as much support as possible, and we want to let you know that students on the Honor Council are here to help. Here are a few things we recommend: 1. Read the updated syllabi of all the courses you’re taking this semester, or, if the syllabus hasn’t been updated, take a moment to re-read the original syllabus. This way, you can stay up-to-date on and be reminded of the collaboration, extension, and citation policies for each course. Feel free to email your course staff for clarification questions. 1. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your Resident Dean or course staff if you require support or guidance on your work, including asking for extensions. 1. Take a few minutes to read the Honor Council's Top Five <https://honorcouncil.fas.harvard.edu/honor-councils-top-five-tips> Tips<https://honorcouncil.fas.harvard.edu/honor-councils-top-five-tips>. This is the place to check out if you want to know some specific actions you can take that will help you uphold the Honor Code. We are happy to help! Feel free to reach out to us at our email address listed below. Best, Trey Rogers, rogersv(a)college.harvard.edu<mailto:rogersv@college.harvard.edu>, Pforzheimer House Class of 2020 Analli Torres, anallitorres(a)college.harvard.edu<mailto:anallitorres@college.harvard.edu>, Pforzheimer House Class of 2021 Terrence Williams, williamstr(a)college.harvard.edu<mailto:williamstr@college.harvard.edu>, Pforzheimer House Class of 2020 <http://bit.ly/Pflibby> _______________________________________________ Pfoho-announce mailing list Pfoho-announce(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu To unsubscribe from this list or get other information: https://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/pfoho-announce

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[PFOHO] Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 EST: Research and Writing Table

by Frim, Daniel

Dear All, Please join me tomorrow night from 6:30 to 7:30 PM for a Research and Writing Table. I'll be happy to look over paper drafts or outlines, discuss any questions you may have about getting started on a paper, or join you in thinking through any research-related challenges you may be facing (such as finding a research opportunity for this summer or contacting a non-responsive advisor). Zoom information is pasted beneath the body of this email. I look forward to talking to you soon! Sincerely, -Daniel Daniel Frim is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Daniel Frim's Zoom Meeting Time: Apr 28, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom meeting https://harvard.zoom.us/j/94549864946?pwd=Z0NycXhjR0pONXhIVTFsa2FFWnFuQT09 Password: 049478 Join by telephone (use any number to dial in) +1 312 626 6799 +1 929 436 2866 +1 301 715 8592 +1 346 248 7799 +1 669 900 6833 +1 253 215 8782 International numbers available: https://harvard.zoom.us/u/acITBIni1x One tap mobile: +13126266799,,94549864946# US (Chicago) Join by SIP conference room system Meeting ID: 945 4986 4946 94549864946(a)zoomcrc.com _______________________________________________ Pfoho-announce mailing list Pfoho-announce(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu To unsubscribe from this list or get other information: https://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/pfoho-announce

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[PFOHO] Pfoho Weekend Riddle Challenge -- PLUS Bonus JOKE CORNER!

by Harrington, Anne

This weekend, I am not only offering our usual Pfoho Weekend Riddle Challenge, but am adding a bonus element! Some years ago, a lab in England (at the University of Hertfordshire) undertook a project (through a world-wide canvassing of responses) to identify the funniest joke in the world. Today, I will be sharing with you some of the world-wide winners: JOKE CORNER: (Popular in France) An Alsatian goes to a telegram office, takes out a blank form and writes: "Woof. Woof. Woof. Woof. Woof. Woof. Woof. Woof. Woof." The clerk examines the paper and politely tells the dog: "There are only nine words here. You could send another Woof for the same price." "Don’t be ridiculous" the dog scoffed. "That would make no sense at all." (Popular in the United States) Two men are playing golf one day at their local golf course. One of the men is about to tee off when he notices a long funeral procession on the road next to the course. He stops, takes off his golf cap, closes his eyes, and lowers his head respectfully. His friend says: "Wow, that is the most thoughtful and touching thing I have ever seen. You truly are a kind man." The man shrugs and replies: "Yeah, well we were married for 35 years." (World-wide favorite) Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He doesn't seem to be breathing and his eyes are glazed. The other guy whips out his phone and calls the emergency services. He gasps: "My friend is dead! What can I do?" The operator says: "Calm down, I can help. First, let's make sure he's dead." There is a silence; then a shot is heard. Back now on the phone, the guy says: "OK, now what?" And now…. THIS WEEK’S WEEKEND RIDDLE CHALLENGE: Riddle #1: A man is trapped in a room. The room has only two possible exits: two doors. Through the first door, there is a room constructed from magnifying glass. The blazing hot sun instantly fries anything or anyone that enters. Through the second door, there is a fire-breathing dragon. How does the man escape? Riddle #2: A woman is sitting, working, in her hotel room when there is a knock at the door. She opens the door to see a strange man. He looks startled and says: "Oh, I'm so sorry – I made a mistake. I thought this was my room." The woman closes the door and immediately calls the front desk to report the man as a security risk. Why was the woman suspicious of the man? Anne _______________________________________________ Pfoho-announce mailing list Pfoho-announce(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu To unsubscribe from this list or get other information: https://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/pfoho-announce

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[PFOHO] Pfoho Intramural E-Sports Rocket League Tournament LIVESTREAMED - TOMORROW 12pm EST

by John Holland-McCowan

Dear all, I hope you are all having a good end to the school week and are getting ready for the end of this unique semester to say the least! In order to help you relax, unwind, and show some Pfoho pride this weekend, join our live steam below to watch our e-sport champions competing in Rocket League against some of the best of the best! *When*: *TOMORROW, Saturday April 24th, starting at noon EST* *What*: *Pfoho classmates battling it out in an epic day of Rocket League - *https://www.twitch.tv/harvard_esports <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.twitch.tv_harvard-…> . *Why: **Because we are awesome and we want to project our IM glory into the virtual realm. * More info is below but for now I'll see many of y'all in the cyber sphere! In IM, JHM --- Hi again, all! The details for the eSports tournament happening tomorrow have been finalized, and I just wanted to pass on all the details if you are interested in watching! Not all houses entered teams, but we did have a number of teams enter overall! It will begin at 12pm EST and will be streamed *here: https://www.twitch.tv/harvard_esports <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.twitch.tv_harvard-…>.* Don't hesitate to let me or Diego know if you have any questions, and thanks again for your support! Suriya -- *John Holland-McCowan* Research Fellow, International Security Program Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs Harvard Kennedy School *E:* *johnhmc11(a)gmail.com* <johnhmc11(a)mail.com> *T: *+1 (617) 384-8072 *M: *+1 (408) 348-6509 *W:* http://www.belfercenter.org | Follow me on Twitter <https://twitter.com/jhollandmccowan> _______________________________________________ Pfoho-announce mailing list Pfoho-announce(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu To unsubscribe from this list or get other information: https://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/pfoho-announce

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[PFOHO] Queer Quad Dinner is On for this Thursday 6-8pm!

by Erik Nook

Hello Pfoho! If you're craving a bit of queer community wherever you are, your BGLTQ tutors are here to provide!!!! We'll be on Zoom for a cozy comfy community hangout *this Thursday 6-8pm Eastern*. Come along to catch up, say hey, share how you're doin, ask questions, get advice, share advice, or do whatever! We might even pull out some online games if folks are interested. It'll be a fun little get together to add some sparkle to your Thursday night, so we hope to see you then! *All are welcome, and feel free to join for whatever portion of the event you wish! * *Zoom link:* https://harvard.zoom.us/j/99309581199?pwd=YkN1b3FCZlB6UzNLNEhmZ05SNUxPdz09 *Password:* 042241 With pflove, Your BGLTQ Tutors via GIPHY _______________________________________________ Pfoho-announce mailing list Pfoho-announce(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu To unsubscribe from this list or get other information: https://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/pfoho-announce

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[PFOHO] Annual Senior Thesis Pforum- Wednesday, April 22, 6:45PM

by Summer Rak

Hi Pfoho! This Wednesday we are happy to be carrying on a special tradition of our Pfoho Senior Thesis Conference and Reception in virtual Zoom style this year! It will still encompass all of the fantastic facets of the annual event, although, virtually. *The Annual Pfoho Senior Thesis Conference and Reception* includes a Zoom hosted reception with TED-talk style thesis presentations and a Champagne/Cider toast given by our wonderful house deans. The entire House is invited including Tutors, House Fellows, Deans, and our Senior Common Room members! During the Pforum all attendees will have a chance to learn more about the academic work of your senior peers. We have a great lineup of presenters representing the arts & humanities, social sciences, science, and engineering & applied sciences. See the attached program for the lineup and their corresponding thesis topics! Zoom details are below for those who would like to attend. It is sure to be a memorable evening! Hope to see many of you there, Summer & Viroopa Topic: Annual Pfoho Senior Thesis Conference and Reception Time: Apr 22, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom meeting https://harvard.zoom.us/j/472157904?pwd=K0R0ZS9PWTl4TU8xQXNKT3kwWk55QT09 <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fharvard.zoom.us%2Fj%2F472157904%…> Password: PolarBear Join by telephone (use any number to dial in) +1 346 248 7799 +1 669 900 6833 +1 253 215 8782 +1 301 715 8592 +1 312 626 6799 +1 929 436 2866 International numbers available: https://harvard.zoom.us/u/acXDQGK827 <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fharvard.zoom.us%2Fu%2FacXDQGK827…> One tap mobile: +13462487799,,472157904# US (Houston) Password: 074969 _______________________________________________ Pfoho-announce mailing list Pfoho-announce(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu To unsubscribe from this list or get other information: https://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/pfoho-announce

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[PFOHO] This Thursday, 7:00 to 8:00 PM: Research and Writing Table

by Frim, Daniel

Dear Residents of Pforzheimer House (including our honored *incoming* residents!), Please join Kate and me this Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 PM for Research and Writing Table. We are eager to help with any research- or writing-related questions, such as how to find an exciting research opportunity, how to get in touch with a hard-to-reach research mentor, how to prepare for a senior thesis, or how to get started writing a term paper. Kate and I will also be happy to look at drafts or outlines of your papers! Here's the Zoom link for the meeting: https://harvard.zoom.us/j/94981769102?pwd=dlpaamMySDY0cGFHbk1JWUwwdG12Zz09 In solidarity with you during these last few weeks of the semester, -Daniel and Kate _______________________________________________ Pfoho-announce mailing list Pfoho-announce(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu To unsubscribe from this list or get other information: https://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/pfoho-announce

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[PFOHO] Pfoho Newsletter - April 20, 2020

by Watts, Suzanne

The Pforzheimer Newsletter April 20, 2020 "All The News That Pfits We Print" Tutor on call, 3/23/20 - 6/3/20 For Students On Campus ONLY 857-300-7676 Instead of an on-call system for each of the four Houses with students, there will be a single, centralized on-call system, with a single phone number, that will be staffed on a rotating basis by Proctors and Tutors from Houses/Yards without students. LOCKOUTS: Call Securitas at 617-496-9370 Coming up in Pfoho... Monday 4/20 Tuesday 4/21 Wednesday 4/22 Thursday 4/23 Friday 4/24 Saturday 4/25 Sunday 4/26 Keith's Code Table 5-6pm (link below) Breakfast with Erik & Annabelle ZHall - 9-10am Sr. Theses Virtual Conf 6:45-9:00p (link & info below) Erik N's Game Night (link below) 9pm Community Dinner 5-6pm ZHall Queer Quad dinner 6-8p, Link below Research & Writing Table w/Kate & Daniel 7:00-8:00p (link below) John H-M's study brk, 7:30-9p (link * Watch for Anne's Riddle of the Weekend! *Zoom Links for many events above listed below, scroll down! ************************************************************** Notes from the Allston Burr Assistant Dean, Monique Roy, pforzheimerhousedean(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:pforzheimerhousedean@fas.harvard.edu>: Remember: * If you have questions about a particular course, please contact your instructor directly. * If you have a question about a concentration-specific academic policy, please contact the Director of Undergraduate Study of your department. * For information about College-wide policies, see the continually-updated FAQs<https://dso.college.harvard.edu/coronavirusfaq> * The Academic Resource Center<https://academicresourcecenter.harvard.edu/> (ARC) is a great resource and is now offering all of their services online. Check it out! Pfoho ABRD Virtual Office Hours: To schedule a time to talk via phone or Zoom, see Monique's calendar here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__bit.ly_MR-5Fappointment…> or Heather's calendar here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__calendar.google.com_ca…> and choose a time that works for you. Inside-Pfoho Announcements: [Image result for mimosa]A special welcome toast to our pfabulous new Pfirst-Years!! It was great to "meet" so many of you on Virtual Housing Day! We heartily welcome you to the pfold!! Normally at this time of year, we would be inviting you to a Pfirst-Year Strawberry Brunch among many other events but for now, we raise a virtual toast of welcome and celebration to you! We hope you'll feel free to take advantage of all things virtual that we have to offer. Welcome with much PfLove to the Pfoho Class of 2023!! <3 [? - thinking face emoji - What does the thinking face emoji mean?] Results of Anne's Pfoho Weekend Riddle Challenge are in! Scroll down for the answers and winners... Keith's Code table this week: Time: Tuesday, Apr 21, 2020 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom meeting https://harvard.zoom.us/j/91908064154?pwd=ak1XbmprdFBUQnRZOWszWU91VHdyUT09 Password: 7 Attend the Annual Pfoho Senior Thesis Conference and Reception (Virtual Edition!) THIS WEEK!! Wednesday, April 22 - 6:45-9:00pm (EDT) Pfoho is happy to be carrying on a special tradition of our Pfoho Senior Thesis Conference and Reception in virtual Zoom style this year. It will still encompass all of the pfantastic pfacets of the annual event, although, virtually. The Annual Pfoho Senior Thesis Conference and Reception includes a Zoom hosted reception with TED-talk style thesis presentations and a Champagne/Cider toast given by our house deans. The entire House is invited including Tutors, House Fellows, Deans, and our Senior Common Room members. Zoom details are below for those who would like to attend. It is sure to be a memorable evening! During the Pforum all attendees will have a chance to learn more about the academic work of your senior peers. We have a great lineup of presenters encompass the arts & humanities, social sciences, science, and engineering & applied sciences. Please click here <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__harvard.zoom.us_j_4721…> to join the Zoom and hope to see you there! ************************************************************ Join Zoom meeting https://harvard.zoom.us/j/472157904?pwd=K0R0ZS9PWTl4TU8xQXNKT3kwWk55QT09<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__harvard.zoom.us_j_4721…> Password: PolarBear Questions, please contact Viroopa Volla (vvolla14(a)gmail.com<mailto:vvolla14@gmail.com>) Pfoho Community Dinner carries on! Every Thursday night, 5-6pm This week, 4/23, our HoCo Chairs will be hosting. EVERYBODY is welcome. Bring your own dinner/snack (depending on your time zone!). Share the Community PfLove. Via the ZHall link here https://zoom.us/j/571-882-9467 Erik's Game Night - Wed, 4/22 - 9:00pm This week pfeaturing Texas Hold 'Em App is called Poker Face, and zoom details are: https://harvard.zoom.us/j/98450630231?pwd=MnhDZjlrUDlVb0k3QXlJdkRUY1Q1UT09<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.google.com_url-3Fq…> Password: 013637 Questions, contact Erik Nook <enook(a)g.harvard.edu> Queer Quad Dinner is on for this Thursday, 4/23, 6-8pm! Please join your Quad BGLTQ tutors. Come along to catch up, say hey, share how you're doin, ask questions, get advice, share advice, or do whatever! It'll be a fun little get together to add some sparkle to your Thursday night, so we hope to see you then! All are welcome, and feel free to join for whatever portion of the event you wish! Zoom link: https://harvard.zoom.us/j/99309581199?pwd=YkN1b3FCZlB6UzNLNEhmZ05SNUxPdz09<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__harvard.zoom.us_j_9930…> Password: 042241 Research and Writing Table - Thursday - 7:00-8:00pm Hosted by Daniel Frim & Kate Leach The purpose is for students to come seek advice on research projects, planning for senior theses, getting started on writing assignments, and getting feedback on drafts. The Zoom link is here: https://harvard.zoom.us/j/94981769102?pwd=dlpaamMySDY0cGFHbk1JWUwwdG12Zz09<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__harvard.zoom.us_j_9498…> John's Study Break - Thursday, 7:30-9:00pm All Welcome https://zoom.us/j/91856521557?pwd=c1laUE1qaUpGd2lVcm9KSXY0aGhXUT09<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.google.com_url-3Fq…> Password: 009626 Questions? Contact John Holland-McCowan at johnhmc11(a)gmail.com<mailto:johnhmc11@gmail.com> Pfoho Upperclass Housing Lottery To all Fall Term Returning Students, including our newest Pfoho Pfirst-Years: If you are wondering what's happening with our Upperclass Housing Lottery for Fall Term housing, I share your curiosity! In our current uncertain environment, we have been asked to hold off making any sort of Lottery plans for the time being. The good thing is that if we're given the green light to go ahead, there's no reason we can't do it AFTER exams, and therefore not add that stress and effort to exam period. I am thinking through how best to hold the Lottery in virtual form. It will most likely involve a big Zoom class with waiting room for blocking groups to enter and pick rooms. I will pass on info as soon as we're able. In the meantime, you might review the Pfoho Housing Constitution on the Housing page of our website here<https://pfoho.harvard.edu/housing> to familiarize yourself with the process. And if course, if you have questions in the meantime, don't hesitate to be in touch with me at swatts(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:swatts@fas.harvard.edu>. Thanks, Pfoho. - Sue Pfoho's SLACK Channel is up and running! You can find it at: https://harvard-pforzheimer.slack.com<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__harvard-2Dpforzheimer.…>. If you have any channels that you'd like added, just let Sue know - swatts(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:swatts@fas.harvard.edu> Pfoho's ZHall is live and open 24/7! -- always available for meeting up with friends. Just click on this lin<https://zoom.us/j/571-882-9467>k here https://zoom.us/j/571-882-9467 NOTE: if any of you are interested in meeting in small groups online to work on P-sets or projects together (without risk of interruption), let Anne (aharring(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:aharring@fas.harvard.edu>) know, and we can create breakout rooms for you to use. Looking for creative virtual backgrounds to add a bit of fun to your socializing ? Try some of the ideas offered here<https://www.canva.com/templates/search/zoom-virtual-backgrounds/>. Or use a photo of your pfavorite Pfoho moment... Pet (Pfets?) of Pfoho Group Me?!?! The link to join is: https://web.groupme.com/join_group/58866986/QC91myzT<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__web.groupme.com_join-5…> Please share!! Pfoho Minecrapft is booming! Pfoho has been Built! It now needs to you decorate it and make it your own. Feel free to log on and claim your old dorm room and decorate it however you would like. Or maybe go retire to the luscious Jordans where you're away from all the crowds. Server Info: Name: Pfoho Minecrapft Address: 142.4.204.104:25639 Discord: https://discord.gg/fY3nRW2<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__discord.gg_fY3nRW2&d=D…> Questions - Contact Elaine at ekristant(a)g.harvard.edu<mailto:ekristant@g.harvard.edu> Have pfun! Current GroupMe Games Running: Pfoho Switch (SSBU, animal crossing, etc.): https://groupme.com/join_group/58999814/vOBHNM1U<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__groupme.com_join-5Fgro…> Minecrapft: https://groupme.com/join_group/58999418/oPMfNnwt<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__groupme.com_join-5Fgro…> Also, if you're interested in having a different console-specific group, just let me know! Questions - Contact Perry Choi, perry.seo.choi(a)gmail.com<mailto:perry.seo.choi@gmail.com> Winner of Anne's Riddle of the Weekend this week! This past weekend's riddle competition consisted of two riddles: I am delighted to announce our Riddle Monarch of the Week; the first person to correctly answer BOTh riddles: [cid:image006.png@01D617E7.06468F20] Sung Ahn In close second place, and still strewn with glory, is our Riddle Monger of the Week, the first person to correctly answer ONE of the two riddles: [cid:image008.png@01D617E7.06468F20]Olivia Graham Please now congratulate all the brilliant people on our Riddle Roll Call of Honor - all the people who correctly answered BOTH riddles sometime over the course of Sunday. * Justin Duffy * Stephen Moon * Christopher En * Ying-ke Chin-Lee * Comfort Abuwa * Wesley Cash * Iris Xu * Caleb Ren And finally, please congratulate the two winners of the Most Interesting Incorrect Answer Award: * Jasmyne McCoy * Lorae Stojanovic What were these challenging riddles, and what are the solutions? Riddle #1: A man pushes a wheelbarrow up to a hotel. Angrily, he pays the owner some money, but does not go inside or linger. Instead, a few minutes later, he picks up his wheelbarrow and leaves. Why? Answer: The wheelbarrow was a board game piece; the man was playing a game of Monopoly and landed on a square with a hotel! Riddle #2: A doctor was driving his son to school one day, when a truck ran a red light and struck their car. The doctor was tragically killed, and his son was seriously injured. In a bid to save his life, the son was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was prepared for surgery. The surgeon came in, took one look at him, and, to everyone's surprise, announced: "Someone else will have to do this surgery; I can't. This is my son!" How is this possible? Answer: Children generally have two parents, and so it was in this case. The father had been killed, and so the surgeon in the hospital must have been the boy's MOTHER. An alternative correct answer: the boy was the son of a gay couple, and the surgeon was his other father. >From your Pfellowships Team: LOTS of info available from the URAF website here: https://uraf.harvard.edu/ Questions - please contact anyone on our Pfoho Pfellowships Team: Erik Sand (eriksand(a)gmail.com<mailto:eriksand@gmail.com>), Daniel Frim (danielfrim(a)g.harvard.edu<mailto:danielfrim@g.harvard.edu>), Peter Dziedzic (pdziedzic(a)g.harvard.edu<mailto:pdziedzic@g.harvard.edu>), Mureji Fatunde (ofatunde(a)post.harvard.edu<mailto:ofatunde@post.harvard.edu>), or Makinde Ogunnaike (olumakinde17(a)gmail.com<mailto:olumakinde17@gmail.com>). >From your Pfoho IM Coordinators Jerome Edwards (edwardsj(a)college.harvard.edu<mailto:edwardsj@college.harvard.edu>) and John Holland-McCowan (johnhmc11(a)gmail.com<mailto:johnhmc11@gmail.com>): We are all missing pfriendly competition that our IMs provide, but below are some excellent resources for virtual recreation classes, esport tournament, meditation and yoga classes, trivia night into and more! Rocket League Tournament - Saturday, April 25th A joint effort brought to you by HESPA (Harvard Esports Assoc.) and our College IMs Committee. We now have our Pfoho team rearing to go for this epic event! This will be part of an elimination tournament against teams from the other Houses. Keep an eye out for an email later this week from John Holland-McCowan or Jerome Edwards on how you can livestream this Saturday's game and cheer on our Pfoho squad! #HarvardMoves Which house can reach a year's worth of exercise before the semester ends? Keep up with your daily exercise routine by taking part in this interhouse competition to get your house to 525,600 minutes of exercise first! See how your house is doing and report minutes here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__sardination.github.io_…>. Use #HarvardMoves on social media to post exercise updates and tag your house to see what people are doing around the world! Virtual Resources We realize how difficult this entire experience has been for many of you. It is important to find ways to stay positive. Below are some virtual resources for staying connected, practicing mindfulness, and staying healthy! * Harvard Recreation Virtual Classes-<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__recreation.gocrimson.c…> FREE for all Harvard students * Center for Wellness- practice mindfulness through daily Meditation and Yoga<https://wellness.huhs.harvard.edu/virtual-resources> * Having trouble adapting to the quarantine lifestyle, please review the ATTACHED handouts on staying positive. * If you are not receiving the Harvard Recreation Weekly Tips & Tricks newsletter, please sign up HERE<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gocrimson.us9.list-2Dm…> or stay connected by following on Instagram<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gocrimson.us9.list-2Dm…> @harvardrec! Our Pfoho Newsletter will continue to come out every Monday afternoon, in our new Virtual Style. If you'd like to include an announcement, just send it to Sue Watts (swatts@fas) by Monday at noon. Stay safe, stay healthy, Pfoho! We miss you!! [cid:image009.jpg@01D617E7.06468F20] -------------------- Suzanne Watts House Administrator, Pforzheimer House 56 Linnaean St., Cambridge, MA 02138 Ph: 617-495-8166 / Fax: 617-496-3788 www.pfoho.harvard.edu<http://www.pfoho.harvard.edu/> _______________________________________________ Pfoho-announce mailing list Pfoho-announce(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu To unsubscribe from this list or get other information: https://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/pfoho-announce

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