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Student Affairs

The GSAS Office of Student Affairs is responsible for the welfare of graduate students and monitors their academic status, progress, and discipline. The office also administers leave/travel applications and readmission applications.

Garth McCavana, Dean for Student Affairs

Rise Shepsle, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs

Ellen Fox, Director of Student Services

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Health News from HUHS

Posted April 12, 2013

Graduating in May? Your health insurance ends July 31
The Harvard University Student Health Program (HUSHP) expires on July 31. Plan ahead early in order to secure other insurance coverage for August 1. More information on options for graduating students.  

Text Message Appointment Reminders - Starts April 1
Beginning April 1, 2013, HUHS will offer text message appointment reminders. These text messages will be sent in addition to the email reminders. Patients can sign up for text message reminders at their next appointment, or through the Patient Login.

National Alcohol Screening Day - Free Camelbaks
Friday, April 19, 9am – 5pm - MAC Fourth Floor Gym
National Alcohol Screening Day® (NASD) provides information about alcohol and health and anonymous screening for alcohol use problems. Receive a FREE CAMELBAK water bottle with brief screening questionnaire and consult. Brought to you by DAPA and the Office of Alcohol & Other Drug Services

Reading and Study Strategies (Summer 2013)
Reading/Study Strategies Course Summer Session: July 8-19, Monday-Friday, 4-5pm. Registration begins April 8 at the Bureau of Study Counsel at 5 Linden St. or 617-495-2581. Learn to read more purposefully and selectively with greater speed and comprehension. More information.

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