FRESHMAN DORMITORY FUND

The committee which has been attempting to raise funds to provide a complete system of Freshman dormitories has secured pledges agregating $1,200,000. President Lowell has been actively interested in carrying out this plan for bringing about wider mingling and closer acquaintance among the men of the University early in their college careers. The plan, which has received wide notice among Harvard men, provides for a row of buildings near the Charles River on the land now owned by the University, in which all first year men, except those living at home, will be required to live. At least one of these dormitories will be built next year, and the construction of the others will follow as soon as sufficient money is provided.