Dunster
Ryan Murdock ’25 Remembered as Dedicated Advocate and Caring Friend
Ryan H. Murdock ’25, a senior in Dunster House remembered for his sense of humor and passion for environmental justice, died on Oct. 18 after a brief illness. He was 21.
13-Hour Power Shutdown Leaves Dunster House Students in the Dark
During a 13-hour power outage on Friday, students in the overflow housing for Dunster House studied using flashlights, plugged appliances into hallway outlets, and flocked to nearby dining halls and libraries.
Dunster House Faculty Deans to Step Down at End of Academic Year
Dunster House Faculty Deans Cheryl Chen and Sean D. Kelly will step down at the end of the 2024-25 academic year, the deans announced in an email to House affiliates on Tuesday.
Mike on a Bike: Dunster Resident Dean Michael Uy Bikes from California to Harvard in 42 Days
Dunster House Resident Dean Michael Uy arrived at the upperclassman house on his bike “Dragon” Saturday — after completing a 42-day, 13-state, cross-country cycling trip.
Two Harvard Students Named 2022 Truman Scholars
Two Harvard College students were awarded the Truman scholarship — an honor recognizing leadership, commitment to a career in public service, and academic excellence — according to a press release from last week.
Dunster House
Do you miss John from Annenberg already? Then you better pray that the Housing Gods put in his new house — Dunster! If you end up in Dunster, you can boast about your room’s unobstructed view of the Charles and dominance in intramurals over a meal in the beautiful dining hall, while making your engineering friends jealous that you don’t need a shuttle to get to the SEC.
Friends Recall Memories of Sandip Nirmel During Memorial Gathering
Dozens of Harvard students and administrators gathered to remember and honor the life of Sandip Nirmel ’21 at a memorial service in Dunster House Sunday afternoon.
Sandip Nirmel ‘Made Harvard Feel Like Home,’ Classmates Say
His classmates said he was most notable for his humility and cheerfulness. Nirmel could easily switch between stoic seriousness and bright optimism.
Dunster Goat Courtyard
Students enjoy their lunch in Dunster Courtyard, where the annual Goat Roast is held.
Dunster House Deans Axe Annual Goat Roast
Bringing an end to a decades-old Dunster House tradition, Faculty Deans Cheryl K. Chen and Sean D. Kelly canceled the main event of the House’s annual goat roast: the skinning and barbecuing of a locally sourced goat in the courtyard.
Dunster Dorm Storm
Dunster residents chanted in Matthews Hall while distributing housing assignments.
Scores Assemble for 47th Annual Dunster Messiah Sing
The floors of the Dunster House dining hall trembled Wednesday evening as more than 140 musicians from within and beyond Harvard participated in the 47th annual Dunster House Messiah Sing.
Beloved Dunster Security Guard John Pomeroy Dies at Age 74
Throughout his 14 years at Dunster, John Pomeroy was a fixture of the House. He was a jokester, a storyteller, and a true friend to all who stepped into his office.
With New Winthrop Grille, Mozz Stick Market Heats Up
“If you want to add Nutella, peanut butter, and Oreos to your milkshake, go ahead. If you wanna add Nutella to your grilled cheese, possibly also go ahead.”
Dunster, Mather House Faculty Deans Settle Into New Positions
After their arrival this summer, new Faculty Deans in Dunster House and Mather House say they are delighted with their homes and are enjoying a transition to House life.
College Mourns the Loss of Dunster Faculty Dean Ann Porter
Ann R. Porter, the Faculty Dean of Dunster House for the past 16 years, died peacefully Wednesday morning after her battle with breast cancer had accelerated unexpectedly.
Hostage to The Past: The 1995 Murder Suicide in Dunster
Upon the discovery of Tadesse’s diary and details of the crime, Harvard University Health Services and its mental health offerings were closely scrutinized.
Roll Dunster
Dunster resident Justin A. Dower ‘17 cheers for his House outside University Hall ahead of the freshman “dorm storming” on Thursday morning.
Dunster Moose
Victor C. Agbafe ’19 carries a fellow Dunster resident, dressed as the House mascot - the moose - on his shoulders outside University Hall ahead of delivering housing assignments to freshmen.