Cabot House

February 14, 2012

Artist coming to Cabot to design mural in tunnel

Cabot is very pleased to welcome Josh Sarantitis to Cabot. Josh has agreed to help design a mural in the tunnels of Cabot. He will be having a preliminary meeting with students this week to try and get an idea of what would make a great mural. Check out his work at: http://joshsarantitis.com/ Look .for an email from one of the arts tutors (ltaylor@fas.harvard.edu, most likely) for more information about meeting with the artist. Painting day will follow.

February 14, 2012

Burns Night Sign-up: Friday, Feb. 24, 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Try the haggis, recite the poems, sing the songs, dance the dances, toast the laddies and lassies with a variety of Scottish beers! Be a part of Cabot's annual Robert Burns Supper! Places are limited to 40 student RSVPs. Preference will be given to those who can make the (very easy fun and friendly) Scottish dance practice session on Tue. 21st at 8pm in the Cabot Living Room. To RSVP, click on this link. You can email Luke Taylor (ltaylor@fas.harvard.edu) if you have questions.

February 14, 2012

Shabbat Dinner: Friday, Feb. 17, 6:30-8 p.m.

Cabot will be hosting an interfaith Shabbat dinner* (what is Shabbat? see below) in the Cabot Living Room this Friday (2/17). Everyone is welcome to come and eat and share in the experience. Please sign up by today if you are interested in attending, so that the hosts have an accurate idea of how much food to order. If you have questions, please email Ben Solomon Schwartz (bpss@post.harvard.edu).

February 14, 2012

Cabot’s Semper Cor Open House: Tuesday, Feb 14, 8-10 p.m.

Come to the Master’s Residence from 8 to 10 p.m. tomorrow night for the Semper Cor Open House. Chocolate fondue, cheesecake lollipops, cake and other treats will be served. The House Masters wish all of Cabot a happy Valentine’s Day.

February 02, 2012

What’s It Like Being a Tutor at Cabot?

Each year, Cabot House selects a new batch of resident tutors. Many prospective tutors have questions: about the house system, roles and responsibilities as a tutor, and what makes being a tutor at Cabot House such a unique and rewarding experience.

Fortunately, Julie Kobick, a Cabot House alumnus—both as a student and a tutor—has written a lovely essay explaining the many aspects of being a tutor at Cabot. We encourage you to take a look!