Biomedical Graduate Students Organization

Provides activities for the education and enetrtainment of members of the Harvard community and specifically for graduate students. Activities include student outings, seminars, and social activities. Contact Andrew Redd (andrew_redd@student.hms.harvard.edu), Nicole Collins (nicole_collins@student.hms.harvard.edu) or e-mail for the group at dmsso_admin@med.hms.harvard.edu.

W.E.B. Du Bois Graduate Society

Promotes scholarly research across Faculty of Arts and Sciences disciplines, about issues of concern to the minority community as well as providing an environment supportive of such research. Activities include sponsoring the W.E.B. Du Bois Colloquium, publishing an annual journal, offering informal talks and discussions, hosting social events and fostering a sense of community among scholars whose racial and/or ethnic groups have been historically under-represented in academia. For more information, call the Dean's Office, 495-1814, or contact Jason Glenn (glenn@fas), Chris Wheat (cwheat@wjh), Diana Williams (dwilliam@fas), or Stephanie Parsons (sparsons@fas, 496-5823).

Graduate Dormitory Council (GDC)

Representatives selected from residents of the GSAS Residence Halls. Focuses on concerns of residents and sponsors social activities during the year. Contact Dave Nancekivell at nancekiv@fas.harvard.edu.

Graduate Student Council (GSC)

Composed of representatives from each department and program in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The Council provides financial support for approved GSAS student organizations and events, organizes several of its own social activities, and performs other services for the GSAS community. The Council also runs a no-cost computer word-processing facility and offers free laser printing for its members. Council members serving on various University committees present matters of student concern to the faculty and administration. President Rebecca Spencer (rebecca_spencer@student.hms.harvard.edu), Lehman Hall M-4, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138; Off: 495-7512.

Graduate Environment and Ecology Network (GREEN)

GREEN is dedicated to raising environmental awareness, promoting interdisciplinary scholarship on environmental issues, and fostering environmental activism for members of the Harvard community and specifically for graduate students of Arts and Sciences. Activities include sponsoring environmental speakers and interdisciplinary panels or colloquia on environmental issues; running an environmental study group for interdisciplinary discussion; organizing environmental outings and environmental service projects; and pursuing activism in order to promote ecologically responsible policies in campus, local, and global issues. Contact Ninian Stein (nstein@fas), James Wang (wang7@fas) or Ken Rines (krines@fas).

GSAS Christian Fellowship (GSASCF)

We are a community of Christian graduate students who come together to challenge and encourage one another in living our lives following Jesus Christ. In so doing, we seek to unite our faith and our scholarship through the discussion of faith-related issues in our disciplines, as well as through prayer, worship, and the study of scripture. Christ's message challenges and sharpens all aspects of our lives­intellectual, relational, and spiritual­and thus we wish to provide the graduate school with an intelligent, faithful presentation of the Christian faith. For more information, contact Dave Nancekivell (nancekiv@fas) or Paul Ashby (pashby@fas).

GSAS Harvard Biotechnology Club

The GSAS HBC is dedicated to providing members with the opportunity to learn about the biotechnology industry and entrepreneurship through seminars and case studies in a discussion format moderated by guest speakers from the business community. The GSAS HBC will also use its resources to inform the Harvard community of the various programs it will be sponsoring. Contact Mike Owens (mike@thebiotechclub.org) or Arlo Miller (arlo@thebiotechclub.org).

GSAS South Asian Association of Harvard Students

Provides a forum where students may gather to discuss intellectual, political, social, and cultural concerns about the region. It provides an infrastructure for inviting renowned academics and intellectuals to deliver lectures on relevant issues. It provides a space for interaction among students and also a group who will help new students from South Asia adjust to their new lives as students at Harvard and in America. Please contact Paromita Sanyal (psanyal@wjh) or Mayetri Gupta (gupta@state).

The Harvard Archaeological Society

The HAS is dedicated to uniting graduate students from different departments who are engaged in the study of Archaeology and Ancient Civilizations. Activities include publicizing archaeological events in the greater Boston area in a newsletter, sponsoring lectures, and promoting greater communication among graduate students, faculty and other members of the Harvard community in this interdisciplinary field. Contact Ninian Stein (nstein@fas).

Harvard Buddhist Studies Forum

The Harvard Buddhist Studies Forum is dedicated to the goal of providing regular public lectures on topics relating to the study of Buddhism. The lectures shall be free and open to the entire Harvard community and friends, although their primary purpose will be to provide intellectual stimulation and exchange for graduate students. The lectures will be given by scholars from other institutions, as well as by professors and graduate students working at Harvard. The lecture topics shall include, but not be limited to: the history of Buddhism in India, Sri Lanka, Central Asia, China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Tibet, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, and the West; the philosophy of Buddhism and its various schools; Buddhist art and Buddhist culture; anthropological studies of Buddhist communities; and the interaction between Buddhism and other religions. Contact Michael Radich (radich@fas) or e-mail hbsf@hcs.harvard.edu.

Harvard Catholic Graduate Society

The Society provides an opportunity for Catholic graduate students to meet one another socially and spiritually. Activities include biweekly dinners, discussion groups, Mass and devotions, and social service. Goals include increasing a sense of community among Catholics on campus, heightening the visibility of Catholicism at Harvard University, especially in the Graduate School, investigating the place of Catholicism in an academic environment and promoting its connection to intellectual life, and encouraging exploration of the Catholic tradition. For more information contact Rev. George Salzmann (gsalzmann@fas) or call the Harvard Catholic Student Center, 495-4123.

Harvard China Forum

The Harvard China Forum is a GSAS student group dedicated to bringing to the Harvard community the latest information regarding the economic, political and social development of the Greater China Area (mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan). Through seminars, publications, films, art exhibitions, and co-sponsorship with other interested organizations, the Harvard China Forum seeks to promote better understanding of this region as an economic and political power in the coming century. We also hope to promote interactions and understanding among students from mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Contact Junni Zhang (jzhang@fas.harvard.edu).

Harvard Chinese Students and Scholars Association

The Harvard CSSA is dedicated to the goal of promoting social, intellectual, and cultural activities of Chinese students and scholars at Harvard and for other interested members in the Harvard community. It will facilitate communication among its members and act as a liaison between itself and other organizations on campus. The group will also work to facilitate the exchange of information between China and the United States. Its activities will include, but not be limited to sponsoring and co-sponsoring social, intellectual, and cultural events, films, and seminars. Contact Duo Wang (duow@yahoo.com).

Harvard East Asia Society

The Society promotes the study of East Asia within the Harvard community and specifically among graduate students. While HEAS is centered on the Regional Studies East Asia (RSEA) degree program, it is open to all those with an interest in East Asian cultures, history, and society. Activities include providing information to members on East Asian-related activities at Harvard and in the larger academic community, sponsoring speakers and workshops on items of interest to members, organizing and conducting an annual academic seminar focused on East Asia, and publishing a semi-annual alumni newsletter. Contact Isis Wu (wu16@fas) or e-mail rsea@fas.harvard.edu.

Harvard GSAS American Culture Society

The Harvard GSAS American Culture Society provides a forum for graduate students to wrestle with the meaning of America -- past, present and future. It promotes scholarly debate, informal exchange, and mutual support and interdependence across FAS disciplines in order to advance cultural criticism, understanding, and transformation of the American experiment. Activities include sponsoring guest lectures and talks, organizing informal discussions and dinners, hosting social events, and building bridges between those who study American culture and those who have contributed to its meaning.

Harvard GSAS Asian Baptist Student Koinonia

Is concerned with the religious, social, and cultural issues regarding Christianity, and Asians and Christianity. The group seeks to promote greater awareness and understanding of these issues in the Harvard community by appropriate means such as Bible studies, publications, meetings, seminars, and other educational activities. The group's activities and services will be open and available to all members of the Harvard University community, regardless of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, or physical disability. Contact Suk Ki Kong (skong@fas).

Harvard GSAS French Club

The Harvard GSAS French Club provides services to the members of the Harvard community who are interested in issues of French culture, society, politics, and language. Its activities include hosting social functions, organizing appearances of speakers on French topics, and holding special events relating to the important political, athletic, and cultural issues in France.

Harvard GSAS Middle Eastern Cultural Association

Seeks to foster a sense of Middle Eastern culture at Harvard by bringing together especially graduate and also undergraduate students of Middle Eastern backgroun as well as other members of the Harvard community interested in the culture of the Middle East. A primary goal of the Association is to contribute to the cultural, social, and intellectual life of Harvard University, at the same time enhancing interaction among Middle Eastern students enrolled here. Contact Rachel Goshgarian (goshgar@fas).

The Harvard Graduate Student Canadian Club / Le club des étudiant(e)s diplomé(e)s de Harvard

Provides services to the members of the Harvard community interested in Canadian culture and issues. Activities include holding social functions, both general and of a distinctly Canadian nature, organizing speakers on Canadian issues, and holding special events relating to important political, athletic, and social occurrences in Canada. The constitution of the organization is available in both English and French. Contact Heather Gunter (gunter@fas).

Harvard Islamic Studies Forum

Provides a forum for the Harvard community to share and discuss ideas and topics related to the study of Islam and the Islamic world. Its primary purpose will be to provide an environment, across departmental lines, for lively intellectual exchange for graduate students. Presentation of student papers and occasional public lectures on topics in Islamic Studies not commonly addressed at Harvard will be among the groups activities. Contact Raquel Ukeles (ukeles@fas).

Harvard Korea Society: A GSAS Student Organization

Aims at advancing the cultural and academic understanding of Korea at Harvard. Activities shall include, but not be limited to: sponsoring lectures and forums on issues concerning Korea and the Korean community in America, giving out information on job opportunities in Korean companies, holding cultural events, and reaching out to other ethnic groups at Harvard to help Korean students understand other cultures. Contact Song Kyin Kim (kim40@fas) or Minjae Song (msong@fas).

Harvard Republic of China Student Club (HROCSC)

Purposes are to promote culture, academic exchange and mutual understanding between people from Republic of China and people in the Harvard community through social, intellectual and cultural activities. Contact president Jun-Jieh Wang (jjwang@fas).

Harvard Satyrical Press

Harvard's newest and only graduate student run comedy magazine. We are primarily a news format satire magazine, inspired in many ways by The Onion. We encourage submissions from Harvard graduate students, undergraduates, and students in the professional schools, although our staff consists of only GSAS students. If you are interested in submitting, please check out our submission policies online. If you are a GSAS student and just think it would be cool to get involved with a comedy magazine, we have positions available for editors, web designers, and graphic designers. To submit, inquire about joining the staff, or be added to our e-mail list, please contact (hsp@hcs.harvard.edu) Attn: Andrew Friedman, Editor In Chief.

In Common

In Common is a confidential and anonymous peer support and referral line serving graduate stduents. It is staffed by graduate student volunteers from seven of Harvard's graduate and professional schools, including GSAS. In Common supports students who are dealing with issues such as loneliness and alienation, uncertainty about careers, academic or financial problems, or difficulties in relationships. The line is open throughout the academic year, Sunday to Thursday, from 8:00 p.m. to midnight, excluding Harvard holidays. Calls are confidential. No caller ID. Just call 617-384-TALK. For information about becoming an In Common volunteer, please contact Co-Directors Cindy Hancox (hancox@fas.harvard.edu) or Mark Stalnaker (mstalnak@wjh.harvard.edu).

Jewish Students in Arts and Sciences

JSAS seeks to provide a sense of community for Jewish students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences by a combination of weekly gatherings and special events. Several events will be planned each semester and may include holiday observances and celebrations, bagel brunches, movie nights, and evenings at the theatre, symphony, and Boston Jewish Film Festival. In addition, the group will help publicize events sponsored by the Jewish Student Associations of the professional schools, by the Jewish Adult and Graduate Student Society and by Jewish graduate student groups at other area institutions. Events will be open to people of all backgrounds. Contact the group at jsas@fas or at their website http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~jsas/. Co-presidents are Shasa Dobrow (sdobrow@hbs.edu) and Avi Kogan (akogan@fas).

Lesbian, Bisexual and Gay Graduate Students Association

LBGGS organizes academic and social activities and sponsors events with other Harvard-affiliated lesbian, bisexual, and gay groups and other GSAS organizations. The group holds a business meeting followed by a social hour on the first Thursday of every month and sponsors other activities, forums, speakers, and discussion groups throughout the year. Students with ideas for activities or who wish to participate on the Steering Committee are invited to contact Bayliss by e-mail at camp@wjh.harvard.edu. All students are particularly encouraged to sign up for the confidential e-mail network by sending a message to lbg-request@katla.harvard.edu. All GSAS students are entitled to a free UNIX account­sign up at the Science Center. For more information contact Matthew DiVisconte at lbggs@hcs.harvard.edu.

If you are interested in forming an organization, please call the Dudley House Office at 495-2255 or e-mail Susan Zawalich at zawalich@fas.harvard.edu.