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Campus & Community
House pride from
Artwork by Judy Blomquist/Harvard Staff
Housing Day represents more than just a custom, as first-years quickly discover
On March 13, locals in Cambridge might witness sparkling green-eared rabbits dashing through Harvard Square, or a troupe of polar bears meandering from Radcliffe Quad while shouts of “Domus!” resonate throughout Harvard Yard.
No need for concern. It’s merely another Housing Day at Harvard.
For those unaware, during Housing Day, first-year students are roused in the early morning timeframe with announcements about their housing assignments for the following three years. This allocation is random, and the residences possess distinct identities akin to the individuals who occupy them.
Here’s a look at some of the remarkable points of pride from the 12 traditional Houses along with the Dudley Co-op, spanning from A to Z.
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