Hammonds greets Class of 2015
Harvard College Dean Evelynn M. Hammonds welcomed members of the Class of 2015 to campus in Sanders Theatre on Thursday, promising parents that Harvard would take care of their sons and daughters and enticing students with the prospect of four years of exploration and opportunity. After introductory remarks from Dean of Freshmen Thomas A. Dingman, Hammonds, the Barbara Gutmann Rosenkrantz Professor of the History of Science and of African and African American Studies, told parents that Harvard sees each member of the College as a “whole human being — not simply a talented and superbly accomplished student.” Even as the school provides “intellectual sustenance,” it also offers a wide range of resources and supports to help students develop as people. A banner welcomed Harvard's Class of 2015 during move-in day on Thursday. Justin Ide/Harvard Staff Photographer “I want to assure you that there are many individuals here to help your children successfully...