Moments to seize
Graduation may be on the minds of some members of the Class of 2015, but as they — and their parents — were reminded this past weekend, their remaining time at Harvard College is rich with opportunity. More than 1,300 family members visited campus Friday and Saturday for Junior Parents Weekend 2014, sponsored by the Office of Student Life. At Sanders Theatre Friday, President Drew Faust and interim Harvard College Dean Donald Pfister welcomed parents, guests, and students to the annual event. “Juniors, you can spend your time between now and Commencement worrying about fellowship applications, job applications, and graduate school applications. You can spend the present thinking about the future, and you can leave Harvard in spirit before you leave it in body,” said Faust. “You have 454 days left in your undergraduate careers and I challenge you to use each one wisely.” Faust also had a message for parents. “Thank you for...