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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794310

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The image appears to be a page from a student newspaper or magazine, specifically from the "Crimson," dated December 1, 1931. The page features several articles and announcements related to "University Teas," which were social gatherings held for university faculty and students.

Here is a breakdown of the content:

  1. "Second University Tea Friday at Fogg Museum":

    • This article announces the second of a series of University teas planned for Friday at the Fogg Museum. It specifies that it will be held on November 27 and gives details about the professors and their wives who will be on the receiving line. It also mentions that representatives of four graduate schools will be present.
  2. "Second University Tea Held This Afternoon":

    • This article provides details about the afternoon tea held at the Fogg Museum. It lists the participating professors and their wives, specifically mentioning that the tea is held especially for professors from various departments.
  3. "University Tea Held This Afternoon at Faculty Club":

    • This article details another tea held at the Faculty Club on Quincy Street. It specifies that the tea is open to all students, with special emphasis on those concentrating in Classics, Indic Philology, Modern Languages, Egyptology, and Music.
  4. "WALCOTT SETS DATES FOR FOUR UNIVERSITY TEAS":

    • This article announces the dates for a series of four University teas. The first tea is set for November 13 at Phillips Brooks House, with special groups invited. It also lists the dates and locations for the subsequent teas.

The layout includes a mix of text blocks and a few smaller notes in the margins, with some handwritten annotations such as "Creekside Nov. 1931" and "Creekside Nov. 4 1931." The text is primarily in a serif font, typical of newspaper and magazine print from the 1930s. The page itself shows signs of age with some discoloration and slight wear.

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This image is a scanned newspaper clipping from The Crimson, dated December 1, 1931. The clipping contains multiple articles and announcements related to university events, specifically "University Teas" held at Harvard University. Here's a detailed description of the content:

Left Column:

  1. "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA FRIDAY AT FOGG MUSEUM"
    • The article announces a tea event scheduled for Friday at 4:15 p.m. at the Fogg Museum.
    • Nine faculty members, including department heads, will be present, along with representatives from four graduate schools.
    • The faculty members listed include:
      • Professor A. N. Holcombe '06 (Government)
      • Professor C. H. Haring '07 (History)
      • Professor H. H. Plaskett (Astrophysics)
      • H. E. Clifford '89 (Engineering School)
      • L. J. Henderson '98 (History of Science)
      • Captain B. B. Wygant (Naval Science)
      • J. B. Conant '13 (Chemistry)
      • J. L. Coolidge '95 (Mathematics)
      • Colonel W. S. Sturgill (Military Science)
    • The event is open to faculty, students, and their wives.

Middle Column:

  1. "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON"
    • This article provides details about the second University Tea scheduled for the same afternoon at 4:30 p.m. at the Fogg Museum.
    • Ten professors will be on the receiving line, representing various departments such as Mathematics, Astronomy, Fine Arts, History, Government, Economics, Military Science, Naval Science, and Physics.
    • The event is specifically for members of these departments, as well as those from the Dental, Medical, Landscape Architecture, and Public Health schools.
    • The professors and their wives mentioned include:
      • A. N. Holcombe '06 (Government)
      • C. H. Haring '07 (History)
      • H. H. Burbank (History, Government, and Economics)
      • H. H. Plaskett (Astrophysics)
      • H. E. Clifford '89 (Engineering School)
      • L. J. Henderson (History of Science)
      • Captain B. B. Wygant (Naval Science)
      • J. B. Conant '13 (Chemistry)
      • J. L. Coolidge '95 (Mathematics)
      • Colonel W. S. Sturgill (Military Science)

Right Column:

  1. "UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON AT FACULTY CLUB"

    • Another University Tea is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Faculty Club on Quincy Street.
    • All students are invited, but those concentrating in Classics, Indic Philology, Modern Languages, Egyptology, and Music are especially urged to attend.
    • The receiving line includes:
      • Professor E. B. Hill '94 (Music) and Mrs. Hill
      • Professor J. T. Murray '99 (English) and Mrs. Murray
      • E. A. Whitney '17 (History and Literature) and Mrs. Whitney
    • The article also lists the schedule of the receiving line.
  2. "WALCOTT SETS DATES FOR FOUR UNIVERSITY TEAS"

    • Eustis Walcott '32 has announced plans for a series of four University teas.
    • The first tea is scheduled for Friday, November 13, at Phillips Brooks House.
    • The event is open to all members of the University, but each function is planned specially for a number of departments and groups having allied interests.
    • The ushers assisting Walcott include:
      • Crispin Cooke '32
      • A. D. Bell '32
      • C. F. Hovey '32
      • W. F. Luton '33
      • J. M. Erickson '32
      • R. N. Clark, Jr. '32
      • L. E. Becker '32
      • G. W. Movius '32
    • The article also lists special groups invited to the first tea, including officers of the administration, members of specific departments, and those affiliated with various institutes and museums.

Additional Information:

  • There is a handwritten note at the bottom left that reads "Crimson Dec. 1, 1931."
  • Another handwritten note at the bottom right reads "HUG Nov 28 1931."
  • There is a small rectangular section at the bottom center that provides information about a lecture on "Modern Brazilian Literature" by Dr. J. de S. Coutinho, Professor of Portuguese at Georgetown University, scheduled for 8 p.m. in Emerson 211.

The overall layout is typical of a newspaper clipping, with multiple articles and announcements neatly arranged in columns. The text is printed in a clear, legible font, and the paper appears to be aged, indicating its historical nature.

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This image displays a single, aged, off-white sheet of paper containing several newspaper clippings and typed notices, all relating to a series of “University Teas” held at Harvard University in late 1931. The paper is arranged in a collage of columns and blocks of text, seemingly compiled for archival purposes, with visible handwritten notations in pencil and pen, including dates like “Dec. 4, 1931” and “Nov 23 1931.”

The documents announce four separate tea gatherings scheduled in November and December 1931, each hosted at different university venues (Fogg Museum, Faculty Club, Phillips Brooks House, and Business School) and each targeting specific faculty, departments, or student groups.


Main Sections and Headings:

  1. “SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA FRIDAY AT FOGG MUSEUM” (Left Column):

    • Announces a tea for Friday afternoon at 4:15 PM at the Fogg Museum.
    • A “Group of Nine Faculty Members” will be receiving, including heads of departments such as Engineering, Government, History, Astronomy, Naval Science, Mathematics, and Military Science.
    • Representatives from four graduate schools (Dental, Medical, Landscape Architecture, Public Health) are also invited.
    • The receiving line times are specified for each professor and their wife.
  2. “SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON” (Center Column):

    • Reiterates the details of the tea at the Fogg Museum, starting at 4:30 PM.
    • Lists ten professors (including the same names from the left column) who will be receiving with their wives.
    • Notes that “Crimson Dec. 4, 1931” is likely the source of the clipping.
  3. “UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON AT FACULTY CLUB” (Right Column, Top):

    • Describes a tea from 4 to 6 PM at the Faculty Club on Quincy Street.
    • Invitees are students concentrating in Classics, Indic Philology, Modern Languages, Egyptology, and Music.
    • The receiving line, scheduled in 15-minute blocks, includes Professors E. B. Hill, J. T. Murray, E. A. Whitney, and Mrs. Whitney.
  4. “WALCOTT SETS DATES FOR FOUR UNIVERSITY TEAS” (Right Column, Bottom):

    • This article provides an overview of the entire series planned by Eustis Walcott ’32.
    • The first tea was scheduled for Friday, November 13, at Phillips Brooks House, open to all University members but specially planned for groups including departments of Anthropology, Biology, etc.
    • Eight ushers are named for the first tea.
    • The second tea is noted to be at the Fogg Museum (Dec. 4), the third at the Faculty Club (Jan. 8), and the fourth at the Business School (March 4).
    • Tentative plans for a fifth tea at the Law School on February 5 are also mentioned.
    • It includes an announcement of a lecture on “Modern Brazilian Literature” by Dr. J. de S. Coutinho.
  5. Typed Notice (Bottom Left):

    • Appears to be a formal invitation, titled “UNIVERSITY TEAS. II. Phillips Brooks House, 4 to 6 P.M.”
    • Extends a cordial invitation to all University officers, their wives, and all students to the second tea (the one at Phillips Brooks House).
    • It lists invited groups by division and department, mirroring the information in the other articles: Chemistry, Physical Sciences, Fine Arts, History, Government, Economics, Mathematics, Physical Education, Landscape Architecture, City Planning, Engineering, Medical, Dental, Public Health, and Fogg Art Museum.

Overall Context:
The documents provide a detailed glimpse into university social life and administration at Harvard in 1931. The University Teas were formal events designed to foster community by bringing together faculty, students, and graduate school representatives. The events were carefully orchestrated with rotating venues and targeted audiences, reflecting a structured approach to campus engagement. The inclusion of handwritten notes suggests this page was part of a personal or administrative record, perhaps used for planning or retrospective documentation. The focus on faculty receiving lines and specific departmental representation underscores the hierarchical and communal nature of the events.

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The image appears to be a newspaper clipping or an announcement from a university. It contains information about upcoming university teas, which seem to be social gatherings or events organized by the university.

The main headline reads "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON" and it provides details about the event. It mentions that ten professors will be on the receiving line at the Fogg Museum, and the event will begin at 4:30 PM. The professors represent various departments such as Mathematics, Astronomy, Fine Arts, History, Government, and Economics, among others.

The article also mentions that the professors will be accompanied by their wives for 25-minute periods, and the receiving line will include other faculty members and their spouses. It provides the names and departments of the professors who will be present.

Additionally, the article includes information about a separate university tea held at the Faculty Club on Quincy Street. It mentions that students concentrating in various fields, such as Classics, Indo-Philology, Modern Languages, Egyptology, and Music, are especially invited to attend. The article also provides details about the composition of the receiving line for this tea.

Furthermore, the article mentions that plans for a series of four university teas have been announced, with the first one scheduled for November 13th at Phillips Brooks House. It states that each tea is planned for a specific department or group, and special groups will be invited to the first tea.

The article concludes with a mention of a lecture titled "Modern Brazilian Literature" by Dr. J. de S. Coutinho, Professor of Portuguese at Georgetown University, which is scheduled for a later date.

Overall, the image provides information about university teas, their timings, the professors who will be present, and the departments or groups they represent. It also mentions a separate tea at the Faculty Club and plans for a series of university teas in the future.

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The image appears to be a newspaper clipping with several columns of text. The clipping is titled "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA FRIDAY AT FOGG MUSEUM." The text describes an event called the "Second University Tea," which is scheduled to take place at the Fogg Museum on Friday.

The event is organized by a group of nine faculty members representing four graduate schools. The text lists the names of the professors who will be present, along with their respective departments.

The tea is described as an afternoon gathering, with the receiving line starting at 4:30 o'clock. The professors will be standing in the receiving line with their wives for 25-minute periods.

The text also mentions that other departments have been invited to attend, including those of Astronomy, Economics, Fine Arts, and Physics. Representatives of the following graduate schools will also be present: Dental, Landscape Architecture, Medical, and Public Health.

The tea is open to all members of the University, and the time when the professors and their wives will receive is 4:15 o'clock.

The clipping also includes information about another University Tea held at the Faculty Club, with concentrators in five fields invited to attend. The text mentions the names of the professors who will be present at this tea, along with their respective departments.

The clipping concludes with information about a series of four University Teas planned by Eustis Walcott, with the first tea scheduled for Friday, November 13. The text provides details about the special groups invited to the first tea and mentions that the remaining teas will be held on Friday, December 8, at the Fogg Museum; on Friday, January 8, at the Faculty Club; and on Friday, March 4, at the Business School.

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The image depicts a page from a newspaper or publication, likely from the Harvard Crimson, dated December 1, 1931. The page contains several news articles and announcements related to university events, specifically focusing on "University Teas" held at the Fogg Museum and the Faculty Club. Here is a detailed description:

Layout and Content:

The page is divided into multiple sections, each discussing different aspects of the University Teas and related events.


Left Column:

Headline:

  • "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA FRIDAY AT FOGG MUSEUM"

Content:

  • Event Details:

    • A group of nine faculty members will receive representatives from four graduate schools at the second University Tea, to be held on Friday at the Fogg Museum.
    • The tea will take place at 4:30 o'clock.
    • Faculty members and their wives will stand in a receiving line for 25-minute periods.
  • Faculty Members Invited:

    • The article lists the professors and their wives who will be on the receiving line. These include:
      • Professor T. O. Mendenhall (chairman of the Department of Government)
      • Professor C. A. N. Holcombe ('06, chairman of the Department of History)
      • Professor H. H. Clark ('07, chairman of the Department of Physics)
      • Professor H. E. Plaskett ('88, dean of the Engineering School)
      • Professor L. J. Henderson ('98, chairman of the Department of Chemistry)
      • Professor B. B. Wyatt (chairman of the Department of History)
      • Captain J. B. Conant ('12, chairman of the Department of Naval Science)
      • Professor J. L. Coolidge ('95, chairman of the Department of Chemistry)
      • Colonel W. S. Sturgill (chairman of the Department of Military Science)
  • Additional Information:

    • Other departments whose members have been especially invited to attend include Astronomy, Economics, Fine Arts, and Physics.
    • Graduate schools such as Architecture, Medicine, Dental, Landscape Architecture, Schools of Public Health, the Business School, and the Law School are also invited.
    • The times for the professors and their wives to receive guests are specified:
      • Professor and Mrs. Holcombe: 4:40 o'clock
      • Professor and Mrs. Clark: 5:05 o'clock
      • Professor and Mrs. Plaskett: 5:30 o'clock
      • Captain and Mrs. Henderson: 5:30 o'clock
      • Colonel Sturgill and Mrs. Wyatt: 5:30 o'clock
      • Professor Conant: 5:30 o'clock

Middle Column:

Headline:

  • "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON"

Content:

  • Event Recap:

    • Ten professors will be on the receiving line at the Fogg Museum, marking the beginning of the second University Tea series.
    • The tea is scheduled for 4:30 o'clock.
    • This is the second in a series of University Teas held at the Fogg Museum.
    • The tea is particularly for members of the Departments of Mathematics, Astronomy, Economics, History, Government, Fine Arts, Military Science, Naval Science, Landscape Architecture, Medical, and Physics.
    • The Dean and Public Health schools will also be represented.
  • Receiving Line:

    • The following professors and their wives will be in the receiving line:
      • Professor A. N. Holcombe ('06, chairman of the Department of Government)
      • Professor C. H. Clark ('07, chairman of the Department of History)
      • Professor H. H. Burbank (chairman of the Department of History)
      • Professor H. E. Plaskett ('88, professor of Astronomy)
      • Professor H. E. Clifford ('98, dean of the Engineering School)
      • Captain B. B. Wyatt (chairman of the Department of Naval Science)
      • Professor L. J. Henderson (chairman of the Department of Chemistry)
      • Professor J. B. Conant ('12, chairman of the Department of Naval Science)
      • Professor J. L. Coolidge ('95, chairman of the Department of Chemistry)
      • Colonel W. S. Sturgill (chairman of the Department of Military Science)

Right Column:

Headline:

  • "UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON AT FACULTY CLUB TO ATTENDE"

Content:

  • Event Details:

    • Another University Tea will be held from 4 to 6 o'clock at the Faculty Club on Quincy Street.
    • All students concentrating in five fields are invited to attend:
      • Classics
      • Indo Philology
      • Modern Languages
      • Egyptology
      • Romance Languages
  • Receiving Line:

    • The tea will be composed of the following:
      • Professor E. B. Hill ('94, chairman of the Department of Music)
      • Professor J. T. Murphy ('98, chairman of the Department of English)
      • Professor E. A. Whitney ('17, professor of History and Literature)
      • Professor C. B. Whitney ('45), also present.
  • Additional Announcements:

    • WALCOOTT SETS DATES FOR FOUR UNIVERSITY TEAS:
      • A series of four University Teas were announced by Eugene Walcott '32.
      • The teas will be held on Friday, November 13, at the Phillips Brooks House, and will be open to all members of the University, but each function is planned especially for a number of departments and groups having allied interests.
      • Assisted by:
        • Crispino Cooke ('32, A. D. Bell '32, J. M. C. Dickson '32, R. F. Clark Jr. '32, C. F. Hovey '32, W. N. Luton '32, J. M. E. Becker '32, W. E. Lavery '32, and G. W. Morylus '32**).
      • Special Groups for First Tea:
        • The first tea on Friday, November 13, at the Phillips Brooks House, will invite members of the Department of Anthropology: Biology, Zoology, Physiology, and Geology; University officials; Library and University press officials; and those affiliated with the Botanical Garden, the Gray Herbarium, the Arnold Arboretum, and the University Museum.
  • Remaining Teas:

    • The remaining teas will be held on:
      • Friday, December 4, at the Fogg Museum: on Friday, January 8, at the Faculty Club; and on Friday, March 4, at the Business School.
    • Tentative plans have been made for a fifth tea at the Law School on Friday, February 5.

Additional Notes:

  • Footer:

    • The page includes a note at the bottom left: "UNIVERSITY TEAS. II. Phillips Brooks House, 4 to 6 P.M. All Officers of the University, and their wives, and all students are cordially invited to be present."
    • There is also a mention of a lecture under the auspices of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures: "Modern Brazilian Literature" by Dr. J. de S. Coutinho, Professor of Portuguese at Georgetown University, to be held in Emerson 211, 8 P.M.
  • Handwritten Notes:

    • There are handwritten notes and markings on the page, including:
      • "Crimson Dec. 1, 1931" written at the bottom left.
      • "Received Dec. 4, 1931" written near the top right.
      • Other markings such as "MUG", "Nov. 28", and "1931" appear in various places, likely indicating filing or cataloging details.

Overall Impression:

The page provides a comprehensive overview of university social events, specifically the University Teas, which serve as formal gatherings for faculty, students, and representatives from various departments and graduate schools. The detailed schedule, list of attendees, and additional announcements highlight the structured and organized nature of these events in the academic community. The handwritten notes suggest that this page was part of an archive or filing system.

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This image shows a scanned newspaper page with multiple articles or announcements. It appears to be from a university publication, based on the content. At the top left, the headline reads "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA FRIDAY AT FOGG MUSEUM" with a subheadline describing that a group of nine faculty members will be present and representatives from four graduate schools will also be there.

Underneath this, there is another column with the header "UNIVERSITY Teas. II. Phillips Brooks House, 4 to 6 P.M." which seems to be an invitation to the university faculty and their wives as well as all students to attend an event.

On the top right, separate from the above-mentioned articles, there is another heading that reads "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON," followed by an article about ten professors who will be on the receiving line at the Fogg Museum.

Further down to the right, an article titled "UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON AT FACULTY CLUB," details the specific areas of concentration of various attendees.

In the lower right corner, there is an article with the title "WALCOTT SETS DATES FOR FOUR UNIVERSITY TEAS," mentioning the first of four tea gatherings scheduled for November to February.

The image also shows some signs of physical wear such as folding marks and slightly tattered edges, indicating it is a physical document that has been scanned. There's also some handwritten text in pencil, including "Graduate Sch., Nov 14, 1931" on the top part of the newspaper, which suggests that someone marked the document with notes or references for later use.

The text is quite small but appears to be set in a typical newspaper column format with justified alignment. The date "Crimson Dec. 1, 1931" suggests that the newspaper is likely from December 1st, 1931 and based on the content, it seems to be from a university newspaper, possibly related to Harvard University, given the mention of Fogg Museum and Phillips Brooks House which are associated with Harvard.

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The image depicts a collection of old newspaper clippings about various university tea gatherings at the Fogg Museum and the Faculty Club, as well as dates for future university teas. These clippings appear to be historical records from university events held in the 1930s.

Notable columns include:

  1. "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA FRIDAY AT FOGG MUSEUM":

    • Announces a university tea event scheduled for Friday at 4:15 o'clock.
    • Names several faculty members and heads of departments who will be attending.
    • Mentions that representatives of four graduate schools will be present.
  2. "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON":

    • Describes details about the second university tea held at the Fogg Museum.
    • Lists professors who were in attendance and their respective departments.
    • Mentions the time the event starts, which is at 4:30 o'clock.
  3. "UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON AT FACULTY CLUB":

    • Announces a university tea held at the Faculty Club for concentrators in five academic fields.
    • Mentions the event time and other details about attendees and the receiving line.
  4. "WALCOTT SETS DATES FOR FOUR UNIVERSITY TEAS":

    • Discusses plans for four future university teas announced by the superintendent.
    • Includes dates for the gatherings and names of the specific ushering groups tasked with organizing these events.

At the bottom, there are more detailed references:

  • An event related to "University Teas" at Phillips Brooks House.
  • A lecture under the auspices of the Department of Romance Languages and Literature by Dr. Jose de S. Coutinho.

Handwritten notes appear on the clippings, such as "Crimson Dec 1, 1931" and other annotations that look like dates or references, which further indicate the archival nature of these documents.

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This is a vintage newspaper page, probably from The Crimson (Harvard), dating to December 1931. It’s printed in three dense columns with bold headlines about University Teas.

  • Headline topics include “Second University Tea Friday at Fogg Museum,” “Second University Tea Held This Afternoon,” and notes about a Faculty Club tea.
  • The articles describe the social event: a receiving line of faculty members, which departments are involved, and the schedule (tea starts around 4:30 p.m., with multiple professors involved).
  • There are lists of attendees (faculty and departments) and notes about the arrangements for the teas.
  • A small boxed item on the right mentions “Walcott Sets Dates for Four University Teas.”
  • The page has handwritten pencil marginalia and a date note at the bottom (indicating it’s from December 1931).

Overall, it’s a historical campus bulletin announcing and detailing university social teas.

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This image contains an assortment of clippings from newspaper articles about university events. The articles outline details for different university teas and gatherings at institutions such as the Fogg Museum and Phillips Brooks House, likely associated with Harvard University given the references to "Crimson" and connections with the Fogg Museum.

The clippings seem to come from the 1930s, as one mentions "Crimson Dec. 1, 1931." The headlines and details highlight:

  1. "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA FRIDAY AT FOGG MUSEUM":
    Discusses a tea where faculty members and representatives of various graduate schools were invited to attend, specifically mentioning the involvement of professors from multiple departments such as Government, History, Chemistry, and others.

  2. "SECOND UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON":
    Describes the event, noting which professors would be present and representing departments such as Mathematics, Art, Public Health, Military Science, and others.

  3. "UNIVERSITY TEA HELD THIS AFTERNOON AT FACULTY CLUB":
    Focuses on a tea event that included concentrators and students across several fields.

  4. "WALCOTT SETS DATES FOR FOUR UNIVERSITY TEAS":
    Announces future dates for more university tea events, including the names of ushers and specialized group gatherings.

  5. A Note Regarding UNIVERSITY TEAS (Phillips Brooks House):
    Invites all officers, students, and spouses for a 4 PM tea event and mentions a lecture on "Modern Brazilian Literature" hosted by Dr. de S. Coutinho from Georgetown University later in the evening.

These events seem to foster community and intellectual exchange among faculty, students, and their families in an academic setting.