A professor meets with students over coffee.

Faculty-Student Engagement

Connections outside of the classroom can help bridge the gap between just acquiring information and actual learning. The OUE supports and promotes several opportunities for faculty-student engagement.

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Pavement Coffee House in Smith Campus Center.

Students attend a Gober Family Uncommon Fare Dinner.

Gober Family Uncommon Fare Dinners with Faculty


The Uncommon Fare program is designed to give first-year students a chance to meet outstanding members of the Harvard community, to meet one another, and to see what is truly special about the College.

A scene of the Annenberg dining hall, Harvard University.

First-Year Faculty Dinners in Annenberg


First-Year students have the opportunity to attend a special dinner in Annenberg once a semester. This is a great way for first-year students to get to know faculty and staff better, and to engage them in conversation about their academic work, research, career path, or general interests.

Are we missing something?

If you have thoughts on how to encourage faculty-student engagement beyond the classroom, let us know! We would be happy to feature your initiative.