Office hours for students to be held by President, Provost

President Neil L. Rudenstine will hold office hours for students in his Massachusetts Hall office on Friday, Jan. 10, from 4 to 5 p.m.; Provost Albert Carnesale will hold office hours on Monday, Jan. 13, from 4 to 5 p.m.

Cabot Library to be open around the clock

Cabot Library will offer extended hours during January Reading and Exam Periods. The library will be open from Jan. 5 at 10 a.m. and remain open continually through 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23.

The College is supporting this experiment by providing 24-hour shuttle bus service. One bus during these extended hours will depart the Science Center (Cabot Library) every 30 minutes and transport students to designated campus stops. During the day, the shuttle service will follow the regular schedule.

Graystone Mortgage Information Day to be held Jan. 23

Graystone Mortgage Corp., one of the companies participating in Harvard's Preferred Mortgage Program, will hold a special Mortgage Information Day on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 12:30 to 6 p.m. in Holyoke Center, Room 802. No appointment is necessary.

All Harvard faculty and staff are invited to drop by and speak confidentially with mortgage specialist Sam Herrick about home equity loans, first-time home buying, refinancing, and Graystone's discounted rates.

A general presentation on home buying will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. and will include guest speakers from FANNIE MAE and the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency. Refreshments will be served.

To sign up for the general session or for more information, call Sam Herrick at 1-800-600-6560, ext. 230.

New staff orientations held each Tuesday

New Harvard staff are invited to New Staff Orientations, which include an overview of Harvard's organizational structure and mission, benefits, retirement plans, facilities, and programs and services. The orientations are held every Tuesday, 9 to 11:30 a.m.; the location alternates between Cambridge and the Longwood Medical Area.

While this program is designed to help recently hired staff learn about the University, all staff are welcome to attend.

At the Faculty Club in Cambridge: Jan. 14: nonexempt staff; Jan. 28: exempt staff; Feb. 11: nonexempt staff; Feb. 25: exempt staff (Gutman Conference Center).

At the Longwood Medical Area: Jan. 21: exempt staff (Medical Education Center, 260 Longwood Ave.), Feb. 4: nonexempt staff (Vanderbilt Hall); Feb. 18: exempt staff (MEC); March 4: nonexempt staff (MEC).

Fellowships available for study of world religions

Fellowships are available from the Center for the Study of World Religions for the 1997-98 academic year in the following categories: dissertation, undergraduate thesis, and fellowship in residence.

Doctoral candidates in any Harvard University program whose dissertation research involves substantive study of religious phenomena may apply for one-year stipends of $10,000 with the option of residence at the Center. The deadline is Jan. 15.

Juniors at Harvard College whose thesis research will focus primarily on the study of religious phenomena may apply for research stipends of $1,200. The deadline is April 15.

Doctoral students in any Harvard University program whose research focuses on historical and comparative study of religions may apply to reside at the Center. The deadline is Jan. 15.

For applications and information, contact the Center at 495-4495; 496-5411 (fax).