#  Traditions 

 



 ##  

  expand\_more  

 
  

 

Winthrop House has many long-standing events and programs that develop and enhance residents' community experience. Below are a few of these traditions. Please see the [Winthrop House calendar](https://calendar.college.harvard.edu/winthrop_house) for upcoming events.

## Study breaks

Resident Tutors host study breaks for their entryways. Study breaks are an opportunity to connect with peers and take a step away from coursework. If you have ideas for study breaks, please reach out to your entryway Resident Tutor.

## Open Houses

Throughout the academic year the Faculty Deans host open houses. These events typically are held within the Faculty Deans residence where students are able to connect with the House team and peers.

## Community Night Dinners

Every Thursday night, dinner in the Dining Hall is just for members of the Winthrop community (and Currier students, Winthrop's sibling House in the Quad). These community nights are a great chance to get to know other Winthrop residents! There are some special Community Night Dinners throughout the year:

- **WinterThrop Dinner:** Just after Fall classes finish, Winthrop hosts an All-House winter dinner. The dining hall is transformed into an elegant space for the night. Students are able to enjoy themed foods, drinks and desserts.
- **The Lion's Feast**: Celebrate the end of the Spring semseter, on the Community Night immediately after classes finish.

## Musicales

A small, intimate, informal musical gathering, typically in the FD Residence, held a a few times a semester. Come to listen to your fellow Winthropians perform, from professional musicians to first-time performers! If you'd like to perform, look for emails solciting performers...

## HoCo Events

Your awesome [House Committee](/hoco) organizes many signature events throughout the year, including weekly Steins, Throptoberfest, formals, and more!

## Housing Day

As one of the major highlights of the spring semester. With the lead of our HoCo, Winthropians prepare signs, banners, and events to welcome the rising Sophomores. The morning of Housing Day, Winthropian storm the Yard. The new Winthropians are invited to events and programs at Winthrop to introduce them to life at Winthrop and the greater House community.

## Sophomore Orientation and Welcome

Sophomores are the future of Winthrop House! The House organizes several important events throughout the year to help you get acquainted with your new surroundings.

Soon after you arrive in the fall, you'll have an orientation to learn more about the amazing people, resources, and opportunities here in the House, as well as some of the history of your home. Our traditional outing to Castle Island—typically on the weekend before Fall classes start—is a much-loved chance to hang out with your new housemates in a beautiful and historic state park.

## Senior Casino Royale

Complete with poker, blackjack, roulette, and other games of chance, Casino Night is a chance to look classy and try your luck.

## Commencement Celebrations

For our graduating seniors, there are many Winthrop celebrations and traditions around Commencement! The **Senior Toast** long-standing and beloved Winthrop tradition, the Senior Toast is a chance for to raise our glasses and give toasts to the graduating Winthrop Class! All are welcome (and encouraged!) to grab the microphone and give a toast. Immediately afterwards, we have the **Senior Dinner**, a meal with some surprise announcements... During Senior Week, we have a **Winthrop Senior BBQ**, a great chance to soak in the view and enjoy a casual and fun evening together, up in the Rooftop Room