Alcohol Policy @HSPH

To: HSPH Department Chairs and Department/Program Administrators

From: Paul Riccardi, Dean for Administration and Operations
Re: Alcohol Policy @HSPH
Date: November 1, 2005

The serving of alcoholic beverages on Harvard School of Public Health premises is permitted only under the beer and wine license, which we apply each year through the City of Boston, held by Sebastian's. Under this license, any event where alcohol is offered must be run by Sebastian's, the exclusive provider of all alcoholic beverages for events taking place on our property. School policy states that all alcohol must be served by a Sebastian's bartender (no self-service or cash bars allowed). It is also the policy of the school when offering alcoholic beverages that a non-alcoholic beverage is offered, as well as a food selection.

Any function where alcohol is being served, a Harvard police detail is required. All costs for police detail are the responsibility of the department hosting the event. Requests for police detail can be made at http://www.hupd.harvard.edu/

The liabilities associated with serving alcohol are very significant and dictate that we adhere to the established policy. We ask for your cooperation in your roles as department chairs and department/program administrators in both abiding by and ensuring compliance within your units to this policy.

We would be pleased to arrange a meeting within any of your units with our Sebastian's managers to see what we can do to provide the services you would like a the lowest possible cost and convenience.

See Related information: Catering and Alcohol Reminder Notice