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Alcohol Policy @HSPH

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

Catering and Alcohol Policy @HSPH

Harvard School of Public Health has a contractual agreement with Harvard Dining/Sebastian’s that designates them as the exclusive caterers for all in-house functions. Sebastian’s has the right of first refusal, and so must be contacted, for any event that is catered at the School of Public Health.

The serving of alcoholic beverages follows the same as above stated guideline. Harvard School of Public Health holds a beer and wine license, which we apply for each year through the City of Boston. For any event where beer and wine is offered, Sebastian’s catering must be engaged as they are the exclusive providers of all alcoholic beverages. School policy dictates 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.

Your cooperation in following the above policy is greatly appreciated.

Inclement Weather

HSPH Inclement Weather Policy

Please review new guidelines:

The School of Public Health will always remain open during snow storms or severe weather conditions to maintain resident housing, animal facility and laboratory experiments.
Classes can be cancelled due to the inclement weather; in that case the School will go to a “designated personnel-only” policy. All other personnel will be encouraged to stay home.
Each department will be responsible for deciding who to name as “designated personnel.” The department list may vary based on changing needs and projects.

Notification of Cancelled Classes: Television stations WBZ-TV, Channel 7 (NBC), Channel 56 (CW), websites CBSBoston.com, www.wbzclosings.com and www.whdh.com will be notified to announce the cancellation of classes. The 617-432-NEWS recording will be made, and a telephone chain will be initiated by the Deans’s Office to contact all department chairpersons.

HSPH News Hotline: 617-432-NEWS

The HSPH News Hotline contains information about school cancellations; upcoming construction projects which might affect HSPH labs, offices or classrooms; and all system shutdowns (steam, distilled water, water, and electricity)

Please call Operations at 617-432-1153 if you have questions about the HOTLINE or weather cancellations.

School closings and reopenings will also be displayed on the Harvard School of Public Health homepage at http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/.

Thank you,
HSPH Operations Office