Senior Common Room

Friday Night Bites Reception

What is the SCR?

Great question! The Senior Common Room is both a place (a room in A-Entryway) and a group of distinguished people associated with Kirkland House: professors - active, emeritus, and retired - in a myriad of disciplines, tutors, associates, honorary members, visiting fellows, affiliates, and beyond. Often, members have a personal or academic history with Kirkland House: many were residents of Kirkland House during their undergraduate years or tutors during their graduate studies.

What is Friday Night Bites? 

Throughout the year, evening receptions called Friday Night Bites are hosted in Kirkland’s physical Senior Common Room, where members of the SCR and Kirkland House students gather. These receptions are always great fun and an opportunity to connect with friends of the house over food and drinks.

Keep an eye on your emails for upcoming SCR receptions and programming!

What is the SCR Mentorship Program?

Each year, students express interest in being connected with mentors across a variety of domains. The SCR mentorship program pairs students in Kirkland House with SCR members who share similar interests. The structure of the relationship is determined by each mentor-mentee pair. If you are interested, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Can I use the SCR space? 

The Senior Common Room is a small room containing comfortable furniture and a small kitchen. It can accommodate approximately 20-30 persons. The SCR is used only for Kirkland House events and those sponsored by the Faculty Deans. It may not be reserved for student group events or meetings.

To learn more about the SCR...

Contact the 2023-24 SCR Coordinators, Clara Baselga-Garriga and Raj Vatsa, for further information.