Event Submission Form
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Form Submission Date
10/15/25, 4:00 AM
Requested Event Date
12/03/2025
Administrative only Feedback
Obtained All Approvals?
Do You Need Insurance Rider?
no
Pets & People Photo Policy
Read Event Planning Guide?
Corporate
Booked P&P in last 2years?
Yes
How'd you learn about P&P?
Name of School, College or Corporation
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Street/Building
48 Quincy Street/ Gund Hall
City or Town
Cambridge MA
Website
Requested Date of Event
12/03/2025
What time is your event?
11:30 - 1:00
Why do you wish for Pet Therapy at your Event?
We are hosting this event during finals to support students with a wellness opportunity that may help with their stress management. We believe having the dogs present will help them relax during such a high stress season.
Location(s) on premises reserved in advance?
yes
Event space indoors or outdoors?
Yes Indoor
Please provide a description the reserved location of event.
Gund Hall Lobby. Near the main entrance.
Please describe Alternate Location if any
What is the expected attendance?
50 - 70 Students
Dogs/Cats or both?
Dogs Only
Minimum # teams requested
Maximum # teams requested
Have you considered how to promote this event?
Wellness Wednesday is a drop-in event designed to give the GSD students the opportunity to engage in activities that promote overall mindfulness and wellness. We believe the Pets & People Foundations participation would greatly enhance our students’ experience and help with stress management and regulation during finals.
Link or Map of your Campus
Parking Arrangements
Volunteers are able to park in the Broadway garage. two weeks before the event please reach out to us at Studentlife@gsd.harvard.edu and we will purchase parking passes and send them to the necessary volunteers.
Will other Pet Organizations be present?
No
Outline any protocols needed for volunteers to come to your facility.
The event will take place in the Lobby of Gund Hall. Please call upon arrival and a member of our team will meet you in the lobby to help you get acquainted with the space. All pets must be supervised at all times.
Additional Details/Comments/Questions
Contact Information
Day of Event Contact Info
Name
Ryanne DePuy
Cell Phone
617-496-4104
JobTitle
Program Manager for Student Life
Alternate Day of Event Contact Info
Name
Kelly Wisnaskas
Cell Phone
5084967645
JobTitle
Director of Student Life
Event Requester Contact Info
Name
Madison Thorpe
Phone
5402877219
JobTitle
Temp Program Manager for Student Life