What brings you joy?

Our Student Advisory Board weighs in

From the anxiety of Convocation through the excitement of Commencement, the rhythms of Memorial Church revolve around the student journey through Harvard. The Memorial Church Student Advisory Board was formed three years ago to empower students themselves to shape how the church serves the spiritual and intellectual needs of Harvard students through that journey. This year's board includes representatives from the student ushers and deacons, Church School teachers, Harvard University Choir and Choral Fellows, among others. We asked the board to consider “What brings you joy?” Below, meet a few members of the board as they share their reflections. 

Michelle Odonkor“Something that brings me joy is finding quiet time to just relax and read — whether that's my Bible or some other good book.”

Michelle Odonkor ’18, Leverett House; Major: Human Developmental & Regenerative Biology, with a secondary field in Global Health & Health Policy; Position at MemChurch: Co-head Usher and Student Advisory Board member 

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Krista Anderson

“I recently joined the Crew team, and rowing is something that's been bringing me a lot of joy.”

Krista Anderson ’19, Adams House; Major: Economics; Position at MemChurch: Co-head Usher
and Student Advisory Board member 

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Theodora Mautz“I love reading Agatha Christie murder mysteries because they are fun and cozy!”

Theodora Mautz ’19, Mather House; Major: Neurobiology on the Mind, Brain, Behavior track; Position at MemChurch: Harvard University Choir and Choral Fellows, Junior Choir Secretary; Student Advisory Board member 

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Curious about the rest of the Student Advisory Board? View our Student Advisory Board page