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Conroy Commons
 
Photograph of entrance to Conroy Commons Cafeteria.
Map of HGSE campus showing Longfellow Hall on the Left of Appian Way with Larsen Hall, Read House, and Gutman Library on the Right. Longfellow is highlighted with a blue square.

About the Conroy Commons

Interview with the Director

What students say about Conroy Commons

Meet the staff and view more photos

Getting to Conroy Commons

Contact Information

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About Conroy Commons
 

Conroy Commons is the place to come for a cup of coffee or tea, a bite to eat and a friendly smile. The staff is helpful and welcoming and the commons provides a comfortable space for individual or group study sessions. Be sure to stop in for a hot meal, a sandwich or one of their famous brownies.

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Interview with Arline Ardolino
 
Photograph of Arline Ardolino, Director of Conroy Commons

Arline Ardolino, Director of Conroy Commons' Dash Cafe


What do you most want incoming students to know or understand about the services you offer?

We have daily, weekly and monthly specials. We want them to talk to us about any concerns or special dietary needs that they have such as allergies.

Can you tell us about your philosophy of customer service?

We believe in friendly service with a comforting attitude and we offer reasonable prices so students will want to return.

What are some of the best kept secrets about the services you provide?

Crimson Cash http://www.dining.harvard.edu/frameset_cri.html or Board-Plus http://www.dining.harvard.edu/frameset_res.html payment systems. These payment systems are much faster for the students than using cash.

When is your busiest time of the day?
We are busiest during lunch time, usually from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

When is your busiest time of the week?
It is usually the busiest Monday through Thursday.

When is your slowest time of the week?
Friday is our slowest day.

Could you tell us about the music played in Conroy Commons?

We play CDs and we accommodate all requests! Students are welcome to bring in their own CDs if they have certain music they'd like to listen to as they study in Conroy Commons.

Is there anything else you would like to tell incoming students?

We are all here to help you through this challenging program.

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What Students Say about Conroy Commons
 
  • "Get to know the people in Conroy Commons. They are wonderful. They are really supportive, nice people. It's nice to know there are people at HGSE with jobs that are not directly academic but who are very supportive of students." Ed.D. student

  • "The people in Conroy Commons host fabulous holiday meals such as Thanksgiving dinners so that you feel at home if you are away from home for the holidays." Ed.D. student

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Conroy Commons Photo Gallery
 
Arline Ardolino, Director of Conroy Commons and Karen Lennon

Photograph of Arline Ardolino, Director of Conroy Commons and Karen Lennon, Deli Person, standing next to food display.

Soup and salad bar

Photograph of soup and salad bar.

Food Tower with quick snacks and baked goods

Photograph of food display with baked goods and snacks.

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Contact Information
 

Harvard Graduate School of Education
Longfellow Hall
13 Appian Way
Cambridge MA 02138
617-495-2453

Hours
Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Closed weekends and holidays

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