Tag: Campus

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    ‘Playing it Safe’ on campus

    The Harvard University Police Department is releasing its annual Clery Act report, titled “Playing it Safe.”

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    What you need to know

    Information on restrooms, parking, first aid, and more for those attending Harvard’s Commencement on May 26.

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    Farmers markets to return in June

    The popular Harvard Farmers’ Market will return to campus on June 14.

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    Harvard backs bike share program

    Harvard University announced it will sponsor five bike share stations in Allston and Longwood as part of a newly launched regional Bike Share program, Hubway. Harvard has also committed to sponsoring four bike share stations in the city of Cambridge when the bike share program expands regionally in Phase II of the initiative.

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    Taking the baton

    When Harvard admits its freshman class each April, it invites new students to a weekend’s immersion in College life. Here’s how the experience changed a life.

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    A moving tribute

    Friends and colleagues offered heartfelt remembrances during a memorial service for the Rev. Peter J. Gomes.

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    Poehler express

    Comedian Amy Poehler, star of “Parks and Recreation” and a former cast member of the late-night sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live,” has been selected as the 2011 Senior Class Day speaker.

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    Memorial service for the Rev. Gomes

    A memorial service celebrating the life and ministry of the Rev. Professor Peter J. Gomes will be held in the Memorial Church on April 6 at 11 a.m.

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    A lift before the move

    Low-interest loans, provided by the Harvard University Employees Credit Union through the the Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers, offer University employees an added monetary boost when life hits.

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    Not so wonderland

    Harvard Gazette photographer Rose Lincoln has captured a glimpse of Harvard during the region’s many recent snowstorms and blizzards.

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    Medical School mends its ways

    Harvard Medical School has just kicked off its five-year, $20 million Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan and expects to start realizing savings as soon as the spring.

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    ‘Made of fire’

    Harvard wrestlers work toward a turnaround after an early-season losing streak.

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    Help on the home front

    Harvard programs assist employees trying to juggle careers and families, bridging coverage gaps.

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    The Moore’s the merrier

    It snowed on Julianne Moore’s parade, but the acclaimed actress and 2011 Woman of the Year didn’t let weather stop her from visiting Harvard for a tour, a roast, and the coveted Pudding Pot on Thursday (Jan. 27).

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    Faculty Council meeting held Jan. 26

    The Faculty Council met on Jan. 26 and heard reviews of the chemical biology program, the standing committee on writing and speaking, and the rules concerning honors.

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    Shorenstein Center announces spring fellows

    The Joan Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy, located at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, has announced five spring fellows.

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    IOP welcomes spring fellows

    Harvard’s Institute of Politics at the John F. Kennedy School of Government announced on Jan. 13 the selection of an experienced group of individuals for resident fellowships this spring.

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    Elections open for Overseers and HAA directors

    This spring, Harvard University alumni can vote for a new group of Harvard Overseers and elected directors for the Harvard Alumni Association board.

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    Miss Conduct to conduct online chat

    Harvard will host an online chat with Robin Abrahams, the Boston Globe’s Miss Conduct, who also works as a research associate at Harvard Business School, on Jan. 18 at noon. The chat is part of a HARVie series that offers Harvard community members the opportunity to learn from experts across campus.

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    Campus club on listening seeks members

    The Listening Club, a burgeoning Harvard organization, is now seeking members.

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    Harvard College Librarian, Nancy Cline, to retire

    After nearly 15 years of exceptional service, Nancy M. Cline, the Roy E. Larsen Librarian of Harvard College, will retire at the end of this academic year.

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    A look inside: Kirkland House

    Holiday festivities are in high gear at Kirkland House.

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    A look inside: Kirkland House

    Within the dark-paneled Junior Common Room of Kirkland House, comedic duo Peter and Bobby Farrelly, the masterminds behind the teenage hilarity in the films “Dumb and Dumber” and “There’s Something About Mary,” entertained a crowd recently as part of the popular series “Conversations with Kirkland.”

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    46 faculty enter retirement program

    Forty-six faculty members have elected to take advantage of Harvard’s faculty retirement program, with longer phased retirement options the most popular choice.

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    A look inside: Adams House

    Drag Night in Adams House lets its residents really strut their stuff.

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    Faculty Council meeting held Oct. 27

    At its fifth meeting of the year on Oct. 27, the Faculty Council heard details of the forthcoming faculty retirement plan.

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    Faculty Council meeting held Oct. 13

    At the October 13th meeting of the Faculty Council, its members met with President Drew Faust to ask and answer questions as representatives of the faculty.

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    Biking at Harvard 101

    To make life harder for thieves and easier for pedestrians, cyclists who ride to and around campus should take advantage of the University’s parking spots and racks, remember to lock their bikes, and stay off the sidewalk.

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    MessageMe test on Oct. 7

    On Thursday (Oct. 7) the Harvard MessageMe emergency notification system will be tested. All MessageMe registered subscribers will receive a test message between noon and 1 p.m.

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    Center for the Environment welcomes 2010-12 fellows

    The Center for the Environment welcomes an incoming group of environmental fellows for the 2010-12 academic years. These four new fellows will join a group of five scholars who will be beginning the second year of their fellowships.

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