In brief

Kokkalis Program seeks intern

The Kokkalis Program on Southeastern and East-Central Europe at the Kennedy School of Government (KSG) is now accepting intern applicants to assist with databases and international network correspondence, among other duties. Candidates should have an interest in the political, social, and economic issues of Southeast Europe and be able to commit at least 10 hours per week. It is an upaid internship.

For more information, contact kokkalis_program@ksg.harvard.edu.

CommuterChoice set to sponsor walking event

Harvard’s CommuterChoice program is sponsoring its second “One Stop Walk!” event tomorrow (June 2) from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Harvard employees who commute through Central Square by bus or subway are invited to exit the station (or bus) and walk the remaining distance to Harvard Square. Participants can enter a raffle and enjoy free coffee by visiting the CommuterChoice table in front of 1369 Coffee House (757 Massachusetts Ave.).

Please note: On June 19 the CommuterChoice Office is moving to 46 Blackstone St.

Bridge fetes achievements

The Harvard Bridge to Learning and Literacy Program hosted 350 people at the seventh annual academic achievement celebration on May 21. Harvard employees from more than 40 different departments and 34 countries were recognized for their dedication to learning and academic progress. The Bridge Program offers not only English as a second language instruction, but has expanded its curriculum to include instruction on becoming a U.S. citizen, preparation for receiving a high school diploma, and a range of computer classes to narrow the digital divide.

This year, the Bridge Program placed service employees who left professional careers in their native countries to take jobs as service workers in the United States in professional internships at Schools, research institutions, and administrative offices in the Cambridge and Longwood campuses.

Speakers included custodians from various locations, a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Harvard Medical School, and a dining service worker from Harvard Business School who was placed in an internship at the Office of the Assistant to the President.

– Compiled by Andrew Brooks