Tag: Community Affairs

  • Campus & Community

    The Civil War’s allures, and horrors

    People are “powerfully attracted to war,” Harvard President Drew Faust told a crowd at the Cambridge Public Library on Jan. 10, and no conflict draws as much continuing interest and controversy in America as its own Civil War. The historian’s job is to balance that allure with a search for the truth, Faust said.

    5 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Introducing the i-lab

    The Harvard Innovation Lab officially opened to the public Nov. 18. The ribbon cutters included President Drew Faust and Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino.

    5 minutes
  • Campus & Community

    Finding a campus rhythm

    Sgt. Kevin Bryant has studied everything from the Bible to Buddhist meditation to kenpo karate. As HUPD’s diversity and community liaison, he brings an appreciation for Harvard’s many cultures to his police work.

    4 minutes
  • Campus & Community

    Silk Road Project moves to Harvard

    The Silk Road Project will move its headquarters to Harvard University this summer, strengthening a partnership between the University and the world-renowned organization that promotes innovation and learning through the arts.

    7 minutes
  • Campus & Community

    Student concert to aid Haiti

    Harvard’s student artists, in collaboration with the OfA, pull together to produce a two-hour benefit on Feb. 12 in Sanders Theatre.

    3 minutes
  • Campus & Community

    SmartTALK Family Night

    Harvard-assisted SmartTALK evening at Dorchester school helps students to develop homework skills, with family participation.

    3 minutes