Tag: Harry Parker

  • Nation & World

    Going forward, a look back

    The Harvard Campaign, milestones in the arts, and scientific breakthroughs marked 2013-14 at Harvard.

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  • Nation & World

    Harry Parker honored with inspiring memorial, row

    A memorial service for Harry Parker on Aug. 17 gathered the coach’s family and former students. Parker passed away June 25 at the age of 77. He served as the Thomas Bolles Head Coach for Harvard Men’s Heavyweight Crew for 51 seasons.

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  • Nation & World

    Harry Parker memorial service set for Aug. 17

    A memorial service for Harry Parker will be held 2 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Memorial Church in Harvard Yard. There will also be a row in Parker’s honor at 9 a.m. and an afternoon tea at 3:30 p.m.

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  • Nation & World

    Coach for the ages

    Legendary crew coach Harry Parker, who joined Harvard in 1960 and helmed the Crimson’s heavyweight program starting 50 years ago, died June 25. He was 77 and had mentored generations of Harvard rowers and U.S. Olympians.

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  • Nation & World

    Remembering Harry Parker

    On June 25, 2013, the world of rowing lost a legend. Please share your reflections below.

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    Statement on passing of Harry Parker

    Statement on passing of Harry Parker, The Thomas Bolles Head Coach for Harvard Men’s Heavyweight Crew, by Jack Reardon, AB’60, Executive Director, Harvard Alumni Association and Harvard University Athletic Director 1977-1990.

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  • Nation & World

    Bonding time

    Legendary Harvard rowing coach Harry L. Parker and his daughter, Abigail, were lucky to share some bonding time during the 48th Annual Head of the Charles Regatta on Oct. 20.

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  • Nation & World

    Row, row, row your shells

    The Harvard men’s and Radcliffe women’s rowing crews will be out in full force during this year’s Head of the Charles Regatta, taking place Oct. 20-21 along the Charles River. A video interview with Harry Parker, the Thomas Bolles Head Coach for Harvard Men’s Crew, explores the love of the sport.

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  • Nation & World

    Harvard’s Olympians

    When the Olympic Games began, nine competitors and one coach with Harvard ties were there. Together they continued Harvard’s long-standing connection to the event.

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  • Nation & World

    Building endurance, step by step

    Harvard Stadium is an iconic structure, and not just for the sports that happen on the field. To a community dedicated to running “the stadium steps,” the real athletes are in the stands.

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  • Nation & World

    Fewer drops to drink

    With water scarcity a growing worldwide worry, Harvard programs, faculty, staff, and students are exploring ways to protect precious supplies, both globally and on campus.

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  • Nation & World

    Hidden Spaces: Newell Boathouse

    Hidden Spaces is part of a series about lesser-known spaces at Harvard. This installment is Harvard’s Newell Boathouse. Possibly nowhere on Harvard’s campus will you find a place as untouched and nostalgic as Newell.

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  • Nation & World

    Winning across the pond

    Four from Harvard’s heavyweight crew team defeated Oxford Brookes University to win the Prince Albert Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta on Sunday (July 3) on the River Thames.

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  • Nation & World

    A river runs through it

    Harvard has developed a simmering romance with the Charles River and has a growing interest in it as a living laboratory, after centuries of the waterway serving as the University’s humble back door.

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    Crew captures Ladies Plate

    Harvard crew returned to the top of the podium at the Henley Royal Regatta (July 5-8) with a win in the Ladies Challenge Plate. It was one of three victories for Harvard-affiliated rowers on the final day of the regatta in Henley-on-Thames, England.

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