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Tag: Harvard Alumni Association
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HAA’s Harvard Medal recipients announced
The Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) announced that Charles J. Egan Jr. ’54, Michael E.A. Gellert ’53, Thomas W. Lentz Jr., A.M. ’81, Ph.D. ’85, Sandra O. Moose, A.M. ’65, Ph.D. ’68, and Robert D. Reischauer ’63 will receive the 2015 Harvard Medal.
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Why I volunteer for Harvard …
While most Harvard journeys start on campus, they rarely end there. More than 10,000 College alumni give back as steadfast volunteers, in more ways than one. Four alumni share why they dedicate their time and energy to Harvard.
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Guidelines for Harvard’s 364th Commencement
A special notice regarding Harvard’s 364th Commencement Exercises, which will be held May 28.
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A celebration in Beijing
Harvard President Drew Faust joined more than 430 alumni, faculty, and friends in Beijing on Sunday to celebrate the University’s long and growing ties to China.
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Learning on the fly
First-generation students bring lessons to Harvard ― of resilience, perseverance, and of talent’s universality.
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Answering the bell
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren returned to Harvard, along with others, to advocate that undergraduates consider careers in public service, as part of the “Public Interested” conference.
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Getting to the finish
Ninety-one College seniors were honored at the Midyear Graduates Recognition Ceremony at Knafel Center on Dec. 5.
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Harvard in Mexico City
Harvard alumni and friends gathered in Mexico City for the latest event in the Your Harvard series. President Drew Faust, faculty members, and local alumni celebrated the many connections shared by Harvard and Mexico, some dating back more than a century.
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Challenges remain, but connections are key
Harvard Black Alumni Weekend 2014 (Oct. 10-12) was the fourth such gathering since 1999, and only the second time that it has been open to graduates of all Schools. In the past, events for black alumni were organized by the societies of one or several Schools at a time and focused on undergraduate students.
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HAA announces new Overseers
The president of the Harvard Alumni Association announced the results of the annual election of new members of the Harvard Board of Overseers. The results were released at the annual meeting of the association following the University’s 363rd Commencement.
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‘There’s no easy time to say hard things’
Delivering Harvard’s Commencement address, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg called on the Class of 2014 to safeguard free speech and inquiry, rights that he said are under attack both in Washington, D.C., and on college campuses across the country.
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Carrying the Harvard flag
HAA President Catherine A. “Kate” Gellert will pass the torch to Cynthia A. Torres. Both alumnae encourage engagement and connection as they envision Harvard’s future, locally and globally.
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HAA honors three
President Drew Faust will award Harvard Medals to three alumni during the Annual Meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association on Commencement Day, May 29. Recipients include Anand G. Mahindra ’77, M.B.A. ’81, J. Louis Newell ’57, and Emily Rauh Pulitzer, A.M. ’63.
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Lovejoy new HAA executive director
Philip W. Lovejoy, the Harvard Alumni Association’s longtime deputy executive director, will succeed Jack Reardon ’60 as executive director effective July 1.
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Richard Barth ’89 named Commencement’s chief marshal
The Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) announced that Richard Barth ’89, chief executive officer of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Foundation, has been chosen to serve as the University’s chief marshal for Commencement 2014.
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A special notice regarding Commencement Day
A guide to the 363rd Harvard Commencement.
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Harvard’s graduates, aiding others
A panel discussion served as the launchpad for the Harvard Alumni Association’s annual global month of service, with gatherings planned worldwide.
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In L.A., the watchword is Harvard
More than 350 Harvard alumni and friends gathered in Los Angeles earlier this month to network with peers and take part in discussions on why creativity is so essential to living our best lives.
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Hooked on humor
Wintersession is the time between terms that allows students who have returned before the start of classes to experience unique opportunities they may not otherwise pursue during the semester. Once again this year, undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and alumni came together to participate in a vast array of programming.
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New horizons for HarvardX
HarvardX, the University-wide initiative supporting faculty experimentation in teaching and learning through technology, will launch 14 new and returning online offerings through the winter and spring.
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Elections open for Overseers and HAA directors
This spring, alumni can vote for a new group of Harvard Overseers and Harvard Alumni Association elected directors.
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Midyear graduates recognized
Harvard College recognized 111 students who graduated midyear, outside the traditional Commencement cycle.
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Six alums honored for service
Five alumni were recognized with Harvard Alumni Association Awards at a ceremony on Oct. 24.
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Two named Aloian Memorial Scholars
Kathryn Walsh ’14, of Adams House, and Roland Yang ’14, of Kirkland House, have been named this year’s David and Mimi Aloian Memorial Scholars.
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You 2.0
Marketing strategy consultant and Harvard Divinity School alumna Dorie Clark offers advice on how to re-imagine your life by changing your perception of who you are, or what she calls “your personal brand.”
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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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Winfrey: Failure is just movement
Harvard Commencement speaker Oprah Winfrey addressed the Class of 2013 under sunny skies and called for them to accept failure, and then triumph over it. During the Afternoon Program, Harvard President Drew Faust recapped the year and called for increased federal funding for research universities.
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Board of Overseers 2013 election results
The president of the Harvard Alumni Association today announced the results of the annual election of new members of the Harvard Board of Overseers.
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‘A lifetime of limitless possibility’
Carl F. Muller ’73, J.D. ’76, M.B.A. ’76, is stepping down as president of the Harvard Alumni Association and Catherine A. Gellert ’93 will take his place.
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Giving back because of what Harvard gave them
Every year, more than 30,000 alumni give back in celebration of reunions, as volunteers, or through annual gifts, and they aren’t shy about sharing why.
