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Spurred by the free time summer vacation yields, Michael Stanley '13 wrote a poem highlighting some of the more prominent features of the University as it approaches its 375th anniversary.

On summer break, a poem

Biography leads student to pen an ode to 375th

Arts|

DateSeptember 1, 2011May 6, 2019

A copy image from Harvard Archives material of Harvard's Centennial celebration in 1936. The painting is by Waldo Pierce, who earned his Harvard degree in 1909.

How Harvard celebrated

Previous anniversaries were set against the backdrop of their times

Campus|

DateSeptember 1, 2011March 1, 2019

At the 375th anniversary celebration, the Harvard family will be treated to an evening of mouthwatering desserts, lively performances, and general merriment — including a few surprises.

A party starts 375th celebrations

Entertainment, food, festivities highlight October gathering

Campus|

DateSeptember 1, 2011July 25, 2019

The Lowell House bell, seen here, will join with bells from across Harvard's campus and the surrounding community at 11:30 a.m. and ring for approximately 15 minutes, just after the sheriff of Middlesex County declares the Commencement exercises adjourned.

Bells mark Commencement

For the 23rd consecutive year, neighboring churches join Harvard in magical concert

Campus|

DateMay 26, 2011March 20, 2019

John G. Roberts (left) was nominated in 2005 by President George W. Bush. Roberts graduated Harvard College in 1976 and Harvard Law School in 1979. Harold Andrew Blackmun (right) studied under Felix Frankfurter at Harvard Law School before graduating in 1932. He was nominated by President Richard Nixon in 1970 and served the court until 1994. Antonin Scalia (bottom) is the longest-serving justice. A 1986 nominee of President Ronald Reagan, Scalia is still serving. He is a 1960 graduate of Harvard Law School.

Harvard’s historic mark

Kagan becomes 23rd justice to hail from Harvard

World|

DateAugust 5, 2010July 18, 2019

Did you know that Benjamin Franklin received the first honorary degree in 1753? Or that more than 2,000 honorary degrees were conferred before one was granted to a woman? Harvard's Commencement is rich with tradition, age-old conventions, and little-known facts.

Commence wonderment

A breakdown on Harvard’s Commencement rituals, and how they came to be

Campus|

DateMay 26, 2010July 11, 2019

The gym unlocker

Ed Kelley, a Harvard employee since 1959, has kind words for everyone

News|

DateApril 15, 2010

“In the name of God amen. I Henry Dunster ...” The last will and testament of Henry Dunster (“Being weak in Body, but of perfect mind & memory”) is among the documents related to Dunster and his family that are now available online.

Digitizing Dunster

Papers of Harvard’s first president now online

Campus|

DateNovember 12, 2009

Freshman Parents Weekend

Harvard Rituals

Campus|

DateOctober 29, 2009

Weld Boathouse

Harvard Rituals

Campus|

DateOctober 15, 2009

After 100+ years, a first: homecoming at Harvard

Associated Press

News|

DateOctober 2, 2009

(Cambridge, MA - September 9, 2009) - Peter J. Gomes, (cq) (not pictured) Plummer Professor of Christian Morals, Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church hosts Wednesday Tea, a weekly tradition during term time inside Sparks House at Harvard University. Here, from left, Rachel Park, '11, Gerald Pierce, (Caterer for Memorial Church and Rev. Gomes), and Sally Fay Cottingham, tea pourer set up the event. Staff Photo Kris Snibbe/Harvard News Office

Wednesday Tea

Harvard Rituals

Campus|

DateOctober 1, 2009

Around the Schools: Radcliffe Institute

News|

DateOctober 1, 2009

What a set of pipes

To fulfill the acoustic demands of the Memorial Church and Appleton Chapel, a solution is finally at hand

Arts|

DateOctober 1, 2009

The Graduate School of Design will honor Bond's legacy this fall with an exhibit on display through Oct. 18 in Gund Hall.

Practice, education, activism

Harvard celebrates civic architect J. Max Bond Jr.

Arts|

DateSeptember 30, 2009

Hasty Pudding Club Forms at Harvard: September 8, 1795

Mass Moments/Boston.com

News|

DateSeptember 8, 2009

Gen Ed was extolled and explained this week (Sept. 3) at a Lowell Lecture Hall forum. The Task Force on General Education was co-chaired by Professors Alison Simmons (left) and Louis Menand. “We don’t think a liberal arts education is a break from real life. It’s a bridge to real life,” said Simmons.

Welcoming Gen Ed

Harvard forum extols new general education requirements

Campus|

DateSeptember 4, 2009

Around the Schools: Harvard University Extension School

News|

DateSeptember 3, 2009

Following a tradition dating back at least to the 19th century, Harvard President Drew Faust spoke at the academic year’s first Morning Prayers service in Appleton Chapel.

Faust delivers first Morning Prayers of academic year

Harvard ‘knit together as one’ by new common calendar

Campus|

DateSeptember 2, 2009

This month in Harvard history

Campus|

DateJune 11, 2009

Jason Luke ’94: The green activities of the Class of ’84 will set the stage for many reunions in the future. The waste standard for Harvard events will probably end up being 100 percent composting.

Green reunions: Groundwork set

Class of ’84 reunion promises to change the hue of things to come

Science|

DateJune 11, 2009

Highlights from a memorable Commencement

Campus|

DateJune 11, 2009

This month in Harvard history

Campus|

DateJune 4, 2009

2008-09: A look back

Campus|

DateJune 4, 2009

Janitor’s granddaughter fulfills Harvard dream

Family legacy leads to degree

Campus|

DateJune 4, 2009

For the 20th straight year, the peal of bells will mark Commencement

Campus|

DateJune 4, 2009

Dean Tosteson dies at age 84

Medical School dean from 1977 to 1997

News|

DateJune 4, 2009

Class of 1984 takes giant step in reducing carbon footprint

Science|

DateJune 4, 2009

As the Civil War finally ends, a relieved, sad, graduation day

Campus|

DateJune 4, 2009

Commencement orators talk the talk

Campus|

DateJune 4, 2009

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