Tag: Harvard Real Estate Services

  • Nation & World

    Q&A on Harvard in Allston

    The leaders of Harvard’s Allston Work Team discuss their recommendations on how the University might proceed in planning for its properties in the neighborhood.

    17 minutes
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    Spring spruce-up

    Eighty from Harvard lend helping hands to the Allston-Brighton community during Boston Shines, the citywide cleanup effort.

    4 minutes
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    Home buying and selling seminars open

    Demystify the home buying process by attending one of Harvard Real Estate Services’ home buying and selling seminars.

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    A lift before the move

    Low-interest loans, provided by the Harvard University Employees Credit Union through the the Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers, offer University employees an added monetary boost when life hits.

    4 minutes
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    HRES establishes 2011-12 rents for Harvard University housing

    In accordance with the University’s fair market rent policy, Harvard Real Estate Services has announced the proposed rent for Harvard University Housing for 2011-12.

    6 minutes
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    New Campus Services department takes shape

    Campus Services, the administrative group that serves every School and unit across the University, announced plans today (Nov. 18) to increase efficiencies and strengthen the University commitment to sustainability.

    3 minutes
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    Hogarty named VP for Campus Services

    Lisa Hogarty, a seasoned administrator with experience in academia and the health care industry, has been named vice president for Campus Services at Harvard University.

    3 minutes
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    Treading the green carpet

    One day after Earth Day, Harvard continued to celebrate the environment, rolling out a green carpet for the individuals, teams, projects, and Schools that have advanced the cause of sustainability.

    5 minutes
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    HRES establishes 2010-11 rents for Harvard University Housing

    In accordance with the University’s fair market rent policy, Harvard Real Estate Services has announced the proposed rent for Harvard University Housing for 2010-11.

    6 minutes
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    Thrills and spills

    Allston-Brighton residents flock to new ice skating rink, which Harvard opened in a former auto garage and showroom.

    3 minutes
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    Harvard opens skating rink in Allston

    Harvard University will open a free skating rink in Allston on Friday (Jan. 15). The 40-by-60-foot temporary indoor rink will be open to the public Fridays and weekends through March 28.

    2 minutes
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    A snapshot of Harvard’s emission reductions

    In 2007, Harvard University pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, inclusive of growth, 30 percent by 2016, with 2006 as the baseline year. University-wide, GHG reductions are around 5 percent so far, including growth. The reductions are due to changes in Harvard’s energy supply and to activities and projects at Schools and units.

    5 minutes
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    Harvard promotes area businesses this holiday season

    With sizzling hamburger sliders coming off the grill, steaming hot chocolate going into eager hands, and harmonious a cappella voices filling the background, organizers on Thursday (Dec. 3) launched a “Think Harvard Square” campaign to promote local businesses this holiday shopping season.

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    Double dose of good green news

    Harvard and City of Cambridge officials on Tuesday (June 19) used the penultimate day of spring to celebrate a double dose of sunny news.

    6 minutes
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    Kate Loosian

    Kate Loosian is a senior project manager with Harvard Real Estate Services, where she keeps an educated eye on building renovations at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. (She has a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Notre Dame.)

    2 minutes
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    Harvard takes the LEED in green buildings

    If you could fly in a small plane over Harvard, looking down wouldn’t tell you much about the University’s sustainable buildings.

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