The Harvard Gazette

Matt Damon

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Star turn for Harvard arts

Damon, Paulus, Vance lead celebration of campus creativity

Arts|

DateMay 2, 2017May 21, 2019

President Drew Faust opened the Your Harvard luncheon at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles by sharing her vision of Harvard, while encouraging alumni to remember what Harvard gave them (photo 1). FAS Dean Michael D. Smith (photo 2) shared his views with Harvard alums during the L.A. event. Beth Altringer, lecturer on innovation and design, spoke about empowering students in her class “The Innovators’ Practice” (photo 3).

In L.A., the watchword is Harvard

350 alumni, friends gather to probe the value, uses of creativity

News|

DateApril 1, 2014

Matt Damon describes how a playwriting course at Harvard changed his life.

Oscar winner Matt Damon on his Harvard years

Arts|

DateAugust 6, 2013February 13, 2018

Michael Sandel: “We shouldn’t ask citizens to leave their ethical convictions at the door when they enter the public square, because that leaves us a public discourse empty of larger meaning and purpose. And that’s certainly not a public discourse that can enable us collectively as democratic citizens to decide where markets serve the public good and where they don’t belong.”

Sandel in Central Park

Evening spotlights moral choices, as framed through Shakespeare

Arts|

DateJune 19, 2013

Actors Matt Damon (right) and John Lithgow ’67 had a spirited discussion at Sanders Theatre about their craft during a session that kicked off Arts First, the University’s annual spring celebration of the arts. Damon is this year’s recipient of the Harvard Arts Medal.

Matt Damon, on his craft

Accepting medal, actor and screenwriter opens Harvard’s annual Arts First festival

Arts|

DateApril 25, 2013July 9, 2019

Hailing from Boston, Matt Damon got his first acting experience with Harvard's American Repertory Theater. Together with his childhood friend Ben Affleck, Damon co-wrote the acclaimed 1997 drama “Good Will Hunting.”

Matt Damon to receive Arts Medal

Ceremony with Oscar-winning actor will kick off Arts First

Arts|

DateFebruary 5, 2013

Charles Warren Professor of American History James Kloppenberg addressed the 114 students who were being recognized at the 2012-13 Midyear Graduates Recognition Ceremony in the Radcliffe Gymnasium.

Midyear graduates recognized

Achievements honored as 114 students follow ‘different’ path

Campus|

DateDecember 12, 2012July 19, 2019

Grammy Award-winning musician Shakira has been named the 2011 Artist of the Year by the Harvard Foundation. She will receive the medal at the annual Cultural Rhythms award ceremony on Feb. 26.

Shakira named Artist of the Year

Harvard Foundation will present medal at Cultural Rhythms fest

Arts|

DateFebruary 16, 2011May 8, 2019