Tag: President

  • Nation & World

    JFK’s legacy at 50

    To honor the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, the Harvard Kennedy School and the Institute of Politics are planning a year of events designed to update the former president’s call to public service for the modern age.

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  • Nation & World

    Empowering girls, worldwide

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  • Campus & Community

    President’s office hours 2009-10

    President Drew Faust will hold office hours four times throughout the 2009-10 academic term.

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  • Campus & Community

    Harvard University Year in Pictures: 2008-2009

    2008-09 was a year of unprecedented challenges and undaunted spirit. Members of the University welcomed the Dalai Lama and Al Gore, honored Ted Kennedy, advanced the arts, and worked to better the world, locally, nationally, and internationally.

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  • Campus & Community

    Harvard Commencement 2009

    As a hazy sky transformed into brilliant sunshine, centuries’ old traditions played out in Harvard Yard: Degrees conferred, parents cheering, and inspiring words from many, including President Drew Faust and Energy Secretary Steven Chu.

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  • Campus & Community

    Harvard: Leadership through service

    Harvard fosters a culture of community service that embraces those who study, teach and work here. An essential component of today’s Harvard education is the call to serve the greater community, both locally and globally.

    1–2 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Election 2008 excitement

    Harvard students came together and tuned in to the national media at Election Night 2008 gatherings that ranged from small and quiet to large and loud, ultimately spilling into Harvard’s Yard and Square.

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  • Science & Tech

    Harvard’s green commitment

    Harvard’s fall 2008 sustainability celebration included panels, tours, fairs, film screening, coffee-house style discussions – and the very convenient appearance of former Vice President Al Gore.

    1–2 minutes
  • Campus & Community

    Faust’s first year

    In her Commencement 2008 address, Drew Faust reflects on her first year as president of Harvard University.

    1–2 minutes
  • Arts & Culture

    The magic of J.K. Rowling

    J.K. Rowling inspires the Class of 2008 with a heartfelt, fluent talk about the uses of failure and imagination.

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