Events
Union Leader Urges for Restructuring in Education
The teaching profession in the United States needs a makeover, the president of America’s largest labor union—the National Education Association—said at the Graduate School of Education on Tuesday.
Professor Discusses Babies’ Language Skills
Babies are able to differentiate minute sound distinctions that would otherwise be lost to adults, University of Washington professor of speech and hearing sciences Patricia K. Kuhl said on Tuesday.
Art in the 21st Century
During his lecture "Tales from the Object Lab: Narrative for the 21st-Century Museum" on Tuesday, Ethan Lasser, curator of The Chipstone Foundation in Milwaukee, features three recent exhibitions from the Chipstone Foundation Object Lab.
Students Discuss Machismo
Students expressed concern over the presence of machismo in Hispanic communities, in a panel discussion on Tuesday.
China Carnival
Laura J. Cheng '15 and Addison Condon practice calligraphy. Calligraphy was just one of the many arts and crafts stations at Harvard China Care's Annual Children's Carnival.
China Carnival
Max Y. Lu ‘15 shapes a balloon animal for children attending the carnival on Saturday afternoon.
China Carnival
Vanessa Chen, who has just arrived at the China Care Carnival, excitedly bounces up and down near the entrance.
China Carnival
Cans of syrups and pastes lay out in the room adjacent to the main carnival in the SOCH penthouse. Attendees could try a variety of foods in addition to the participating in the activities.
China Carnival
Emily L. Chen '15 blows up a balloon for a boy. Students at the balloon table created little dogs and other balloon animals for the children at the carnival.
China Carnival
Joseph Shaw plays with a pair of Chopsticks. Children at the carnival attempted to successfully use the chopsticks to pick up small clear objects.
5k Run Supports Veterans
More than 40 military veterans, Harvard undergraduates, and local community members participated in a five kilometer race on Saturday to honor Marine scout sniper Clay W. Hunt.
China Care Carnival Raises Funds for Orphan's Surgery
Children enjoyed activities like origami, calligraphy, and dragon face paint at a carnival on Sunday, intended to bring adopted Chinese children in the U.S. together for a day of fun while raising money to help a boy in a Chinese orphanage.
Vagina Cupcakes, Vibrators, and Orgasms, Oh My!
At Saturday night’s eighth annual Female Orgasm Seminar, guests ate cupcakes with vagina- and penis-shaped chocolates on top while learning about female sexuality from sexologist Logan Levkoff.
Expert: Anxiety Ruins Sex
People are not enjoying sex as much as they could be, Occidental College sociology professor Lisa Wade said.
UC To Transform Northwest Labs Into One-Night Club
The UC will host a school-wide dance party at Northwest Labs Friday night featuring a mash-up artist and a DJ.
Journalists Remember Anthony Shadid
Journalist Anthony Shadid’s courage, precision, and empathy for his subjects made him one of the most prominent and well-respected Middle East correspondents of his generation.
"Dirty Talk" Event Encourages Open Dialogue
Ben Privot of The Consensual Project encouraged open discussions about sexual desires in Dirty Talk, a workshop on verbal sexual communication held Tuesday as part of Harvard’s first annual Sex Week.
Students Flock to 'Hooking Up on Campus' Event
Harvard’s first annual Sex Week, now in full swing, drew a crowd of enthusiastic students to Science Center last night for "Hooking Up on Campus," a talk by sociologist and cultural critic Dr. Lisa Wade.
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Sex
Students in the Adams LCR listen as Stefanie Boltz from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy speaks on Monday evening at How to Talk to Your Doctor About Sex, part of Sex Week.
The Cataracs and Das Racist To Perform at Yardfest
The Cataracs and Das Racist will perform at the spring College-wide concert Yardfest on April 15, according to Cataracs General Manager Joshua Andriano and Das Racist representative Clayton Blaha.