Events
economics forum
Economic Policy Institute President Lawrence Mishel (right) speaks yesterday at a panel discussion on methods to spur innovation, growth, and job creation in the American economy.
Baroness speaks about EU
Baroness Catherine Ashton spoke about foreign affairs and the European Union yesterday at the Sackler Museum. Her speech, "The European Union Facing Global Challenges," was the 19th annual Paul-Henri Spaak lecture presented by the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs. Baroness Ashton serves as High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union.
Today in Photos (09/24/10)
Students enjoy mooncakes and other Chinese pastries while looking at the moon and the Cambridge skyline on the roof of the Science Center at the Mooncake Study break last night.
Two Free Events That Are Coming Up
We decided to give you the heads-up on two free events at museums around the area—just in case you wanted to add a little downtime to your iCal.
On Campus? Well, Get Out.
If you don’t remember the last time you left the Square, it’s probably because, well, you just haven't. For an inexcusably long time. The sort of time that traverses past spring semester, the barren terrain of J-Term, and maybe even those deceptively serene days following fall move-in day. Get the point?
poetry, india, reading
Bijoy Misra introduces poets at the 14th annual India Poetry Reading yesterday in the Science Center. Speakers recited their poems in a variety of languages, including English, Hindi, and Urdu.
Feminist Case Against Abortion
Serrin Foster, president of Feminists for Life, gave her famous speech "The Feminist Case Against Abortion" arguing for why every woman should oppose legalized abortion yesterday in Emerson Hall.
Rape or Sex With a Buzz?
Wendy Murphy, one of two featured speakers for the evening, speaks about how alcohol can influence sex and sexual consent in the in the DAPA co-sponsored event "Rape or Sex With a Buzz?" The event was held yesterday evening in Ticknor Lounge.
Traditional Chinese Chanting Workshop
Harvard’s Chinese language program invited two well-known traditional Chinese poetic chanters to lead a traditional chanting workshop for interested members of the Harvard community yesterday in Vanserg Hall.
Myth Busters Defend Logic
Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman—famous for blowing things up and testing popular myths on their show “MythBusters”—were honored for their work in propagating humanist values Friday evening by the Harvard Secular Society and the Harvard Humanist Chaplaincy.
Champions Grace Harvard Ice Rink
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of “An Evening with Champions,” some of the country’s preeminent skaters brought life to the ice at the Bright Hockey Center.
Contemporary Muslim Conference
On Saturday and Sunday, the Second Annual Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program Conference was held at the Barker Center. Panels on "Contemporary Muslim Voices in the Arts and Literatures" featured artists, musicians and scholars, such as Salman Ahamd, who spoke about the importance and beauty of art in Muslim culture.
WHRB's 70th Celebrates Musical Community
The anniversary represents the strength of WHRB’s intimate community and its commitment to providing quality programming for Harvard and the greater Boston area.
Crosswords Turn Competitive
More than 150 Boston-area cruciverbalists gathered in the Science Center yesterday for the second annual Boston Crossword Puzzle Tournament.
Dropout to Speak at Harvard
“Only God and Bill Gates have more money than Harvard!” We’ve all heard this phrase being shouted—often from all the way across the Yard—by the guides working for Unofficial Tours. Now we have the chance to see the man behind the joke. Bill Gates is scheduled to speak at Sanders Theatre on April 21 at 3 p.m.
Conversation with Tim O'Brien 2
Tim O'Brien, author of the book The Things They Carried, speaks to an audience this Thursday at First Parish Church. The event, sponsored by the Harvard Bookstore, was to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his book.
Need For Global Cooperation
Ihron Rensburg, vice-chancellor of the University of Johannesburg, spoke at the Harvard Graduate School of Education last night. His talk, entitled “Global Challenges and Transnational Research Partnerships” addressed the challenges and need for global collaboration.
Levitt Discusses Unlikely Route to Economics
Levitt spoke about his path from opening week of his Harvard freshman year to becoming one of Time Magazine’s 100 People Who Shape Our World.
Estonian President Addresses Kennedy School
President of Estonia Toomas H. Ilves discussed the relationships between the EU and NATO, and between Estonia and the Soviet Union yesterday at the Harvard Kennedy School.
River Run 2010
Despite threats of disciplinary action against freshmen seeking to appease the River Gods, some members of the Class of 2013 nevertheless decided to celebrate Housing Day Eve with gusto.