Events
University-Wide Conference Discusses Possibility of Peace for Israel
In a reversal of the typical pattern of many a campus conversation on the Middle East, the Israel Conference at Harvard on Thursday and Friday aimed to discuss ways that Israel can help the rest of the world rather than ways that the world can help solve problems in Israel, organizers of the student-led symposium said.
Yardfest Food Fun
Students enjoy a HUDS-sponsored meal outside before and during the performances. In addition to the typical barbeque fare, cotton candy and ice cream were also served.
Yardfest Gathering
Students gather on the steps of Widener to eat, socialize, and soak up the atmosphere overlooking Yardfest and Tercentenary Theater.
3LAU Jumps Offstage
Performer 3LAU spontaneously jumps offstage to embrace his adoring fans for a few moments before resuming his performance.
Yardfest scenery
Students gather in Tercentenary Theatre for the annual Yardfest to enjoy a barbeque style dinner, games and fun, and musical performances.
The Cataracs
Headliners The Cataracs conclude Yardfest with an energetic performance of its hit "Like a G6" at the end of the night.
Kissinger Reminisces at Harvard
Former Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger ’50 returned to his alma mater Wednesday to tell stories of negotiating with China’s Mao Tse-tung and of secretly harboring a cocker spaniel, Smoky, in his Claverly dorm room.
10 Questions with Peter Beinart
FM spoke with the author about his recent book and his efforts to reconcile contemporary liberalism and Zionism.
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Harvard librarian Desiree Goodwin speaks about the information loss in catalogs and the data revolution at the Harvard Forum on the Future of Libraries on Tuesday. CORRECTION: April 24 An earlier version of this caption said that Harvard librarian Desiree Goodwin expressed discontent that library space was being used for other purposes, such as coffee shops and offices. In fact, Harvard library assistant Robert Angilly discussed that topic.
Library Staff Raise Concerns at Panel Discussion
At a panel discussion, faculty members and library staff members voiced many of the concerns that have plagued the library's reorganization effort since the January announcement that the restructuring would involve staffing cuts.
Panel Discusses Minority Rights
When being questioned or detained by law enforcement officials, minorities should be respectful, but also understand their rights as citizens, panelists said at a “Know Your Rights Panel” on Tuesday.
Mormons Discuss Own Religion
Curious students of various religious backgrounds gathered to learn and ask questions about Mormonism in the annual “Meet the Mormons” event in Harvard Hall on Tuesday.
