Events
Tomorrow's Harvard Lecturer: Wu-Tang Member GZA
GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan will speak about his career, influences, and songwriting techniques on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in Science Center D.
Caroline Kennedy '80 Presents IOP Award
Caroline B. Kennedy ’80 presented the eighth annual John F. Kennedy New Frontier Awards at the Harvard Kennedy School Monday, honoring two individuals who demonstrated the ideals of her father, former President John F. Kennedy ’40.
Senior Indian Executive Encourages Students to Invest in India
R. Ramakrishnan, executive director of major Indian manufacturer Bajaj Electricals, told the audience of 20 students about dramatic economic, social, and educational upheaval in India and said that the transforming nation presents unique opportunities for business.
Pack Food for the Hungry on Sunday
The Harvard Interfaith Collaborative plans to package 20,000 Thanksgiving meals for hungry families this Sunday in the SOCH from noon to 4.
Prof. Argues Race Plays Important Role in Politics
Harvard Law School Professor Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. predicted Obama will not emphasize race in the 2012 election at his lecture “Understanding Obama: The Conundrum of Race.”
Yes, There Are Things To Do in New Haven
While you're in New Haven, there's more to do than just watch football—and we don't mean tailgating.
Former Sri Lankan President Talks Peace
Chandrika Kumaratunga, the former president of Sri Lanka, painted a sobering picture of an island nation recovering from civil war during a talk at CGIS yesterday.
Henson Calls for Teaching through TV
Lisa M. Henson ’82-’83, the chief executive officer of the Jim Henson Company and eldest daughter of the famous entertainment company’s namesake, spoke at the Harvard Graduate School of Education Tuesday night to advocate for the increased use of multimedia educational tools in preschools.
Grossman Discusses Israeli Literature
Israeli novelist and political activist David Grossman shared the stories that influenced his latest award-winning novel, “To the End of Our Land,” at a guest lecture Tuesday night.
'The Office' Actor Rainn Wilson Promotes Freedom of Education in Iran
Rainn Wilson, the actor who plays the awkward salesman Dwight Schrute on NBC’s The Office, urged more than 100 students on Monday to push for freedom of education in Iran.
Need a Party? Check out Harvard's Latest Subreddit
Wish there was a better way to find out about parties and events going on at Harvard? Want something more concrete than hearing "Oh yeah, there's something going on in Quad"? Tired of the crushing loneliness that comes with a night in? Yasha S. Iravantchi '13 and Ryan A. Neff '13 have heard your cries for help, and they have the solution: a subreddit specifically about Harvard events, called HarvardTonight.
Lecture Focuses on Jewish Jokes
At a talk on Jewish humor Wednesday, Visiting Lecturer on Jewish Studies Jordan D. Finkin said the cultural phenomenon of jokes is ingrained in the Jewish identity.
