Government
Xi Jinping Panel
A group of China experts gathered Wednesday afternoon in the Center for Government and International Studies to answer questions audience members would ask Chinese President Xi Jinxing if given the chance. Discussion topics ranged from China's economy to environmental issues to higher education in both the US and China.
With Honor Code, College Looks To Turn a New Page
The new honor code that College administrators are touting as a cornerstone of students’ education comes three years after the Government 1310 cheating scandal.
Weatherhead Center Appoints Gilman New Executive Director
Theodore “Ted” J. Gilman will step into his role on July 1, just two years after Beth A. Simmons, a professor in the Government Department and then the head of the center, resigned in protest in 2013.
HKS Commencement Speaker Miliband
David Miliband describes his experience in Parliament and his current position as president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee in the Kennedy School of Government’s Commencement address on Wednesday afternoon.
Claudine Gay Named Next FAS Social Science Divisional Dean
Gay joined the Government department in 2006 and is currently its director of graduate studies. She will take over the deanship from Sociology professor Peter Marsden on July 1.
Decision Making with Eric Cantor
Former U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Eric I. Cantor discusses the common factors involved in making decisions in business and in government at the Institute of Politics on Monday evening.
Cantor on Decision Making
Former U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Eric I. Cantor discusses the common factors involved in making decisions in business and in government at the Institute of Politics on Monday evening.
At UC Meeting, Students Discuss Accessibility
Harvard Undergraduate Council President Ava Nasrollahzadeh '16 and Vice President Dhruv P. Goyal '16 speak with Kunho Kim '17 and Brad I. Riew '17 about accessibility at Harvard. Other topics discussed at the meeting include the Student Athlete Association's upcoming event HESPY, the launch of the Omni Beta app, and how to promote more inclusive social spaces in general.
With Madeleine K. Albright
Dr. Madeleine K. Albright, former US Secretary of State, speaks of her diplomatic experiences with Slobodan Milošević and other episodes of difficult negotiation during her time with the Clinton Administration. Her account, one of many given on Thursday afternoon, was part of a larger project focused on diplomacy, negotiation, and statecraft organized by the Harvard Business School.
Former Secretary of State Albright Talks International Negotiations
Albright discussed her time as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations as well as her role as the first female Secretary of State, including her involvement in negotiations in the Balkans, Russia, the Middle East, and Asia.
Albright, Speaking
Former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright speaks of her diplomatic experiences with Slobodan Milošević and other challenging negotiations during her time with the Clinton Administration. She spoke as part of a larger project focused on diplomacy, negotiation, and statecraft organized by the Harvard Business School.
The Former Secretary of State
Dr. Madeleine K. Albright, former US Secretary of State, speaks of her diplomatic experiences with Slobodan Milošević and other episodes of difficult negotiation during her time with the Clinton Administration. Her account, one of many given on Thursday afternoon, was part of a larger project focused on diplomacy, negotiation, and statecraft organized by the Harvard Business School.
Enos in His Office
Ryan D. Enos, Assistant Professor of Government, sits at his desk in the CGIS Knafel building, after walking to work from his home a few blocks away.
Walking to Work
Assistant professor of government Ryan D. Enos walks down Kirkland Street to his office in the CGIS Knafel buidling from his home a few blocks away.
Quorum Analyzes Congressional Data
Jonathan A. Marks '15 is one of the cofounders of Quorum, which uses quantitative data to evaluate members of the United States Congress.
Snow Days by Concentration
Now that everyone has frolicked sufficiently, snow days have become a time for learned contemplation. FM considers how students of various concentrations can best use their time off.
Wesley Lowery - Ferguson Reporting
Wesley Lowery, left, discusses his experiences reporting on Ferguson and the resulting national reaction. Next to him is Pulitzer prize winning journalist and director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Alex S. Jones, asking questions.
Wesley Lowery - Ferguson Reporting
Wesley Lowery discusses his experiences reporting on Ferguson and the resulting national reaction in a forum at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
A Few Questions with Jeffrey DeLaurentis
Jeffrey DeLaurentis, Chief of Mission at the U.S. Interests Section in Havana, Cuba, answers questions from Dennis O. Ojogho '16 in a January 30th interview.
7 Q's With Jeffrey DeLaurentis
Following the historic announcement on Dec. 17 that diplomatic relations would be restored between the U.S. and Cuba, Jeffrey DeLaurentis, chief of mission of the U.S. Interests Section in Cuba, recently sat down with Fifteen Minutes for a conversation about U.S. foreign policy toward Cuba.
Danielle Allen To Head Harvard Ethics Center
Political theorist Danielle S. Allen has been appointed as the next director of Harvard’s Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics, succeeding Lawrence Lessig.
#Hack4Congress
Tables are brought out at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum for #Hack4Congress. The hackathon ran from Friday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, Feb. 1.
Harvard Finds New Partner in City Hall's 'Urban Mechanics'
From research and teaching partnerships to smartphone apps and projects analyzing how to improve city services, city officials and Harvard faculty say, the New Urban Mechanics are redefining what civic innovation means in the 21st century.