Harvard Yard
The Last Statue Selfie
Soon-to-be graduates pose in front of the John Harvard statue before the 2015 Baccalaureate Service.
Procession
Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana, front left, and University President Drew G. Faust, front center, smile at the 2015 senior class marshals as they lead the Class of 2015 with Reverend Jonathan L. Walton, front right, to Memorial Church for the 2015 Baccalaureate Service on May 26.
Procession
Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana, left, University President Drew G. Faust, center, and Reverend Jonathan L. Walton, right, lead the Class of 2015 to Memorial Church for the 2015 Baccalaureate Service on May 26.
Procession
University President Drew G. Faust leads the Class of 2015 in a procession toward Memorial Church for the 2015 Baccalaureate Service on May 26. Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana smiles at left and the 2015 class marshals follow behind.
Before Baccalaureate
Lizzy R. Fitzhenry ’15 embraces her mother, Joan, and her 21-month-old niece before entering Memorial Church for the 2015 Baccalaureate Service. Joan Fitzhenry described the experience of Commencement so far as "wonderful, teary."
Police Guard Thayer
Police blocked off and guarded Thayer Hall until the building was inspected after a fire around 9:30am on the fifth floor.
Nepal Candlelight Vigil
Over 40 Harvard affiliates and community members gathered outside Memorial Church Wednesday to memorialize victims of the recent earthquakes in Nepal.
HUDS Expands Yardfest Sustainability Efforts
This year’s Yardfest, the College’s outdoor concert headlined by Jessie J, will boast an increased focus on sustainability with a buffet featuring completely compostable dishware in an effort to reduce waste at the event.
'Take Back the Night' Supports Abuse Survivors
“We want people to know that they are cared for and are not alone,” said Alyssa R. Leader ’15, a member of Response Peer Counseling.
Wodiczko Reflects on Public Space as Canvas
Krzysztof Wodiczko, the artist behind the large-scale video projection animating the John Harvard Statue in Harvard Yard this week, discussed the role of art in public space.
Monumental Artwork
Krzysztof Wodiczko talks about his most recent installation of the John Harvard Projection, as well as past work on other historic monuments. The talk was held at the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts on Thursday evening.
Student Voices Bring John Harvard Statue to Life
An art installation featuring student faces projected onto the John Harvard Statue and an accompanying audio track of their voices debuted on Tuesday night.
Yard Renovations
In a sign of the University’s preparation for spring, areas of Harvard Yard are cordoned off to protect newly planted grass seeds.
Orange Waves
While other protesters lined up along the perimeter of University Hall, a student hangs up messages supporting the Divest movement written on orange sheets of paper. In the background, pictures of oil company logos are taped on the statue of John Harvard.
Divest Harvard Continues Protests on Thursday
Demonstrators says they will continue the protest until Friday. SHOW MORE
Working Hard
Students soak in rays outside of Holworthy dorm in Harvard Yard on Thursday afternoon.
Continued Dialogue
Students activists from different schools gather near the John Harvard statue during an open forum. The event took place Wednesday afternoon as part of Divest Harvard's "Harvard Heat Week."
Spring in the Yard
Shadows of trees spread across Tercentenary Theater as students and visitors walk through the yard on a warm Wednesday.