Maddie Sewani
Words of Wisdom from Class Days of Yore
With the recent announcement that Soledad M. O'Brien '88-'00 is slated to take the stage at Class Day this year, we at the Flyby thought we'd seize this opportunity to reflect upon some words of wisdom from previous Class Day speakers. Here are some salient snippets of their stirring speeches. Added bonus: watching these will help you with tonight's procrastination, guaranteed.
Eight College Students Receive Soros Fellowships
Harvard College students have received eight of the thirty 2013 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans, which offer financial assistance to first- and second-generation immigrants pursuing graduate studies.
Teaching and Advising Staff Awarded at Annual Dinner
Eight members of the Harvard community received recognition for their commitment to teaching and mentorship at the annual Teaching and Advising Awards Dinner held Tuesday evening in Kirkland Dining Hall.
The Nap Map
No rest for the weary! While their petition for a nap space in Harvard Yard awaits approval from the administration, the Nap Space Project has launched a Nap Map with recommendations of current siesta sites for sleepy students around campus. Here are our five favorite picks from their Map.
After Error is Revealed, Professor Pair Defends Core Conclusions
After coming under fire last week for a Microsoft Excel error and what have been called unconventional research methods in a prominent 2010 macroeconomics paper, Harvard Kennedy School professor Carmen M. Reinhart and economics and public policy professor Kenneth S. Rogoff are continuing to defend their research, saying that despite one mistake, their core conclusions remain unchanged.
Midwestern Snowstorm Delays Students' Post-Spring Break Travels
Students making preparations to return to Cambridge after a week of extended relaxation and relatively warm weather found their plans thwarted this weekend by an unexpected snowstorm that struck the United States Midwest and Plains regions.
Professor Juggles Music, Genetics
“It’s all about using your brain rather than allowing your brain to use you,” Tanzi said.
Sharma Duo Focuses on Big-Picture Issues
The two Sharmas are simply close friends who, they say, share a vision for the future of the Harvard community as well as a surname.
Students and Locals Gather for Head of the Charles
The banks of the Charles bustled with activity this weekend as Harvard hosted the 48th annual Head of the Charles Regatta, the world’s largest two-day rowing event.
