Harvard Today: April 22, 2015
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At a Cambridge Science Festival event, Ivan Sigal, a fellow at Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society, answers questions on the formation of his documentary and installation project that shows the Karachi Circular Railway in Karachi, Pakistan, which is displayed at the Lightbox Gallery of the Harvard Art Museum
Happy Hump Day! As the semester quickly draws to a close, perhaps now would be a good time to reflect on the upcoming summer vacation. Not sure how to spend all your free time this summer? Try some of these:
- Read a book (or two)—for fun!
- Watch a movie and not write a two-page response paper afterwards.
- Keep a blog to maintain your brain’s freshness and sharp wit
- Sleep for as long as you please without the worry that you might accidentally miss section.
IN THE ATMOSPHERE
We’re in for a rainy day today, so make sure to grab your umbrella before you leave your room today! With highs of 64 degrees and lows of 42 degrees, at least it’ll be warm today.
IN THE D-HALL
Lunch:
Crispy Fish Sandwich
Pork Belly Tostadas
Spicy Rice, Bean, and Lentil Casserole
Dinner:
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Carved Whole Chicken
Skate with Butter & Capers
Multigrain Penne with Butternut Squash and Onions
IN THE NEWS
1) Students Plan Involvement in 2016 Elections: “As the early field of candidates for the 2016 presidential election takes shape, Harvard undergraduates say they are looking to engage with the upcoming race through political groups on campus and internships on campaigns.”
2) Harvard Ventures Hosts Entrepreneurship Event: “Entrepreneurs of various backgrounds discussed their paths to success with an audience of Harvard students and schoolchildren from underserved New York City communities at Harvard Ventures’ Entrepreneurship and Empowerment event on Friday.”
3) Freshman Enrichment Program Wins ‘Harvard Project’ Grant: “Sponsors of the Freshman Enrichment Program won $3,000 for their proposal through the Undergraduate Council’s "Harvard Project" grant initiative after receiving the most student votes in an online poll last week.”
4) UC Reps Discuss Visitas Event Fair Application: “At the Undergraduate Council’s general meeting on Sunday, representatives discussed a smartphone application called “Check In” that will allow admitted students at Visitas this weekend to register their names with various student groups.”
EVENTS
Today the IOP Special Events Committee is hosting Pizza and Politics: The Changing US Policy in Cuba. This event will feature a discussion with Manny Diaz, mayor of Miami from 2001 to 2009, in Littauer 166 at 4 p.m.
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Today the Harvard Computer Society is hosting Learn to Write Faster Code!, an algorithms bootcamp where you can learn how to write more efficient code, at 56 Shepard St. from 5-6 p.m. Otto’s pizza will be served!
Today the Harvard Foundation presents this year's Reel Culture guest: Anthony Orendorff. This event will feature of screening of W.A.R., a series of three short documentaries on immigration, gangs, and the war in Afghanistan. Following the screening and Anthony's spoken word poetry performance, there will be a Q&A and a discussion about being a young filmmaker that depicts cultural phenomena. This event is in Sever 213 from 7-8 p.m.
Today Harvard Ventures is hosting Run the World: Women in Entrepreneurship, featuring four of Boston's most prominent female founders together for a series of TED-style talks on their experiences starting companies and being women in a male-dominated space. Come hear from Annie Wang, co-founder of HerCampus, Joanne Domeniconi, co-founder of The Grommet, Shereen Shermack, CEO of LaunchAngels, and Jean Hammond, co-founder of LearnLaunch. This event is in Harvard Hall 202 from 7-8 p.m.
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