Jill E. Steinman
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Pomp Marks Student Opening of Renovated Harvard Art Museums
“This is a brand new museum,” said Harvard Art Museums Director Thomas W. Lentz. “We have taken everything apart about the old museum and put it back together again.”
Faculty, Alumni Celebrate 40 Years of Comparative Religion
The two-day celebration was designed to show undergraduates how the study of religion opened doors to careers in a wide range of industries, such as law, politics, the arts, and academia.
Carpenter Center Unveils Simon Fujiwara Exhibit
The exhibit consisted of sculptures of smashed mugs, video clips of dialogue between a subject and an interrogator, typed letters attached to books, and photographs.
Harvard Makes Arrangements for Possible Ebola Scenarios, Despite Low Risk
The University is working on arrangements to house students from at-risk countries who would not be advised to return home during winter break.
Renovated Barker Cafe To Feature Hi-Rise, Counter Culture
The cafe’s opening marks the implementation of a long-delayed plan to make the location a point of intersection for arts and humanities on campus.
Eight Celebrities Honored with W.E.B. Du Bois Medal
This year's group of winners, included Oprah Winfrey, Congressman John L. Lewis, and Maya Angelou, among others.
Earth Movers
Archaeology is alive and kicking in the Boston area. At Harvard, a hands-on course in the Anthropology Department allows students to dig up artifacts in their own backyard. Meanwhile, the City of Boston Archaeology Program gives volunteers an opportunity to engage with the city’s historical legacy.
Expert on Brazilian Cultural History Dies
Romance Languages and Literatures professor Nicolau Sevcenko, who died in mid-August, is fondly remembered by his colleagues.
Margaret Atwood Awarded 2014 Harvard Arts Medal
Acclaimed author Margaret E. Atwood was honored with the 2014 Harvard Arts Medal in a ceremony Thursday to mark the beginning of the 22nd Annual Arts First Festival.
How to Avoid Getting Sick
Spring has finally arrived. The sun is out (except that it rained almost all of last week), the snow is gone, and green is returning to the campus. But despite the warmer weather, everyone seems to be getting sick. Here are some foolproof ways to stay healthy, brought to you by a proud germaphobe.
