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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Anne Applebaum Discusses Russian Occupation of Ukraine at HURI Event
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anne E. Applebaum discussed her experiences reporting on regions of Ukraine occupied by Russia at the annual Petryshyn Memorial Lecture held by the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute.
Award-Winning Playwright Kushner Talks Creative Process at Harvard Center for Jewish Studies
Harvard’s Center for Jewish Studies hosted Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, screenwriter, and activist Tony Kushner for a conversation with Harvard professor Stephen J. Greenblatt Tuesday evening.
Belarus Opposition Leader, European Parliament President Reaffirm Support for Ukraine at Harvard IOP Forum
More than a year after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a massive escalation in a war that dates back to 2014, Tsikhanouskaya and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola reaffirmed that their support for Ukraine has not waned during a joint appearance at the Friday forum.
Families Flock to Campus for First Harvard College Class of 2024 Family Weekend
Parents and families of the Harvard College Class of 2024 flocked to Cambridge this weekend for their first official invitation to campus, after the class’ freshman family weekend was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Journalists and Activists Discuss Gender-Based Harassment at Harvard Berkman Klein Center Panel
Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society hosted a panel of journalists and activists for a conversation Thursday on gender-based harassment in journalism.
Agnes Callard Condemns ‘Politicization’ of Speech at Harvard Center for Ethics Lecture
Agnes Callard, an associate professor of philosophy at the University of Chicago, lectured on Socratic politics and freedom of speech at Harvard’s Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Ethics Thursday.
Tibetan Freedom Fighter Recounts Role Leading Independence Movement at Tsai Lecture
Former Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration Lobsang Sangay recounted his experience as the prominent political leader of a Tibetan exile organization in the midst of social and political turmoil between Tibet and China at the 17th annual Tsai Lecture Wednesday.
Margaret Atwood Speaks at Sanders Theatre
Margaret Atwood speaks at Sanders Theatre about her new short story collection Old Babes in the Wood on Thursday evening.
Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Expresses Support for Israel, Two-State Solution at Harvard Law School Talk
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio underscored his belief in the importance of the State of Israel and expressed support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in a Harvard Law School discussion Tuesday.
Panelists Discuss College Accessibility and First-Generation Experiences at HGSE Webinar
Education experts and advocates called for financial aid transparency in higher education and greater support for first-generation students at a Harvard Graduate School of Education webinar Wednesday.
Biden Department of Energy Nominee Discusses ‘The President’s Vision’ at Law School Event
Jeff Marootian — President Joe Biden’s nominee for Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the Department of Energy — spoke about implementing “the President’s vision” and offered career advice at a Harvard Law School event Wednesday.
U.S. Deputy Energy Secretary Discusses Future of Clean Energy at Harvard Kennedy School Seminar
Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy David M. Turk discussed the federal government’s plans to foster the transition to clean energy at a Monday seminar held by the Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.
Assistant Attorney General Discusses Antitrust Law Enforcement at Harvard Law School Event
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan S. Kanter spoke about his work to modernize antitrust law at a Harvard Law School event on Monday.
Demonstrators Hold ‘Blank Paper’ Art Performance in Harvard Square in Solidarity with Chinese Protesters
Raising blank sheets of white paper, about a dozen people gathered in Harvard Square’s Pit Tuesday afternoon in solidarity with Chinese demonstrators protesting censorship and the country’s Covid-19 restrictions.
College Events Board's Spirit Week Rallies Students for 138th Harvard-Yale Game
In the lead up to the 138th iteration of the Harvard-Yale football game this Saturday, hundreds of undergraduate students rallied at a series of events inspiring school spirit hosted by the Harvard College Events Board.