Fundraising
Harvard Square Businesses Help Japan
Three weeks after the March 11 earthquake that devastated Japan, Harvard Square businesses will be teaming up for a bake sale to benefit relief efforts this Saturday at Upstairs on the Square.
B.good To Help Fund Men's Club Basketball
B.good is offering a special deal this week to support the Harvard Classics Men's Club Basketball Team's efforts to raise funds to send 10 of its members to the Men's Club Basketball National Championship.
Eleganza Jewelry Sale Tomorrow
Buying designer jewelry usually means emptying your bank account, but tomorrow, Eleganza will be selling jewelry at drastically reduced prices. The annual Eleganza Jewelry Sale offers the opportunity to purchase designer jewelry from stores such as Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Ann Taylor, J. Crew, Anthropologie, as well as other vendors for over 90 percent off.
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Volunteers sign-up to participate in a community jog called "The Burger Mile" and receive free burgers. Led by the Burger Brigade, they hope to raise money to start a Somerville chapter of "Back On My Feet," an organization that aids Boston's homeless populations.
Japan Benefit Dinner
Students line up at a buffet during a benefit dinner in support of disaster relief efforts in Japan. Organized by Harvard Students for Japan, the dinner was held Saturday night at Winthrop dining hall. Proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross.
A Community in Limbo
The University’s long-term commitments to its developments in the community need further conceptual development and increased clarity. There may be conflicting goals as to what explicit direction Allston’s redevelopment should take, but Harvard must distill these ideas into a true mission that is both attainable and agreeable to the University community.
Capital Campaign Plans Underway
Harvard is currently in the quiet phase of a multi-billion dollar capital campaign, which will aim to raise money for House renewal and development in Allston.
Because Candy Grams Are So Last Year
Not sure what to give your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? Think expensive chocolate is too cliché? Not into the cheesy romantic stuff? Don’t worry: the Class Clowns (Harvard’s undergraduate clown club) has a solution guaranteed to make your Valentine smile.
Donations Fall in FY 2010
Donations to Harvard for fiscal year 2010 totaled $596.96 million, placing it second among colleges and universities across the nation, according to an annual survey released earlier this week by the Council for Aid to Education.
University Bond Sale Raises Less Than Expected
Harvard’s $601 million bond sale on Tuesday raised 20 percent less than had been planned earlier, as rising interest rates led to a decision to shrink the size of the deal.
Harvard Fundraising Remains Steady in Trying Times
Harvard University received donations worth $596 million in the fiscal year ending June 30, down slightly from the $602 million raised a year earlier.
HHI Seeks More Haiti Donations
Almost three months after the 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Port-au-Prince, Haiti, the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative is asking for more donations.
Economy's Strain on Gifts May Not Affect Upcoming Capital Campaign, Donors Say
Though the University’s chief fundraiser reported an adverse effect on gift receipts compared to last year, University donors said last week that the current dip in numbers may not necessarily indicate weakened support for Harvard’s upcoming capital campaign.
