Harvard Divinity School
Custodians Protest Cuts in the Number of Hours Worked
A delegation of almost ten Harvard Divinitiy School custodians went to the school’s building manager on Thursday to protest what they are calling “unnecessary” cuts in the number of hours worked by the custodial staff.
Divinity School Receives $2.7 Million for Buddhist Initiative
Harvard Divinity School announced a $2.7 million donation last week to support the founding of The Buddhist Ministry Initiative, a program to foster the training of Buddhist ministers at the Divinity School.
Nigerian Sultan Hopes To Mediate Tensions
Abubakar is on a mission to encourage interfaith dialog and cultivate a stronger national identity for Nigeria, according to panelist Jacob Olupona, who is a professor of African religious traditions at the Harvard Divinity School.
Weekly Tea Tradition Revived at Sparks House
Sparks House—the former residence of the late Reverend Peter J. Gomes—opened its doors again on Wednesday to continue its tradition of hosting a weekly tea.
Tea Is Back at Sparks House
Continuing a tradition begun more than 35 years ago by the late Reverend Peter J. Gomes, Wednesday teas will return this evening to Sparks House. Gomes, who died this past February, opened his official residence once a week as a gathering place for members of the Harvard community.
Resigning HDS Dean Proud of School's Expansion, Financial Aid
Harvard Divinity School Dean William A. Graham will step down from his position at the helm of HDS after a decade in the position, the University announced last week.
The Voice of Harvard
Gomes would come to be known, in part, by his voice—its rich humor, its melody, its power, and its timbre. Though he died in February, his voice—and all that it stood for—will continue to resonate in the memory of those who knew him.
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Memorial Service Held for Gomes
With Memorial Church’s pews filled to capacity, dignitaries and University leaders paid tribute to the late Reverend Professor Peter J. Gomes.
Divinity School Hosts Immigrant Vigil
At an emotional vigil last night, speakers, some of whom were undocumented immigrants, said that such individuals live in a state of fear and that newcomers to this country—whether undocumented or not—continue to face cultural obstacles upon arrival.
Border and Immigration Vigil
Students listen to an anonymous testimonial at an immigration vigil held Thursday night at the Harvard Divinity School. The vigil, organized by a group from HDS Borderlinks, included testimonials, music, and responses from community members.
WBC To Protest Service for Gomes
The Westboro Baptist Church plans to protest Harvard’s memorial service for the late Reverend Peter J. Gomes.
University Names Acting Minister
Wendel W. “Tad” Meyer was appointed acting Pusey Minister of Memorial Church while the search for a permanent appointee begins, the University announced yesterday. He will fill the position left open by the death of Reverend Peter J. Gomes last week.
Service Honors Rev. Peter Gomes
The Harvard community filled Memorial Church last night in a service of compline to honor the late Reverend Peter J. Gomes.
Remembering Reverend Peter Gomes, Beloved Harvard Spiritual Leader
Reverend Peter J. Gomes, who passed away Monday, was one of Harvard's most beloved figures.
