Reunions
Class of 1961 Uses ‘Harvard Reunions’ App
The Harvard Alumni Association, in conjunction with the Harvard Office of Public Affairs and Communications, has released iPad and iPhone applications to help College alumni navigate this week’s reunion events.
Archie Epps
Archie Epps dean of students from 1971-1999, and one of Harvard's first black administrators, came to start working for the university in 1961. During his tenure Epps was not afraid of stirring things up and brought such controversial black figures as Malcolm X, Ralph Ellison, and James Baldwin.
Race Relations
Students demonstrate to show their solidarity with the movement to desegregate movie theaters.
Rockefeller
Democratic Senator Jay Rockefeller writes on a chalk board in Japanese during his time abroad in Japan as an undergrad. As an adult Rockefeller would be a major figure in American and Japanese relations.
ROTC
Lt. William Cronin during his commissioning ceremony. Harvard ROTC despite being controversial now was a relatively well accepted part of Harvard life during the 60s.
Hockey Kept Out of NCAA Tournament
The Harvard hockey team was not allowed to go the NCAA tournament for the second straight year in 1961.
Reunion Babysitting Application Now Available
Planning to stay for Senior Week and Commencement, but want free housing and something to do?
35 Years Later, Harvard Class of 1975 Remains Optimistic
1975 Harvard Grads express satisfaction and optimism for the future, though tinged with some regrets.
