Events

    2024 Feb 26

    The Science of Happiness

    6:00pm to 7:00pm

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    Livestream – Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School

    Join us for a conversation with Arthur Brooks, author of "Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier," co-authored with Oprah Winfrey.

    Professor Brooks will discuss the dangers of social comparison, how negative emotions operate in our polarized environment, and strategies to emotionally self-manage amid personal, professional, and political stress.

    This discussion will be moderated by Tarek Masoud, the Ford Foundation Professor of Democracy and Governance at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.

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    2024 Jan 25

    Plaza WinterFest

    Repeats every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until Thu Mar 07 2024 .
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    Science Center Plaza, 1 Oxford St., Cambridge

    Running January 25 through March 7, Plaza WinterFest is a great way to enjoy the cold winter months in Cambridge! Join us at the Science Center Plaza for seasonal games including curling, ice bowling, and ice shuffleboard or year-round favorites including ping-pong, illuminated cornhole, or giant chess!

    Hot drinks will be available in our WinterFest trailer on select days, free of purchase while supplies last! Keep an eye out for our Chill & Thrill Thursdays events for weekly fun for everyone!

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    2023 Dec 08

    Telehealth: Zooming Into the Future of Medicine

    12:30pm to 2:00pm

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    Harvard Medical School—Online

    Telehealth use has rapidly increased over the last five years. It promises the potential to reduce health disparities in hard-to-reach populations and ease of access to care. However, telehealth also raises questions about patient confidentiality, informed consent, and clinicians’ scope of practice. This session will discuss the growth in telehealth use, opportunities to meet more health needs, and the policy and ethics questions that arise from this recent entrant into health care provision.

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    2023 Dec 08

    Telehealth: Zooming Into the Future of Medicine

    12:30pm to 2:00pm

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    Harvard Medical School—Online

    Telehealth use has rapidly increased over the last five years. It promises the potential to reduce health disparities in hard-to-reach populations and ease of access to care. However, telehealth also raises questions about patient confidentiality, informed consent, and clinicians’ scope of practice. This session will discuss the growth in telehealth use, opportunities to meet more health needs, and the policy and ethics questions that arise from this recent entrant into health care provision.

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    2023 Nov 19

    Narcan Training with the Cambridge Public Health Department and Somerville Health and Human Services

    2:00pm to 3:00pm

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    Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy St., Cambridge

    In conjunction with our special exhibition Objects of Addiction: Opium, Empire, and the Chinese Art Trade, and with an abundance of care for our community, the Harvard Art Museums are hosting a one-hour on-site Narcan training, facilitated by the Cambridge Public Health Department and Somerville Health and Human Services. Their staff will also distribute the medicine for attendees to take home.

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    2023 Nov 01

    Education Now: Talking Money With Kids and Teens

    3:00pm to 3:30pm

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    Harvard Graduate School of Education—Online

    How can families and educators help students develop healthy money habits early in life? While there is growing momentum for personal finance education, more than half of the country doesn't guarantee lessons at the public high school level let alone in the younger grades. Join as we explore why, when, and how to talk with kids and teens about money.

    Guests:

    • Ron Lieber, "Your Money" columnist, The New York Times; author of "The Price You Pay for College" and "The Opposite of Spoiled."
    • Michelle...
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    2023 Oct 20

    Day of Mindfulness: Reconnecting with You

    9:00am to 4:00pm

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    Harvard Divinity School, James Room (Swartz Hall), 45 Francis Ave., Cambridge

    Rediscover inner peace and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit during our "Day of Mindfulness: Reconnecting with You," led by Ven. Tien Nguyen, MDiv '21. Join us for a day of mindful practices, meditation, and self-reflection as we guide you on a journey to reconnect with yourself. Explore the transformative power of mindfulness in a serene and supportive environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to pause, breathe, and rediscover your inner strength.

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    2023 Oct 17

    Narcan Training with the Cambridge Public Health Department & Somerville Health and Human Services

    5:30pm to 6:30pm

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    Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy St., Cambridge

    In conjunction with the special exhibition Objects of Addiction: Opium, Empire, and the Chinese Art Trade, and with an abundance of care for our community, the Harvard Art Museums are hosting a one-hour on-site Narcan training, facilitated by the Cambridge Public Health Department and Somerville Health and Human Services. Their staff will also distribute the medicine for attendees to take home.

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    2023 Oct 13

    Future of Cities: Extreme Heat

    4:00pm to 5:30pm

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    Harvard Graduate School of Education, Askwith Hall, 13 Appian Way, Cambridge

    2023 is on track to be the hottest year on record. What do we do next?

    Rising air temperatures are now a fact of life in the world's cities, with major implications for public health and urban design. Join a panel of global experts, innovators, and practitioners to learn more about the impacts of extreme heat on our bodies, our buildings, and our cities–and what individuals and institutions can do to prepare.

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    2023 Oct 13

    Supporting Teen Well-being in a Tech-Filled World: A Conversation with the U.S. Surgeon General

    12:30pm to 1:15pm

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    Harvard Graduate School of Education, Askwith Hall, 13 Appian Way, Cambridge

    With the growing concern about social media's impact on teen mental health, what can we do to support the teens in our lives? Join us as we launch HGSE’s new Center for Digital Thriving by welcoming the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, to the Askwith Education Forum for a conversation that gets to the heart of how families and educators can help young people build and sustain their digital wellbeing.

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    2023 Oct 11

    From Loneliness to Social Connection: Lessons from research and a global pandemic

    1:00pm to 2:00pm

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    Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health—Online

    Decades of evidence across multiple scientific disciplines have accumulated pointing to widespread health impacts associated with social connection, or lack thereof. Despite this evidence, social connection has been widely assumed to be a personal issue primarily associated with emotional well-being, underappreciating the physical and public health ramifications. While a global pandemic raised awareness of loneliness and the importance of social connection, it simultaneously revealed gaps in our understanding.

    Drawing upon her work with the US Surgeon General Advisory and the...

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    2023 Oct 04

    Food Literacy Project Speaker Series: Sustainable Seafood with Fishwife Co-Founder & CEO, Becca Millstein

    4:30pm to 5:30pm

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    Harvard University Dining Services - Food Literacy Project—Online

    Recently featured in Forbes “30 Under 30, North America 2023,” in the Food and Drink category for “redefining the way we eat, drink and think about consumption,” is Becca Millstein, the CEO/co-founder of tinned seafood company, Fishwife.

    Fishwife is a female-founded and led food company aiming to make ethically-sourced, premium, and delicious tinned seafood a staple in every cupboard. The company has been proclaimed the leader of “America’s tinned fish Renaissance” by INSIDER, and has been featured in The New York Times, Food & Wine, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Refinery29, New...

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    2023 Oct 04

    Understanding the Relationship Between Parent and Teen Mental Health

    3:00pm to 3:30pm

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    Harvard Graduate School of Education—Online

    The medical community declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now new research is helping to shine a light on another important aspect of the story — the mental health of parents and the influence of their health on teens. We discuss strategies to better support the mental well-being of parents and caregivers, with a view to preventing anxiety and depression in adolescents.

    Speakers include:

    • Rick Weissbourd, Senior Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) and Harvard Kennedy School;...
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    2023 Sep 25

    2023 Science and Cooking Lecture Series

    Repeats every week every Monday until Mon Nov 27 2023 except Mon Nov 13 2023, Mon Nov 20 2023.
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    Harvard Science Center, 1 Oxford St., Cambridge

    Harvard Science and Cooking Public Lecture Series returns in 2023! The lectures pair Harvard professors with celebrated food experts and renowned chefs to showcase the science behind different culinary techniques. The series, organized by Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) is based on the Harvard course “Science and Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to the Science of Soft Matter”.

    All talks will be on Mondays at 7 pm E.S.T. and will take place in the Harvard Science Center (1 Oxford St., Cambridge...

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    2023 Sep 24

    Objects of Addiction: Perspectives on the Opioid Crisis in New England

    2:00pm to 3:30pm

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    Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy St., Cambridge

    In conjunction with the exhibition Objects of Addiction: Opium, Empire, and the Chinese Art Trade, join the Harvard Art Museums for a discussion about the opioid crisis, featuring specialists in addiction medicine, harm reduction, and public health policy.

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    2023 Sep 07

    Food Politics 2023: What Matters and Why

    12:00pm to 1:15pm

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    Online or at Harvard Kennedy School, Rubenstein 414AB, 1 Eliot St., Cambridge

    This hybrid seminar will be given by Marion Nestle, Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University. It will be moderated by Bill Clark, Harvey Brooks Research Professor of International Science, Public Policy and Human Development at HKS.

    Lunch will be served for those joining in person in Rubenstein 414AB. Others should register to join remotely via Zoom.

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    2023 Sep 07

    Arctic Pandemics: Arctic Yearbook Special Issue Virtual Launch

    11:00am to 12:30pm

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    Harvard Kennedy School, Belfer Center—Online

    The COVID-19 pandemic was a global phenomenon, but its impacts in the Arctic, and the experiences of Arctic communities, were distinct.

    Join us for the official launch event of the Arctic Yearbook’s Special Volume on Arctic Pandemics: COVID-19 and Other Pandemic Experiences and Lessons Learned. The volume includes 15 peer reviewed articles and ten shorter contributions, and is available open access on the Arctic Yearbook's website.

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    2023 Jul 13

    Summer Thursdays on the Plaza (featuring Barre Class)

    4:00pm to 7:00pm

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    Science Center Plaza, 1 Oxford St., Cambridge

    Join Common Spaces out on the Plaza for Summer Thursdays! This weekly event series will feature activities for all ages, from lawn games to pet therapy to ice cream giveaways and wellness activities.

    July 13 events include:

    • Harvard Recreation Barre Class at 5:30pm
    • Healthy & sustainable snacks from Crimson Catering
    • Games & music for all ages

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