Events

    Bark at the Park: Harvard Baseball and Softball

    Location: 

    O’Donnell and Soldiers Field, 65 North Harvard St., Allston

    Bring your dog to enjoy the Crimson doubleheader as both the Harvard Baseball and Softball teams play! Harvard Baseball will take on Darmouth at 11:30am  and 3pm.  Harvard Softball will take on UPenn at 12:30pm.

    All dogs in attendance will receive a free Harvard-themed item. 

    The Science of Happiness

    Location: 

    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 26

    Plaza WinterFest

    Repeats every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until Thu Mar 07 2024 .
    10:00am to 6:00pm

    Location: 

    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!

    Schedule:
    Monday & Tuesday: CLOSED
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    Moving from Fear to a Growth Mindset

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Embrace the New Year's potential for growth! Change often brings fear, especially in professional and organizational contexts. Are you or your organization experiencing:

    • Anxiety about professional advancement or organizational changes?
    • Uncertainty regarding restructuring, transformation, or other institutional changes?
    • Irritation, low morale, or disengagement since the announcements of changes?
    • Complaints or concerns about upcoming annual reviews, new systems/processes, or operational changes?
    • Feelings of...
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    Monday Job Seekers Connection: Creating Calm in Chaos with Stress-Reducing Strategies

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Join us for a session where we'll assess your stress levels, identify areas in your life that may be out of sync, and explore practical tools to help you move from feeling "burnt out" to "better." We'll acknowledge and normalize the difficult emotions and challenges that often arise during the holidays, and in recent years, for both ourselves and our loved ones. You'll leave with a concrete action plan to move forward with strategies that will work for you and your life's realities, whatever season you're in!

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    Telehealth: Zooming Into the Future of Medicine

    Location: 

    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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    Telehealth: Zooming Into the Future of Medicine

    Location: 

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

    Location: 

    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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    Rethinking Addiction: A Drama Therapy Workshop with 2nd Act Artist Collective

    Location: 

    Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy St., Cambridge

    In conjunction with the exhibition Objects of Addiction: Opium, Empire, and the Chinese Art Trade (September 15, 2023–January 14, 2024), drama therapists Ana Bess Moyer Bell and Amy Lazier of the artist collective 2nd Act will lead a workshop designed to challenge participants’ ideas about addiction through a drama therapy model. By examining, embodying, and destigmatizing addiction and creating metaphorical objects of care, love, and support, participants will develop a shared understanding of addiction and how it affects daily life.

    Cost: $15...

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    Equity and Social Justice Webinar: Immigrant Health

    Location: 

    Harvard Medical School, Office for Diversity, Community, & Inclusion Partnership—Online

    This session will address a broad range of topics, from health inequities impacting immigrants, access to care, mental health needs, and the laws preventing improved health outcomes. We will also discuss interventions on a local and national level to address health disparities.

    Panelists:

    • Maria Portela Martinez, MD, MPH, Chief of the Family Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, George Washington Medical Faculty Associates; Medical Director, GW Immediate Primary Care Clinics
    • Altaf Saadi, MD, MSc, Division...
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    Education Now: Talking Money With Kids and Teens

    Location: 

    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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    Full Moon Walk

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    Take in the sights and sounds of the arboretum under the light of a full moon. Facilitator Bob Linscott will lead the group through some mindfulness in nature practices as we meander along the paved road to our final nighttime viewing location on top of Bussey Hill.

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    Meandering Meditation: An Introduction to Mindfulness in Nature

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    Nature has the power to evoke calm and beauty when we can step out of our hectic lives. This immersive experience in the Arnold Arboretum will invite participants to meander through the arboretum, stopping for several guided mindfulness practices to deepen their connection with the natural world. This will be a guided experience with some periods of silence. No experience with mindfulness or meditation necessary.

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    Meandering Meditation: An Introduction to Mindfulness in Nature

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    This immersive experience in the Arnold Arboretum is an opportunity to step out of our hectic lives. Participants will be invited to meander through the Arboretum, with occasional stops for guided mindfulness practices to deepen their connection with the natural world. No experience with mindfulness or meditation necessary.

    Learn more and RSVP.

    An additional workshop is available on...

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    Day of Mindfulness: Reconnecting with You

    Location: 

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

    Location: 

    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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    Future of Cities: Extreme Heat

    Location: 

    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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