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. 

    Ritual Effect book Launch with Faculty Band show opener

    Location: 

    Klarman Hall, Harvard Business School, Kresge Way, Boston, MA

    Join us for an extraordinary evening as we delve into the captivating elements of "The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions," authored by Michael Norton, Harold M. Brierley Professor of Business Administration. This event will center on a thought-provoking conversation moderated by Arthur Brooks, the Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor of the Practice of Public and Nonprofit Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School. The opening act will feature a performance from “The...

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    An Evening with Ursula von Rydingsvard & Film Screening

    Location: 

    Klarman Hall, Harvard Business School, Kresge Way, Boston, MA

    We hope you will join us for this very special event as we celebrate Women's History Month. Organized in conjunction with the 2023-2025 exhibition supported by the C. Ludens Ringnes Sculpture Collection at Harvard Business School, this event will feature a film screening of the 2019 documentary Into Her Own. Movie snacks will be served.

    This live, in-person event is free and open to the Harvard community and the public. Registration is required.

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    Jenny Peace on Studying Onggi in Korea

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    Virtual -- registration required for zoom link

    This lunchtime lecture is free. There is currently a waitlist for in-person attendance, register to attend via Zoom

    Join Ceramics Program Instructor Jenny Peace and her coil building class for a lunchtime slideshow describing the two-week onggi workshop she attended in Icheon, South Korea. She will offer an overview of the large-scale coiling method she learned from onggi master Kwak Kyungtae, and share contact information with anyone who might be interested in traveling to Korea to learn about onggi first hand.

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    National Girls and Women in Sports Day Panel & Hockey Game

    Location: 

    Harvard Athletics Complex, 65 N. Harvard Street, Boston, MA

    Panelists:
    Siobhan Sherbovich - Director, Corporate Partnerships at Boston Bruins & TD Garden
    Samantha Barkowski – SVP of Strategy and Growth at Fenway Sports Management
    Nicole McEachern - Regional Director at NBC Sports, WISE Boston President

    Moderator: Andrea Lapointe - Senior Associate Director of Athletics at Harvard University

    Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024            Admission to this event is complimentary
     
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    Business Builders with Lawyers for Civil Rights | BizGrow

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    This presentation will introduce attendees to Lawyers for Civil Rights | BizGrow and explain how to receive free legal assistance for your small business. You'll be provided useful legal information on some of the most common legal issues that small businesses owners face, including entity formation, contracts, intellectual property, and employment matters. Questions are encouraged.

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    Career Cafe

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Career Café is a drop-in space for job seekers, career professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members to leverage resources provided by the Harvard Ed Portal's Workforce and Economic Development team. Move your career or business ahead in the company of like-minded peers! You can work independently on your own laptop or use one of ours, either in a group or with staff from Harvard Talent Acquisition, our in-house career coaches, or with a small business mentor from SCORE Boston!

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    Exhibition Opening Reception: "Interference Patterns"

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Join us for an opening reception for the Crossings Gallery's newest exhibition, Interference Patterns by artist Matthew Bajor! Enjoy snacks and drinks while you make (and see!) art with community members and local artists!

    Guests will...

    • Hear the inspiration and stories behind Matthew Bajor's artwork
    • Meet members of Artisans Asylum as they highlight the creative offerings at Allston's largest community makerspace for do-it-yourself ("DIY") fabrication
    • Participate in a creative art-making activity inspired by the...
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    2024 Mar 07

    Exhibition: Interference Patterns

    Repeats every weekday until Wed Mar 20 2024 .
    9:00am to 5:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Bright colors, transparent shapes, and distorted angles evoke questions about perception, memory loss, and transformation in this larger-than-life glass exhibit by artist Matthew Bajor. Inspired by a loved one's experience with Alzheimer's, Bajor's abstract art and uplifting kinetic sculptures encourage viewers to use love, empathy, and compassion to bridge lost memories and language.

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    Business Builders: Financial Foundations for Business Success

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Join our workshop designed to empower entrepreneurs—both those just starting and those already in business—with essential financial skills. Led by industry experts, you'll build a strong understanding of financial management principles and master the art of creating budgets that maximize resources for ongoing growth.

    With a focus on long-term profitability and sustainability, this workshop empowers entrepreneurs to make informed financial decisions. Gain valuable insights into preparing your business for funding opportunities and positioning it for growth and investment....

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    Curves of Life Workshop with the American Repertory Theater

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Inspired by the A.R.T.'s production of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical and the essential question "How do the curves of life teach us about who we are?", this workshop will give participants an opportunity to reflect, share in dialogue, and creatively respond to their own curves of life using options like writing, movement, drawing, and more.

    This workshop is designed for family and intergenerational participation, ages 9+ but an adult (or child) is not required. Prior experience or show attendance not required. Refreshments provided.

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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: Mastering the Art of Job Offer Negotiations

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    This session goes beyond traditional salary discussions, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to negotiate all aspects of a job offer, including: time off, healthcare, professional development, and more.

    Elevate your negotiation skills to secure not just a job, but a career path that offers growth, balance, and satisfaction. Reserve your place in this comprehensive workshop and embark on a journey towards professional success and personal fulfillment!

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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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    Monday Job Seekers Connection with Harvard University Disability Resources

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Start your week with a community of other job seekers who support, encourage, motivate, and learn from each other through their job searches. Monday Job Seekers Connection energizes and inspires participants by sharing valuable strategies and techniques from professional career coaches, recruiters, and Human Resources representatives.

    In this week's session presenter Dorian Meyette, Harvard University Disability Resources, will discuss:

    • Understanding how "disability" is defined

    • Interview and job expectations

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    Ceramics Program Show and Sale

    Location: 

    Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard, 224 Western Ave., Allston

     

    The Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard presents its annual Winter Show and Sale featuring a dazzling array of original ceramic artwork by staff, instructors, and participants in Ceramics Program classes. This is a great opportunity to find unique gifts while supporting local artists!

    This year, more than 100 artists will show their work over four days, 10am–7pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 7 through 10, 2023. From pottery to sculpture to ceramic jewelry and more, this popular exhibition has something for everyone!

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    The Entrepreneurial Mindset Workshop Series with Kurt Faustin

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    What is a business plan if you do not have the confidence to execute it? How much does your marketing plan matter if you are battling imposter syndrome? For years, entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs have been taught the logistics of running a business, but how can we be more successful? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20% of small businesses in the U.S. end up failing within a year. After five years, around 50% fail. The numbers are even worse for black and brown entrepreneurs. It is time that we change this.

    This December 6 and 13, we are...

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    The Emotional Rollercoaster of Change

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Have you or your organization experienced what feels like an emotional rollercoaster due to any of the following factors?

    • Multiple transformations within the organization
    • Restructurings, new IT systems, and/or new processes
    • Figuring out how to work in hybrid teams
    • Lay-offs, supply chain disruptions, and more

    We all react to change in different ways based on how the organization and its leaders are directing the change, our upbringing and life experiences, and our mindset. With all that being said, most of...

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    Monday Job Seekers Connection: Job Opportunities at the City of Somerville

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Are you getting more noes than yeses in this competitive job market? Do you want to learn how to stand out and ace your next job interview? Come chat with us about various job search strategies and interview tips to master your next interview—and land your dream job! We’ll also share a little about some of the open roles that the City of Somerville is hiring for!

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