Capture the diversity of animal forms using pencil and paper. Learn techniques for quickly sketching animals, closely observe the details of fur and feather textures and draw eyes in a way that brings animals to life.
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St., Cambridge
Explore the beauty of butterflies and moths using preserved museum specimens. This three-hour workshop will introduce observational drawing techniques with pencil, and then dive into colored pencil techniques to create a rich, vibrant image.
Phillips Auditorium, Center for Astrophysics, 60 Garden St., Cambridge
Born from vast clouds of gas and dust, stars embark on a fascinating life cycle, evolving from brilliant birth to fiery demise. As these stellar furnaces forge elements, they seed the cosmos with stardust, the very essence from which we arise. Our connection to the stars is profound—we are all made of stardust, a testament to the universal magic woven into the fabric of our existence.
Embark on an evening with two captivating talks delving into the mesmerizing world of stars. Following discussions, elevate your experience with rooftop stargazing using powerful telescopes,...
Institute of Politics, Harvard Kennedy School—Online
A conversation with a group of young people who are leading the charge to give a voice to their generation and tackle the numerous issues facing America and their respective communities.
Join us to hear from:
Joe Mitchell, Founder and President of Run Gen Z, and former State Representative (R-IA)
David Hogg, Founder of Leaders We Deserve
Anna Thomas, Candidate for State Representative (D-PA)
Valerie McDonnell, State Representative (R-NH)
Rachel Janfaza (moderator), Journalist and Founder of The...
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...
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School—Online
Join us for a discussion with Marty Baron, the former editor of The Boston Globe (2001-2012) and former executive editor of The Washington Post (2012-2021), as he discusses the importance of objective journalism in a democratic society, and the role of media in a presidential election.
This conversation will be moderated by Nancy Gibbs, the Lombard Director of the Shorenstein Center, and Edward R. Murrow Professor of the Practice of Press, Politics, and Public Policy.
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School—Online
Please join us for a conversation with Cassidy Hutchinson, author and former White House Aide, who served as assistant to Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, during the Trump administration. During this conversation, she will reflect on her time in the White House, and discuss themes in her book 'Enough'.
This conversation will be moderated by Setti Warren, Director of the Institute of Politics, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, and former Mayor of Newton, MA from 2010-2018.
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School—Online
In the United States, sports and patriotism go hand in hand. For decades, expressions of national pride have been common at sporting events — starting with national anthem renditions in 1918 and including military flyovers since 2001. Once considered a 'politically neutral' space, the sports industry is now a contested stage for American patriotism and dissent — as well as power struggles between white owners and managers, and the vast majority of players, who are of color. How are players and journalists using this stage to advance racial equity in the U.S. today?
Landscapes are an appealing subject for drawings, but it can be difficult to know where to start. In this program we will learn how to select a landscape, create a sense of depth and volume, and use a variety of marks to capture a dynamic variety of textures.
Weld Hill Lecture Hall, 1300 Centre St., Boston (Arnold Arboretum)
This program has reached capacity---Join Aboretum Horticulturist Brendan Keegan, to learn how to transformation your own lawn. This primarily indoor class will cover how to remove your current turfgrass, select the right plants, plant your meadow, and keep it flourishing for years to come.
Book launch for The Everything Token: How NFTs and Web3 Will Transform the Way We Buy, Sell, and Create, written by Steve Kaczynski and Scott Duke Kominers.
During this event, the authors will; • Demystify NFTs, blockchains, and web3 in simple terms; explaining what they are and why they're valuable; • Explain how NFTs enable new markets by allowing people to...
Judith Lok is a tenured associate professor of mathematics and statistics at Boston University. Her research focuses on causal inference methods and their applications, including HIV/AIDS, bacterial infections, and maternal-and-child health. At Radcliffe, Lok is writing “Causal Inference: A Statistics Playground,” a textbook designed for students and statisticians within and outside academia who work or intend to work in causal inference. Causal inference methods seek to address questions like “what would happen if” through data analysis.
Livestream and Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School, 79 JFK St., Cambridge
Join us for a conversation with recent members of Congress Joe Crowley (D-NY), Elizabeth Esty (D-CT), Bob Dold (R-IL), and Jeff Denham (R-CA). We'll hear differing perspectives from two Democrats and two Republicans on some of the major issues facing our nation and world today, including former President Trump's current influence on the House of Representatives; aid to Israel and Ukraine; the death of Alexei Navalny; and a look ahead to the 2024 presidential election.
Livestream and Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School, 79 JFK St., Cambridge
Join us for an examination of the infamous Charles Stuart murder case that rocked Boston and the nation in the early 1990s, and the repercussions that are still felt across numerous facets of society today. We will be joined by Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad, Director of the Institutional Antiracism and Accountability Project; Adrian Walker, Associate Editor of the Boston Globe, and Boston Globe investigative reporter Elizabeth Koh and Assistant Managing Editor for Special Projects Brendan McCarthy, who will discuss...
Harvard Radcliffe Institute and the Harvard Alumni Association welcome Drew Gilpin Faust, Harvard University president emerita; Arthur Kingsley Porter University Professor; and founding dean of the Radcliffe Institute, to discuss her book, Necessary Trouble: Growing Up at Midcentury. Faust’s reading will be followed by a conversation with Tomiko Brown-Nagin, dean, Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study; Daniel P.S. Paul Professor of Constitutional Law, Harvard Law School; and professor of history, Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences....
Phillips Auditorium, Center for Astrophysics, 60 Garden St., Cambridge
Jupiter, the colossal gas giant, captivates with its iconic Great Red Spot and dynamic storms. As a cosmic guardian, its gravity protects inner planets, fostering life on Earth. Beyond its awe-inspiring features, Jupiter hosts a diverse family of moons, each with its own mysteries, adding to the planet's celestial allure.
Embark on an evening with two captivating talks centered around Jupiter, followed by the opportunity to observe the gas giant and other cosmic wonders through high-powered telescopes (weather permitting). This event is sponsored by the Harvard College...
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.
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.
Livestream – Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School
Join us for an important and wide-ranging conversation with leading scholars on multiple issues facing Black communities across the country.
We will be joined by Cornell Brooks, former President and CEO of the NAACP and Director of the William Monroe Trotter Collaborative for Social Justice; Khalil Gibran Muhammad, Ford Foundation Professor of History, Race and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School and Director of the Institutional Antiracism and Accountability Project; and Sandra Susan Smith, Faculty Director of the Program in Criminal Justice Policy and Management and...
A lecture with Leah C. Stokes, the Anton Vonk Associate Professor of Environmental Politics in the Department of Political Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She has been published in top scholarly journals as well as in the Atlantic, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and elsewhere. Stokes was named to the 2022 TIME100 Next list. She is a senior policy consultant at Rewiring America and cohost of the popular climate podcast A Matter of Degrees.