Named after Washington Allston—a visionary painter and 1800 Harvard graduate—the town of Allston features vibrant, eclectic art that reflects the neighborhood's creativity and diversity. On this self-guided tour, you'll discover "can't-miss" public art installations along Western Avenue and learn the stories behind them and their artists. Follow along to explore hand-painted murals, sky-high sculptures, 25-cent art prints, and more!
Tour Stops: 27 Tour Length: 1 hour (shorter routes included) Tour Distance: Up to 2 miles...
No matter how good your product or service is, the way you communicate with your customers can determine its success. Discover the forces that influence the purchasing habits of your customers and learn how to win them over with an effective marketing strategy.
The Harvard Ed Portal is pleased to offer Allston-Brighton and Cambridge residents, business owners, and entrepreneurs this valuable four-part virtual workshop that meets once a week. You will learn how to:
What's the 411, the down and dirty, the need-to-know about college applications? What kinds of schools are even out there? How do we pick where to apply? Can I just copy-and-paste the same essay over and over? Get the deets from our college application pros!
This college preparation workshop is for Allston, Brighton, Cambridge, and Boston high school students.
This virtual workshop is designed for business owners who need a better understanding of the cash demands required to successfully manage a business before, during, and after critical interruptions. Having a good system in place to manage cash flow will contribute to your organization's success now and in the future. We'll discuss simple solutions that can be implemented immediately.
Please note: Anyone is welcome to register, however priority will be given to Allston-Brighton and Cambridge business owners and residents. Women and Minority Owned Businesses are...
What's the 411, the down and dirty, the need-to-know about college applications? What kinds of schools are even out there? How do we pick where to apply? Can I just copy-and-paste the same essay over and over? Get the deets from our college application pros!
This college preparation workshop is for Allston, Brighton, Cambridge, and Boston high school students.
What's the 411, the down and dirty, the need-to-know about college applications? What kinds of schools are even out there? How do we pick where to apply? Can I just copy-and-paste the same essay over and over? Get the deets from our college application pros!
This college preparation workshop is for Allston, Brighton, Cambridge, and Boston high school students.
What's the 411, the down and dirty, the need-to-know about college applications? What kinds of schools are even out there? How do we pick where to apply? Can I just copy-and-paste the same essay over and over? Get the deets from our college application pros!
This college preparation workshop is for Allston, Brighton, Cambridge, and Boston high school students.
What's the 411, the down and dirty, the need-to-know about college applications? What kinds of schools are even out there? How do we pick where to apply? Can I just copy-and-paste the same essay over and over? Get the deets from our college application pros!
This college preparation workshop is for Allston, Brighton, Cambridge, and Boston high school students.
Join policy makers, urban designers, and artists in Boston and Cambridge for a discussion about the future of public art!
Public art has the potential to make a community a more vibrant and welcoming place. Free and accessible to all, it also has the power to provoke debate about our shared cultural experience. As engaged citizens call for the removal of certain public monuments that evoke harmful systems, the conversation about the role of public art in our communities gains momentum.
On October 5, join City of Boston Chief of Arts & Culture Kara Elliott-Ortega...
Please join Professors Julie Battilana (HBS and HKS) and Tiziana Casciaro (Rotman School of Management of the University of Toronto) for a conversation on their new book, Power, for All: How It Really Works and Why It’s Everyone’s Business. Moderated by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, business executive, and HBS Alumna Sheryl WuDunn, the authors will draw upon hundreds of interviews and decades of research to offer an inspiring, democratized vision of power. By unpacking what it is, is not, and how it works, the discussion will illuminate the multiple ways a clear eyed...
Do you need assistance with your job search, resume, or interviewing skills? The Harvard Ed Portal now provides free individual consultations with professional career coaches in English and Spanish that may accommodate your busy schedule.
Please note: This service is only for Allston-Brighton and Cambridge residents and/or the parents/guardians of a Gardner Pilot Academy student.
To sign up for a consultation, please complete the Eventbrite registration form. If you are an Allston-Brighton resident, Cambridge resident, or the parent/...
You've landed the job and arrived for your first day. Now what? Join the Harvard Ed Portal for a helpful workshop that will guide you through understanding the written policies and unwritten norms of an organization. We will cover everything from reviewing electronics to meeting co-workers to feeling comfortable asking for help. You will leave this workshop with the tools you need to tackle your first day of work!
This program is for high school students and is the last of a three-part Job Preparation Series this June.
Do you feel like you never have enough time in the day to get things done? The Harvard Ed Portal can help! Join us for this workshop that will help you learn what time management is, how you value spending your time, and effective strategies for gaining greater control of time and increasing your results.
This program is for high school students and is the second of a three-part Job Preparation Series this June.
You’re not dreaming; we’re still in a pandemic, so now is your chance to learn how to make working online work for YOU! This workshop will prepare you to work virtually in jobs this summer. You will gain tips and tricks for staying organized, setting up your online workspace, and participating in professional meetings.
This program is for high school students and is the first of a three-part Job Preparation Series this June.
Mastering the finer points of leading a meeting means having a "leadership frame of mind." What does this mean? Being a role model in appropriate attendee management.
In this workshop, you will learn:
How to lead a successful online meeting with a "leadership frame of mind"
Approach interactions with empathy or appropriate tone
*For high school students living or attending school in Allston, Brighton, or Cambridge!*
Reflect on where you are right now to where you want to be. What comes easily to you? What do you love the most about yourself? Where do you want to put your energy?
Explore these questions and learn more about your inner world in this hands-on workshop led by Brighton artist Deborah Johnson. Start with a short meditation, look at examples of self-published...
*For high school students living or attending school in Allston, Brighton, or Cambridge!*
Do you daydream about places you've loved or imagined? Are you curious about how writers turn ideas into stories? Join author Abdul-Razak Zachariah for a glimpse into the children’s book writing process. Write your own story idea for a new generation of readers based on your life and experiences. Abdul will read from his children’s book "...
*For high school students who live or attend school in Allston, Brighton, or Cambridge!*
Have you ever visited or heard about a museum and wondered what it would be like to work there? While exhibitions may not magically spring to life every night, the reality of a museum career can be just as exciting. A job in an art museum means working in an enriching environment where you can turn your passion for art, people, and history into a meaningful career. We invite you to join employees at the Harvard Art Museums to learn more about the types of careers...
*For 11th & 12th graders who live or attend school in Allston-Brighton or Cambridge!*
Do you want to ace your job interviews? Join the Harvard Ed Portal for this workshop that will help you prepare for an interview in advance, including determining your most valuable skills, researching the company, and preparing for questions. You will learn how to make a positive first impression at an interview with your appearance and greeting, have confidence when responding to and asking questions, and leave a lasting impression by following up after the...
Repeats every week every Tuesday until Tue Apr 13 2021 .
4:30pm to 6:30pm
4:30pm to 6:30pm
4:30pm to 6:30pm
4:30pm to 6:30pm
Location:
Harvard Ed Portal—Online
*For high school students living or attending school in Allston-Brighton or Cambridge!*
Remember Play Doh when you were a kid? What if we told you you're never too old to play with clay? Sign up for our 4-session Zoom clay class, where we will make and decorate mugs, phone holders, sculptures—whatever you want, really!—using our hands and objects you can find at home. No experience necessary!
We'll teach you everything you need to know, PLUS we'll mail you all the stuff you'll need! You'll get to keep your final product and, as an added bonus, we'll...