Repeats every week every Thursday until Thu Nov 16 2023 .
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Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston
Join us for free yoga classes at the Harvard Ed Portal! Led by Taryn Burns, these weekly classes will cover basic poses with modifications for all skill levels. Come away feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and more flexible!
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...
Bright-Landry Hockey Center, 65 N Harvard St., Boston
Join Harvard Hockey for HocktoberFest on Oct. 4 for a night of hockey fun! Fans can skate on the Bright-Landry ice, take a picture with the Beanpot and ECAC Hockey trophies, play games, enter for a chance to win Harvard Hockey memorabilia and merchandise, and even meet some of the Harvard Hockey coaches and staff members!
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...
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;...
Join faculty from the Office of Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership at Harvard Medical School for a lunch discussion on the importance of diversity inclusion in medical and STEM professions, hear about the strategies to strengthen educational and career pathways, as well as priorities for future action.
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...
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.
Repeats every week every Thursday until Thu Sep 28 2023 .
5:30pm to 6:30pm
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Location:
Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston
Explore the benefits of mindfulness in nature every Thursday evening in September. Each session will include a guided meditation, movement practice, and time for reflection. No experience with mindfulness is necessary.
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.
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.
Repeats every week every Monday until Mon Sep 25 2023 .
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Location:
Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston
Unwind with this 30-minute, evening meditation under the shade of the maple collection at the Arnold Arboretum. Bob Linscott, a certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher at Brown University and Center for Mindfulness at UMASS Memorial Health Care, will guide the group through mindfulness and meditation exercises designed to help you de-stress and connect with the natural world. Every Monday evening through September 25.
Join Matthew Battles, editor of Arnoldia, the Arnold Arboretum's quarterly magazine, for an immersive workshop to practice writing under, about, and in collaboration with trees.
Join docent Lisa Gaquin for a brisk early morning walk along the inside perimeter of the Arboretum. This 3.5 mile walk will be fast-paced, energetic, and will involve walking over hills and rough terrain. Note that this is not a traditional tour: you may hear some information about individual trees and history, but the main goal is to get outside and get some exercise!
Repeats every week every Monday until Mon Dec 18 2023 except Mon Sep 04 2023, Mon Oct 09 2023.
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Harvard Recycling & Surplus Center, 156 Western Ave., Allston (behind Swiss Bakers)
Every Monday from 10am–1pm, Harvard's Recycling and Surplus Center makes furniture, supplies, equipment, textiles, and a wide-variety of other items available free to Harvard affiliates and nonprofits on a first-come, first-served basis.
Peters Hill, Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston
Bring your family and friends to Peters Hill for an afternoon of free tours, crafts, family activities, and more! Did we mention free ice cream and bubbles? Free activities open to all ages include:
Tours of Peters Hill offered in both English and Spanish
Plant information tents featuring wildflowers and plant defenses, fascinating Arboretum plant highlights, know-how of Arboretum experts, and a rich assortment of cuttings to view up close
Ice cream, art activities, lawn games, StoryWalks®, and more!...
Repeats every week every Thursday until Thu Dec 21 2023 except Thu Nov 23 2023.
10:00am to 1:00pm
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Location:
Harvard Recycling & Surplus Center, 156 Western Ave., Allston (behind Swiss Bakers)
Every Thursday from 10am–1pm, Harvard's Recycling and Surplus Center makes furniture, supplies, equipment, textiles, and a wide-variety of other items available free to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis.
Join Common Spaces out on the Plaza for "Summer Thursdays" from 4:00pm–7:00pm! This week's event will include pet therapy featuring baby goats and bunnies, lemonade and soft pretzels, and music and games for all ages.
Repeats every 2 weeks every Saturday until Sat Aug 26 2023 .
9:00am to 11:30am
9:00am to 11:30am
9:00am to 11:30am
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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.
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