November 2016

Roth TDA Contribution Option - Live Webinars!

Effective January 1, 2017, Harvard faculty and staff can take advantage of a new option in the TDA: the Roth option, which gives you the opportunity to invest after-tax money with the potential to withdraw earnings on a tax-free basis in retirement. Join representatives from the Harvard University Retirement Center and TIAA to learn about the Roth option features, how it differs from the current traditional option, determining if the Roth option might be right for you, and how to enroll. Webinars on 12/6 and 12/12. Learn more...

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Make a Difference by Mentoring a Veteran!

More than one million veterans are expected to transition from the armed forces to civilian life over the next five years. This Veterans Day, Harvard and American Corporate Partners (ACP) invite you to Mentor a Veteran and give back to those who served. ACP is a national nonprofit organization focused on helping returning veterans find their next careers through one-on-one mentoring. Mentors and veteran Protégés meet virtually or in-person for one hour per month over the course of one year to discuss career development topics such as résumé review, interview preparation, professional...

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Walking Backward into the Future: 30 Years after Te Māori

In 1984, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York staged a landmark exhibition of Māori art that became a milestone in the cultural renaissance of the Māori. Thirty years later, Maia Nuku will consider the continuing challenges for museums in the exhibition Pacific art, how we navigate disciplinary boundaries between art and ethnography and engage diverse audiences. Race, Representation, and Museums Series Lecture, Thursday, November 10, 6 p.m. Click...

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Beyond the FAFSA: Completing the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® and other Financial Aid Forms

All colleges awarding federal financial aid require the FAFSA. Most colleges also have their own institutional funds and many also require the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE ®. Join us to learn how to complete these forms, the difference between the forms and tips to ensure a quick financial aid process. 

Note: Before registering for the session, please visit the financial aid webpages of colleges to which your child intends to apply to see if they require the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE ®. If these schools do not require the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE ®, this...

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