Learning & Development

2021 Mar 23

Web Accessibility for Developers

10:00am to 12:00pm

Location: 

Online

Web Accessibility for Developers is a training based on 10 Essentials for Developers. Meant as a follow-up to "Digital Accessibility for Content Creators" or another introduction to accessibility, we survey some essentials for developers with code examples, demonstrations, and an emphasis on testing.

This training will be held virtually via Zoom in two sessions: 10 am - 12 pm, and 2 pm - 4 pm. 

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Navigating Change

March 3, 2021
This 90-minute virtual workshop on March 10 will focus on characteristics and perceptions of the different styles of change.  We’ll explore the emotional effect, fundamental core concerns, and the impact if they are met or overlooked. Learn more. Read more about Navigating Change
2021 Apr 12

New Employee Orientation

Repeats every 2 weeks every Monday until Mon Jun 21 2021 .
9:30am to 11:00am

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9:30am to 11:00am
9:30am to 11:00am
9:30am to 11:00am

Location: 

Online

PLEASE NOTE: In keeping with Harvard’s Coronavirus Guidelines, the University’s New Employee Welcome and Orientation program has changed from being an in-person session to a virtual online session. Please use the links on the right to sign up for an upcoming Orientation session.  A few days before your scheduled session, you will be sent instructions for accessing the online Orientation. If you have already signed up for an upcoming session, no extra steps are required.

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The Power of a Positive No

February 17, 2021
This 90-minute virtual workshop on Feb. 24 will explore challenges behind saying “no” and potential risks, impact, and feelings that prevent us from being honest.  Learn how to say “yes” to yourself by identifying what is important and work towards a positive, respectful outcome at work or at home. Learn more. Read more about The Power of a Positive No
2021 Feb 18

Exploring Graduate Certificates at Harvard Extension School

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Location: 

Online

Wondering if a certificate is right for you? Join us for a webinar on Thursday, February 18 at 1 p.m. to hear all about these graduate-level credentials.

In this live session, we’ll cover all the basics, including:

  • Why certificates are valuable tools for building new skills
  • How to design your path and earn your certificate
  • Which Harvard resources are available to you
  • How a certificate can be a stepping stone to a master’s degree

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2021 Apr 12

Email Management

2:00pm to 3:30pm

Location: 

Online

This workshop by the Harvard University Archives will introduce methods for gaining control of email and managing it according to Harvard records policies as well as provide tips on how to organize your email.

Who should attend: All employees who want to effectively manage their email.

What you will learn

  • Methods of controlling email
  • The application of the General Records Schedule to email...
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2021 Apr 05

Out of Sight: Off-site Records Storage

2:00pm to 3:30pm

Location: 

Online

This workshop by the Harvard University Archives will present the step-by-step process of sending records to off-site storage at the Harvard Depository. We cover everything from how to pack a box to how to complete the deposit paperwork.

Who should attend: Employees who have not yet sent records to storage as well as anyone in charge of packing and depositing boxes who would like a refresher course.

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2021 Mar 29

Trash or Treasure: Guidance on Retaining Office Records

2:00pm to 3:30pm

Location: 

Online

Have you ever wondered, "How long do I need to keep my office records? Can I throw them away when I am done with them?" This workshop by the Harvard University Archives provides tools and advice to help you determine how long to keep your records and what to do when you no longer need to hold onto them. Whether you feel like you’re drowning in information or you're concerned that you're keeping records too long or not long enough, this workshop is for you.

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2021 Apr 01

Race, Representation, and Agassiz’s Brazilian Fantasy

4:00pm to 5:30pm

Location: 

Online

How do we confront the history and legacy of Louis Agassiz’s extensive archive of images of African and Indigenous Brazilians made in Manaus, Brazil in 1865 and housed at Harvard’s Peabody Museum?

Five distinguished panelists reflect on the historical moment when these pictures were taken, discuss racist displays of Indigenous people in Brazil and elsewhere, and, by bringing to light respect for different epistemologies, explore ways to contend with them today. Panelists will be writer and historian Christoph Irmscher (contributor to the recent Peabody Museum Press book about...

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2021 Mar 30

Members: Family Fun - Animal Problem Solvers

6:00pm to 7:00pm

Location: 

Online

Animals develop special characteristics that help them survive in their environments. From keeping warm to staying hidden, animals solve problems every day. Have you ever thought about how we humans do the same?

Get ready for a lively night of fun, games, and surprises when Javier Marin transports you back inside the Harvard Museum of Natural History. He will broadcast from the galleries pointing out some of the ways animals adapt to challenges they face in the wild. Then, you will look through your own homes in a problem-solving scavenger hunt. Your family will work together...

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