We are a group of Harvard University staff, graduate students, and faculty members who meet to practice public speaking.  Meet every first and third Tuesday of each month from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.  Learn more.

We invite anyone from the Harvard community to visit our upcoming meetings. Read the FAQs and How It Works.

Clean out your home or office and bring your reusable items to the FreeCycle (or come looking for that particular item that will make your space!) All are welcome- no donations necessary.

Located on the Science Center Plaza, alongside the Farmer’s Market

Organized by the FAS Green Program, the Law School Sustainability Program, and the SEAS Green Team.

The event will be a full-functioning Toastmasters meeting with speeches and opportunities to practice your public speaking skills. Guest are welcome to come and are encouraged to participate. 

Learn to:

• Organize your thoughts
• Think on your feet
• Develop meeting skills
• Build confidence
• Practice leadership skills
• Speak with clarity & fluency
• Provide & receive positive feedback
• Overcome fear of speaking in a friendly, supportive atmosphere!...

Objective: This workshop will introduce methods for gaining control of e-mail and managing it according to Harvard records policies as well as provide tips on how to organize your e-mail.

Length: 1 ½ hours

Who should attend: All employees who want to effectively manage their e-mail.

What you will learn

• Methods of controlling e-mail
• The application of the General Records Schedule to e-mail
• Examples of types of e-mails with...

Objective: This workshop will present the step-by-step process of sending records to off-site storage at the Records Center. We cover everything from how to assemble and pack a box to how to complete the deposit paperwork.

Length: 1 ½ hours

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.

What you will learn

• How to identify records eligible...

Objective: 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 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.

Length: 1 ½ hours

Who should attend: All employees who want to...

Harvard offers a School's Out Vacation Camp program to give parents options during the February and April public-school vacation weeks and one hard-to-cover week at the end of the summer. The program generally runs on three campuses: Cambridge, the Longwood Medical Area, and the Harvard Business School.

The program is open to the children, ages 5 to 12, grades K to 6, of benefits-eligible faculty and staff on a regular Harvard payroll.

Please note that due to space constraints, there are a limited number of spots. Once you have submitted a request for a reservation...

Learn more here: https://dibconference.harvard.edu

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dib-conference-2019-registration-59350291319?aff=Opencall

We are bringing together Harvard staff who are on the ground level of diversity work to exchange ideas, share action steps, and build a support network and we want you to join us!

This inaugural conference will host speakers, panels, networking,...

Each ARTS FIRST festival is unique but every year combines the exuberance of Harvard students, faculty and affiliates who are passionate about the many art forms presented in four rousing days of performances, exhibitions and art-making opportunities. See visual art and opera, dance styles from around the world, many music genres, stand-up and improv comedy, theater, public art, poetry, experimental performances and so much more. We look forward to...

You’re invited to an afternoon of networking with staff from Harvard Public Affairs & Communications! Learn about careers in digital storytelling, community engagement, media production, journalism, design, government relations, communications, marketing, and more.
Mocktails & snacks will be served! 

RSVP by email to Tamika Grady or 617.495.8073

Got extra stuff? Don't trash it - donate it!

Feel free to drop off your donations at these times:

• February 22 @ noon (meet a Green Team representative in Griswold 1st floor lobby)
• March 1 @ noon (meet a Green Team representative in Griswold 1st floor lobby)
• March 8 @ noon (meet a Green Team representative in Griswold 1st floor lobby)
• March 14 @ 9am-1pm (Hauser 103)

Harvard offers a School's Out Vacation Camp program to give parents options during the February and April public-school vacation weeks and one hard-to-cover week at the end of the summer. The program generally runs on three campuses: Cambridge, the Longwood Medical Area, and the Harvard Business School.

The program is open to the children, ages 5 to 12, grades K to 6, of benefits-eligible faculty and staff on a regular Harvard payroll.

Please note that due to space limitations, there are a limited number of spots. Once you have submitted a request for a reservation...