Using the poetic sermon, artist Theaster Gates will share a monologue on the creation of temporary and semi-permanent structures as a necessary part of his practice.
Whether it is the creation of intellectual property entities or joint ventures that allow shared ideation and ensure long-term commitments to a project, Gates will unpack the messy work associated with doing large city projects and administratively complicated works of “art.”
Born in 1973, Theaster Gates lives and works in his hometown of Chicago. His art focuses on space theory and land development,...
In this lecture, James Delbourgo, associate professor of the history of science and the Atlantic World at Rutgers University, reflects on the restaging of Harvard’s Philosophy Chamber and asks what kind of museological value lies in undoing the specialization of knowledge to return to the universal: does it reconstitute an enlightened encyclopedism or ignite a chain reaction of kaleidoscopic juxtapositions? Given the apparent contrast between secretive early modern universalism and the public character of modern specialized knowledge, what does it mean to restage private philosophy...
Office for the Arts at Harvard, 224 Western Ave, Allston, Massachusetts, 02134
More than fifty artists will present an extraordinary selection of ceramic work. From functional dinnerware to sculptural masterpieces, this popular exhibition has something for everyone and attracts several thousand visitors each year. It’s the perfect place to find Mother’s Day gifts! Free cups made by the exhibitors will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis during the Opening Reception on Thursday, and work is restocked throughout the weekend.
Office for the Arts at Harvard, 224 Western Ave, Allston, Massachusetts, 02134
More than fifty artists will present an extraordinary selection of ceramic work. From functional dinnerware to sculptural masterpieces, this popular exhibition has something for everyone and attracts several thousand visitors each year. It’s the perfect place to find Mother’s Day gifts! Free cups made by the exhibitors will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis during the Opening Reception on Thursday, and work is restocked throughout the weekend.
Repeats every week every Sunday until Sun Oct 15 2017 .
10:00am to 1:00pm
10:00am to 1:00pm
Location:
Travis St Facility, 28 Travis St, Allston MA 02134
This Traffic Skills 101 Cycling Education Course is a fast-paced, two-day class that provides cyclists with the confidence to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. We will cover the basics of bike maintenance, rules of the road, on-bike skills, and crash avoidance techniques. This class is a prerequisite for becoming a certified League Cycling Instructor from the League of American Bicyclists.
Join us Saturday, October 14, 10a-1pm for an indoor session, and Sunday, October 15, 10am-1pm for an outdoor session on the bike and a written test....
Join us on the Science Center Plaza for our annual event to celebrate and promote the many sustainable options for commuting to and around campus! Practice using the Harvard shuttle bike racks, get a free bike safety check from Quad Bikes, register your bike with HUPD, get familiar with Hubway, learn about the great things happening with CommuterChoice, Transportation Services, Office for Sustainability, and the City of Cambridge.
We would like to invite our fellow Harvard Faculty & Staff members to the Harvard Football Home Opener against Brown on Saturday, September 23rd! Take advantage of a special $5 ticket to the game, a $15 savings, by completing the...
Repeats every month on the 3 of October, 1 times . Also includes Tue Sep 19 2017.
12:30pm to 1:30pm
12:30pm to 1:30pm
Location:
Room 610, 6th Floor, 124 Mt Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA
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 1-2 p.m. Learn more.
We invite anyone from the Harvard community to visit our upcoming meetings. Read the FAQs and How It Works.
This workshop will introduce a variety of methods and tips for gaining control of your e-mail. Learn how to identify different types of email by applying the University’s General Records Schedule so you know what to keep and what to delete. Master your inbox!
Reduce clutter! This workshop will show you how to send 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. Learn how to how to set up an account, identify records eligible for storage, pack and label boxes correctly, complete the paperwork and expedite your records deposits, and recall records back to your office. We also cover approved records destruction.
Good records management protects your office by mitigating risk. Harvard University Archives’ Records Management Service has done the heavy-lifting by developing policy and procedures to support your efforts. This free 1.5 hour-long workshop provides tools and advice on how long to keep your records, how to store them most efficiently, and what to do when you no longer need them. Whether you’ve inherited a records backlog, are worried about managing sensitive information, or are concerned about keeping your records too long - or not long...
Clean out your home or office and bring your reusable items to the FreeCycle on August 8 from 12-2. All are welcome - no donations necessary. Located in the Science Center Plaza. Learn more.
Come to the Arnold Arboretum on July 28th and enjoy FREE activities from 10am-3pm, part of the Highland Street Foundation’s Free Fun Fridays program. Enjoy free activities like the building lab, water coloring, dance, caterpillar lab, Story Board Walks, and more. Free Fun Fridays invites Massachusetts residents and tourists to visit...
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
Join us for an evening of conversation (and consumption). Beer historian Liz Garibay will discuss the role of beer at the 1893 World’s Fair. Learn how brewers were advancing an array of technologies during this period, drink in the story of how a major beer war took place on the grounds of the Fair's Agricultural Building, and absorb fascinating facts about how beer shaped our nation. After the talk, enjoy a variety of beers and explore ...