Contemporary artist Simon Starling will discuss his own practice, which stands at the intersection of art, science, and technology, in light of the range of objects, voices, and ideas that animated Harvard’s 18th-century Philosophy Chamber, the subject of this fall’s special exhibition, The Philosophy Chamber: Art and Science in Harvard’s Teaching Cabinet, 1766–1820.

Following his presentation, Starling will be joined...

Captain Sara Newman, Director, Office of Public Health for the National Park Service will present as part of our lunch-time Sustainability Leadership Series.

Lunch provided.

About the Sustainability Leadership Series:
This fall, the Center for Health and the Global Environment in partnership with the Harvard Office for Sustainability will be hosting a 4-part Sustainability for Health Leadership Series. Beginning on October 11, and running through November 1, this speaker series will introduce attendees to pressing issues and opportunities faced...

The Food Law Lab at Harvard Law School and the Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy at UCLA School of Law invite you to the 4th Annual Harvard-UCLA Food Law and Policy Conference, which this year will address food sector innovation and the law.

Innovation is rapidly shifting the landscape of food production and consumption in the United States and globally. Innovation covers a broad range of activity within the food sector. Technological advances have led to a range of new products—for example, plant-based meat and dairy, edible insects, GM foods, and cultured meat, among...

The alternative food movement has been tremendously successful at raising awareness of many of the public health and ecological consequences of the conventional food system. Yet, as many (friendly) critics have noted, market-based alternatives have done very little to undermine industrially produced food; nor have they resonated much with poor people and communities of color. In the last decade or so, a new food activism has emerged, one that is more contentious, more collective, and more inclusive.

In this talk, Julie Guthman will discuss the origins and development of the...

Climate-induced migration will be a central feature of the 21st century, with grave consequences for global health. The crisis in Syria was precipitated by a 1,000 year drought; we should expect more such crises in the years to come.

The Harvard Global Health Institute will host a symposium on Climate Change, Migration and Health. Dr. Jennifer Leaning, Director of the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights, will deliver the keynote address. Expert panels will address the humanitarian response to climate-induced migration, the...

The annual Bike Fair returns to Harvard’s Longwood Campus on Wednesday, September 21. Join us on the Harvard Medical School Quad Promenade from 11:30-1:30 and bring your bike! The day includes:

• Free basic tune-ups and giveaways
• Mini classes on maintenance, safety, and bus bike racks
• Bike vendors and info for area cyclists

Cick here to learn more. 

The Harvard University Center for the Environment and the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School invite you to a special screening of From the Ashes, a new documentary about the true cost of coal from director Michael Bonfiglio. Presented by National Geographic, the film is a compelling and often heartbreaking look about what’s at stake for our economy, health, and climate. Discussion to follow featuring: 

DANIEL SCHRAG
Sturgis Hooper Professor of Geology; Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering;...

Selling a home - Topics include:

• How do I price my home to be competitive?
• What happens if the buyer’s loan is not approved by the lender?
• What technologies are available to expose my property to potential buyers?

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Investment Property/Second Home Seminar – Topics include:

• Pros and cons of investing in a multi-family property
• Pros and cons of being a landlord
• What qualifies as a second home?
• Examples of tax savings
• How to determine the best real estate investment for you?

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Buying a primary residence - Topics include:

• How much can I really afford to pay and what type of mortgage makes the most sense?
• What is a Purchase and Sale Agreement?
• How does the process, from offer to acceptance to closing, work?

Click here to register. 

Buying a primary residence - Topics include:

• How much can I really afford to pay and what type of mortgage makes the most sense?
• What is a Purchase and Sale Agreement?
• How does the process, from offer to acceptance to closing, work?

Click here to register. 

Buying a primary residence - Topics include:

• How much can I really afford to pay and what type of mortgage makes the most sense?
• What is a Purchase and Sale Agreement?
• How does the process, from offer to acceptance to closing, work?

Click here to register. 

Buying a primary residence - Topics include:

• How much can I really afford to pay and what type of mortgage makes the most sense?
• What is a Purchase and Sale Agreement?
• How does the process, from offer to acceptance to closing, work?

Click here to register. 

Harvard and affiliated hospital faculty, staff, and retirees are invited to attend a free seminar.

Buying a primary residence - Topics include:

• How much can I really afford to pay and what type of mortgage makes the most sense?
• What is a Purchase and Sale Agreement?
• How does the process, from offer to acceptance to closing, work?

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