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2020 Nov 18

Reimagining Museums: Disruption and Change

6:00pm to 7:00pm

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Online

As museums have acknowledged their legacy as colonial institutions, many have reimagined their mission as agents of decolonization and social justice. The pandemic disruption, the Black Lives Matter movement, and other community issues are driving still more rapid and drastic changes and providing opportunities for reflection and growth. How can American museums—especially those that have strong relationships with Indigenous communities—respond to current national conditions of social unrest and political turmoil? How have New England museums fared and what is likely to happen over the...

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2020 Dec 08

Retirewise - Pre-retirement Planning (2-day seminar)

9:00am to 12:30pm

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Online

It doesn't matter how much or how little financial planning you've done, or if your retirement is years away – you'll find the Retirewise® workshops well worth your time. And there's no prep work required. This complimentary online workshop will provide you with a step-by-step approach to creating a realistic financial and retirement strategy that works for you over 2 sessions: December 8th and 15th from 9 am to 12:30 pm.

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2020 Dec 10

Well-Rounded Retirement–An Overview

10:00am to 11:00am

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Online

Planning for retirement goes beyond just thinking about money.  

A full-picture plan starts with considering the many non-financial aspects of retirement, too.

This workshop provides a high-level view of the model for a well-rounded retirement.

Several “big ideas” about retirement health are explored, and participants in the live session complete a self-inventory related to the model.

Additional resources available after the overview session will provide a closer examination of meaningful purpose, wellness and lifestyle, emotional strength...

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2020 Nov 05

FORUM - Election 2020: What Just Happened?

6:00pm to 7:00pm

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Online

On Thursday, November 5th at 6 PM ET, the Institute of Politics hosts a panel of top political strategists to breakdown and analyze the results of the 2020 election. The conversation will be moderated by IOP Director Mark D. Gearan ’78, and feature former and current IOP Fellows Karen Finney, Senior Advisor for Communications and Political Outreach for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign, Scott Jennings, Senior Advisor to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Robby Mook, ...

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2020 Nov 05

Post-Election Round-Up

4:00pm to 6:30pm

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Online

Bill Kristol and William Galston will be meeting for their fifteenth much-anticipated biennial debate following the U.S. election, offering the perspectives of two reflective political participants and shrewd observers, both of them experts at providing what might be called partisan objectivity. This year, they will be joined by Jim Ceaser of the University of Virginia, a seasoned expert in American party politics. Moderated by Harvey Mansfield, Harvard University.

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2020 Nov 03

Election Day Study Group with IOP Fellows

4:30pm to 5:30pm

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Online

Join us on Tuesday, November 3 at 4:30pm ET for an Election Day study group with our IOP Fall 2020 Fellows. The Fellows will draw from their diverse professional experiences spanning elected office, politics, activism and journalism to share insights and commentary on this historic day.

IOP Fall 2020 Fellows include Chasten Buttigieg, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Carol Giacomo, Mayor Michael Nutter, Alice Stewart, and Jorge Vasquez, Jr.

* RSVP by 12:00pm ET on Tuesday, 11/3: https://forms.gle/MBon8V6vMcjve3k88

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2020 Nov 02

Bridging the Gap Between Arts and Activism

7:00pm to 8:00pm

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Online

A pre-election panel discussion and musical performance by EVRYWHR will explore the power of creativity, young voices, and voting

The event will begin with a musical performance by EVRYWHR, a multi-talented artist who has collaborated with artists like Leona Lewis, Mila J, and Aaron Carter, and who co-wrote two songs for the 2013 Grammy-winning album Gravity, performed by Gospel rapper Lecrae.

Following his performance, EVRYWHR will deliver a special message about his art and activism.

The event will then shift to a panel discussion:

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2020 Dec 02

Mindfully Managing Uncertainty 2.0

10:00am to 11:00am

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Online

The second 60-minute segment will largely be focused on discussion: now that participants have been using the exercises learned in the first segment in their daily lives, what have they found to be useful, and what have they found to be challenging? The instructor will offer additional ways to understand and make the best use of these practices. Pre-requisite: Mindfully Managing Uncertainty; Audience: All Benefits-Eligible Faculty and Staff; Length: 60 minutes.

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2020 Nov 12

“Sharenting”: Protecting your kids’ privacy in our digital world

12:00pm

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Online

This holiday season, digital technology will take center stage in how we connect and celebrate with our families and friends. Whether it’s bonding over meals and opening gifts virtually, sharing festive social media posts, or gifting “smart” devices, we need to be thinking about how to protect the safety and privacy of our kids online. Leah Plunkett, a faculty member at Harvard Law School, will join us for a lively and eye-opening discussion about “sharenting”: all of the ways that everyday tech choices by parents, grandparents, and other trusted adults impact our kids' privacy and their...

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2020 Nov 04

Harvard University - Mindfully Managing Uncertainty (Pt 1)

10:00am to 11:00am

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Online

If there’s one thing we know to be true, it’s that things in life are never certain—or at least never as certain as we’d like them to be. And while we can typically handle uncertainty when it comes along in small doses, exceptionally disruptive events can leave us feeling isolated, anxious, and overwhelmed.

This program begins with an exploration of the basic principles and practices of mindfulness. Using techniques of mindfulness, participants will learn to effectively examine and regulate fast-moving streams of information from without—such as news reports, work demands...

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2020 Nov 10

SCP Webinar Series November 2020 - Sharing the Caregiving: Managing Sibling Disagreements

1:00pm

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Online

Siblings can be our best friends and partners in crime growing up. But as adults, siblings can make caring for an aging parent challenging and stressful. You think Mom needs in-home care, your brother wants assisted living and Mom doesn’t want help at all! Sound familiar? How can you and your siblings get on the same page, help Mom find the right care and not get entangled in simmering past resentments?

This webinar will address:

• Creating a care team
• Delegating responsibilities
• Managing sibling conflict
• Coping with your own stress

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2020 Nov 04

Animal Snack Time: Amphibians and Reptiles

3:00pm to 3:45pm

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Ever wonder how quickly (or slowly) an eastern box turtle moves when it sees a tasty treat? Are you interested in what gecko toes feel like? Curious about why the African bullfrog makes such silly faces as it eats? If so, then grab a snack and join human museum staffers Javier and Ryan as they spend thirty minutes feeding, interacting with, and discussing some of the museum’s amphibians and reptiles! This webinar is free and will be hosted via Zoom.

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2020 Dec 04

Virtual Harvard University Staff Art Show - Call for Submissions

(All day)

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Online exhibition

We are seeking Harvard staff who want to show their creative endeavors and artwork. Submissions can range from photography and painting to conceptual pieces, sculpture, design, textiles, film, performing arts, musical compositions or performances, and more.

Apply by December 4, 2020, 11:59 PM!

The Harvard Staff Art Show is an online exhibition celebrating the creative work of the Harvard University staff. The show will open in Spring 2021.

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2020 Oct 30

Bush v. Gore 20 Years in Retrospect

12:00pm to 1:00pm

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Online

Join us for a conversation with Mr. Boies and Mr. Olson, as they look back 20 years ago when they were the opposing attorneys arguing the landmark Bush v. Gore case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

WELCOME REMARKS

Dean John Manning, Harvard Law School

FEATURED CONVERSATION

Attorney David Boies and Attorney Theodore B. Olson

MODERATOR

Annette Gordon-Reed, Carl M Loeb University Professor, Harvard Law School, Professor of History - Faculty of Arts and Sciences

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