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2019 Oct 18

Turning Wood: Opening Reception

5:00pm to 7:00pm

Location: 

Hunnewell Building

Join Arboretum staff and members of the Woodturning clubs for this evening reception. Talk to the artists about the exhibition and the wonderful work on view,. Enjoy refreshments in the Hunnewell Visitor Center.

Woodturning has a long history, going back to 1300 BC Egypt. Unique in relation to most woodworking, due to its use of a lathe, woodturners turn out practical, functional pieces or “turn” to the purely aesthetic. Each craftsman brings their own personal artistic vision to the objects they create, and the pieces in maple, cherry, and other wood from far and near (look...

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2019 Oct 29

Women in Sports, Leadership and Empowerment

6:30pm to 8:00pm

Location: 

Klarman Hall, Harvard Business School

Learn from these leaders who will share barriers they’ve overcome and the inspiring and empowering lessons they've learned from sports. Sports provide women with an amazing opportunity to learn how to navigate and overcome the persistent barriers to achieving gender equity. Join us for an engaging discussion, which will cover strategies to handle adversity and touch on topics such as leadership, confidence, and taking initiative to make positive changes in your career and beyond. ...

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2019 Nov 03

Pinning and Learning: Atlas Beetles

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Location: 

Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street

Explore large tropical insects from an evolutionary standpoint with a hands-on look at gargantuan species! Utilizing sustainably sourced Atlas beetles (5” + wingspan), students will learn about insect development and anatomy by preparing and preserving specimens of their own. Each student will get to keep a set of illustrated instructions, tools, and their own finished specimen to display at home. With newfound knowledge, students will also get to explore the arthropod gallery to take in all of the subtle nuances of Earth's invertebrate species.

This is a fun and engaging...

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2019 Nov 03

Pinning and Learning: Cicadas

11:15am to 12:15pm

Location: 

Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street

Instructor: Mickey Alice Kwapis

Explore large tropical insects from an evolutionary standpoint with a hands-on look at gargantuan species! Utilizing sustainably sourced empress cicadas (8"+ wingspan), students will learn about insect development and anatomy by preparing and preserving specimens of their own. Each student will get to keep a set of illustrated instructions, tools, and their own finished specimen to display at home. With newfound knowledge, students will also get to explore the arthropod gallery to take in all of the subtle nuances of Earth's invertebrate species...

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2019 Nov 03

Entomology Workshop Pinning and Learning: Butterflies

10:00am to 11:00am

Location: 

Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street

Instructor: Mickey Alice Kwapis

Learn about the anatomy and life cycles of insects and prepare your own beautiful butterfly specimen for display. Participants will explore the wild world of insects through a visit to the arthropod gallery, accompanied by an activity where you will learn to prepare and preserve a butterfly that you get to display in your home. Tools and illustrated instructions are provided for students to keep.

This is a fun and engaging activity that can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of age.

Students under 12 must be accompanied by an...

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2019 Oct 06

Reptile Day

11:00am to 1:00pm

Location: 

Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street

Celebrate reptiles! Join Harvard students from the Harvard College Conservation Society for a variety of reptile themed activities including a scavenger hunt, storytime, and crafts. Come learn about the history and diversity of reptiles, and why they need to be conserved! All ages are welcome.

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2019 Oct 03

Learn to Bluebikes!

11:00am to 12:30pm

Location: 

Science Center Plaza

Harvard and Bluebikes are hosting a free seminar to brush on your biking skills and learn more about biking in an urban setting. Open to Harvard affiliates of all biking skill levels! This seminar will be led by a MassBike instructor with an optional ride to end the session.

Bring your own or Bluebikes bicycles and helmets will be provided. Please RSVP to reserve your bike. 20 Bikes to be provided.

Questions? Please reach out to commuterchoice@harvard.edu

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2020 May 05

Crimson Toastmasters Club

Repeats every week every Tuesday until Tue Jul 07 2020 except Tue May 12 2020, Tue May 26 2020, Tue Jun 09 2020, Tue Jun 23 2020, Tue Jun 30 2020.
12:30pm to 1:30pm

12:30pm to 1:30pm
12:30pm to 1:30pm
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 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.

2019 Oct 23

TIAA-CREF Webinar: Special Topic - Understanding Medicare

12:00pm

Location: 

Online

Paying for healthcare in retirement is a critical part of financial planning, and it is important to understand how Medicare operates and what choices you have. This webinar will review aspects of Medicare including eligibility and what plans are available to you.

Visit www.tiaa-cref.org/VE to reserve your place for this webinar.

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