Volunteer to observe the life cycles of plants

With nearly 4,000 different kinds of plants represented in the Arboretum’s living collections, every day presents rich opportunities to see something new. If you enjoy learning about plants and their unique characteristics, you can contribute to science as a participant in our Tree Spotters program. This citizen science project opens a window into the Arboretum’s phenology: the timing of natural events, such as the leafing out and flowering of trees in the spring and changing foliage colors in the fall. Your...

Please join President Drew Faust on Friday, February 12, at 4:00 p.m., in Sanders Theatre for a wide-ranging conversation about arts and education with renowned comedian Conan O’Brien AB ’85. Questions from the audience will be addressed following the conversation and can be sent to questions@harvard.edu.

All members of the community are welcome to attend. Please...

Longtime tea lover or looking to learn more about tea? Join Harvard Neighbors for a tea tasting at the Loeb House, 17 Quincy Street, Cambridge on February 26th. Please use the side entrance labeled “Harvard Neighbors.” Guests will sample five kinds of Chinese teas which will be brewed in a traditional gaiwan. Some background will be given on the teas and tea tasting procedure. Guests will be able to brew their own tea using the gaiwan. The event is free of charge but limited to 15 people. RSVP to neighbors@harvard.edu.

VMG is a Harvard-wide media group that brings speakers, vendors and other media professionals to talk to our group about Harvard and the latest equipment, workflows and techniques.  

Our meetings are held in the Science Center at 1 Oxford Street on the third floor in room 300H every last Tuesday of the month from 2-3:30pm.  We look forward to seeing you! Click here for more information. 

Break out of winter dormancy and get that sap flowing! This spring, explore the less-traveled paths of the Arboretum on brisk walks designed for getting fit. Pause to hear about interesting plants while you catch your breath. Please dress appropriately and bring water. In case of inclement weather, contact 617.384.5209.

Click here to register. 

Break out of winter dormancy and get that sap flowing! This spring, explore the less-traveled paths of the Arboretum on brisk walks designed for getting fit. Pause to hear about interesting plants while you catch your breath. Please dress appropriately and bring water. In case of inclement weather, contact 617.384.5209.

Click here to register. 

Hosted by Richard Primack, PhD, Biology, Boston University

Richard Primack has used Henry David Thoreau’s notes among other data to confirm the effects of a changing climate on flowering and leafing times, bird migrations, and other animal behavior. Hear how he uncovered clues from a variety of historical sources to analyze and investigate the ecological impacts of climate change. Richard recently received an Alexander von Humboldt Research Award and is the author of ...

The Harvard Heroes Recognition Program celebrates the extraordinary “above and beyond” contributions of Harvard staff. Hosted by President Faust, the ceremony is held in Sanders Theatre, followed by a reception in Annenberg Hall. All staff and faculty are invited.

FREE HOCKEY TICKETS FOR FACULTY & STAFF! Help break the women’s hockey attendance record on February 6, 2016 at 4:00 PM as Harvard takes on Yale for the WHITE OUT Bright-Landry Event! FREE tickets, giveaways, in-game promotions, prizes, and more! All Harvard Faculty & Staff receive up to 4 FREE tickets each!

For more information and to claim your tickets CLICK HERE!

This workshop introduces 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.

Records Management Services workshop on popular records management topics.

Open to all employees

Free, pre-registration required. 

(arrive by 9:45 a.m.)

Click here to learn more.

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

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

What you will learn

• how to identify records eligible for storage
• how to pack and label boxes correctly
• how to complete the...

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.

Records Management Services workshop on popular records management topics.

Open to all employees

Free, pre-registration required.

(arrive by 9:45 a.m.)

Click here to learn more.