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2018 Jun 22

In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey

Repeats every day until Sat Jun 23 2018 .
6:30pm to 8:30pm

6:30pm to 8:30pm

Location: 

Hunnewell Building

Join us for an enchanting evening of Tree Myths, Songs and Summer Solstice Legends. Diane and Margot spin tales of the human connection with trees and the deep meaning we have assigned to them through the ages. This unique performance, designed specifically for the Arnold Arboretum, travels through the Arboretum with story and music. Each story is told under a different tree or among a unique collection of Arboretum plants. The program begins under a grand Cedar of Lebanon, moves into the rosaceous collection, to the oaks of Bussey Hill, then onward to Hemlock Hill, culminating with the...

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2018 Jun 02

Summer Photography Workshop Series

Repeats every week every Saturday until Sat Jun 16 2018 .
9:00am to 12:00pm

9:00am to 12:00pm
9:00am to 12:00pm

Location: 

Boston Nature Center and Arnold Arboretum
Photographer Steve McGrath will teach a series of photography workshops. Note that cell phone cameras are not appropriate for these classes. Sessions are limited to 15 people and pre-registration is required. 

Session One - June 2: Macro/Close Up Photography
This session will show you ways to use your existing camera gear to make spectacular macro photographs. The close-up world is a magical place full of pattern, color, and abstract imagery. Flowers become abstract works of art; rusty doors become textured canvasses; stones become polished... Read more about Summer Photography Workshop Series
2018 May 22

Humane and Happy Gardening

7:00pm to 8:30pm

Location: 

Hunnewell Building

In this myth-busting talk, learn how common growing methods divide the natural world into false dichotomies and perpetuate misperceptions about the wild species living among us. Discover practical ways to put humane gardening philosophies into action by protecting wild nurseries of animals large and small, eliminating unintended hazards to wildlife, nurturing plants that provide food and shelter, and humanely resolving conflicts with mammals and other commonly misunderstood creatures. Nancy Lawson will provide simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving...

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2018 Apr 30

HUECU Webinar: Saving for College

12:30pm to 1:30pm

Location: 

Online

Higher education may be one of the biggest investments you make. How much, when and where you save can impact the college decision process. Will you have a tuition bill in the next 4+ years? Join us to learn how to save for education expenses. Bring your questions! We’ll provide the answers and resources.

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2018 May 13

Lilac Sunday 2018

10:00am to 3:00pm

Location: 

Arnold Arboretum - 125 Arborway, Boston, MA

Of the thousands of flowering plants in the Arboretum, only one, the lilac, is singled out each year for a daylong celebration. Mainly located on the edge of Bussey Hill Road in the heart of the landscape, the lilac collection at the Arnold Arboretum is among the premier collections of these plants in North America. Lilac Sunday has been celebrated at the Arnold Arboretum since 1908.

Tours of the lilacs and other special collections, family activities, and picnicking (on this special day only), make for...

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2018 Apr 30

Road Safety For All

9:00am to 12:45pm

Location: 

Tsai Auditorium, 1730 Cambridge Street, Cambridge MA

Road Traffic injuries (RTIs) claim more than 1.2 million lives annually and are the number one killer of 15-29 year olds, killing 500 children daily. The scale of the problem will continue to grow as urbanization accelerates. The Road Safety for All symposium aims to bring attention to the burden and challenge of RTIs globally, highlighting the variation in the underlying causes of RTIs and showcasing a selection of successful and scalable interventions.

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Creating an Environment of Trust and Transparency

April 25, 2018
This session on May 3 will explore the personal virtues associated with trust. You will learn how leaders can embody those virtues and encourage them in a culture (on a team or in a larger department or unit). You will then discuss transparency as an institutional value that can be role-modeled and encouraged in support of open, honest communication and healthy risk. Learn more. Read more about Creating an Environment of Trust and Transparency
2018 May 23

Free Admission to Harvard Art Museums

Wed - Thu, May 23 to May 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Location: 

Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy Street

The Harvard Art Museums are offering free admission to all visitors May 23 & 24, to celebrate Harvard Class Day and Commencement! Also, the shop will offer 20% off any book published by the Harvard Art Museums (discount applies May 20–26). Hours are 10am–5pm, both days. 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge.

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Electronics Freecycle

April 19, 2018
Bring your personal or Harvard University devices that are no longer in use and in need of safe, secure recycling to one of the events happening across campus. Come to the Courtyard Café at Harvard Medical School on April 26 to take advantage of this program. Learn more here. Read more about Electronics Freecycle

The Next Chapter: Transitioning to Retirement

April 18, 2018

The Harvard Benefits Office offers this 2 hour workshop on April 26 that will help you plan for a successful transition to retirement. Using simple pre-work questionnaires and in-class interactive exercises, we will discuss the four phases of transitioning to retirement. The workshop will include a panel of Harvard University retirees who will describe their transition to retirement. Click here to learn more and register.

2018 Apr 26

Electronics Freecycle

8:30am to 3:00pm

Location: 

Courtyard Café; Harvard Medical School

Safely recycle your personal and University electronics for free

No limits. Any location. Certificate of Secure Destruction available.

Bring your personal or Harvard University devices that are no longer in use and in need of safe, secure recycling to one of the events happening across campus. As part of Harvard's commitment to responsibly disposing of electronic waste, Harvard University Information Technology and the Office for Sustainability have teamed up for this community offering. 

Accepted electronics: Computer...

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2018 Apr 25

Electronics Freecycle

11:00am to 1:30pm

Location: 

Kresge Building Atrium; Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Safely recycle your personal and University electronics for free

No limits. Any location. Certificate of Secure Destruction available.

Bring your personal or Harvard University devices that are no longer in use and in need of safe, secure recycling to one of the events happening across campus. As part of Harvard's commitment to responsibly disposing of electronic waste, Harvard University Information Technology and the Office for Sustainability have teamed up for this community offering. 

Accepted electronics: Computer...

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2018 Apr 19

Electronics Freecycle

12:00pm to 2:00pm

Location: 

Science Center Plaza

Safely recycle your personal and University electronics for free

No limits. Any location. Certificate of Secure Destruction available.

Bring your personal or Harvard University devices that are no longer in use and in need of safe, secure recycling to one of the events happening across campus. As part of Harvard's commitment to responsibly disposing of electronic waste, Harvard University Information Technology and the Office for Sustainability have teamed up for this community offering. 

Accepted electronics: Computer...

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2018 Jun 05

Career Connections Across Harvard 2018

12:00pm to 3:00pm

Location: 

Milstein Conference Center, Wasserstein Hall, Harvard Law School

The annual Career Connections across Harvard is a networking event for Harvard staff. It is an opportunity for staff to meet with representatives from different schools and units around the University to explore other areas of work at Harvard and expand professional networks. All staff are invited to attend, no registration is required.

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Meet a Scientist at the Harvard Museum of Natural History

April 11, 2018
Come see the world through the eyes of a scientist and explore what research reveals about life and our planet on April 19, 10 a.m.-noon. Harvard graduate students will share their research through hands-on activities that will actively engage families in learning more about science and exciting new discoveries. Learn more here.

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