Objective: Have you ever wondered, "How long do I need to keep my office records? Can I throw them away when I am done with them?" 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. Whether you feel like you’re drowning in information or you're concerned that you're keeping records too long or not long enough, this workshop is for you.

Length: 1 ½ hours

Who should attend: All employees who want to...

The tragic and inequitable effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic have heightened awareness across the United States of this country’s structural racism. For some, the crisis has been a wake-up call; for others, it has been yet another confirmation of a daily and cross-generational reality. As the first stay-at-home orders are lifted and businesses, government, and schools move toward reopening, how can we avoid having much of the nation fall back into “the somnolence of racism denial”?

Camara Phyllis Jones and David R. Williams will discuss the pathways through which racism...

We are learning now, more than ever, that we are connected to one another in inextricable ways. We can foster our own sense of calm and from that place, be able to help others do the same. Discover the proven benefits of being present for yourself and others, shifting self-defeating habits and thoughts, managing difficult emotions without getting overwhelmed, developing empathy, and cultivating patience and self-compassion.

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Speaker: Meghan O'Sullivan, Jeane Kirkpatrick Professor of the Practice of International Affairs; Director, Geopolitics of Energy Project

Professor O'Sullivan will discuss the dual impacts on global oil markets of price competition — and the demand shock associated with the COVID-19 crisis — in the inaugural session of Conversations.

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ladimir Nabokov (1899-1977) and Véra Nabokov (née Slonim, 1902-1991) met in early 1920s Berlin; their relationship encompassed two continents and five languages. In this lecture, author and scholar Maxim D. Shrayer brings to life rare and archival materials to explore the dynamics of mixed marriages and the boundaries of modern Jewish culture.

Maxim D. Shrayer is Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies at Boston College and Director of the Project on Russian and Eurasian Jewry at the Davis Center. He is the author and editor of over 15 books books, including Leaving...

Join the Ash Center and John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum for a virtual event featuring:

Lucy Hornby, a fellow at the Nieman Center for Journalism and former Beijing deputy bureau chief for the Financial Times

Yasheng Huang, MIT professor of international management

Anthony Saich, Daewoo Professor of International Affairs, HKS, Ash Center Director

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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 discuss how to create a care team, delegating responsibilities, managing sibling conflict, and...

Are you ready to take your bike out? As Massachusetts is beginning to ease restrictions, CommuterChoice is providing some more at-home activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please remember to practice your local social distancing guidelines if you are going out for a walk, bike or jog.

We all know that bicycling is a great way to get around town, keep fit, and...

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: July 30th and August 6th from 9 am to 12:30 pm.

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Health Coverage In Retirement focuses on your healthcare insurance options during retirement with presentations from Harvard Benefits and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA). Topics will include Harvard University’s post-retirement health eligibility and plan options, and the Planning for Medicare presentation by BCBSMA.

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Getting to retirement is an accomplishment - but there are move adventures to come! Once you reach retirment, you may have 20 or 30 or years to enjoy it. This online workshop will help you imagine your ideal retirement and plan for how to make the most of it.

(1) Plan for your retirement expenses
(2) Learn about how you can pay yourself when you’re no longer earning a paycheck
(3) Create an income strategy
(4) Consider taxes, estate planning, and risk

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The Office of Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership at Harvard Medical School is hosting a discussion on the impact of COVID19 on Kids and will discuss a myriad of topics ranging from mental health, housing and food security and education issues that have come about due to the COVID19 pandemic.

MODERATOR:

Alden Landry, MD, MPH

Assistant Dean, Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership, Harvard Medical School; Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

SPEAKERS:

Adrian Jacques...

Despite this unprecedented and difficult time, we have seen the Harvard community come together to support each other as we move to remote work. Harvard University IT staff have led the efforts in moving us to remote work quickly and efficiently during a time of stress and uncertainty. Anne Margulies, Vice President and University Chief Information Officer (CIO), will talk to us about the move to remote work, challenges and successes during this time, and work/life balance. The purpose of this conversation is to bring awareness to the impact this pandemic has on marginalized genders and...