Child Care Scholarship Application Period: July 11 – August 8

July 11, 2018

Child Care Scholarship application is now open in PeopleSoft. Open to faculty, administrative/ professional staff, support staff and postdoctoral fellows. This application is for the cycle from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019. Application deadline is August 8. Learn more.

Desk Relief Yoga and Mindfulness

June 20, 2018

Learn how you can regain energy and restore flexibility with brief seated and standing yoga, and a relaxing ten minute guided mindfulness meditation. All adaptable to your work space. Join this workshop on July 10 at 1 p.m. at 75 Mt. Auburn Street. Free, but registration required. Learn more. Read more about Desk Relief Yoga and Mindfulness

Fixing Our Broken Sleep - Webinar

June 13, 2018

This interactive webinar on June 20 with a sleep expert is designed to help participants begin getting better sleep almost immediately. Attendees will learn techniques for overcoming common sleep problems. Learn more. Read more about Fixing Our Broken Sleep - Webinar

College Workshop: Beyond the FAFSA

June 6, 2018

Join us for 45 minutes during your lunch break in Room 406, 114 Mount Auburn Street on June 13 at 1 p.m. Learn how to complete the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® and other institutional form, tips to ensure a quick financial aid process and the differences between FAFSA and CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE®. Learn more.

Flexwork Overview for All

May 30, 2018

Bring your lunch on June 12 to this one-hour overview of Harvard's updated, University-wide flexible work guidelines. Nancy Costikyan, the director of Harvard’s Office of Work/Life, will give a quick tour through the guidelines that were rolled out in the spring of 2017. Learn more. Read more about Flexwork Overview for All

Introduction to Mindfulness

May 23, 2018

This program on June 6 introduces the principles of mindfulness, a state of awareness that helps people respond to situations with clarity. Participants will be introduced to meditation practices that will teach them how to be more focused, creative and resilient in all aspects of their lives. Learn more. Read more about Introduction to Mindfulness

Harvard on the Move!

May 16, 2018

These weekly group walks and runs offer fitness and the opportunity to meet others in the community. Click here to learn more.

Evaluating a Flexwork Proposal

May 9, 2018

On May 16, bring your lunch to this in-depth look at how to evaluate a flexible work arrangement proposal based on Harvard's University-wide flexible work guidelines. Nancy Costikyan, the director of Harvard’s Office of Work/Life, will review the essential ingredients of a flex proposal; how to assess your own attitude about workplace flexibility. Learn more. Read more about Evaluating a Flexwork Proposal

Mindfulness and Compassion

May 2, 2018

In this workshop on May 9 from 1-2:30 p.m., we will explore compassion as it is regarded in the mindfulness tradition, as a “quivering of the heart in the face of suffering,” and furthermore study how this prepares us to lend support to ourselves and those around us. Learn more. Read more about Mindfulness and Compassion

Eldercare Webinar: Aging Well

April 25, 2018

This webinar on May 8, 1-2 p.m., will address common risk factors of aging such as falls, isolation, and memory loss. We will also explore strategies for seniors to remain active and engaged, cope effectively with chronic conditions, and maximize quality of life as they age. Learn more. Read more about Eldercare Webinar: Aging Well

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