Summit, hosted by College, PEN America, gathers speakers, workshops as part of Harvard Dialogues initiative The growing need for more and better discourse on difficult topics at Harvard as well as at college campuses across the nation prompted a two-day gathering last week co-hosted by the College and PEN America. Read more about the Summit…Continue Reading Opening conversation on more, better discourse
A week of programming anchors an initiative that will help students, faculty, and others engage in candid conversations on tough topics As part of a commitment to open discourse on campus and off, Harvard will hold a series of events designed to model productive dialogue. “Harvard Dialogues,” which launched Thursday, is part of a broader initiative to…Continue Reading ‘Harvard Dialogues’ taps power of respectful debate
Dear Faculty, Researcher, and Staff Colleagues, As we prepare for the start of the spring semester, I want to share progress on a number of fronts, and express my sincere gratitude to all those lending their expertise and insights to help us move forward. These are deeply unsettled times. Earlier this month, I wrote to acknowledge…Continue Reading Preparing for the semester ahead
Dear FAS Faculty and Staff, The importance of the excellent work of our staff members is never more clear than in moments of challenge. They are an essential part of our institutional community and partners in advancing our academic mission. I have full faith in the resilience, dedication, and collaborative spirit that defines our FAS…Continue Reading Dean’s Distinction
As Interim President Garber noted in his message earlier today, the last few months have been an extraordinarily painful and disorienting time for our community. …Continue Reading A Message from Dean Hoekstra
