Public Service Stories
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May 15, 2013
HAA Announces 2013 Harvard Medalists
The Harvard Alumni Association will award the 2013 Harvard Medal to James V. Baker AB ’68, MBA ’71, William Thaddeus Coleman, Jr. JD ’43, LLD ’96, and Georgene Botyos Herschbach AM ’63, PhD ’69. Read More
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Jan 30, 2013
Alumni Urge Volunteerism
Volunteerism — not whether, but how best to give back — was at the forefront of the “Alumni Think Big” conference session on Saturday, as eight Harvard graduates and one visiting practitioner presented their “Big Ideas That Will Change the World” at a Wintersession forum in the Science Center. Read More
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Nov 26, 2012
From City Hall to Bread Vendors: My Summer as Farmers' Market Manager in Dorchester
The Harvard Clubs Summer Community Service Fellowship program enables undergraduates to perform public service across the country. Hear about Annika's experience! Read More
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Oct 24, 2012
A Wider Mission for Ed Portal
The Harvard Allston Education Portal celebrated its fifth year of programming and an expansion of its facility and its mission with a community event Tuesday that featured music by Harvard students and a lecture by faculty member Michael Sandel. Read More
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May 12, 2012
HBS Professor Howard Stevenson and Fredi Stevenson on Maximizing the Impact of Charitable Dollars
“We are interested in advancing the impact that Harvard can have on the world,” said longtime Harvard supporters and dedicated philanthropists Howard MBA ’65, DBA ’69 and Fredericka (Fredi) Stevenson. Read More
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Nov 14, 2011
The Making of a Heroine: My Experience at a Domestic Violence Center
The Harvard Clubs Summer Community Service Fellowship (SCSF) program enables Harvard undergraduates to perform public service in one of several communities across the country. SCSF is coordinated through the joint efforts of CPIC and the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA). Hear about Amanda's experience. Read More
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Nov 14, 2011
Becoming a “Person”
“Drop all that textbook stuff now and become a person.” These words were spoken by one of my mentors, Raul, and were the first things I heard upon entering the Mental Health Department of North Hudson Community Action Corporation. To a great extent, this statement succinctly describes my transformation this summer. Read More
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Oct 26, 2011
Arthur Karell AB '01
As with most Harvard students, bonding with classmates started right out of the gate for Arthur Karell AB ’01. Read More
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Sep 9, 2011
Anita Joseph ’12: Part Three
Anita Joseph '12 spent her summer in the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro where she studied public health facilities in Tanzania. This is the third installment in her personal account. Read More
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Sep 6, 2011
David Clayman '38
David Clayman ’38 was a man of many gifts—and he was passionate about supporting Harvard. Read More
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Aug 8, 2011
Katie Dahlinghaus ’12: Part Two
Katie Dahlinghaus ’12 is working on community development projects with Troy Community Works in Ohio. Read More
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Jul 6, 2011
Lindsay Hyde AB ’04
Lindsay Hyde AB ’04 was able to launch Strong Women, Strong Girls (SWSG) while she was a student with a Stride Rite Fellowship from Harvard College. Read More
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Apr 12, 2011
Kathe ’87 and Bill Pate ’86
Bill and Kathe Pate of Chicago want to maintain Harvard’s exceptional programs for current and future students. Read More
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Dec 13, 2010
John Moon '89, PhD '94
John Moon, spent eight years at Harvard, including four as a resident tutor in Leverett House. He now serves as a co-chair of the Graduate School Fund. Read More
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Sep 20, 2010
A Web of Impact: An Alumnus Gives Back
Stuart Kaplan ’55 recently was inspired to establish a scholarship through a gift to Harvard in honor of his 55th reunion. Read More
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Aug 31, 2010
From Community to College: Part 3
“I’m already looking forward to spending time at the school over winter break and bringing back several Harvard pennants to hang up on the walls.” Read More
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Aug 3, 2010
From Community to College: Part 2
"When speaking with families, oftentimes a parent’s frustration, indifference, or uneasiness about their child’s current school lends a sliver of insight into the Minneapolis education landscape. When speaking with children, we often open with 'What college do you want to go to?' The responses range from 'I want to go to Harvard!' to 'I’m going to jail!'—all from children no older than 12 years old." Read More
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Aug 2, 2010
A Road to Healing
Suzanne Salvo has brought her considerable energy to Harvard Divinity School—thanks in no small measure to generous financial aid through the Toynbee-Peper Fund. Read More
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Jul 18, 2010
From Community to College
“In a lot of ways, the work that I’m doing feels like a political campaign, except that our target audience is families with 5th, 6th, or 7th graders.” Read More
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Jun 25, 2010
Their Sails Are Set
Former Crimson Summer Academy Scholars, now thriving college students, reflect on the academic readiness program and their own journeys. Read More
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