Friday, May 31, 2024
9:00 a.m.
Current Harvard College Interviewer Coffee & Donuts
Lyman Room (5 James Street)
Come mingle over coffee and donuts with admissions staff at the Elizabeth Cary Agassiz House. Open to all interviewers.
10:30 a.m.
Alumni Parade Line-Up
Old Yard
11:00 a.m.
Alumni Parade
Old Yard
11:45 a.m.
Main Program
Tercentenary Theatre
This year’s program in Tercentenary Theatre will feature a keynote address from Emmy- and Tony-winning actor Courtney B. Vance AB ’82; musical performances by Eliot Min AB ’23, Eugene Ye COL ’25, and alumni members of the Harvard University Choir, Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum, Radcliffe Choral Society, and Harvard Glee Club; remarks from Interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber AB ’77, PhD ’82; and the celebration of the 2024 Harvard Medalists.
1:00 p.m.
Yard Party
Old Yard and Tercentenary Theatre
Join your friends—and make new ones—at the all-alumni Yard Party with lawn games, photo ops, food and beverage trucks, and more, immediately following the speaking program. Included with Alumni Day registration.
2:00 p.m.
Radcliffe Institute Open House
Radcliffe Yard (10 Garden Street)
The Radcliffe Institute invites you to join us for an open house in Radcliffe Yard to reconnect with friends and classmates and to learn more about the work of the Radcliffe Institute today. Light refreshments will be provided in Fay House; selections from the Radcliffe College archives will be on display in the Schlesinger Library; and the Institute’s current gallery exhibitions, Rewrite, Organize, Remix: Visions of Feminist Organizing and A Female Landscape and the Abstract Gesture will be on view.
3:00 p.m.
Climate Change: What’s Happening and What Harvard is Doing About It (Hosted by the Salata Institute for Climate & Sustainability)
Askwith Auditorium at Longfellow Hall (13 Appian Way)
The discussion will examine the state and stakes of climate change in 2024 and delve into what comes next. Additionally, it will highlight the forthcoming Harvard Climate Action Week, which will also address this theme and feature how Harvard's climate research and expertise are driving real-world climate solutions.
3:30 p.m.
Preserving Our Stories: A Celebration of the Radcliffe Oral History Project
Knafel Center, Radcliffe Yard (18 Mason St) or Zoom
The event will recount some memorable moments from the interviews with alumnae of the classes of the 1940s to 1970s followed by a reception for alumnae and interviewers to meet, mingle and reminisce.
4:30 p.m.
Climate Conversations: How We Can Take Action (A OneHarvard Alumni Event)
Gutman Conference Center (6 Appian Way)
This One Harvard event will gather alumni from across graduate schools to ask the question: what can we do to help our communities address the challenges of climate change? This interactive session will introduce you to alumni from different backgrounds and areas of expertise, to brainstorm discrete actions we can take to tackle the climate crisis. Join us to meet new friends, get creative, and start something that only a united Harvard alumni community can accomplish.
5:00 p.m.
Generations of Pride: Alumni Reflect on LGBTQ+ Experiences
Askwith Auditorium at Longfellow Hall (13 Appian Way)
From navigating university life to forging careers in various fields, a panel of LGBTQ+ alumni will offer insightful reflections on their experiences spanning different generations. Explore the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ identity through the lens of those who have lived it firsthand. Whether you're a member of Harvard Gender and Sexuality Caucus, friend, or ally, come be inspired by the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ stories that have shaped the past and continue to shape the future.