In a time of physical distancing, it is important to provide opportunities for social engagement. Below are some virtual event ideas that can help you and your Harvard network stay connected and continue to build community safely from your own home or space.
Harvard Discussion Group at Home
Recreate the experience of a Harvard course discussion group. Share a link to a podcast, lecture, or event with your community and then set a date to get together over video conferencing to discuss. Harvard Discussion Group step-by-step hosting guide.
Happy Hour at Home
Looking for a fun, casual way to connect? Host a virtual happy hour! These can just be conversational or you can plan activities like trivia. Either way, they are a great way to give people a much-needed outlet to socialize. Happy Hour step-by-step hosting guide.
Netflix Party
Did you know you can also host a virtual movie night for your alumni community? Netflix Party is a new way to watch Netflix with friends online. Netflix Party step-by-step hosting guide.
Virtual Book Club
Want to host a book discussion and engage in intellectual conversations? Good news: It’s easy to transition book clubs into virtual sessions. Virtual Book Club step-by-step hosting guide.
Virtual Open Mic Night
Another unique and fun virtual activity could be hosting a virtual open mic night! This can provide a great outlet for artists to share their work or classmates to share stories about their experiences. Virtual Open Mic Night step-by-step hosting guide.
If you have virtual event ideas you'd like to share with your fellow volunteers, let us know by emailing haa_collegealumniprograms@harvard.edu or calling 617-496-7001.