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  • Eco Gusto! Harvesting a Healthy & Sustainable Holiday

    Kresge Building 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, United States

    Harvard community members can register for this free appetizer and mocktail demonstration and reception featuring Chef Mario Marini, ALMA, The School of Italian Culinary Arts.

  • Dr. R. Claire Bunschoten

    Food Literacy Project Speaker Series: Dr. Claire Bunschoten on Vanilla and How it Shapes American Life

    Smith Campus Center, 2nd Floor, Mt. Auburn Room

    Dr. Bunschoten is the Abbott Lowell Cummings Postdoctoral Fellow in American Material Culture at Boston University’s American and New England Studies Program. Her manuscript project “examines the politics and social worlds of vanilla—as an ingredient, a flavor, a fragrance, and a euphemism for race—in the context of everyday life in the United States. Cumulatively it explores how vanilla contains multitudes yet communicates the ordinary alongside normative ideological positions as they are tied to class status, ethnicity, gender, and race in the United States.” Registration is encouraged, as seating is limited.

  • Shield and logo for the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability

    What Does Trump 2.0 Mean for Climate Change?

    Zoom

    Join us for a live, virtual event to hear from Harvard faculty about the possible implications of the 2024 U.S. elections. Speakers will address U.S. and global climate policy, the outlook for corporate climate action, and more. Register now and submit a question for the speakers!

    Speakers include:
    Jim Stock, Vice Provost for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University (moderator)
    Jody Freeman, Archibald Cox Professor of Law, Harvard Law School
    Robert Stavins, A.J. Meyer Professor of Energy & Economic Development, Harvard Kennedy School
    Peter Tufano, Baker Foundation Professor, Harvard Business School

  • A Harvard student shops free items at at Freecycle event.

    Freecycle at Smith Campus Center

    Freecycle Events
    Smith Campus Center

    Our fall semester Freecycle dates are official: Tuesday, Oct. 15 and Tuesday, Dec. 3! Bring your reusable goods and browse items that others have brought. This popular event promotes reuse and functions like a yard sale, except everything is free.

  • Satellite photo of earth.

    How to Create a Climate Venture Class

    Apply by the early bird deadline on January 9!

    Climate change is one of the biggest problems facing our world and there are countless ways to approach solutions. In this non-credit-bearing weekly online class, we'll help you come up with an idea, test the viability of your idea, and connect with fellow climate entrepreneurs. "How to Create a Climate Venture" is open to Harvard students, alumni, faculty, and staff, and affiliates at Stanford, MIT, Dartmouth, schools in the ClimateCAP network, and schools in the Greentown Labs TEX-E Consortium (Rice, Texas A&M, UT-Austin, Prairie View A&M, and University of Houston). Apply for the spring 2025 class now!

  • Students shop from a table of donated items at a "freecycle" event at Harvard.

    HGSE Freecycle

    Freecycle Events
    Gutman Commons Café

    Start the new year off fresh! This popular event promotes reuse and functions like a yard sale, except everything is free. Donate items you no longer need by dropping them off in the bin in the Gutman Library entryway starting December 11th, or directly at the Freecycle. Pick up something new-to-you that you could use. A donation is not required to shop the Freecycle.

  • Shield and logo for the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability

    Harvard Voices on Climate Change: An Ecosystem for Sustainable Computing

    Zoom

    The Salata Institute and the Harvard Alumni Association present Harvard Voices on Climate Change, a virtual series featuring Harvard faculty and fellows working on different dimensions of the climate challenge. This session features David Brooks, Haley Family Professor of Computer Science, and Gage Hills, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, both from the Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. As the demand for computational power grows, so does its environmental footprint. Professors Brooks and Hills will explore how advancements in computing can contribute to a more sustainable future. Join us to hear about emerging technologies, energy-efficient designs, and the role of interdisciplinary innovation in addressing climate challenges.

  • Shield and logo for the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability

    Salata Institute Spring 2025 Open House

    Bell Hall (B-500), Harvard Kennedy School 79 JFK Street, Cambridge, United States

    Join Salata Institute staff, Salata Student Ambassadors, and other climate-minded students from across Harvard's schools at the Institute's Spring 2025 Open House!

    Learn about our student funding programs, professional development opportunities, and network with other students who are passionate about climate and sustainability.

    Looking for a climate-related Summer opportunity? Be sure to stop by! We'll be discussing our internship and research funding programs offered to students during the Summer of 2025.

    This event is open to all undergraduate and graduate students at Harvard University.

  • Graphic design of green and orange trees with the text "Lunch and transportation to Arboretum provided!"

    Arnold Arboretum Ecological Exploration

    Arnold Arboretum

    Join us for an engaging half-day exploration at Arnold Arboretum! This event features a workshop on ecology, an interactive scavenger hunt, and a reflective discussion on the connection between humans and nature. Learn about biodiversity, conservation, and how to foster a deeper relationship with the natural world. Lunch and round-trip transportation will be provided. RSVP is required!

  • Sea Monsters

    Sea Monsters on Maps: Myth, Mystery, and Marine Life

    Geological Lecture Hall 24 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA, United States

    For centuries, sea monsters have adorned maps, serving as both warnings and wonders of the unknown ocean. These artistic depictions reflected early attempts to understand the deep, blending legend with reality. From krakens to serpents, cartographers illustrated creatures based on sailors’ tales, inspiring fear, and curiosity. Over time, these mythical beasts influenced marine biology, shaping early studies of unknown species. Join us as we explore the fascinating history of sea monsters on maps and their role in unraveling the mysteries of the ocean.