Events Calendar Submission

Submit a Sustainability Event
Tell us about your sustainability-related news or event at Harvard so we can help spread the word!
20
Monday
12:00 pm-1:15 pm GMT+0000
Exxon Mobil’s Approach to the Energy Transition
In this Energy Policy Seminar, Vijay Swarup, Senior Director of Climate Strategy and Technology at Exxon Mobil, will give a talk entitled, “Our Approach to the Energy Transition.” His talk will examine energy’s critical role in advancing global progress. It will highlight how affordable, reliable energy continues to enhance quality of life and explore how accelerating policy and technology adoption can enable a successful transition to lower-emission energy solutions. Through cross-sector collaboration, we can meet rising energy needs while advancing shared climate goals.
15
Wednesday
11:00 am-2:00 pm GMT+0000
October 2025 Freecycle at Smith Campus Center (SCC)
Stop by the Smith Campus Center for an October Freecycle! Drop off reusable goods you no longer need, and browse a fantastic selection of items brought by others. Find some secondhand items to gift this year. Popular items include books, clothes, and working household goods.
Everyone is welcome, and no donation is necessary to shop.
01
Wednesday
12:00 pm-3:00 pm GMT+0000
Fixit Clinic
Have you been holding onto a broken item in the hopes of repairing it? (Or perhaps found a nearly-working item at a Freecycle?) If so, come to our Fixit Clinic on Thursday, February 13th at the Cabot Science Library, between 12pm and 3pm. With help, you’ll disassemble your item, troubleshoot the issue, and (hopefully) repair it! Register your broken item ahead of time here.
Don’t have anything to fix but have some fixing expertise to share? Sign up to be a coach here!
Hosted by Harvard Libraries and Harvard Recycling & Waste. Contact dailey_brannin@harvard.edu with questions.
03
Wednesday
11:00 am-2:00 pm GMT+0000
Freecycle at Smith Campus Center (SCC)
Stop by the Smith Campus Center for an December Freecycle! Drop off reusable goods you no longer need, and browse a fantastic selection of items brought by others. Find some secondhand items to gift this year. Popular items include books, clothes, and working household goods.
Everyone is welcome, and no donation is necessary to shop.
05
Wednesday
11:00 am-2:00 pm GMT+0000
Freecycle at Smith Campus Center (SCC)
Stop by the Smith Campus Center for an October Freecycle! Drop off reusable goods you no longer need, and browse a fantastic selection of items brought by others. Find some secondhand items to gift this year. Popular items include books, clothes, and working household goods.
Everyone is welcome, and no donation is necessary to shop.
17
Wednesday
11:00 am-2:00 pm GMT+0000
Freecycle at Smith Campus Center (SCC)
Stop by the Smith Campus Center for a September Freecycle! Drop off reusable goods you no longer need, and browse a fantastic selection of items brought by others. Find some secondhand items to gift this year. Popular items include books, clothes, and working household goods.
Everyone is welcome, and no donation is necessary to shop.
22
Monday
All-day
Apply by Sept. 22: Council of Student Sustainability Leaders (CSSL)
Managed by the Harvard Office for Sustainability, the Council of Sustainability Leaders (CSSL) comprises Harvard graduate and undergraduate students who lead and are involved in sustainability-related student groups on campus. CSSL provides an opportunity for Harvard students to work together with other students from across the University’s Schools on sustainability projects, to connect and network with sustainability leaders (including faculty, and administration), and to provide feedback and recommendations on Harvard’s sustainability initiatives.
13
Monday
All-day
Apply by Monday, Oct. 13: Student Sustainability Grants
The Student Grant program funds creative projects that contribute to Harvard’s commitment to climate and health and help create a more sustainable community. Applications are due Monday, October 13, 2025.
15
Wednesday
11:00 am-2:00 pm GMT+0000
Freecycle at Smith Campus Center (SCC)
Stop by the Smith Campus Center for an October Freecycle! Drop off reusable goods you no longer need, and browse a fantastic selection of items brought by others. Find some secondhand items to gift this year. Popular items include books, clothes, and working household goods.
Everyone is welcome, and no donation is necessary to shop.
19
Friday
2:30 pm-3:30 pm GMT+0000
Meet The Bees Workshop
Join us for an engaging and informative Meet The Bees Workshop to delve into the fascinating world of bees and the honey they produce. Discover the vital role bees play in our ecosystem, their complex behaviors, and the journey from hive to honey jar. Led by a beekeeping expert from Alvéole, workshop highlights will include:
-The science of bees and their critical role in global pollination and biodiversity
-Beekeeping 101 to gain insights into the art and science of urban beekeeping techniques and sustainable practices
-Honey production process overview to understand how bees create honey and the methods involved in harvesting and processing honey
-Interactive elements including a viewing of the active apiaries on the 10th floor of Harvard’s Smith Campus Center
Expand your knowledge, engage in meaningful discussions, and enjoy a sweet afternoon learning about bees!
This event is open to all HUID holders. Registration is required.
09
Tuesday
12:00 pm-2:00 pm GMT+0000
Harvard Parents Freecycle
Harvard Commons Spaces and Harvard Recycling are hosting a Harvard Parents Freecycle event on September 9 on the first floor of the Smith Campus Center! Donations can be dropped off any time after 11:00 a.m. and the event will run from 12-2 pm. Drop off reusable goods you no longer need, and browse a fantastic selection of items brought by others. Find new homes for kids’ clothing, books, and toys, from newborns to teens!