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October

20

Monday
12:00 pm-1:15 pm GMT+0000

Community Event

Exxon Mobil’s Approach to the Energy Transition

Energy
Policy

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.

October

15

Wednesday
11:00 am-2:00 pm GMT+0000

October 2025 Freecycle at Smith Campus Center (SCC)

freecycle
Zero Waste

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.

October

01

Wednesday
12:00 pm-3:00 pm GMT+0000

Open to Harvard Community

Fixit Clinic

Recycling
Zero Waste

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.

December

03

Wednesday
11:00 am-2:00 pm GMT+0000

Freecycle at Smith Campus Center (SCC)

freecycle
Zero Waste

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.

November

05

Wednesday
11:00 am-2:00 pm GMT+0000

Freecycle at Smith Campus Center (SCC)

freecycle
Zero Waste

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.

September

17

Wednesday
11:00 am-2:00 pm GMT+0000

Freecycle at Smith Campus Center (SCC)

freecycle
Zero Waste

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.

September

22

Monday
All-day

Application Deadlines

Apply by Sept. 22: Council of Student Sustainability Leaders (CSSL)

Council of Student Sustainability Leaders
CSSL
Students

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.

October

13

Monday
All-day

Application Deadlines

Apply by Monday, Oct. 13: Student Sustainability Grants

Student Grants
Students

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.

October

15

Wednesday
11:00 am-2:00 pm GMT+0000

Freecycle at Smith Campus Center (SCC)

freecycle
Zero Waste

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.

September

19

Friday
2:30 pm-3:30 pm GMT+0000

Open to Harvard Community

Meet The Bees Workshop

biodiversity
honeybees

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.

September

09

Tuesday
12:00 pm-2:00 pm GMT+0000

Community Event

Harvard Parents Freecycle

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!