March 1, 2008

Return to Harvard Day

On April 16, all College alumni and their spouses/partners and high-school-age offspring can visit the College, attend classes, and meet faculty...

From The March-April 2008 Issue

On April 16, all College alumni and their spouses/partners and high-school-age offspring can visit the College, attend classes, and meet faculty members. The HAA sends brochures promoting the event to alumni in New England, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. If you do not receive a brochure and want to attend, contact the HAA at 124 Mount Auburn Street, sixth floor, Cambridge 02138; 617-495-2555; or send your request by e-mail to alexandra_monti@harvard.edu.

Published in the March-April 2008 print issue in the Alumni section.

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