Alumni | May 1, 2013

Commencement & Reunion Guide

A glimpse into the graduating class of 2013; plus, Commencement apparel, new restaurants and establishments, and events listings

Harvard Magazine's Commencement & Reunion Guide, published in the May-June 2013 issue, offers a fascinating glimpse into the graduating class of 2013.

Learn about the tradition of women's hats for Commencement, read a round-up of new Harvard Square restaurants and establishments, or review the calendar of the week's events. Plus, don't miss an update on campus construction you'll notice upon your return to campus (with photos).

Finally, cast your vote in this year's Commencement poll.

A summer program helps students from under-resourced high schools close a hidden academic gap.

The comedian and The Daily Show host gave the keynote address for Class Day 2026.

Former Harvard President Lawrence Bacow and poet Meghan O’Rourke urge graduates to focus on character and “radical attention.”

As weight loss medications become more common, Daniel Lieberman discusses the importance of preserving muscle.

There’s a growing movement to curb light pollution. It starts on your front porch.

The Harvard Arts Medalist wants his smash-hit Cats revival to reach “as many young queer people” as possible.

Science and art capture the microscopic natural world.

Photographer and writer Morgan Smith chronicles life beyond the violence in Ciudad Juárez and other Mexican towns.

Until the 1950s, professionals cleaned up after students in the dorms.