University News | May 31, 2013

Harvard Commencement week 2013: events for Friday, May 31

Radcliffe Day panel and luncheon with keynote speaker Jane Alexander.

Friday May 31 is Radcliffe Day. Events include a panel moderated by Diane Paulus ’88, “From Artist to Audience.” Panelists include Elizabeth Alexander RI ’08, Beverly McIver RI ’03, Mark Robbins RI ’03, and Augusta Read Thomas BI ’91. Watch the panel live at 10:30 A.M. on Radcliffe’s website.

The Radcliffe Day luncheon begins at 12:30 P.M. in Radcliffe Yard. Jane Alexander, an actor and former head of the National Endowment for the Arts, will give the keynote address. Watch the luncheon live on Radcliffe’s website.

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