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(1 of 4) Adams House, encompassing buildings ranging from Colonial America to Harvard’s Depression-era creation of the House system (and trisected by city streets), poses design and construction challenges as renewal nears.Courtesy of Beyer Blinder Belle
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“I worry a great deal about how Koreans are perceived,” the author says.
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“I worry a great deal about how Koreans are perceived,” the author says.
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(1 of 9) Typography instructor Herbert Bayer’s design for a cinema (c. 1924-1925) is a stark contrast to the elaborate theaters of the 1920s.
Image courtesy of the Harvard Art Museums and Busch-Reisinger Museum, ©President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeExploring the Bauhaus and Harvard
Semma Therapeutics CEO Bastiano Sanna with Xander University Professor Douglas Melton, scientific founder of the startup. The company is working to commercialize a diabetes therapy.
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Robust licensing revenue and corporate alliances boost translational research.
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(1 of 4) Adams House, encompassing buildings ranging from Colonial America to Harvard’s Depression-era creation of the House system (and trisected by city streets), poses design and construction challenges as renewal nears.Courtesy of Beyer Blinder Belle
A complex, four-year plan for renewing a complicated House
Paolo Pasco
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Paolo Pasco and the art of making crosswords
Harvard College Gen Ed curriculum nears, and faculty members rethink course registration.
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Photograph by Harvard Magazine/JCJennifer 8. Lee ’99 on the world of “emoji activism”
Michele Forman (center) and her students filmed at the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama, for a project to raise awareness about the history of lynching.
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Michele Forman ’93 offers her UAB film students technical competency and ethical context.
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Boston-area Vietnamese cuisine
Pianist Angela Hewitt
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Free spring concerts hosted by Harvard’s music department
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“I worry a great deal about how Koreans are perceived,” the author says.
Michele Forman (center) and her students filmed at the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama, for a project to raise awareness about the history of lynching.
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Michele Forman ’93 offers her UAB film students technical competency and ethical context.
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(1 of 9) Typography instructor Herbert Bayer’s design for a cinema (c. 1924-1925) is a stark contrast to the elaborate theaters of the 1920s.
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A.J. Mleczko interviews Buffalo Sabre Jason Pominville before a November game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Her broadcasting career began in 2005 with a cold call from NBC.
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Hockey champion A.J. Mleczko in the broadcast booth
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Coach Kathy Delaney-Smith and basketball alumnae on gender, leadership, and sports: a Harvard Magazine panel
Kathy Delaney-Smith (shown here during the January 19 win over Dartmouth) has helped her players navigate many off-court challenges.
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Basketball coach Kathy Delaney-Smith navigates players’ gender and sexual identity, mental health, and other challenging social issues.
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Recalling a time of trial, and its continuing resonances
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Harvard’s Tiger deans, the prophetic Richard Pipes, and a high-tech egg
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MARTHA'S VINEYARD. Idiosyncratic, charming, comfortable, fully equipped summer home on Lagoon beachfront overlooking Vineyard Haven harbor, a spectacular site. 3 bedrooms (one a sky-light loft), 1 1/2 baths plus outdoor shower, laundry and cable/WiFi. Mooring for small boat. Photographs available. Very reasonable rates for a lovely waterfront property. Michael Crampton, 860-558-4664, [email protected] or Jennifer Reed, [email protected].
Martha's Vineyard: Waterfront, private beach, perfect for a family. Central AC. Adult dogs OK. 1 mile from Vineyard Haven. Four bedrooms. http://tinyurl.com/MVY-Quawk. [email protected]. 416-931-5000. Significant discount for 3 or more weeks.
Nantucket Harborfront. All amenities, spectacular views of sunset, Great Point Lighthouse and Coatue, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, tennis court, stairway to beach. For rates/availability/photos, contact [email protected].
Osterville, charming Cape Cod Cottage, private acre, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, AC, outdoor shower, all amenities, near village, beach. $1,400/wk. [email protected].
Nantucket: Beautiful 4 bedrooms, 2 bath home. 3 private acres, pool, tennis, cabana, walk to beach, unobstructed views. Sleeps 8. Sunday-Sunday June-September. Weddings. [email protected], 609-731-2401.
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WELLFLEET, CAPE COD: A house, not a cottage! 3 BR, 2 full baths, generous Great Room & deck, screened-in sunroom, Wi-Fi, laundry, near National Seashore beaches, ponds, & bike trail. $1900/1wk; $3,600/2wks. [email protected].
TRURO PROPERTIES. Beautiful waterfront and water view vacation rentals. 508-487-0370. www.truroproperties.com.
Prime South Water Street, Edgartown. Beautifully located, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, built about 1825, shingled, fully renovated home. Nice yard, 2 parking spaces, available last week June-July 12, 2019. Usually rented full summer @ $12,000/wk. Contact owner, Bonni: [email protected] or Emily, Landvest, 508-627-3757. Children? Absolutely. Pets? Sorry.
Visiting Harvard? 1 bedroom apartment with parking, Arlington. Quick bus ride to Harvard Sq. On Minuteman Bike Path. Couples, solo adventurers, business travelers welcome. $165/night. [email protected].
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NANTUCKET. Charming in town house. 8 minute walk to town or beach. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large updated kitchen, deck, fenced-in backyard. May through November. July and August weekly at $5,300. 781-237-8710, [email protected].
NANTUCKET: DIONIS. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 4 decks, beach, views. 530-574-7731, [email protected], www.RainbowMoors.Shutterfly.com.
CAPE COD—Truro & Wellfleet. Large selection of vacation rentals. 508-349-2700. www.thomasdbrown.com.
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Franconia Notch Vacations. Offering Professionally Managed Vacation Rentals nearest to NH's Franconia Notch State Park & Cannon Mtn. www.visitfranconianotch.com or call 800-247-5536.
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Serene NH Lake: swimming, fishing, canoes, rowboats, kayaks, tennis. Weekly: 2 bedroom boathouse overhanging lake; secluded 2+ bedroom cabin. Private cove. Spring/summer/fall: $900-$1,300. [email protected] or 603-835-2683.
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LAKEFRONT LODGE near Mt Sunapee. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths. Screened-in porch. Entertainment center. Dock, canoe, kayaks, paddle boards. Walking distance to Farmer's Market and General Store. Summer or Winter! Contact: Joan Wallen at Better Homes & Gardens 603-526-4111, [email protected]. Price: $5000/week. Photos Available.
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Santa Fe. Architect's all solar electric, 3-bedroom, 3-bath house on 12.5 acres, 15 minutes to Plaza. Stunning views; non smoking; no pets; weekly. 978-369-2647, [email protected].
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Lincoln Center. Live your dream and stay a month in our 1-bedroom apartment. Truly enjoy this cultural mecca! Visit: www.apartmentatlincolncenter.com. Email: [email protected].
Adirondack Retreat. Contemporary Timberpeg on beautiful Lake George beneath Elephant Mountain. Stunning view. Sleeps 7, 4 baths. All amenities. Internet. Screened porch, boathouse, swimming dock. Canoe, kayak. Fishing, picnicking, hiking. Golf, tennis nearby. 410-848-9424. [email protected].
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Ideal for Family Summer Vacation/Reunions. Large historic summer cottage sleeps 18. 25 acre estate on Narragansett Bay near Newport. Private tennis court and beach, croquet lawn, two kitchens & two laundries. Weekly rental. [email protected]. 203-259-2750.
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Classic winter getaway! Barnard, close to Killington, Woodstock, x-country & downhill ski areas. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, large stone fireplace, sunroom overlooking lake. Great for groups, couples. www.silverlakeretreat.com.
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How To Spend a Day in Faenza. Make sure to read this article by our friends at Let's Go Travel about making time for a day trip to Faenza. Faenza is known worldwide for its tradition of ceramic making or faience, dating back to the twelfth century. Besides that, the town is postage-stamp sized and a hidden gem in the Emilia-Romagna Province. Click here for the article.
Red Savannah Journeys & Safaris. Inspirational Custom Vacations. Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, Europe. 1-855-468-5555. redsavannah.com.
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Tuscany, Casole d'Elsa. Vibrant village life, complete privacy. 2 BR, 1-bath apt, free WiFi, garden/padio. All amenities. Restaurants, cultural activities and more outside your door. Close to Siena. HMS ’86 alumni owner. 404-274-8287, $650-$750/wk. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1410154, [email protected]. Harvard Alumni Business Network Advertiser.
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Beautifully restored 18th-century Tuscan home between Lucca and the sea. Private, gated, 4+ terraced acres. Manicured gardens. 65’ pool. Convenient to beaches, Florence, Pietrasanta, Cinque Terre. Perfect for vacation or sabbatical. www.luccavacationhome.com/harvard.
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Going to Italy? Let a Stanford alum who lives there guide and drive you. He’ll follow your lead if you wish or he’ll surprise you with discoveries he’s made over the years. Your wishes are his commands. Check out: www.follow-your-nose.com.
Rome—Bright Elegant Apartment. Beamed ceilings. Antiques. Walk to Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain. 609-683-3813, [email protected].
Heart of Tuscany: Montepulciano. Elegant architect designed home with garden and terrace overlooking countryside in town center: 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, spacious entry, large living room w/ fireplace, kitchen & separate kitchenette washer/dryer, Jacuzzi, WiFi. Easy day trips to Florence, Siena, Arezzo vineyards, thermal baths. Great place for entertainment. $2950/week. [email protected].
Beautifully restored 11th cent. Abbey on 30 hillside acres south of Siena. Features 8 double bedrooms with ensuite baths, formal rose gardens, excellent staff, and large green marble pool. Ideal for family reunions and weddings. [email protected].
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Walk Italy Tours—taking you off the beaten track. Walking tours in Tuscany and Sardinia. Guided, private, and self-guided walking tours that combine walking on off-road paths, learning about local culture heritage and tasting local foods. www.walkitalytours.it.
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Rome. Breathtakingly beautiful art-filled apartment on via Gregoriana near Spanish steps. 2 bedrooms in a 17th-century palazzo. Not suitable for small children. [email protected], 212-360-6321.
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Tortola, BVI: 3 bedrooms, steps to Long Bay Beach. Snorkeling, sailing, tennis, more! www.ewinghouse.com. 646-526-7111. [email protected].
Anguilla Elegant Seaside Villa. Unparalleled view. 60' porch, 4 bedrooms, 4 ensuite baths, A/C, all amenities. HMS grad. 404-295-0210. [email protected]. Harvard Alumni Business Network Advertiser.
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Discover Bordeaux! Château La Vielle Cure is an elegant, comfortable, private and serene 5-bedroom, 4 1/2-bath house set in a prestigious 50-acre vineyard; sleeps 10. Pool, chef's kitchen, WiFi, HDTV, bikes, housekeeping included; catering available for fee. Saint Emilion, the Médoc, downtown Bordeaux, unspoiled beaches all nearby. $8,500/week May-Oct (1-week min, Sat-Sat). Contact [email protected] for details, availability, photos. Explore the southwest of France! Harvard Alumni Business Network Advertiser.
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Paris 6th: Elegant Left Bank apartment by the Seine. Walk to Notre Dame, Louvre, and Luxembourg Garden. [email protected], 609-924-7520.
PROVENCE warm happy farmhouse surrounded by Côtes du Rhône Vineyards. 6 bedrooms. www.labarraliere.com.
Paris 7th. Fifth floor, quiet, studio sleeps 3. Balcony. View Eiffel Tower. www.parisgrenelle.com. 207-752-0285.
Midi-Pyrénées: St-Cirq-Lapopie. Charming stone house perched far above the Lot River in beautiful medieval village. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps up to 6. Fully equipped kitchen, dining on stone terrace, tranquil garden. Spectacular views. Secluded, private, Wi-Fi. Hiking, biking, river sports, vineyards, markets, cuisine, caves with Paleolithic art. U.S. $1,700/week. Available April-October. www.lamaisonpanoramique.com. [email protected].
Paris 5th. Blue State Special. Elegant ground floor studio in 17th-century building half block from Seine opposite Notre Dame. Free internet, phone, TV. Full kitchen. Sleeps 2+. [email protected].
Languedoc. Stunning mountain views from charmingly renovated house in medieval village. Fully equipped. Sleeps 4 to 6. Visit wineries, Carcassonne, beaches, hiking. www.caussi.com. [email protected].
Paris—Marais. Historic 17th-century, 500 sq. ft. apt on first floor, renovated, 1 bedroom, sleeps 4, brand new kitchen & bath, 2 private courtyards, high-speed internet access. 978-505-8300, [email protected].
Loire Valley. Centrally-located, beautifully restored 18th-century stone barn on 10 acres in a quiet rural valley with stunning views of the countryside, yet only 10 minutes from Chinon. The Grand Chateaux/wine regions within easy reach. Fitted to the highest standards, gourmet kitchen, luxurious bathroom, all the comforts of home. Catered meals and culinary/wine tours available. loirevalleyvacationrental.com.
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Provence Holiday Villas. 3 modernized, family-owned properties for rent. [email protected]. www.provencemagique.com.
Amazing CORSICA. Luxury 6 BR, 6 Bath Villa with spectacular sea and mountain views. Easy reach to sandy beaches and historical Ajaccio. www.maremontivilla.com. Contact: [email protected] or call 914-374-2411.
South of France. Hilltop village above Nice near Vence and Grasse; two-bed two-bath house with spectacular views of Gorge du Loup; sleeps four. $1400 per week. [email protected].
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PARIS. Marais—Louvre—St. Germain. Boutique vacation apartments. Professionally managed & privately owned by Pad à Terre (est. ’99). www.pad-a-terre.com. [email protected] +33-1-42-77-92-10.
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PARIS—MARAIS. Renovated 17th-century, tri-level, top-floor, courtyard apartment. Central, quiet, exposed beams, hardwood floors, fireplace, fully equipped. Nonsmokers. Week/Month. 206-723-6538; www.acrossthewater.net.
Paris—7th. Métro Vaneau. Elegant 900 sq ft 3rd floor 1BR apartment with open view, washer/dryer, elevator, renovated kitchen and bathroom. Sleeps 4 w/ sleeper sofa. Weekly maid service. Located on quiet street, near Rue de Sèvres and St. Germain. U.S. $1,610/week. [email protected].
Glorious Southern France (Alumni rates—please call to book early) Beautiful, spacious home in lively, enchanting village—voted France’s "most beautiful village"— restaurants, markets, vineyards, bicycling, swimming. maisonsouthernfrance.com, 617-608-1404.
PARIS: MARAIS/BASTILLE. Enchanting one-bedroom apartment on cobblestone pedestrian, gated passage. Parisian decor, full kitchen, 3rd floor. Sunny, central, quiet. Sleeps 2-3. Photos: www.charmingparisapt.com. 703-973-7976.
Paris-Marais: Exquisite, sunny one-bedroom apartment behind Place des Vosges. King-size bed, living/dining room, six chairs, full kitchen, washer, dryer. Weekly maid service. WiFi. $1350 weekly. [email protected].
Great Britain & Ireland Vacation Rentals
LONDON, COVENT GARDEN. Walk to Theatre, Opera, Galleries. 1 Bedroom, 2 Bath flat in modern building with Porter. 7 night minimum. 307-733-8195; [email protected].
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ATHENS—Kolonaki. Acropolis views. Elegant penthouse. 4 Beds, 3 Baths, rooftop terrace. Wi-Fi, AC, W/D. Nearby museums, shopping and restaurants. Perfect for exploring Athens! Sleeps 2-8. Rent short or long term. Email: [email protected]. Cell: 011-30-693-240-0632.
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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Harvard alumni-owned, beautiful, classic, 2 bedroom apartment in the historic heart of Budapest. Sunny, many amenities, balcony, perfect for family vacations or business trips. [email protected], or www.budapestbestapartment.com.
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Newfoundland and Labrador. Icebergs, puffins and whales. World Heritage sites, huge wildlife gatherings, award-winning local hosts. Escorted week-long, gentle adventures featuring people of the sea, wild days and comfortable hotels. Wildland Tours, 1-888-615-8279. www.wildlands.com.
Expert-led archaeological tours, food tours, walking tours and gulet cruises. Croatia, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Turkey and UK. Peter Sommer Travels, www.petersommer.com.
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Visiting Britain? Oxford graduate and qualified lawyer offers tours of Oxford and Legal London. www.underhilltours.co.uk.
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