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Erika Bailey takes notes as Kabir Gandhi '19 delivers the 2019 Latin Salutatory.
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Preparing three student orators for their big day
William F. Lee, senior fellow of the Harvard Corporation
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Senior fellow William F. Lee on the University’s priorities during President Lawrence S. Bacow’s first year
James Breyer (left) with honorand Michael Bloomberg at Harvard’s 2014 Commencement
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Further transition for the senior governing board
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Meredith Rosenthal (center) spoke about pharmaceutical marketing's role in the opioid crisis. She is Gray professor of health economics at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health.
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A joint Harvard-University of Michigan summit addresses opioids stigma, drug marketing, and race.
Byerly Hall
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Scholars from diverse disciplines will spend a year devoted to research.
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What the rare bright spots in American high-school education teach
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Erika Bailey takes notes as Kabir Gandhi '19 delivers the 2019 Latin Salutatory.
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Preparing three student orators for their big day
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences enacts a full agenda of undergraduate academic and social policies.
Harvard College dean Rakesh Khurana
Photograph by Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Public Affairs and CommunicationsHarvard College’s down payment on universal student public service
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At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Joe Brett—veteran and Harvard Kennedy School alumnus—addresses Ukrainian veterans of the Soviet-Afghan War. He writes, “I gave them a pin of my old unit, 24th Corps, which happens to be a blue heart on a white shield…or in this case a symbol for peace. We all wept when I gave this out with the words that it was up to us to all work for peace, now that we have met each other as brothers at this memorial…One former Soviet colonel hugged me and, with tears in his eyes, said that all soldiers should be veterans.”
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A Kennedy School reunioner and Vietnam veteran stresses the need to address moral injury.
A flier for Heat Week
Students, faculty, and alumni urge the ditching of corporations linked to climate change.
The author’s father, Noah Gibson, playing fiddle with friends at an Irish music session
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A personal story about caregiving and empathy
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Seafood ceviche at Celeste, in Somerville
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An eclectic array of favored restaurants in Greater Boston
Red Rocks Conservation Area, in Gloucester, Massachusetts
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Rock climbing in Greater Boston—and beyond
Woman Running to Escape a Sudden Shower, c. 1765-70, by Suzuki Harunobu
Image courtesy of the Harvard Art Museums ©President and Fellows of Harvard College.Harvard’s enticing Japanese woodblock prints
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At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Joe Brett—veteran and Harvard Kennedy School alumnus—addresses Ukrainian veterans of the Soviet-Afghan War. He writes, “I gave them a pin of my old unit, 24th Corps, which happens to be a blue heart on a white shield…or in this case a symbol for peace. We all wept when I gave this out with the words that it was up to us to all work for peace, now that we have met each other as brothers at this memorial…One former Soviet colonel hugged me and, with tears in his eyes, said that all soldiers should be veterans.”
Photograph courtesy of Joe Brett
A Kennedy School reunioner and Vietnam veteran stresses the need to address moral injury.
Lawrence S. Bacow
President Bacow on friendships formed among and between scholars and students
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Photograph by Melissa BlackallAt a seminal conference, black creative intellectuals explore white supremacy, the arts, and justice.
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Her book Amity and Prosperity: One Family and the Fracturing of America is the choice in general nonfiction.
Accidental comics writer Amy Chu
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Red Rocks Conservation Area, in Gloucester, Massachusetts
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Rock climbing in Greater Boston—and beyond
Noah Kirkwood ’22, the Ivy League Rookie of the Year, emerged as one of Harvard’s top offensive threats.
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Basketball teams fall short of NCAAs again.
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Click arrow on right for full image: German President Richard von Weizsäcker, the featured Commencement speaker in 1987—the fortieth anniversary of the historic Marshall Plan address
It helps to be a high official of a powerful European nation—and to have resonant things to say about your American allies.
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Demonstrating for equality…and other headlines from Harvard’s history
After graduating from the College in 1861, Holmes obtained a commission as first lieutenant in the Twentieth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, known as the “Harvard Regiment.”
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A new biography of Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. illuminates the Supreme Court during the centennial of his most momentous dissent.
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Bibliophile behind the footlights: Harry Widener (front row, far left) acted in high school in an English version of a French farce.
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Brief life of a theater-loving bibliophile: 1885-1912
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CALIFORNIA BEACH VACATION. Beautifully furnished 2-BR, 2-BTH townhome w/ all amenities in Dana Point (midway LA and San Diego). Beautiful sunsets; ocean views. For details visit: www.danapointvacationhouse.com or contact Email: [email protected].
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In the May-June issue of Harvard Magazine's Classifieds, we shine a Spotlight on New England as a travel destination. As you plan your summer vacation, make sure to see what our advertisers have to offer as far as places to go and things to do. And don't forget to read our article on State Parks in New England that make for great day trips. Click here to view the article.
DOWNEAST MAINE, newly renovated cottage on Cathance Lake. Sleeps 8, gourmet kitchen, large lot with pier, pristine water, ideal for family fun, fishing and water sports. Available weekly. Check us out www.taqanan.com.
Lovely, stylish cottage overlooking beautiful Turkey Cove on the St George estuary minutes from Port Clyde, https://www.summermaine.com/vacation-rental-home.asp?PageDataID=151080
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LUBEC PHOTO WORKSHOPS—Low-key, week-long photo workshops or intense 3-day Master Classes in Maine's easternmost town. Glorious days, cool nights and wonderful photo ops way off the beaten path. www.SummerKeys.com. www.GVRphoto.com. Harvard Alumni Business Network Advertiser.
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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].
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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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.
CAPE COD—Truro & Wellfleet. Large selection of vacation rentals. 508-349-2700. www.thomasdbrown.com.
WELLFLEET. Quiet two bedroom house, local art, walk to town and ponds, the perfect retreat, August $1750/week, Sept. $1200 with booking before June 15, Chezsven.com, [email protected].
Nantucket: Beautiful, tranquil home. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 8. Pool, tennis, close to beach. 3 acres, private. Perfect for weddings. Call/email for availability. 609-731-2401. [email protected].
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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.
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].
NANTUCKET: DIONIS. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 4 decks, beach, views. 530-574-7731, [email protected], www.RainbowMoors.Shutterfly.com.
TRURO PROPERTIES. Beautiful waterfront and water view vacation rentals. 508-487-0370. www.truroproperties.com.
Cape Cod, East Sandwich. 4BR/2BA on .4 acre, .3 miles from private community beach. Deck, open floor plan, large windows and skylight. Sleeps 8. Toys, beach furniture. $1,950/week, less for 2-4 weeks. No smoking/pets. HSPH alum, former HMS faculty. Email at: [email protected].
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OSTERVILLE, CAPE COD MA: Ideal vacation home for families in convenient neighborhood with pond and ocean beach pass; comfortable 4 bedrooms (2Ks, 1Q, 2Ts) and 2 bathrooms for max of 8 renters. Central AC, outside shower, back patio with barbecue and picnic table. Weekly rent: $2,450-$3250; 2 week max. HLS ’74. For more info, email: [email protected].
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IDYLLIC LAKESIDE RENTAL. White Mountain region, near Stark. 2 hrs. from Hanover, NH/Dartmouth College. http://bit.ly/nhlodge. Pristine lake. Private lodge; dock, boats. Sleeps 8; families welcome. No pets/no smoking. [email protected], 202-320-8268.
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 603-526-4116, [email protected]. Price: $5000/week. Photos Available.
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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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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Private Lakeside Cottage in Barnard, VT. Large stone fireplace, 40-foot sunroom overlooking lake. Unwind and unplug. Five bedrooms. Wooded trails, kayaking, swimming all right out the back door. SilverLakeRetreat.com.
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Caribbean Vacation Rentals
Tortola, BVI: 3 bedrooms, steps to Long Bay Beach. Snorkeling, sailing, tennis, more! www.ewinghouse.com. 646-526-7111. [email protected].
NEVIS RENTALS Unique holiday villas on tiny NEVIS, WEST INDIES, for wonderful year-round weather. Historic charm and quiet surroundings. SUGAR MILL REAL ESTATE. www.nevishouses.com or [email protected].
France Vacation Rentals
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].
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. US $1,600/week. 1 week minimum. [email protected].
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. 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].
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.
PROVENCE warm happy farmhouse surrounded by Côtes du Rhône Vineyards. 6 bedrooms. www.labarraliere.com.
Southwest France: Large secluded farmhouse set in 25 acres. Sleeps 10, air conditioning, heated pool, resident guardians for domestic and catering as required. 4/5 bedrooms and bathrooms, in main house + self contained studio with bathroom. Close River Lot and historic towns. www.fonterbies.com.
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].
AIX EN PROVENCE, sabbatical year, heart of town. Two BR, bath, kitchen, patio, quiet, near university & language schools. Perfect for 2 people. 6-mo minimum. [email protected].
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, WiFi. Hiking, biking, river sports, vineyards, markets, cuisine, caves with Paleolithic art. U.S. $1,700/week. Available April-October. www.lamaisonpanoramique.com. [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].
Paris. Right Bank near Louvre, Place Vendôme, Opéra. Sleeps 2. Family owned & run. Six night minimum $175/night. Brochure available. [email protected], [email protected].
Stunning, spacious and sunny house in a historical village in Provence, fully equipped and full of amenities for a group (indoor pool, sauna, games). https://www.lamaisonfarget.com/
Paris 6th: Elegant Left Bank apartment by the Seine. Walk to Notre Dame, Louvre, and Luxembourg Garden. [email protected], 609-924-7520.
Provence Holiday Villas. 3 modernized, family-owned properties for rent. [email protected]. www.provencemagique.com.
Paris 7th. Fifth floor, quiet, studio sleeps 3. Balcony. View Eiffel Tower. www.parisgrenelle.com. 207-752-0285.
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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Small Château Perigord, beautifully renovated 15th century, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, enchanted garden, walk to Dordogne beaches. www.licorne.cloud
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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KEA ISLAND. Legendary seaside HOUSE OF THE ARCHAEOLOGIST with panoramic view, English-speaking personal concierge, 4 suites each with private bathroom, large garden, nearby restaurants. Easy access from Athens airport. April through September rentals by suite or entire house. Harvard ’61. [email protected]. Harvard Alumni Business Network Advertiser.
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Italy Vacation Rentals
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].
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.
Rome—Bright Elegant Apartment. Beamed ceilings. Antiques. Walk to Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain. 609-683-3813, [email protected].
Tuscany, Casole d'Elsa. Vibrant village life, complete privacy. 2 BR, 1 BA apartment, free Wi-Fi, garden/patio. 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/141054, [email protected]. Harvard Alumni Business Network Advertiser.
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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.
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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Red Savannah Villas—A stunning portfolio of luxury vacation rentals. Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Caribbean. 855-468-5555, redsavannah.com
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Visiting Britain? Oxford graduate and qualified lawyer offers tours of Oxford and Legal London. www.underhilltours.co.uk.
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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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.
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