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Rapid COVID-19 tests, of the kind that Michael Mina has been advocating since last year, are finally approved for home use.
Harvard admits a record-low 3.4 percent of applicants
Bill Kristol discusses the future of the Republican Party and the survival of American constitutional democracy.
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A professor and a marketing professional have teamed up to raise awareness of the climate problem through the nonpartisan, nonprofit Potential Energy Coalition.
From the potentialenergycoalition.org website
A professor and a marketing professional try a new tack in climate-change communications.
Alumni scientist-filmmakers bring the Harvard Computers’ story to the screen.
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Harvard admits a record-low 3.4 percent of applicants
Cabot House members cheered up the wintry Quad with their hand-crafted ice lanterns.
Photograph courtesy of Cabot House faculty dean Ian Miller and resident dean Meg Lockwood.
Undergraduate Houses experiment and innovate in attempts to revive the effervescence that once characterized their student communities.
March 2018, Randolph Courtyard: The author (center) and her two future roommates, Sreya at left and Pranati at right, have just run over from the Yard on Housing Day, having learned they’d been assigned to Adams House.
Photograph courtesy of Meena Venkataramanan.
The College’s annual “Housing Day” dramas, conducted online.
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The annual election of Overseers and alumni association directors is under way.
Alumni scientist-filmmakers bring the Harvard Computers’ story to the screen.
A Harvard grandmother’s—and grandson’s—research
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Turning your al fresco space into a springtime oasis
A short list of fine
documentaries and feature films
“Shen Wei: Painting in Motion,” at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
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March 2018, Randolph Courtyard: The author (center) and her two future roommates, Sreya at left and Pranati at right, have just run over from the Yard on Housing Day, having learned they’d been assigned to Adams House.
Photograph courtesy of Meena Venkataramanan.
The College’s annual “Housing Day” dramas, conducted online.
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Alumni scientist-filmmakers bring the Harvard Computers’ story to the screen.
A short list of fine
documentaries and feature films
In a new book, Louis Menand probes the cultural currents of postwar America.
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David Melly rounds Harvard Stadium. Running the loop counterclockwise, he acknowledges, is controversial.
Photograph by Molly Malone
A legendary route’s disputed distance
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From the archives
<p class="caption">A serpentine proximal tubule (light pink) snakes through the center of a multi-layer network of blood vessels (hot pink), all created using a 3-D printer.</p>
<p class="credit">Image from Scientific Reports</p>
3-D-printing pioneer Jennifer Lewis aims to fabricate replacement organs.
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Growing percentages of people say they're planning on splurging on vacations, clothes, cars and sporting events when things return to normal.
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SUN VALLEY. 7 bedroom Warm Springs estate. Sleeps 18. Spectacular views. 3-minute WALK to lifts. [email protected]. John S. Lewis, MBA 1974.
Belfast: Stunning. Waterfront Designer Home. Summer 2021. Weekly/Monthly. Sorry no pets or smoking. Sleeps 2-6. Please email: [email protected] or 617-512-1594.
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Yankee Clipper Inn. Rockport's Picturesque Oceanfront Inn. Walking distance to Bearskin Neck and retail shopping.
978-546-0001,
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Woods Hole, Buzzard's Bay. Beautiful sunsets. Waterfront, 4 acres, secluded. 7 bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms, new chef's kitchen. 2 miles to Main Street. Available April through Christmas. 617-719-5955 (manager). [email protected].
Martha's Vineyard vacation rental in Oak Bluffs. This two bedroom property includes a private kayak launch into Sengekontacket Pond with tennis courts and walking trails. Recently renovated, the fully furnished home includes washer/dryer, dedicated parking and a large outdoor deck. Long term rentals are encouraged from April-October 2021. Please contact [email protected] for details.
Stowe Resort Homes. Vacation Homes in Stowe, VT.
802-760-1157,
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Caribbean Getaway: St. Thomas. Waterfront villa, 3BR, 3BA, East End next to St. Thomas Yacht Club. For more information, visit: eightwindward.com.
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 $1,610/week. 1 week minimum. [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.
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].
Magical Provence in 2021. Modernized secluded family homes with stunning views of medieval village. www.provencemagique.com.
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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].
Medieval Château in prehistoric Perigord. Beautifully restored. Sleeps 8. www.licorne.cloud.
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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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Beautifully restored 11th century 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].
917-287-1966.
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CHILE, Northern Patagonia—Huge 2,500 sf villas @ 5-star Eco resort. 44,000 private acres with 17 untouched miles of Pacific Oceanfront. 20 min. from Puerto Montt Intl. airport. Private helicopter, fly fishing, hiking, kayaking, horse riding, ATV trails, spa, masseuse, boating, penguins, sea lions, pumas. All inclusive. $1,475 nightly/pp. Terms, see www.hotelmarimari.com. Harvard Alumni Business Network Advertiser.
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Crewed Yacht Charters, Virgin Islands, Greece, Croatia, Newport & Bahamas. www.luxuryyachtcharters.com. Call Chris or Karin. 800-649-5701 or
321-777-1707.
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