Spielberg to speak at 365th Commencement

One of the most illustrious filmmakers in the history of American motion pictures, will be the featured speaker at the Afternoon Program of Harvard’s 365th Commencement

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Leadership tips from ancient Rome

Classics and business professors team up to teach surprisingly modern lessons from a distant empire

Humanities offer marketability in a competitive world

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Events

Fri., March 11, 2016, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Exhibition Opening. "Radio Contact: Tuning In to Politics, Technology, and Culture"

Sat., March 12, 2016, 11:45am - 1:45pm

With Gandhi in South Africa: Sonja Schlesin

Sun., March 13, 2016, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Together, Alone: Indigenous Film Now

Mon., March 14, 2016, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Gallery Talk: A New Look at Grazing Horses IV

Mon., March 14, 2016, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Art Study Center Open Hours

Tue., March 15, 2016, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Lightbox Gallery Talk: Viewing the Active Sun

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J.K. Rowling, 2008 - Harvard Voices

Best-selling author of the beloved Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling, received an honorary degree and delivered the 2008 Commencement Address entitled, “The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination.”

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Spielberg to speak at 365th Commencement

Steven Spielberg, one of the most illustrious filmmakers in the history of American motion pictures, will be the featured speaker at the Afternoon Program of Harvard’s 365th Commencement on May 26.

Robin Kelsey named dean of arts and humanities

Robin Kelsey, chairman of the Department of History of Art and Architecture, has been named dean of arts and humanities. He will begin July 1.

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Focusing on law and the treatment of animals

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Your Coworkers Should Know Your Salary

Pay transparency is actually a way better system than pay secrecy. David Burkus, professor at Oral Roberts University and author of “Under New Management,” explains why.

Creating a Map Home

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Media & Politics Must Reads, March 11, 2016

Our weekly roundup of news found at the intersection of media, politics, policy and technology, from the Shorenstein Center and from around the web. …

At the Intersection of Sexuality and Spirituality

Since he arrived at Harvard Divinity School two years ago as an MTS degree candidate, it has been Danny Ballon's mission to prove that "gay" and "Christian" are not antithetical. …

Chee Pearlman Curates Isaac Mizrahi Exhibit

Chee Pearlman (LF ’11), director of Chee Company consultancy, has curated an exhibit opening next week at the NY Jewish Museum. …

Five Harvard Law School students and alums receive public service fellowships

Five Harvard Law School students and recent graduates have been awarded Skadden Fellowships to support their work in public service.