This Week at Harvard: June 15-21, 2015
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Tourists stop by the John Harvard statue on a rainy Monday evening. By Melanie Y. Fu
Hello and happy summer, Harvard! We hope you all are enjoying the characteristically up-and-down New England weather and the chance to explore some areas of Cambridge outside the Science Center Plaza or Lamont Cafe.
This summer, Flyby will break down what’s going on around campus and Cambridge each week. Check the blog on Mondays for an update.
IN THE ATMOSPHERE
Fortunately, it won’t be this cold and rainy all week long. Temperatures should get up to 79 degrees on Tuesday, and remain partly sunny in the 70s to low 80s for the rest of the week.
IN THE NEWS
1) Douglas Elmendorf to Lead Kennedy School: “Douglas W. Elmendorf, an economist and the former director of the U.S. Congressional Budget Office, will lead the Kennedy School of Government as its next dean, the school announced on Thursday.”
2) College Deanship Renamed After Donation: “Harvard is renaming its College deanship after a donation from alumni Ami K. Danoff ’84 and William A. Danoff ’82—marking the second time this year that the University has sold the naming rights to a major dean position.”
EVENTS
Wednesday
“Made in Somerville Night” is happening on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Bantam Cider in Somerville. Stop by to learn about and taste free products from locally-run businesses.
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Berklee School of Music-based ensemble ChoroBop will be having a free one-hour concert on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Central Library in Copley Square. Come to enjoy Brazilian, jazz, and contemporary music in the library courtyard.
Thursday
Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum will be hosting a garden party on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Come to enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the museum’s historic courtyard, as well as live music and a chance to explore the galleries; entrance is free with your Harvard student ID.
Friday
Violinist Akiko Kobayashi will be holding a concert at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, also at the Central Library in Copley Square. Stop by to hear free solo classical music.
Widener Library is celebrating its 100th birthday at the Widener Centennial Celebration on Friday at 2 p.m. There will be music, refreshments, and a collections care open house.
The annual Donna Summer Memorial Roller Disco is on Friday at 6 p.m. at Boston City Hall. Bring or rent roller skates to join this disco party!
Saturday