Harvard 375th Anniversary

By C.C. Gong, Nur N. Ibrahim, Meredith H. Keffer, Mark Kelsey, and Allie Stote

October 17, 2011

- Yo-Yo Ma '76 speaks with Harvard University President Drew Faust onstage at Harvard's 375th Anniversary Celebration. By Mark Kelsey

- A drenched saxophonist keeps spirits high at Harvard's 375th Anniversary Celebration. By Mark Kelsey

Camera Phone - Students raise their cellphones, hoping to catch a photo of the many performers at Harvard’s 375th anniversary. By Allie Stote

Mud Dancing - The rain could not stop students from enjoying Harvard’s 375th anniversary. Dancing and fighting in the mud, students invoked nostalgic images of a muddy Woodstock. By Allie Stote

Taza Chocolate - Taza Chocolate provides chocolate fountain fondue for rain drenched guests, keeping the warm and full. By Mark Kelsey

John Harvard - Performers posing as John Harvard’s statue and trees greeted guests as they walked into Tercentenary Theatre. They stood under a tent, shielded from the downpour of rain. By Allie Stote

Umbrellas - Hiding under umbrellas, hundreds of guests still come to the 375th celebration to enjoy performances, cake, and open bars. By Meredith H. Keffer

Hugs - Drew Faust hugs Yo-Yo Ma ‘76 after his performance on the steps of Memorial Church. Before the performance, Ma surprised the orchestra with a personal meet-and-greet. By C.C. Gong

Mud Dance - Invoking memories of Woodstock, Harvard students do not allow rain deter them from enjoying Harvard’s 375th anniversary. By C.C. Gong

Ice Sculptures - Ice sculptures in the shape of the Harvard Crest and a large “H” adorn Tercentenary Theatre, hidden from the rain under tents. By Nur N. Ibrahim

Harvard University celebrated its 375th anniversary in Tercentenary Theatre Friday night. Through the pouring rain came all of Harvard’s schools and many alumni. The night features Taza Chocolate fountains, open bars, and a four-foot cake.

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