Harvard Local

We are linked through our history, our shared achievements, and through our commitment to education and creating opportunities that encourage lifelong learning and strengthen our communities.

Hours of operation

Monday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

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Contact

Tessa Castellani
Digital Marketing and Communications Coordinator
community@harvard.edu

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114 Mount Auburn St
6th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02138
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West Cambridge

Additional information

We are linked through our history, our shared achievements, and through our commitment to education and creating opportunities that encourage lifelong learning and strengthen our communities. Together, we learn, create, and continue to discover the transformative power of collaboration. From Cambridge, to Allston-Brighton, to Longwood and beyond, Harvard is proud to be part of this region, and to contribute in ways that make the communities we call home more vibrant as a result of the work we do together.

Show past events.:

Astronomy is for All of Us: Celebrating Women Astrophysicists & History of Cosmic Discovery

Harvard Local

Celebrate remarkable women in STEM during Massachusetts STEM Week on October 19 with a lecture on astronomy, Great Refractor exhibit, family-friendly STEM activities, and stargazing.

Allston-Brighton Winter Market (Virtual)

Harvard Local

Explore the virtual Allston-Brighton Winter Market to celebrate local entrepreneurship from Allston-Brighton and Cambridge creatives, plus discover handcrafted gifts and one-of-a-kind services.

Make it Pop!: Writing the College Essay

Harvard Local

The personal statement essay can be one of the most stressful elements of the college application—but it doesn’t need to be! The Harvard Ed Portal is here to give you all the tips you need!

We Out Here: Exploring Life After High School

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We get it—high school is HARD, so how can you even think about life AFTER high school? But don’t worry, the Harvard Ed Portal has your back!

To Whom It May Concern: Email in the Workplace

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Subject line? CC? BCC? Signature? What does all this even mean? And why can’t I just send a text? If you’ve ever wondered about any of this, join the Harvard Ed Port for this workshop on email skills!

Get that Bread—And Keep It, Too!: Learning How to Manage Your Money (Series 1)

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Money money money! How do I make it, save it, and pay bills with it? Learn how to make and manage money with this free workshop series!

Get that Bread—And Keep It, Too!: Learning How to Manage Your Money (Series 2)

Harvard Local

Money money money! How do I make it, save it, and pay bills with it? Learn how to make and manage money with this free workshop series!

Hire Me!: Interview Preparation for 9th & 10th Graders

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Do you want to ace your job interviews? Join the Harvard Ed Portal for this workshop that will help you prepare for an interview in advance!

Hire Me!: Interview Preparation for 11th & 12th Graders

Harvard Local

Do you want to ace your job interviews? Join the Harvard Ed Portal for this workshop that will help you prepare for an interview in advance!

Museum Careers with the Harvard Art Museums

Harvard Local

Join employees at the Harvard Ed Portal and the Harvard Art Museums to learn more about the types of careers you can pursue in a museum!

Tick Tock: Time Management While Working From Home

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Do you feel like you never have enough time in the day to get things done? The Harvard Ed Portal can help!

Who's the Newbie?: First Day on the Job for High School Students

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You've landed the job and arrived for your first day. Now what? Join the Harvard Ed Portal for a helpful workshop that will guide you through it!

This Space Holds a Story

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Are you curious about how writers turn ideas into stories? Join author Abdul-Razak Zachariah for a glimpse into the children’s book writing process.

Mapping Your Heart: A Zine Making Workshop

Harvard Local

Learn how to create your own illustrated zines with Brighton artist Deborah Johnson!

Pottery Chill Out

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Sign up for a 4-session Zoom clay class, where we will make and decorate mugs, phone holders, sculptures—anything you want, really!

Get Up and Get Moving!

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Fight back against Zoom fatigue by joining the Harvard Ed Portal for 6 weeks of movement, stress relief, and relaxation that you can do wherever you are, whenever you want!

How to Craft and Deliver A Memorable Presentation

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Learn and practice tips, tools, and techniques for improving your presentation skills in this two-part workshop!

Small Business & Our Neighborhoods: Reflections on Community, Resilience, & Innovation

Harvard Local

This panel discussion featuring Karen G. Mills and Ayanna Pressley will examine how the local small business community has managed over the past year and consider what the future will look like.

Hello? Can You Hear Me?: Workplace Phone Skills for High School Students

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Join the Harvard Ed Portal for a free workshop that will help you develop your phone skills, from calling and talking to leaving a voicemail and following up!

Cracking the College Nut: A Fair Opportunity Workshop

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What IS college? Do you have to go? How much is it gonna cost? If you’ve ever wondered about these questions, the Harvard Ed Portal and the Fair Opportunity Project are here to help!

Affiliated organizations

Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology

Mid Cambridge

From towering Native American totem poles and large Maya sculptures to precious artifacts of the ancient world, the Peabody Museum is among the first anthropology museums in the world.

Harvard Museum of Natural History

Mid Cambridge

The Harvard Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum housed in the University Museum Building, located on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.