Life Via Landscape
Life Via Landscape invites visitors to explore landscape-inspired artworks at the Frances Euphemia Thompson Gallery in Boston. The show features contemporary paintings and mixed-media pieces that translate terrain, light, and place into vivid visual storytelling, offering a thoughtful glimpse into how environments shape art.
The Joseph Fewsmith Commemorative Symposium
Join the Joseph Fewsmith Commemorative Symposium at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies. The afternoon features a scholarly panel with Thomas Christensen, Andrew Mertha, Elizabeth Perry, and Taiyi Sun (2:00–3:30 PM), a Memorial Lecture by Evan Medeiros (4:30–6:00 PM), and a concluding reception (6:00–7:00 PM) in CDS 1750.
Grief Group
Join a student-focused grief support group hosted by Student Health Services on Zoom. This safe, confidential space lets students share experiences, support one another, and foster hope after a loss.
Global Topics for Global Learners
Global Topics for Global Learners is a weekly online gathering that connects students and staff across campuses for facilitated, curious conversations led by GLS Specialists. Join April’s topics, register today, and leave with new connections, ideas, and a broader global perspective.
IO Seminar
IO Seminar: Road Pricing under Heterogeneity features Shoshana Vasserman (Stanford GSB) presenting models of road pricing in heterogeneous populations and exploring welfare and congestion implications. Held in Building E52-432 as part of MIT's IO Seminar series; a rigorous, policy-relevant economics talk.
Cinema at the Nexus: She Runs the World
Screening of She Runs the World (2025) about Olympic champion Allyson Felix, with an intro by Executive Producer David Fialkow. A post-film conversation follows with Sandy Alexandre, Marzyeh Ghassemi, and Angelica Castro-Salazar.
Chemical Biology Seminar
An English-language science seminar featuring Eric Streiter (UMass Amherst) on chemical biology. This cross-disciplinary talk explores cutting-edge methods at the intersection of chemistry and biology, held in Building 4, Room 270. Ideal for students and professionals, it takes place April 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM in Boston.
Women’s Health and Policy Panel
An on-campus BU panel bringing together women’s health researchers and policy experts to explore the science, funding gaps, and regulatory challenges shaping women’s health policy. Attendees will gain insight into how research translates into advocacy and practice.
Let's Talk About...
Teens are invited to a safe, teen-led discussion at the Boston Public Library as part of the 'Let's Talk About...' series, exploring topics such as Trust, Personality, Family, Friends and Gratitude. Snacks and pizza are provided in a welcoming library setting.
2026 Vera List Prize for Writing on the Visual Arts
Call for submissions for the 2026 Vera List Prize for Writing on the Visual Arts, sponsored by the MIT List Visual Arts Center. Open to MIT undergrad and grad students; essays/interviews on contemporary art and culture, up to 15 pages. Deadline: April 6, 2026.
War and Justice in the 21st Century: The International Criminal Court in Today's World
Renowned prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo discusses the ICC's role in today’s conflicts, drawing on his experience and his book. Moderated by Professor Kathryn Sikk, this Harvard Kennedy School forum at the JFK Jr. Forum explores how international justice interacts with modern warfare and policy.
Jaripeo
This documentary travels to Michoacán's hypermasculine rodeo world to interrogate memory and desire through a queer lens. Filmed with intimate access and poetic imagery, Jaripeo reveals how tradition, gender, and identity collide in vivid, moving portraits.
No!: The Art and Activism of Complaining
Sara Ahmed discusses No!: The Art and Activism of Complaining in a conversation with Durba Mitra at Harvard Book Store. The talk explores how everyday grievances become public action and social critique, offering accessible insights in a warm, scholarly bookstore setting.
Leadership in American Politics ft. Chris Christie
Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie discusses leadership lessons from public service, with insights on the midterm elections and the future of the major parties, in a Forum at Harvard's JFK Jr. Forum (Institute of Politics, Harvard Kennedy School).
Last day to withdraw from spring term course
Harvard calendar entry marking the last day to withdraw from a spring term course (WD). A WD will be permanently recorded on the transcript, and after this deadline students are responsible for all currently enrolled courses.
General Education course lottery petitions due (Fall 2026)
Deadline for Fall 2026 General Education course lottery petitions. Submit by 23:59 UTC on April 6, 2026 through Harvard College's General Education site. This administrative deadline governs GE course enrollment for Harvard students in Boston.
Spring Session 2: Half-Term Withdraw Deadline
Deadline to withdraw from Spring Session 2 half-term courses at Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. No withdrawal fees. See the course search by session for eligible courses; deadline is 23:59 UTC on 2026-04-06.
MIT AeroAstro SpaceTech Conference
MIT AeroAstro SpaceTech Conference showcases the space innovation ecosystem, bridging research, startups, funding, and partnerships in the space industry. The program features a SpaceTech Expo and a networking hour in Building E14: Media Lab, 6th floor, Boston. Learn how academic concepts translate into real-world space tech.
Writing in Higher Education: The Role of AI
An academic symposium for faculty examining how AI reshapes writing pedagogy in higher education, with practical sessions on teaching the writing process both with and without AI. Hosted by BU's AI Development Accelerator and Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning at the Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences, 17th floor.
Shred + Recycle Event (BU Medical Campus)
BU Sustainability and Information Security host the Spring Shred + Recycle event at BU Medical Campus on April 7–8, 2026. Bring sensitive docs, hard drives, and electronics for secure shredding and recycling. Open to faculty, staff, and students with on-site guidance on recycling and keeping BU accounts secure.
LabArchives' Best Practices and Tips for Establishing Your Electronic Notebook
Online webinar on LabArchives Research Notebook covering built-in layouts, templates, and workflow customization. Aimed at students and researchers new to LabArchives, offering tips to organize notebooks for projects and teams.
Graduate Writers Brunch @BU Libraries: Research and Writing Support
Join BU Libraries and the Educational Resource Center for a cross-disciplinary networking brunch for graduate writers. Meet librarians and archivists who can help you start a thesis, polish conference papers, and locate archival sources.
In-Studio AI Jam: Collaboratively Discovering AI
Drop-in at BU's 17th-floor In-Studio AI Jam in the Duan Family Center (665 Commonwealth Ave) to troubleshoot prompts, explore Terrier GPT, and prototype AI ideas with campus experts. A hands-on, collaborative session ranging from quick demos to full prototypes.
Montesquieu: The Roots of the American Constitution
Isabelle Slotine presents a historically rich exploration of Montesquieu's influence on the U.S. Constitution, tracing how L'Esprit des Lois traveled to Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia library and shaped the thinking of James Madison.
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