Community and Campus Life Forum: Leading with Community
Join Harvard's Community and Campus Life Forum March 23–25 for three days of dialogue, learning, and collaboration on leading with community across differences. Sessions highlight initiatives from across Harvard Schools and Units, offering practical tools to foster mutual respect and inclusive participation in campus life.
Technical Knowledge Makeup
Tech-focused conference at Boston's BCEC delivering advanced insights into technical knowledge. Expect expert talks, industry panels, and networking opportunities in a modern convention space—ideal for professionals seeking practical skills.
School Building Committee Special Meeting
Virtual public meeting of the School Building Committee to discuss updates and planning for district facilities. Attendees can join via Zoom for March 23, 2026; the session will cover ongoing projects and upcoming decisions affecting Somerville’s schools.
Board of Assessors Meeting
Public meeting of the City’s Board of Assessors in the Assessor’s Office. Residents and professionals may attend to review property assessments and related municipal matters. The notice references Governor Baker’s and Mayor Curtatone’s emergency orders and suspensions of parts of the Open Meeting Law.
Metro Boston Homeland Security Region's JPOC Meeting
Public meeting of the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region's JPOC, convening regional stakeholders to discuss security and emergency-planning topics. The session is held virtually via Google Meet, enabling remote participation.
Thesis Defense: Oceane Marescal
Oceane Marescal defends her thesis with the Cheeseman lab on 'The regulation of multisubunit cellular structures during the cell cycle and quiescence' at MIT's McGovern Auditorium, Whitehead Institute. An in-depth academic talk on cellular regulation, suitable for researchers and students alike.
Building a Creative Boston
SPARK, in collaboration with Downtown Boston Alliance, hosts leaders in the creative field to discuss how Downtown Boston can become a cultural hub. A panel-style event exploring opportunities for artists, businesses, and residents to shape the city’s creative economy.
NEPA Scoping Meeting (Public)
Attend an in-person NEPA scoping meeting to learn how the US Army Corps Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management permitting process works. Officials explain the environmental review, project scope, and how the public can submit comments from the 1st Floor Public Meeting Room at 26 Court Street, Boston.
Thesis Defense: Abdallah Mohamed
MIT hosts Abdallah Mohamed’s thesis defense in Building 68, 181, presenting the structural basis of co-transcriptional and post-transcriptional gene regulation from Vos lab. A concise, science-forward talk that illuminates transcriptional control and RNA processing in a formal academic setting.
The Power of Narrative Conference
Scholars and writers gather at Boston University to explore how narrative shapes culture, identity, and public discourse. The Power of Narrative Conference features talks and panels on storytelling across genres, with cross-disciplinary insights into craft and criticism.
Spring Session 2 (Half Term) - Course Registration Deadline.
Deadline for Spring Session 2 half-term courses at Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Complete course registration by 23:59 UTC on March 27, 2026, with eligible courses listed by session in the FAS course search. See the Harvard College calendar for details.
Spring Session 2 Add/Drop Deadline (FAS)
Deadline for adding or dropping half-term Harvard FAS courses. This free deadline applies to courses offered for a half term; consult the course search by session to identify eligible classes and complete add/drop by the stated date.
Tuition Adjustment Deadline for Leaves (50%)
Deadline for leaves of absence or withdrawal with an effective date on or before March 31, 2026, requiring 50% tuition plus the student services fee. Housing and meal costs are prorated by daily rate. Learn more about financial obligations from Harvard's enrollment office.
Language Programs Pre-Registration Fair at the Language Center
Harvard hosts a Language Programs Pre-Registration Fair at the Language Center in the Science Center Arcades. Explore Fall 2026 language programs, meet instructors and current students, and sample global cuisine as you learn about course options and how to enroll.
Fall 2026 Course Registration for Continuing Students
Fall 2026 course registration opens for continuing students at Harvard. Learn deadlines, add/drop rules, and access registration resources through the university calendar to plan your semester.
Environmental and Energy Economics Seminar
An academic seminar on the economics of environment and energy featuring Neil Mehrotra of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Held at Harvard Kennedy School's Land Hall in the Belfer Building (Room 400), this talk explores climate and energy policy, economic modeling, and their implications for public policy.
HBS & MIT Sloan Technology and National Security Conference
A student-led conference at MIT's Kresge Auditorium that brings together students, government officials, industry leaders, and venture capitalists to discuss the role of technology in national security, featuring talks, panels, and collaborative networking.
Anime Boston 2026
Anime Boston 2026 at the Hynes Convention Center brings fans together for screenings, panels, cosplay, and a bustling dealer hall. Hosted by New England Anime Society, it covers anime, manga, gaming, and fan-made art with guests and workshops.
Emerging Writers Summit
An academic-style gathering for aspiring authors at Boston's Curry Student Center, featuring panels, talks, and networking focused on craft, publishing, and the writing life. The Emerging Writers Summit brings students and professionals together to share work, gain insights, and connect with mentors in a vibrant literary scene.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Organizational Economics Seminar [joint with IWER]
An MIT-organized Organizational Economics Seminar (joint with IWER) featuring Evan Starr (Maryland) on Clause and Effect: Theory and Field Experimental Evidence on Noncompete Clauses. The talk blends theory with field experiments to explore how noncompetes shape firm behavior; held in Building E62, E62-350, Boston, offering insights for students and professionals.
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