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.
Monday Moments: Friends, Fellows & Partners
Join Harvard Art Museums for Monday Moments, a program designed for Friends, Fellows, and Partners. Enjoy a brief, insightful talk on art history and museum highlights in a relaxed indoor setting, followed by light conversation. Aimed at museum supporters and professionals.
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.
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.
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.
WBUR CitySpace: Joan Nathan
Author Joan Nathan discusses her food-writing career in a WBUR CitySpace talk hosted at Brookline Booksmith, sharing recipes, culinary history, and insights into American Jewish cooking.
Suzanne Simard: When the Forest Breathes
Ecologist Suzanne Simard discusses how forests communicate through underground networks of roots and fungi, drawing on her pioneering research. In a Brookline Booksmith talk, she explores forest resilience, climate implications, and the future of sustainable land stewardship.
Picture + Panel: Growing Season with Meera Subramanian and Danica Novgorodoff
Join Meera Subramanian and Danica Novgorodoff for Picture + Panel: Growing Season, a lively bookstore discussion at Porter Square Books in Boston. The duo blends literary storytelling with graphic storytelling in a panel presented by the Boston Comic Arts Foundation and the Boston Figurative Arts Center, exploring how Growing Season unfolds across words and images.
Queer Book Club: A Sweet Sting of Salt
Join Brookline Booksmith for a queer-focused book club evening discussing A Sweet Sting of Salt. This welcoming, intimate gathering invites readers to explore identity, voice, and storytelling in a cozy bookstore setting in Brookline.
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.
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.
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.
FGS Board Meeting
FGS Board Meeting at Fenway Victory Gardens, Boston. Board members gather to review governance, budgets, and ongoing community programs, with notes on upcoming projects at the garden site.
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.
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