Harvard Extension Student Association

?? Exciting update! ?? The Office of Student Affairs very first “Igniting Intellect, Inspiring Unity” workshop has already reached full capacity! The enthusiasm for this event has been incredible, and we’re thrilled to have helped in bringing together such a dynamic group of participants. ??? Missed out? We’d love to hear from you! If you're interested in similar opportunities in the future, let us know—we’re always looking for ways to expand access to meaningful conversations and experiences. ?? Good news: there are more coming, so stay tuned for the next one, and thank you to everyone who registered!” ?? RSVP for future OSA workshops in this series: https://lnkd.in/ekas52ND ???? ALT Text: An illustration of Professor Mike Grandinetti with the headline "Igniting Intellect & Inspiring Unity, Interactive Workshop Series Developed by HES Students" on a red, blue, white, and gold stylized background, the workshop abstract (posted above), and the HESA logo with the QR code for registration. We hope to see you there! … #HarvardDCE #oneHarvard ?#HarvardExtensionSchool #HES #StudentInvolvement #StudentSuccess #MikeGrandinetti #conflictresolution

Differences are not intended to separate, to alienate. We are different precisely in order to realize our need of one another.” — Desmond Tutu Desmond Tutu (Born: October 7, 1931 – Died: December 26, 2021) – A South African archbishop and Nobel laureate who was a key figure in dismantling apartheid and promoting reconciliation. He also championed LGBTQ+ rights and human dignity on a global scale. Alt: An image of Desmond Tutu with the Harvard Extension Student Association (HESA) logo and the heading, Honoring the Changemakers. … #HarvardExtentionStudentAssociation #HESA #oneHarvard #HEScommunity #DEIB #DesmondTuTu #inclusionmatters #diversityinaction #celebratediversity #honoringleaders #changemakers #trailblazers #leadersofchange #spotlightonDEIB #diversityinleadership

Harvard Extension Student Association HESA is privileged to collaborate and re-post the HES Veteran Student Society giving message! Veritas! … HES Vets for Vital Aid???? Help veterans bring relief ?? DONATE today ?? tinyurl.com/HESvets4aid ?? Wildfires have devastated Southern California, and veterans are stepping up once again. We are teaming up with Harvard HESA to raise funds for?@teamrubicon’s veteran-led disaster relief efforts and bring tools, supplies, and hands-on help to communities in crisis. ?? Every dollar fuels recovery. Every donation empowers veterans to serve again. Join us in making an impact! ??? … ALT: The Headline “HES VETS for Vital Aid” with a description of this fundraising campaign, including the Harvard HESA and HES VSS logos, and the link tinyurl.com/HESvets4aid and QR code. … #harvard #harvarduniversity #veterans #veteransupport #rubicon #southerncalifornia #californiawildfires #HarvardExtensionStudentAssociation #HESA #HESCommunity #Harvardproud #HESVeteranStudentSociety

This International Women's Day, we are thrilled to celebrate the esteemed academic leadership of Nancy Coleman, EdD and Dean of Harvard Extension School and Continuing Studies. Veritas! ... ALT: A picture of Nancy Coleman with the Harvard Extension School coat of arms, including the hashtag #HESProud, shown in a crimson circle. ... #HarvardExtensionSchool #HarvardExtensionStudentAssociation #HESA #HESAGA #OneHarvard #HESCommunity #Harvardproud #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

Big news! We’re thrilled to welcome Harvard College’s Center for Public Service and Engaged Scholarship as our newest partner in Planting Hope for Tomorrow! Help restore forests with the National Forest Foundation by donating here: tinyurl.com/HPlantsHope Or scan the QR code in the graphic to plant your tree today, from anywhere! Only $1 plants a tree! You can even dedicate your trees to a loved one! Every tree planted brings us closer to a greener future. ALT TEXT: Announcement graphic with a misty forest background, welcoming Harvard College’s Center for Public Service and Engaged Scholarship as a new partner in the Planting Hope for Tomorrow initiative. Includes logos for HESA, HES3C, HES GDPSS, and HESMFC, the National Forest Foundation, a QR code, and the link for donations, which is tinyurl.com/HplantsHope #PlantingHope?#HarvardCares?#HarvardCommunity?#TreePlanting?#Reforestation?#GreenFuture?#EarthDay2025?#EarthDayEveryday?#DonateFromAnywhere?#OneHarvard?#HarvardForChange?#CambridgeCares?#BostonCharity?#BostonPhilanthropy?#BostonPublicService?#HelpFromHome?#Harvard?#HES?#HESA?#HarvardExtensionSchool?#HarvardServesEverywhere?#SustainableLiving?#Microdonation?#VirtualVolunteering?#HarvardUniversity?#Sustainability?#GreenHarvard?#WildfireRecovery?#forestrestoration --- Harvard Extension Student Association (HESA)'s?Director of Community & Public Service?is?Kirsten von Reinholtz

A final reminder about Saturday’s HESA meetings! Please join us for our March HESA General Assembly this Saturday, March 08, at noon ET! Come hear about what HESA has been working on and exciting plans for spring semester. Following HESA General Assembly, at 1:00 PM ET, we will present the next in our ?? HESA Professor Spotlight series featuring Graeme Bird! ?? Whether you love math, hate math, or are scared of math, join us for a Professor Spotlight event featuring Dr. Graeme Bird. Professor Bird teaches both a popular basic course and a more advanced course in mathematics at Harvard Extension School. Come learn or re-learn how to analyze numbers, test a hypothesis, and count like the Greeks! You don’t want to miss this! ?? Date: Saturday, March 08, 2025 ??? Time: Noon ET and 1:00 PM ET ?? RSVP for General Assembly: https://lnkd.in/dP_Cubjn ?? RSVP for Professor Spotlight: https://lnkd.in/eT46Tq-5 ??? ALT Text: The first image is a desktop setup with a computer keyboard, coffee cup, pen, and a sheet of paper featuring the HESA logo and event details for the General Assembly (March 08th at noon ET) plus the RSVP link. The second image is an image of Professor Graeme Bird with the headline, HESA Professor Spotlight, Math basics to “It’s Greek to me,” the topic summary (shared above), and the RSVP link. ? ? We hope to see you there! … #HarvardExtensionStudentAssociation?#HESA?#HESAGA?#OneHarvard?#HESCommunity?#Harvardproud?#GeneralAssembly?#HESAProfessorSpotlight?#GraemeBird?#SpreadtheWord

Did you know the HES Creative Writing & Literature Student Society holds an ongoing "TGIF" Friday night workshop to help improve your writing skills? We are reposting this helpful information below! Questions? Please reach out to Carly Oakley! --- Whether you need a kickstart for your creativity or just want to spend time writing in the company of other writers, T.G.I.F. is for you!! ????? Our free weekly generative workshop begins with an optional prompt, followed by an hour of writing. Then, in the last 45 minutes we share what we've written and offer feedback. This is a low pressure, drop-in workshop. You can come every week, or any Friday that works for your schedule. ??? Register at bit.ly/TGIFwrite (case sensitive). Please note: we close the room once the writing period begins, so make sure to arrive on time. Hope to see you there!!

A reminder about Saturday's Harvard Extension Student Association HESA meetings! Please join us for our March HESA General Assembly this Saturday, March 08, at noon ET! Come hear about what HESA has been working on and exciting plans for spring semester. Following HESA General Assembly, at 1:00 PM ET, we will present the next in our ?? HESA Professor Spotlight series featuring Graeme Bird! ?? Whether you love math, hate math, or are scared of math, join us for a Professor Spotlight event featuring Dr. Graeme Bird. Professor Bird teaches both a popular basic course and a more advanced course in mathematics at Harvard Extension School. Come learn or re-learn how to analyze numbers, test a hypothesis, and count like the Greeks! You don't want to miss this! ?? Date: Saturday, March 08, 2025 ??? Time: Noon ET and 1:00 PM ET ?? RSVP for General Assembly: https://lnkd.in/dP_Cubjn ?? RSVP for Professor Spotlight: https://lnkd.in/eT46Tq-5 We hope to see you there! … #HarvardExtensionStudentAssociation #HESA #HESAGA #OneHarvard #HESCommunity #Harvardproud #GeneralAssembly #HESAProfessorSpotlight #GraemeBird #SpreadtheWord

“When we truly listen to one another—with empathy and an open heart—we begin to see that our differences are not weaknesses but strengths that, together, make us whole.”—?Michelle?Obama Michelle?Obama?(Born: January 17, 1964) – A former First Lady who championed initiatives for education, gender equity, and racial inclusion. Her Becoming memoir and public advocacy inspire marginalized communities to embrace their stories and opportunities. Alt: An image of Michelle Obama with the Harvard Extension Student Association (HESA)?logo and the heading, Honoring the Change Agents. … #HarvardExtentionStudentAssociation #HESA #oneHarvard #HEScommunity #DEIB #MichelleObama #inclusionmatters #diversityinaction #celebratediversity #honoringleaders #changemakers #trailblazers #leadersofchange #spotlightonDEIB #diversityinleadership

We are thrilled to announce that at 1:00 PM ET, directly following Saturday's March General Assembly Meeting, HESA will present the next in our ?? HESA Professor Spotlight series featuring Graeme Bird! ?? Whether you love math, hate math, or are scared of math, join us for a Professor Spotlight event featuring Dr. Graeme Bird. Professor Bird teaches both a popular basic course and a more advanced course in mathematics at Harvard Extension School. Come learn or re-learn how to analyze numbers, test a hypothesis, and count like the Greeks! You don't want to miss this! ?? Date: Saturday, March 08, 2025 (Part of HESA February General Assembly) ??? Time: 1:00 PM ET ??? RSVP Now: https://lnkd.in/eT46Tq-5 #HarvardExtensionStudentAssociation #HESA #HESAGA #OneHarvard #HESCommunity #Harvardproud #GeneralAssembly #HESAProfessorSpotlight #GraemeBird #SpreadtheWord