Past Symposia Events
The reunion committee set up a number of virtual events in spring 2020 to tide us over while we wait for another time to hold an in-person gathering. More of these sessions are being arranged to help keep our spirits up and our friendships vibrant!
Multiple Zoom events were held during 2020 Commencement Week and the weeks following. Most of the involved materials and session video recordings are available on the web pages listed below.
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Tues May 26, 2020 - Presentation of Class Survey results (Tues May 26, 2021) Go to Event page and resources / recording.
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Wed May 27, 2020 - Climate Symposium - There is no Planet B: What we can do about the climate crisis. (Wed May 27, 2021) Go to Event page and resources / recording.
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Thu May 28, 2020 - Democracy #1 - David Riemer: "The New Shape of Economic Crises and Economic Insecurity: What Policy Reforms Are Needed to Protect Democracy?" (Thur May 28, 2021) Go to Event page and resources / recording.
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Fri May 29, 2020 - Welcome Back to Schlesinger Library: A Virtual Visit with Faculty Director Jane Kamensky Go to Event page and resources / recording.
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Tues June 2, 2020 - Ernie Wilson: "On the Frontlines: Inequality in Action" Go to Event page and resources / recording.
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Thur June 4, 2020 - Mark Gerzon: "The Reunited States of America: Can We Bridge the Partisan Divide?" Go to Event page and resources / recording
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Tues June 9, 2020 - "The Politics Industry: How Political Innovation Can Break Partisan Gridlock and Save Our Democracy." Katherine Gehl and University Professor Michael Porter analyze the dynamics of our political system and recommend a pathway to overcome obstacles to change. Go to Event page, including updates and resources / session recording.
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Thur June 25, 2020 - Diana Pinto: "Democracy in an Equally Divided Europe." Go to Event page and resources / recording
Following Commencement 2020, additional Symposia sessions are being scheduled. Involved materials and session video recordings are available on the web pages listed below.
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Thur November 12, 2020 - Panel Discussion: "Post-Election Perspectives" Go to Event page, including updates and resources / session recording.
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Thur February 4, 2021 - David Blumenthal "COVID Perspectives" Go to Event page and resources / session recording.
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Wed May 12, 2021 - Panel Discussion: "Voting Rights Under Attack: Countering Suppression Efforts" Go to Event page and resources / session recording.
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Thur January 27, 2022 - John Powers discussing his many years covering the Olympics for the Boston Globe.
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Wed February 16, 2022 - Marlyn McGrath, Bob Kirshner, Harry Lewis: "Changes at Harvard" (not recorded)
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Thur March 3, 2022 - John Powers discussing the just-completed Beijing Olympics and speculating on future Olympics.
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Wed April 27, 2022 - Discussion groups by house. (not recorded)