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Museum 5: Harvard Museum of Natural History
By Katie Koenig The Harvard Museum of Natural History is a medium-sized museum, comfortably larger than the Institute of Contemporary Art, but much smaller than the behemoth that is the Museum of Fine Art. It’s just one floor, but there are many sprawling rooms with different exhibitions. The museum typically hosts a few different special…
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Teach-In: Self-Care with Fresh Air
By Katie Koenig On Friday, November 22nd at 1 pm, Senior Executive-in-Residence Brenna McCormick is hosting a workshop called “Sustain Your Brain! Care for Your Creativity” as part of the Teach In On Sustainability. Our current climate challenges are best confronted by thinking outside of the box. Creative problem-solving and communication are at the heart…
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History 6: Arnold Arboretum and Arborway
By Katie Koenig Arnold Arboretum The Arnold Arboretum has a slightly different history compared to some of Boston’s best known parks. Instead of the city, Harvard University established it as part of their campus in 1872. Frederick Law Olmsted and Charles Sprague Sargent, the first director of the Arboretum, co-designed and constructed the park over…