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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…

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  • Museum 6: Museum of Fine Arts

    By Katie Koenig The Museum of Fine Art could easily be considered one of the best-known museums in Boston. It’s a gorgeous neoclassical style building with a large staircase leading up to the front entrance. It’s actually one of the 20 largest museums in the world, with one of the largest collections of art in…

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  • Teach-In: 2024 and Prizes!

    By Katie Koenig The Teach-In on Sustainability is almost here! For the 2024 Fall run, it goes from Wednesday, November 20th to Friday the 22nd. I’ll cover some background information before describing some of the workshops and panels at the end of November. The Teach-In on Sustainability obviously shares its name with Emerson’s Teach-In on…

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  • Teach-In: Fast Fashion

    By Katie Koenig With the Teach-In on Sustainability coming just around the corner—starting Wednesday, November 20th, for those who are interested—I’ll be taking a look at a few different topics related to sustainable living and development. The first up, and a conversation you’ve likely heard before? Fast fashion and thrifting. First off, some good news:…

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