Since its inception in 2008, Harvard Housing residents have been fortunate to hear from dozens of prominent Harvard faculty, local business leaders, and alumni as part of our "Meet the Scholar" speaker series. Topics ranged from public policy to the fine arts and beyond. This past year has taught us that we are all deeply connected and committed to living in a thriving community. Because of this, we are excited to announce the theme for the 2025 Meet the Scholar series: Welcome to our Global Village.
Join us as renowned Harvard scholars share diverse perspectives through intimate discussions on building inclusive communities, the power of global health efforts, immigrant and refugee journeys, and how museums and art affect our world. These gatherings, hosted by our Faculty Directors in common spaces, offer a unique opportunity to engage directly with brilliant minds outside of a traditional classroom setting.
2025 Meet the Scholars
MTS Schedule
Todd Rogers and Sara Dadkhah host Vice Provost Sara Bleich (HSPH/HKS)
February 26th | 29 Garden Common Room
7:00 - 7:30 PM | Reception with food and drinks (21+ ID required for alcoholic beverages)
7:30 - 8:30 PM | Conversation between Professor Suárez-Orozco and Faculty Directors, followed by a resident Q&A
CHANGE OF PROGRAM - Social Hour with Faculty Directors Vinny Manoharan and Michelle Carter
March 11th | Peabody Terrace Common Room
7:00 - 8:30 PM: Reception with food and drinks (21+ ID required for alcoholic beverages)
Grace La and James Dallman host Professors Anda and Jenny French (GSD/Princeton SoA)
March 31st | 10 Akron Common Room
6:00 - 6:30 PM: Reception with food and drinks (21+ ID required for alcoholic beverages)
6:30 - 7:45 PM: Conversation between Professors French and Faculty Directors, followed by a resident Q&A
Registration Opens: March 7th
Visit Professors Anda and Jenny French's Event Page
Nancy Hill and Rendall Howell host Professor Carola Suarez-Orozco (HGSE)
April 15th | 5 Cowperthwaite Common Room
7:00 - 7:30 PM: Reception with food and drinks (21+ ID required for alcoholic beverages)
7:30 - 8:30 PM: Conversation between Professor Suárez-Orozco and Faculty Directors, followed by a resident Q&A
Registration Opens: March 21st