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Breakfast with the Global LGBTQI+ Program & Queer Nation Faculty
Join us for a light student breakfast to learn more about the Global LGBTQI+ Human Rights Program at the Carr–Ryan Center and the Queer Nation: LGBTQ Protest, Politics, and Policy in the United States class.
Social & Urban Policy (SUP) Open House and Ice Cream Social
Come celebrate the start of the new academic year! Meet the people, programs, and projects shaping social and urban policy at HKS at this open house and ice cream social.
WAPPP Open House
Learn about the Women and Public Policy Program and their work advancing women and promoting gender equity, including the Oval Office program, seminar series, fellowship stipends, and student opportunities.
Public Money, Private Gain? Rethinking Industrial Policy for Social Returns
A seminar by John Haigh and Edoardo Campanella exploring whether the state should capture a greater share of the upside when public risk generates extraordinary private gains in industrial policy.
Public Money, Private Gain? Rethinking Industrial Policy for Social Returns
Seminar by John Haigh and Edoardo Campanella on whether the state should capture a greater share of the upside when public risk generates extraordinary private gains in industrial policy.
WAPPP Open House
An open house to learn about the Women and Public Policy Program, its Oval Office program, seminar series, fellowship stipends, and other student opportunities, with affiliated faculty and research fellows sharing gender equity research. Open to the Harvard community with light lunch provided.
Taubman Center Economic Development Seminar Information Session
An information session hosted by the Taubman Center for State and Local Government to learn about the flagship Economic Development Seminar, a yearlong opportunity for HKS graduate students exploring economic development strategies.
25 Years Later: The Lessons and Legacy of September 11, 2001
A panel of experts reflect on the legacy of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, moderated by Meghan O'Sullivan with Joseph Pfeiffer, Admiral Mike Mullen, and Nancy Gibbs.
Belfer Center Open House 2026
Belfer Center Open House 2026
An open house at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School to learn about the Center's work in science, international affairs, technology, and public policy, meet the team, and enjoy light refreshments.
Belfer Center Open House 2026
An open house at Harvard Kennedy School to explore the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, meet the team, and learn about its work in science, international affairs, technology, and public policy. Light refreshments will be provided.
2026 Bloomberg Center for Cities Open House
2026 Bloomberg Center for Cities Open House
An open house at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University inviting all Harvard students and community members to learn about fellowship and research opportunities, undergraduate internships, student study groups, and events, with tours of the Center's offices and event space.
Fall 2026 CID Open House
Fall 2026 CID Open House
CID's 2026 Open House at Harvard Kennedy School — meet CID faculty, fellows, students, and staff, and learn how to get involved. Refreshments served; all Harvard faculty, fellows, staff, and students are welcome.
Indonesian Language Class - September 11
A not-for-credit Bahasa Indonesia and culture course open to Harvard students, faculty, fellows, staff, and the greater Boston community, taught by Fulbright FLTA Ricardus Williams Djee Wau.
Indonesian Language Class - September 11
The Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia invites you to join a not-for-credit Bahasa Indonesia and culture course open to Harvard students, faculty, fellows, staff, and scholars from the greater Boston area.
Using Data and A.I. in Today's Politics
A Food for Thought Lunch featuring Doug Sosnik, Sara Fagen, and Tom Bonier exploring how data, AI, and emerging technologies are transforming modern campaigns, voter engagement, and political strategy.
WAPPP Seminar with Jocelyn Viterna
WAPPP Seminar with Jocelyn Viterna
An online WAPPP Seminar featuring Jocelyn Viterna, hosted by the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School.
Carr-Ryan Open House
Please join us at Nye ABC to learn more about the work of the Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights. We will provide light refreshments and you can learn about our work from our Faculty and Staff.
Strategic Assurance Dilemma: AI & Strategic Stability in South Asia
A paper presentation exploring the Strategic Assurance Dilemma (SAD) — how AI-enabled military capabilities complicate credible reassurance in nuclear deterrence, with a focus on the India-Pakistan dyad in South Asia.
Lessons from the Campaign Trail: A Conversation with Jen O'Malley Dillon
A lunchtime conversation with Jen O'Malley Dillon, former Campaign Chair for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024, reflecting on the decisions, challenges, and turning points that shaped the 2024 campaign and what they mean for campaigns ahead.
Older Homelessness: An Emerging Challenge for Cities
A conversation bringing together leading researchers and practitioners to examine the scope of elder homelessness, emerging evidence, and promising solutions for cities.
From Survival to Advocacy: A Conversation with Nadia Murad & Amb. Samantha Power
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad joins Ambassador Samantha Power for a conversation on resilience, justice, and the fight to protect human rights in an increasingly turbulent world.
HKS on the Road: Cambridge
Join HKS Dean Jeremy Weinstein and fellow alumni for a reception followed by the Malcolm H. Wiener Lecture in International Political Economy, featuring Nicholas Kristof.
HKS on the Road: Cambridge
Join HKS Dean Jeremy Weinstein and your fellow alumni for a reception followed by the Malcolm H. Wiener Lecture in International Political Economy, featuring Nicholas Kristof.
Leading Democracy at Home & Abroad ft. Rep. Joaquin Castro & Amb. Nathalie Rayes
Join the Institute of Politics for a Food for Thought discussion featuring Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX) in conversation with Ambassador Nathalie Rayes on leadership, democratic governance, and America's role in the world.
Indonesian Language Class - September 18
The Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia invites you to join a not-for-credit Bahasa Indonesia and culture course open to Harvard students, faculty, fellows, staff, and the greater Boston community.
Stone Inequality & Social Policy Seminar: Kitt Carpenter
The Stone Program in Wealth Distribution, Inequality, and Social Policy welcomes Professor Kitt Carpenter (Vanderbilt) to speak in the Stone Inequality & Social Policy Seminar.
How Christian Women Are Powering the American Right with Katie Gaddini
Study Group: AI & the Future of Entrepreneurial Opportunity
A closed study group led by Natalie Cofield examining AI as a structural economic force influencing labor demand, firm competitiveness, and entrepreneurial access across interconnected local and regional economies.
Debate, Debrief & Dessert: Role of Diversity in Higher Education & American Life
Second session of the HKS 'Debate, Debrief, and Dessert' series: a moderated conversation between Prof. Cornell William Brooks and Dr. Kevin Roberts on the role of diversity in higher education and American life, followed by a facilitated debrief led by Julia Minson.
Prospects for Golden Dome
Steve Fetter examines the feasibility, cost, and strategic risks of President Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' missile defense for the U.S. population, contrasting it with Israel's Iron Dome.
WAPPP Changemakers with Mary Wooldridge
WAPPP's Changemakers Series conversation with Mary Wooldridge, CEO of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), on driving gender equality in Australian workplaces through evidence-based policy and organizational reform.
Tech & Regulation Seminar: Intelligence by the Sip: AI's Coming Token Divide
M-RCBG Technology & Regulation seminar led by Tom Wheeler on artificial intelligence and the coming token divide, moderated by John Haigh. Hybrid format in Wexner 434AB and via Zoom.
Tech & Regulation Seminar: Intelligence by the Sip: AI's Coming Token Divide
Tom Wheeler, M-RCBG Senior Research Fellow and former FCC Chair, leads this Technology & Regulation seminar on artificial intelligence and the coming token divide, moderated by John Haigh, in hybrid format.
Hidden Labor to Good Jobs: Care Economy with Masoomeh Khandan
Masoomeh Khandan, founder and CEO of X3P, presents lessons from X3P on how technology-enabled platforms, targeted training, and job redesign can improve worker outcomes and expand care access in the care economy.
Indonesian Language Class - September 25
A not-for-credit Bahasa Indonesia and culture course hosted by the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia, open to Harvard students, faculty, fellows, staff, and the greater Boston community, with instruction for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
Policy Analysis at Scale: An Instrument to Evaluate Governance Proposals
A seminar presenting a transparent instrument for evaluating AI governance proposals, drawing on traditional policy analysis and computational text analysis, given by M-RCBG Research Fellow Paulo Carvão and moderated by M-RCBG Co-Director John Haigh.
Stone Inequality & Social Policy Seminar: Rachel A. Potter
The Stone Program in Wealth Distribution, Inequality, and Social Policy welcomes Professor Rachel A. Potter (University of Virginia) to speak in the Stone Inequality & Social Policy Seminar.
The Art of Improv: Communicating with Confidence in the Unexpected
An interactive workshop teaching students improvisation-based skills to stay composed, present, and adaptable in any speaking situation.
Renter Protections in Cities: Emerging Policies and Practices
A discussion bringing together researchers and practitioners to examine emerging renter protection policies in cities—from eviction diversion and right-to-counsel to rent stabilization and algorithmic rent-setting—and what evidence exists on their impact.
Leading for Impact: Governing for Better Outcomes | Harvard Ministerial Program
Indonesian Language Class - October 2
A not-for-credit Bahasa Indonesia and culture course open to Harvard students, faculty, fellows, staff, and the greater Boston community, taught by Fulbright FLTA Ricardus Williams Djee Wau.
Stone Inequality & Social Policy Seminar: Brian McCabe
The Stone Program in Wealth Distribution, Inequality, and Social Policy welcomes Professor Brian McCabe (Georgetown) to speak in the Stone Inequality & Social Policy Seminar.
Beyond the Dashboard: From Visualization to Realization of Data
A hands-on, skills-based session for graduate students on transforming complex policy and civic datasets into immersive, human-centric visual and spatial narratives using the latest AI technology.
Stone Inequality Book Talk: Ray Madoff
In this Stone Inequality Book Talk, legal scholar Ray Madoff (Boston College) will discuss her recent book The Second Estate: How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy.
Public Health in Polarized Times
A candid, forward-looking discussion between Admiral Rachel Levine and Dr. Robert Redfield, moderated by Carr-Ryan Center Director Mathias Risse, on building an effective, equitable, and trusted public health system in polarized times.
Indonesian Language Class - October 9
A not-for-credit Bahasa Indonesia and culture course open to Harvard students, faculty, fellows, staff, and the greater Boston community, taught by Fulbright FLTA Ricardus Williams Djee Wau.
WAPPP Changemakers with Carolina Müller-Möhl
Join WAPPP's Changemakers Series for a conversation with Carolina Müller-Möhl on turning bold ideas into meaningful, lasting change and advancing gender equity.
Tech & Regulation Seminar: Remedies Around The Globe: Amazon, Apple & Google
M-RCBG Technology & Regulation seminar examining remedies in recent antitrust cases against Amazon, Apple, and Google, led by Gene Kimmelman and moderated by John Haigh.
Tech & Regulation Seminar: Remedies Around The Globe: Amazon, Apple & Google
M-RCBG Technology & Regulation seminar examining remedies in recent antitrust cases against Amazon, Apple, and Google, led by Gene Kimmelman and moderated by John Haigh.
Who shapes the Global Economy? Power, Policy, and Development
A CID Speaker Series conversation with Professor Adnan Khan on how rising geopolitical competition is changing the global economy, what economic security means for developing countries, and how governments can build the capabilities to navigate an increasingly uncertain world.
Indonesian Language Class - October 16
A not-for-credit Bahasa Indonesia and culture course open to Harvard students, faculty, fellows, staff, and the greater Boston community, led by Fulbright FLTA Ricardus Williams Djee Wau.
America at 250 and Beyond
How Settlers Get Away with Murder: Liza Black at Harvard Book Store
The Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights and Harvard Book Store welcome Liza Black for a discussion of her new book, How Settlers Get Away with Murder, in conversation with Randall Akee and moderated by Keziah Anderson.
Stone Inequality & Social Policy Seminar: Pamela Herd
The Stone Program in Wealth Distribution, Inequality, and Social Policy welcomes Professor Pamela Herd (University of Michigan) to speak in the Stone Inequality & Social Policy Seminar.
WAPPP Seminar with Kate Manne
HKS on the Road: Los Angeles
Connect with fellow alumni, expand your network, and engage in meaningful conversations about the Kennedy School's mission, values, and priorities in today's world.
Youth, Leadership & Africa's Future: Ahunna Eziakonwa, UNDP Africa Director
A conversation with Ahunna Eziakonwa, UNDP Assistant Administrator and Regional Director for Africa, on Africa's development trajectory, youth leadership, and innovation.
Indonesian Language Class - October 23
A not-for-credit Bahasa Indonesia and culture course hosted by the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia, open to Harvard students, faculty, fellows, staff, and the greater Boston community, with instruction by Fulbright FLTA Ricardus Williams Djee Wau.
Stone Inequality & Social Policy Seminar: Trevon Logan
Mega-Events and Cities: Opportunities, Risks, and Lasting Impact
Juliette Kayyem leads a conversation with city leaders who have planned and hosted major international events, exploring how cities prepare for high-stakes gatherings, manage public safety and operational risk, and balance immediate demands with long-term civic goals.
WAPPP Changemakers with Megha Goel
WAPPP's Changemakers Series conversation with Megha Goel, Chief Human Resources Officer at Godrej Properties Limited, exploring how leaders turn bold ideas into meaningful and lasting change for gender equity.
How to Win A Trade War
Soumaya Keynes and Chad Bown discuss their new book, How to Win a Trade War, moderated by Harvard faculty Gordon Hanson and Robert Lawrence.
Linda Hill on Genius at Scale: Leadership for an Era of Change
A conversation with Linda Hill, Harvard Business School professor and author of Genius at Scale, on how leaders can unlock collective intelligence and build cultures where innovation can flourish.
Indonesian Language Class - October 30
A not-for-credit Bahasa Indonesia and culture course hosted by the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia, open to Harvard students, faculty, fellows, staff, and the greater Boston community, with instruction for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
WAPPP Seminar with Michelle Ryan
A seminar with Michelle Ryan on barriers to workplace gender equality, focusing on complacency, misdiagnosis, and backlash.
Calling Gilgamesh: A Reading and Conversation on Humanity, Cities and the Future
A scenic reading of Gloria Benedikt's new play Calling Gilgamesh, followed by a discussion on humanity, cities and the future.
Indonesian Language Class - November 6
The Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia invites you to join a not-for-credit Bahasa Indonesia and culture course open to Harvard students, faculty, fellows, staff, and scholars from the greater Boston area.
WAPPP Seminar with Veró Rabelo
WAPPP Seminar with Durba Mitra
HKS on the Road: Chicago
Reimagining the Infrastructure underpinning the International Development System
Indonesian Language Class - November 13
A not-for-credit Bahasa Indonesia and culture course open to Harvard students, faculty, fellows, staff, and the greater Boston community, taught by Fulbright FLTA Ricardus Williams Djee Wau.
WAPPP Seminar with Zoe Marks
Fixing a Broken NPT Review Process
Dr. Mark Goodman, a longtime U.S. government practitioner of NPT diplomacy, will describe his experience with the NPT review process, why it has fallen short, and how it could be designed better.
Indonesian Language Class - November 20
A not-for-credit Bahasa Indonesia and culture course hosted by the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia, open to Harvard students, faculty, fellows, staff, and the greater Boston community, with instructor Ricardus Williams Djee Wau.
BOOK TALK: 'Side Effects' with Alice Miranda Ollstein and MaryRose Mazzola
Join the Women and Public Policy Program for a book talk with reporter and author Alice Miranda Ollstein and HKS faculty MaryRose Mazzola on 'Side Effects', an investigation into how the fall of Roe changed American health care far beyond reproductive rights.
WAPPP Seminar with Lilia Cortina
Fair Share: Dismantling Outdated Work Norms with David Smith
In this seminar, David Smith will present research from his new book Fair Share: How Men and Women Can Create a More Equitable Workplace Together, revealing how outdated workplace norms undermine careers, caregiving, and gender equity—and what leaders can do to fix the system.
AI & Cities: What Boston's BidBot Can Teach Us About AI in Government
Launch of the AI & Cities Lab featuring Mitch Weiss, Jeff Liebman, and leaders from the City of Boston discussing lessons from Bidbot, an AI tool for municipal procurement.
Indonesian Language Class - December 4
A not-for-credit Bahasa Indonesia and culture course open to Harvard students, faculty, fellows, staff, and the greater Boston community, taught by Fulbright FLTA Ricardus Williams Djee Wau.