Harvard Today: March 25, 2015

Happy Wednesday, Harvard! Happy humpday! We know getting back into the swing of things might be kind of tough, and we have the perfect midweek pick-me-up: Flyby Matchmaker! Just fill out the application (so much easier than all of the internship applications you’ve been avoiding!) and we’ll work our magic and set you up on a blind date. For those of you not married to your work, this is the perfect low-risk opportunity to get out of the library and meet some real live people.

IN THE ATMOSPHERE

It’s going to break 40º today! And sunny! It’s practically summer — but don’t forget your coat.

IN THE D-HALL

Lunch:

Crispy Fish Sandwich

Pork Tacos

Spicy Rice, Bean, and Lentil Casserole

Dinner:

BBQ Chicken 8 Cut

Salmon with Green Curry

Brown Rice Pancakes

ON FLYBY

1) Introducing...the Flyby Matchmaker! — Check this more details on our new great matchmaking service!

IN THE NEWS

1) Giffords To Front Class Day at HLS — “Former member of Congress Gabrielle Giffords and her spouse Mark Kelly will deliver remarks as this year’s Law School Class Day speakers, the school announced on Tuesday. The couple will speak on May 27.”

2) After 18 Years in The Square, Sandrine’s Will Close Monday — “Sandrine’s Bistro will close its doors on March 30, according to co-managing partner Gwen B. Trost. The French bistro, which was headed by award-winning chef Raymond E. Ost until August, has been a part of Harvard Square since 1996.

EVENTS

Exploring Careers in Sports — A workshop on careers in the sports industry and the specific challenges faced by marginalized groups. 4pm in Harvard 202.

Data Journalism — Nick Sinai is hosting a seminar with guest Alex Howard of E Pluribus Unum and TechRepublic on how data journalism impacts public policy. HKS Taubman 102 at 4pm.

Back to the Future — Panelists will be discussing the ability of technology to help create a sustainable society as a part of the Science and Democracy Lecture Series. 5pm in Science Center C.

Screenwriting Seminar — Tonight is the last night of David Block’s screenwriting seminar. 6 to 8pm in Kirkland’s Senior Common Room.

SexuaLiteracy Panel — A discussion on the intersection of race, culture, and gender with panelists Molly Girton, Ummni Khan, and Meera Seshadri at 7pm in Sever 213.

Sticking Together — THUD is hosting a jam with Passus, Boomshaka (from Northwestern), and BEATS (from Tufts) at 7:30 in Holden Chapel.

Harvard Thinks Healthy — The second annual event hosted by the Harvard College Health Advocacy Program. In Emerson 101 from 7:30-9, the four speakers (including director of HUHS Dr. Paul Barreira) will discuss a wide range of health topics, including the Ebola crisis, health at Harvard, meditation, and heart disease. There will be a reception afterward (9-10) for students to meet the speakers.

Spring Poetry Night — The Harvard Advocate is hosting a poetry night in conjunction with Black Ocean with readings and light refreshments at 8pm.

Lacrosse — Men’s Lacrosse is playing at Albany at 7pm. You can support the Crimson by watching online at gocrimson.com!

This post has been revised to reflect the following correction:

CORRECTION: March 25, 2015

An earlier version of the headline of this post misstated the date of today at Harvard.