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Student Homeless Shelters Attract Influx of Volunteers
Both the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter and the newly opened Y2Y Youth Homeless Shelter had more volunteers apply for shifts than could be accommodated.
Mardi Gras Drive Seeks Female Hygiene Products for Homeless Shelters
A non-profit led by an undergraduate is holding a two-day donation drive in the Science Center plaza for feminine hygiene products.
Harvard i-Lab Celebrates Four Years
The i-Lab was founded as a place for students across the University’s schools to collaborate on entrepreneurial projects and learn about innovation, managing director Jodi Goldstein said.
Students Code For 36 Hours At HackHarvard
The event, which lasted from Friday to Sunday, saw hundreds of students from multiple universities converge on Harvard’s campus to create innovative digital projects using new technology.
Adams House Introduces Gender-Neutral Bathrooms
Adams House administrators relabeled bathroom signage throughout the House, doing away with gender-specific restrooms and replacing them with gender-neutral ones.
World Renowned Beatboxers Convene for Workshop
Beatboxing enthusiasts convened for a workshop and performance, titled "The Art of Beatboxing," that featured renowned beatboxers from around the world and was sponsored by the Office for the Arts.
Panelists Discuss Exploitation and Trafficking at JFK Forum
The event was broadcast by CNN as part of the CNN Freedom Project, a program created to prevent human trafficking and advocate for victims of exploitation.
Podcast Pioneers Assess Medium at HUBWeek Panel
Dubbing 2015 the “Year of the Podcast,” panelists at the Berkman Center for Internet and Society pulled back the curtain on the history of the digital media form and discussed its future.