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The ARC is committed to empowering students to reach their full academic potential in an inclusive and equitable academic environment. The ARC supports Harvard’s GSAS students in developing time management skills, study strategies, and metacognitive approaches to learning and welcomes graduate students to sign up for academic coaching, accountability groups, panel discussions, and workshops.

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Engage with the diverse community of 34,000 alumni through the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School Alumni Association (GSAA), a network of scholars and professionals working around the globe. Our office sponsors a variety of opportunities for our alumni to stay connected with one another, with current students, and with Harvard.

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The Animal Welfare Student Group at at Harvard GSAS is dedicated to the goal of providing education, awareness, and community spaces on animal welfare primarily for students at GSAS. The group also welcomes students in the Harvard community. Collectively, we aim to prevent animal cruelty, protect the environment, and safeguard public health. The activities of the AWSG at HGG shall include: promoting information on lifestyle changes, social gatherings, documentary screenings, and speaker events to protect animal welfare and share vegan options.
The Animal Welfare Student Group at at Harvard GSAS is dedicated to the goal of providing education, awareness, and community spaces on animal welfare primarily for students at GSAS. The group also welcomes students in the Harvard community. Collectively, we aim to prevent animal cruelty, protect the environment, and safeguard public health. The activities of the AWSG at HGG shall include: promoting information on lifestyle changes, social gatherings, documentary screenings, and speaker events to protect animal welfare and share vegan options.
The Animal Welfare Student Group at at Harvard GSAS is dedicated to the goal of providing education, awareness, and community spaces on animal welfare primarily for students at GSAS. The group also welcomes students in the Harvard community. Collectively, we aim to prevent animal cruelty, protect the environment, and safeguard public health. The activities of the AWSG at HGG shall include: promoting information on lifestyle changes, social gatherings, documentary screenings, and speaker events to protect animal welfare and share vegan options.
The Animal Welfare Student Group at at Harvard GSAS is dedicated to the goal of providing education, awareness, and community spaces on animal welfare primarily for students at GSAS. The group also welcomes students in the Harvard community. Collectively, we aim to prevent animal cruelty, protect the environment, and safeguard public health. The activities of the AWSG at HGG shall include: promoting information on lifestyle changes, social gatherings, documentary screenings, and speaker events to protect animal welfare and share vegan options.

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Welcome to your creative home at Harvard Griffin GSAS. Student Center Arts is all about building community through shared expression. We invite you to unwind and untangle your mind with our cozy knitting circles, connect with peers on the dance floor through our spirited Salsa and Bachata lessons, and discover the beauty of our city together through group trips to world-class museums and theaters. Come for the art, stay for the friendship.

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Asian Baptist Student Koinonia at Harvard Griffin GSAS is concerned with the religious, social, and cultural issues regarding Christianity and Asians and Christianity.

The group will seek to promote greater awareness and understanding of these issues in the Harvard community, and specifically among Harvard Griffin GSAS students, by appropriate means such as Bible studies, publications, meetings, seminars, and other educational activities.  The group’s activities and services will be available to all members of the Harvard University community, regardless of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, or physical disability.

We're a group of Christian graduate students who are excited to know God more, to study the truths of the Bible together, and to share God’s love with the Harvard grad student community. Our activities include weekly Bible studies, sports, games, meals, and mission trips. Whatever your background, we hope you'll join us to explore life from God's perspective and build meaningful, fun friendships!

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Organized wholly by GSAS PhD students, PhD Talks is an annual speaker series dedicated to the exploration of interdisciplinary themes that engage issues of space. PhD Talks is an opportunity for our program, which is deeply interdisciplinary, and includes participation from the departments of History, American Studies, Art History, Sociology, Philosophy, History of Science, Anthropology and Film and Visual Studies to come together as an intellectual unit and assert its relevance within the context of a professional school, the Graduate School of Design. It is also a chance for us to showcase the more historical and theoretical work being produced to the wider GSAS and Harvard community.

The PhD students also sponsor conferences such as the New England chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians Graduate Student Symposium, which takes place every year at a university in the Boston area, and at Harvard approximately every three years. These conferences offer the opportunity for graduate students in the department to connect with PhD students and faculty at other local institutions, as well as to share their research in a conference setting.

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The goal of the AstroGrad Network (AGN) is to facilitate social events and professional development programs for graduate students at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

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The Athletics and Outings Fellows organize events to explore the city of Boston and surrounding New England and stay active. We love to go on outdoor adventures, like biking, skiing, and foraging, and we also provide affordable tickets to professional sports events and theater shows in downtown Boston. Looking to stay active, meet new people, and have fun along the way? Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just want to try something new, Student Center Athletics & Outings has something for you!

Is there an event you really want to go to, or a local trip you really want to take with other students or an intramural sports team you want to join? We want to hear from you!

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The BBS Peer Mentors are a group of upper year BBS students dedicated to promoting community amongst BBS students and to providing advice and support to our fellow BBSers. We are a diverse group who are available for one-on-one meetings to discuss any challenges students may be facing. We also work with groups of first year students to answer questions and welcome them to the BBS community. Additionally, we hold quarterly community building events for all BBS students.

Learn more about our 2022-23 BBS Peer Mentors in the flyer below! (Harvard sign-in required)

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Our goal at the Biomedical Graduate Student Organization (BGSO) is to enrich and foster a sense of community among PhD students in the Life Sciences at Harvard Medical School, through a series of social and academic initiatives. BGSO represents the over 700 PhD students enrolled in HMS-based graduate programs affiliated with the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). These include the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS), Virology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Speech and Hearing Bioscience and Technology (SHBT), and Bioinfomatics and Integrative Genomics (BIG). BGSO is also a student funding entity which allocates resources to DMS-based student groups for social and/or academic activities.

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The Biostatistics PhD Peer Mentor Program aims to create a network of guidance, community, and support for Biostatistics students as they move through their PhD years. The Peer Mentor Program matches mentors to mentees, organizes activities to bolster mentorship, and hosts student support seminars that provide advice and enhance the well-being and success of early-year doctoral students.

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The Biostatistics PhD Student Committee is the official student body organization that organizes programming including social and outreach events for the graduate community, and advocates for graduate students in the department. The PhD student committee is dedicated to promoting community among students, facilitating communication with administration, and fostering collaboration with the wider Harvard community.

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Organized wholly by GSAS PhD students, PhD Talks is an annual speaker series dedicated to the exploration of interdisciplinary themes that engage issues of space. PhD Talks is an opportunity for our program, which is deeply interdisciplinary, and includes participation from the departments of History, American Studies, Art History, Sociology, Philosophy, History of Science, Anthropology and Film and Visual Studies to come together as an intellectual unit and assert its relevance within the context of a professional school, the Graduate School of Design. It is also a chance for us to showcase the more historical and theoretical work being produced to the wider GSAS and Harvard community.

The PhD students also sponsor conferences such as the New England chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians Graduate Student Symposium, which takes place every year at a university in the Boston area, and at Harvard approximately every three years. These conferences offer the opportunity for graduate students in the department to connect with PhD students and faculty at other local institutions, as well as to share their research in a conference setting.

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The BPH Peer Mentor Team is comprised of BPH students from across G-years, working towards the common goal of supporting peers and each other throughout their graduate studies. Students are matched with peer mentors based on defined needs and interests to develop strong connections and effective mentor-mentee partnerships. The trained and diverse team of peer mentors connects with mentees through both one-on-one meetings and group activities to foster community engagement and provide peer support.

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Chalk Talks, a Harvard Griffin GSAS Student Group, has an overall mission to promote scientific and philosophical discourse in a welcoming and fun environment. This group will serve the Harvard Griffin GSAS community by providing a friendly environment for cross-departmental socializing and professional development, as detailed below under Goals.

To join our mailing list, please email the president at ttalks@hms.harvard.edu.

Chalk Talks, a Harvard Griffin GSAS Student Group, meets monthly to share cool science, philosophical, and historical topics in chalk talk format. A chalk talk is a talk given using chalk and a chalkboard as a means to communicate ideas (no slides!). Topics have included life origins, theoretical experiment proposals, bioethics, the history of splitting an atom, and the world’s largest known bacteria. The format is roughly 7-10 min chalk talk with 5 min questions. Participants are required to give a talk to attend. Once or twice a year, faculty are invited to participate, promoting faculty-student discussion and collaboration.

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FISH exists to build a welcoming and loving Christian community for international students at Harvard Griffin GSAS that can be their “home away from home.” The group is open to all students at Harvard Griffin GSAS, regardless of religious beliefs or international/domestic status. We seek to foster a loving community through weekly Bible studies and dinners, weekly prayer on Zoom, and monthly social and cultural events, such as board game nights, international potluck dinners, and cross-country skiing outings.

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The Community Engagement and Wellness Fellows seek to improve and maintain students' well-being and empower GSAS students to make a meaningful impact in their communities. We collaborate with other centers to organize events that promote multiple dimensions of wellness, such as personal, physical, spiritual, social, and financial.

If you would like to get involved in serving the greater Cambridge and Boston communities (and beyond), or are searching for opportunities to work on your well-being, you've come to the right place!

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The Office of Culture, Community, and Engagement (CCE) supports students from the time they are prospective applicants, throughout their studies at Harvard. We support the success of all graduate students and promote open dialogue and leadership across our academic community.

The CCE office serves as a consultant, partner, and leader, working closely with potential students, students, staff, and faculty across all schools. We support recruitment and engagement efforts, including on- and off-campus events, training programs, and programs for admitted students.

To learn more about what we do, please visit our website.

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Are you a PhD student who wants to learn about teaching, build your communication skills, or think about your future as a teacher-scholar? Do you want to connect with peers outside your discipline and join a teaching community? Engage with the Bok Center! Sign up to receive our newsletter to get updates on current events and resources.

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The EALC Peer Mentoring Program serves to foster and strengthen a collaborative community among graduate students of various disciplines and G-years. Student Mentees (typically G1-G3, but open to all) are assigned to a Peer Mentor (G3+) who can offer advice on: -Adjusting to campus life and understanding university resources across campus -Establishing social, professional, and academic relationships both within the EALC department and campus-wide -Balancing coursework, TF-ships, and research with personal hobbies and interests -Navigating degree milestones such as generals, prospectus, and dissertation writing. In addition to the bi-weekly checkins for mentee-mentor pairs, the EALC Peer Mentoring Program also strives to organize a Welcome Party/BBQ, Writing Hour (3 per semester), *Peer-led* Prospectus Workshop Series, Generals Panel Series, End-of Year Celebration, Periodic Social Gatherings/Outings. These are open to the entire graduate student body within the EALC department.

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The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (EALC) Social Committee brings together students who are studying East Asia from all years and fields, welcoming interested students from other departments, and bringing together students to share advice and experiences in the Harvard community.

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The East Asia Society, a Harvard Griffin GSAS Student Group, hereafter referred to as HEAS, promotes the study of East Asia within the Harvard graduate students community, particularly among the students in the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. While HEAS is centered on the Regional Studies--East Asia degree program, it is open to all those with an interest in East Asian cultures, history, and society in any other departments within the Harvard Griffin GSAS. Activities include providing information to members on East Asian-related activities at Harvard and in the larger academic community, sponsoring speakers and workshops on items of interest to members, organizing and conducting an annual academic seminar focused on East Asia.

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To increase women’s representation and support women’s participation in economics, at Harvard and in the broader profession.

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Love to sing? Looking for a way to embrace your talents and create community? The Student Center Choir and World Music is the place for you!

The Student Center Ensemble is a mixed-voice and instrumental ensemble primarily made up of students from the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. In addition to students from Harvard Griffin GSAS programs, we welcome affiliates of other graduate schools, undergraduates, and some members of the Cambridge and Greater Boston communities. We are open to singers of all backgrounds and skill levels.

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The Harvard Earth and Planetary Sciences' GeoClub organizes and leads academic, social, and other events and activities to support and advocate for graduate students in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and in Environmental Science and Engineering.

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The Fellowships & Writing Center seeks to provide GSAS students with the means to enhance the clarity and depth of their research and to aid in their professional development as scholars. The FWC offers individual consultations (by appointment), peer writing groups, and a variety of workshops to support GSAS students at all stages of their careers. Tutoring support is available to all GSAS students who seek to improve their fellowship proposals, academic papers, dissertations, and presentations. Overall, the FWC helps students to heighten the impact of their research by fostering and refining their written and oral communication skills. GSAS students are eligible to make one appointment per week, dependent upon availability. For more information on how to schedule an appointment, please see our website.

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Game Guild, a Harvard Griffin GSAS Student Group, is dedicated to providing a common space for students at Harvard Griffin GSAS and across the campus community to gather, socialize, and play board games. 

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The Graduate Christian Fellowship (GCF), a Harvard Griffin GSAS student group, is a Gospel-centered community that welcomes GSAS students of all backgrounds.



We seek to learn more about Jesus and what it means to follow him in the university by integrating our faith with our study and work. We gather regularly to pray, worship, read the Bible, serve, eat, laugh, and just generally have fun together.



If you are interested in growing in your faith while in grad school or exploring faith for the first time, please email us or fill out our interest form.

Check out our website here!

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