Harvard Ed Portal

04/02/2025

Spring yoga sessions with the insightful, empowering, and grounded instructor , has been a huge success for our Allston-Brighton community to take advantage of 🌻

Next week is our last class—please join us one more time before we flow into, dare we say it, summer! (even if it still feels far away)☀️

03/31/2025

Proud to see one of our muralists artwork on display in Cambridge. Their work is also featured at the SEAS building on campus. Congrats, Andromeda Lisle!

🎨 Celebrating Cambridge Artist Andromeda Lisle & Her Upcoming Mosaic-Mural ✨

When the reconstructed Tobin Montessori & Darby Vassall Upper Schools open this fall, they’ll feature a new mosaic-mural by Cambridge artist Andromeda Lisle! The artwork reflects Lisle’s passion for science, spirituality, and Indigenous storytelling.

Before the mural is installed, explore Lisle’s full artistic journey at “Spirits of Inspiration”, a new exhibition at Gallery 344. See her paintings, murals, masks, posters, and more, including a preview of the upcoming whale mosaic!

📍 Gallery 344, 344 Broadway, Cambridge
📅 April 14 – July 18, 2025
🎉 Join the free opening reception: April 28, 6–7:30 PM

Lisle, a Cambridge Rindge & Latin graduate, has designed posters for Indigenous Peoples Day and other Indigenous-focused events. Her work, commissioned through the City’s Percent-for-Art ordinance, is being crafted in custom mosaic tiles by Mosaika of Montreal.

🔗 Learn more: CambridgeMA.gov/Arts

03/26/2025

Last week, 8th grade students from several Boston Public Schools got an exclusive inside look at the world of science and engineering with SEAS! 🔬⚙️

From hand-on activities to exciting lab tours and live demonstrations, these students explored possibilities of STEM careers. An inspiring day of discovery and innovation—we may have just met the next gen of scientists and engineers 🚈

03/17/2025

💫🔭Over 300 Cambridge community members joined in on the fun—building Galileoscopes, learning about alien life in space, and charting the skies with their very own homemade star wheels!

Teens and staff from the Science Research Mentoring Program held the 2nd Annual Community Astronomy Night at Cambridge Street Upper School last Wednesday, March 13.

03/14/2025

We had an incredible talk with Dr. Erin Hecht on the science behind our special bond with dogs.

Our furry four-legged bestie was the greeter and set the perfect tone.

Thanks to all that joined!

03/12/2025

03/11/2025

We celebrated the Harvard Staff Art Show: Allston in style 💫✨ from live music, a poetry reading, to high fiving Sasha, Harvard’s community engagement dog, and so much more!

Congrats to all the Harvard staff artists and creators, who have put so much passion into their artwork and to the organizers and curators who thoughtfully put together this beautiful gallery.

Come by to see it in action now through April 3!

03/05/2025

Another successful Harvard Ed Portal Mentor Retreat!

This day is all about giving our Undergrad Mentors a chance to connect, build community, and pick up fresh ideas to bring to their sessions and clubs. Let’s gooo! 🚀

Learn more about our Youth Program offerings and impact on our website at edportal.harvard.edu

03/04/2025

Ever tried puppetry? Now’s your chance! 🎭

We’ve partnered with American Repertory Theater to bring a one-of-a-kind puppetry & shadow work workshop to our community!

This interactive session will explore how puppetry brings The Odyssey’s themes to life 🎨🎭 Happening this Saturday, March 8 at the Harvard Ed Portal.

📅 Limited spots available—RSVP now!
https://edportal.harvard.edu/event/odyssey-puppet-workshop-art

Tag a friend who would love this! ⬇️

03/03/2025

sneak a peek 👀

The Harvard Staff Art Show in Allston is in full swing—and our artist reception takes place this Thursday, March 6. 💫

Come celebrate the creativity of Harvard staff artists! Enjoy snacks, drinks, and live poetry and music performances by & Brent Benson.

Visit the link in our bio to sign up in advance!

02/28/2025

Join A.R.T.’s Engagement Team at the Harvard Ed Portal for a hands-on puppetry workshop inspired by the design elements of The Odyssey, A.R.T.'s World Premiere production.

In this interactive, two-hour session, you’ll explore how puppetry and shadow work can enhance theatrical storytelling—no prior experience required!

📍 226 Western Ave., Allston, MA
📅 Noon to 2pm; Saturday, March 8
👥 Ages 13+ | Free & open to the public - RSVP recommended!

https://edportal.harvard.edu/event/odyssey-puppet-workshop-art

This workshop is part of a series offered by A.R.T.—experience the same creative journey at multiple locations!

02/26/2025

📣 Are you an artist, musician, or dancer in the Boston area? The Harvard Ed Portal has paid opportunities to showcase your talent!

Gallery Exhibitions (Fall 2025–2026) – Seeking artists to exhibit work that engages the community. This opportunity can provide artists with their first professional gallery show, artist support, and professional development.

Concerts in the Common (June–October) – Hiring performers for outdoor shows at the Brighton Farmers Market!

All experience levels welcome | Priority for Allston-Brighton & Cambridge creatives.

Share this with a creative or apply today! https://hrvd.me/call-for-creatives

02/25/2025

Did you know that dogs' brains have evolved to understand love and attachment just like humans? 🐕❤️

Join us for a fascinating talk with Dr. Erin Hecht, Assistant Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University, as she explores how domesticated dogs have adapted over time to form deep emotional bonds with us.

Learn about:
The neuroscience behind canine love and loyalty
How dogs’ brains process attachment and affection
The evolutionary journey of human-dog relationships

RSVP link found in the comments below!

Watch more here: https://youtu.be/gtEzfvaawjg?si=fbcot8rOXcPxfCnF

How have dogs have been affected by their close relationship with humans, and how that has shaped their personalities? Dr. Erin Hecht, who leads The Canine B...

02/25/2025

Parent-Child Literacy Night With Dr. Maria Parra and partners at YOSOY!

Join us for a magical evening of learning and fun—explore the richness of linguistic, cultural, and historical content through hands-on, sensory-based activities designed for parents and children. Celebrate bilingualism as a valued skill and learn how to embrace all linguistic resources.

What’s in store?

🎨 Fun and educational activities for parents and children

🔗 Insights into the benefits of bilingualism

🌐 Opportunities to engage in interactive learning

RSVP is required. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdD-MuX87MfXggrXKFGFFqliMGTt7rjROM-CpWgTFpGgkUy_w/viewform

We can’t wait to see you there! Bring your curiosity and your love for learning!

***Visita los comentarios para la traducción al español.***

ABOUT: Dr. María Luisa Parra has a B.A. in Psychology, a Ph.D in Hispanics Linguistics and fifteen years of experience in the fields of Second Language Acquisition and Child Bilingual Development. She has taught Spanish Language and Culture at Boston University and in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Harvard, where she is currently Senior Preceptor.

02/24/2025

We're so excited to be opening our doors for the Harvard Staff Art Show this Thursday!

And to properly kick off this exhibition, we'd like to invite you to join us at the Crossings Gallery at the Ed Portal on March 6 to celebrate the creative talents of 40+ Harvard staff artists.

Enjoy live music, snacks, drinks, and incredible artwork while learning how these artists balance work and creative passions. 🤩

RSVP here: https://hrvd.me/harvard-art-reception