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1. This phrase has roots as far as 1940s and 50s much to the ire of locals of Boston and Harvard alike. 

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6. The Harvard Gazette quoted this president, “Asking ‘Why not?’ should be a Harvard refrain — the willingness to sound foolish, to risk ridicule, and be dismissed as a dreamer. We’ve seen it time and time again — the courage to take a chance, even when success seems beyond reach.”

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11. This channel was created on March 18th, 2020. At of the end of September 2023, this channel had a total 189 members and contained the description of: “This is the content you came here for…”

What is #pet-pics?

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16. You don’t have to stay in, there are plenty of activities out there! This is a whole site for Harvard staff to explore options. 

What is Harvard Outings and Innings webpage?

1. Citations: https://outingsandinnings.harvard.edu/Online/default.asp

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21. This Southern State has a tax agreement for remote work with Harvard.

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2. People come to rub my foot (some even kiss!), but in return, I give them three LIES : I am him, I founded Harvard and Harvard University was founded in 1638.

What is the Statue of  The Three Lies or the John Harvard Statue?

  1. Citation: https://summer.harvard.edu/blog/the-3-lies-of-harvard/ 

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7. By Ask a Librarian’s website for Harvard, staff and students alike can have special digital access to these four popular newspapers by using their Harvard email.

What are Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, New York Times?

  1. Citation: https://ask.library.harvard.edu/faq/82141

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12. A picture contains a thousand words, but this slack channel is fine with just one.

What is #photo-a-day?

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17. Popularly known as TAP, employees can pay $40 and take a class towards a degree or for enjoyment!


What is the The Tuition Assistance Program?

1. https://hr.harvard.edu/tuition-assistance

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22. In the 1800s a Boston clockmaker was designated as Harvard’s first “Astronomical Observer” which essentially established the Harvard College Observatory and a 15-inch Great Refractor telescope was purchased. The telescope remains and is on display with occasional use in the care of this center as a collaboration between Harvard and Smithsonian.

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3. Back in December of 1643 a group of people known as “The Board of Overseers” devised this iconic piece at a meeting, ordering “there shall be a Colledge seale in forme following.” Since then it had many iterations before it became what it is today.

What is the Harvard Veritas Shield? What is the “heraldic shield”?

1. Citation: https://summer.harvard.edu/blog/a-history-of-harvard-in-symbols/ 

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8. This famous actor held the Harvard University 2023 commencement speech.

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13. This channel hosts posts like Kermit realizing the last day of the year will turn out like 123123. 


What is #huit-humor?

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18. With this, you gain access to 20+ desktop and mobile apps and 100GB of document and cloud storage. You can either use it on work devices or personal devices!

What is Adobe Creative Cloud?

1. Citation: https://huit.harvard.edu/adobe-creative-cloud

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23. Want some free stuff to use on your next diy project and limit your carbon footprint? This Harvard affiliated center, located in Allston, recycles old items for others to use!

What is the Harvard Recycling & Surplus Center?

  1. 156 Western Ave, Allston, MA, United States, Massachusetts

  2. https://www.energyandfacilities.harvard.edu/facilities-services/recycling-waste-management/recycling-and-surplus-center

  3. https://www.facebook.com/harvardrecycling 

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4. Harvard’s library has an extensive branding page and this red hue color they named has an HEX of #A51C30.

What is Harry's Crimson? 

1. Citation: https://library.harvard.edu/brand-guidelines 

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9. This Little “Hope” is a lot bigger in person. This representation of a Syrian refugee drew a huge crowd to Harvard last month.

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14. You crafty, crafty person you. Channel your creativity, you slacker!


What is the #huit-crafty channel?

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19. Bring your family, friends or acquaintances for free at Harvard affiliated museum located at  24 Quincy Street. Through exhibitions, new commissions, public events, and publications this center is dedicated to artist-centered programming and to building a vibrant community around contemporary art.

What is the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts?

1. Citation: https://carpenter.center/about/institution

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24. If you follow the path EHS Home  > Buildings & Facilities > Occupational Safety > Ergonomics,  This department provides programs and resources for navigating ergonomics.

What is Harvard’s University Environmental Health & Safety department?

  1. Citation: https://www.ehs.harvard.edu/programs/ergonomics

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5. This person, who often likened American football to war, held the longest presidency in Harvard’s history. His dislike of American football ran so deeply that he attempted to ban it at Harvard–which was unsuccessful on his part.

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10. This rivalry that has existed since 1875 is simply referred to as “The Game” in College Football and will be competing again this November 2023.

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15. Be sure to get all your fruits and veggies, you can still harvest some pumpkin and corn. If you are uncertain on how to make them grow, you can even ask for tips on this channel.


What is #gardening?

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20. Hosting an exhibit called “SURVEILLANCE: FROM VISION TO DATA” showcases various instruments used in history to document and be made into data. This collection and over 20,000 scientific instruments are located inside the Science Center 1 Oxford Street.

What/Where is the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments?

1. Citation: https://chsi.harvard.edu/

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25. Many may have heard of the 281-acre preserve named Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University which is located in Boston, but this other nature reserve is located in Petersham, Massachusetts that is 3,850 acres and has 32 miles of public trails.

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