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OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours

  • OPIA Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano

    November 15, 2024
    9:00 am – 10:00 am

    Have a quick question about public interest fellowships? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg

    November 15, 2024
    11:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Drop by OPIA’s office for drop-in office hours. Please note that office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Jillian Tuck

    November 15, 2024
    3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

    Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Jillian’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual drop-in office hours. Please note that virtual office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • OPIA Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano

    November 18, 2024
    9:00 am – 10:00 am

    Have a quick question about public interest fellowships? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins

    November 18, 2024
    11:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Catherine Pattanayak

    November 18, 2024
    3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Have a quick question about the public interest job search? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Drop-ins with Peter O’Meara – Advisor to International Students and Scholars at the Harvard International Office

    November 18, 2024
    3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

    Peter O’Meara from the Harvard International Office will hold drop-in office hours in the OPIA suite to offer quick consults and answers questions about travel and work authorization as an international student. No need for an appointment; students will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.