Staff Community Events

HLS hosts a variety of events for its employees to create a community of connection, collaboration, and creativity. On this page, you can see upcoming events for HLS Staff and a summary of events offered throughout the year. You can also learn about programming for staff on the Staff Dashboard

Upcoming Events for HLS Staff

HLS Beyond Presents: Vibes Matter – What Makes us Trust the News?

February 24, 2025
12:15 pm – 1:20 pm

The news industry has two primary tasks: Accurately report what’s going on and present that info in a way that reaches people. It’s been failing at the latter — as of 2024, more people say they deeply distrust the media than trust it, and audiences are moving from traditional outlets to social platforms and individual creators. Ben Reininga, former Head of Editorial at Snapchat and 2024/5 Nieman & Berkman-Klein fellow is researching what makes users trust news videos — with the hope of providing more insight and tools to news publishers to help them connect with users.
Faith Behind Bars: The Role of Faith in Prison Reform

February 27, 2025
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

Join the Harvard Muslim Law Students Association for a powerful conversation with Shawn Barksdale and Larry Howerton, two formerly incarcerated advocates who have spent decades working to reform the prison system. They will share their experiences with incarceration, the role of faith in reclaiming agency, and their ongoing efforts to…
TA Tuesday 1:1 Strategy Sessions

March 4, 2025
All day

Are you an internal candidate looking to take the next step in your career? Leverage the expertise of the HLS TA team with personalized sessions to support your career journey at Harvard. Whether you’re refining your resume, crafting a compelling cover letter, navigating a job search, or sharpening your interview skills, we’re committed to supporting your internal mobility!
Festivities@4: Crafternoon

March 13, 2025
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us for a craft filled Festivities@4! We will have food, beverages and, and a variety of spring crafting supplies, including paint your own birdhouses, decorative flower pots, macrame, and some general craft kit supplies. Feel free to bring your own craft projects as well, whether it’s knitting, drawing, or…

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Event Overview

Below we’ve provided some descriptions for events offered throughout the year! More details for the events will be emailed directly to the HLS community. If you’d like to learn more about events for staff at HLS, you can reach out to Gloria Alonzo.

Social Events

Tuesdays@Ten

Stop by Tuesdays@Ten for a chance to mingle with your colleagues across departments. These informal, hour-long gatherings provide a chance to break up your morning, catch up outside of the office, and build your HLS community.
Festivities@Four

Typically held on a Thursday or Friday, these festivities are a chance for staff to come together and unwind over apps, drinks, and games.
HLS Holiday Party

Staff, faculty and their families are invited to gather together every December for our HLS holiday party. Come celebrate the end of the year and the holiday season with your colleagues and their families.
HLS Staff-Faculty Picnic

Staff, faculty and their families are invited to gather together every summer during our HLS community picnic. Hosted on campus, stop by to enjoy games and picnic food.

Community Learning Events

Topics@Ten or Two

Join us as we gather to hear one of our faculty experts discuss their latest research at Topics@Ten. These hour-long sessions provide an opportunity for our community to connect with the excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research central to the Law School’s academic mission.
Mock Class

Catch a glimpse of what it is like to be a Law School student. Our hope is that the sessions will give employees a fun and lively view into what happens in our classrooms and also explore some of the topics that our students engage with.

Community Building Events

Dean’s Award for Excellence

The Dean’s Award for Excellence recognizes staff members who embody both the letter and spirit of excellence within the HLS community. Each year staff nominate their colleagues, and honorees are chosen by the advisory committee in accordance with the award criteria. Each year, all staff are invited to celebrate the recipients at an awards ceremony.
Thanksgiving Pie Giveaway

Join us for a day of gratitude and take home a pie during the Thanksgiving season. All staff are welcome to come grab a pie to take home and write a thank you note for a fellow colleague.
Week of Service

At least once per year, we designate a week for service. For this week, we collaborate with a handful of local organizations to send a small group of our staff to volunteer together. This provides an opportunity for staff to go off campus and spend part of their day giving back to the community with fellow colleagues. We provide on campus participation opportunities as well. This event helps unify staff behind good causes and provides an opportunity to engage the staff in community service.