Celebrating 25 Years of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study
On September 26 and 27, 2024, we will convene leading Radcliffe-affiliated scholars, scientists, artists, writers, and practitioners—with students, faculty, alumnae/i, and the public—to mark a quarter century of the Radcliffe Institute. Over an inspiring two days in Cambridge, we will celebrate Radcliffe’s distinctive legacy, remarkable impact, and exceptional promise as we look ahead to the next 25 years.
Program
Friday, September 27, 2024
On Friday, September 27, the program continues with an interdisciplinary panel of writers moderated by Claire Messud, lightning talks on the pressing issues of the day, and a reception with our vibrant student community.
9:15 AM
Welcome
- Tomiko Brown-Nagin, dean, Harvard Radcliffe Institute; Daniel P.S. Paul Professor of Constitutional Law, Harvard Law School; professor of history, Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Panel: How Writing and Art Stir Public Imagination: Communicating across Disciplines at Radcliffe
- Francine Berman RI ’20, director of public interest technology and Stuart Rice Honorary Research Professor, University of Massachusetts Amherst; faculty associate, Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, Harvard University
- Kaitlyn Greenidge RI ’19, author of Libertie (Algonquin books, 2021) and We Love You, Charlie Freeman (Algonquin books, 2021); features director, Harper’s Bazaar
- Imani Perry RI ’25, Carol K. Pforzheimer Professor, Harvard Radcliffe Institute; Henry A. Morss, Jr. and Elisabeth W. Morss Professor of Studies of Women, Gender and Sexuality and of African and African American Studies, Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Clarissa Tossin RI ’18, interdisciplinary artist
- Sharon Weinberger RI ’16, national security and foreign policy editor, Wall Street Journal
- Moderator: Claire Messud RI ’05, Joseph Y. Bae and Janice Lee Senior Lecturer on Fiction, Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences
11 AM
Break
11:15 AM
Poetry Reading
- Tracy K. Smith RI ’25, Susan S. and Kenneth L. Wallach Professor, Harvard Radcliffe Institute; professor of English and of African and African American Studies, Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Lightning Talks on Issues of the Day
Addiction
- Shelly F. Greenfield, 2024–2025 Mary Beth and Chris Gordon Fellow, Harvard Radcliffe Institute; Kristine M. Trustey Endowed Chair in Psychiatry, McLean Hospital; professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Artificial Intelligence
- Fernanda Viégas RI ’24, Sally Starling Seaver Professor, Harvard Radcliffe Institute; Gordon McKay Professor of Computer Science, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences; affiliate, Harvard Business School
Borders
- Héctor Tobar RI ’21, novelist, journalist, and professor of English and Chicano/Latino Studies, University of California, Irvine
Climate
- Rob Verchick RI ’24, Gauthier-St. Martin Eminent Scholar Chair in Environmental Law, Loyola University New Orleans
Creativity
- Ayodele Casel RI ’20, tap dancer and choreographer
Democracy
- Todd Rogers RI ’20, Weatherhead Professor of Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School
Gender
- Durba Mitra RI ’19, Richard B. Wolf Associate Professor in Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality, Harvard University
Justice
- Nikolas Bowie, 2024–2025 Shutzer Fellow, Harvard Radcliffe Institute; Louis D. Brandeis Professor of Law, Harvard Law School
12:30 PM
Community Reception and Lunch with Radcliffe Students Today (in person only)
Fay House
Join us in the newly renovated Fay House for a reception and lunch with students participating in Radcliffe’s research, leadership, mentoring, and service opportunities. We also invite you to visit the Institute’s exhibitions during this time.
Register
Free and open to the public.
Join Us in Person
In person registration for this event has closed. The event is at capacity, and we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins. We encourage you to watch online via Zoom.
Join Us Online
To view this event online, individuals will need to register via Zoom.
For instructions on how to join online, see the How to Attend a Radcliffe Event on Zoom webpage.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing a link and password for this meeting.
Live closed captioning will be available for the webinar.
See event and registration information for Thursday, September 26, program
