Clubs & SIGs Insider
April | 2024
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Greetings!
As we welcome the spring season here in Cambridge, we have several important updates and reminders we'd like to share with you.
Firstly, we kindly request your participation in completing the Annual Report survey by May 19. A requirement for all Clubs and Shared Interest Groups (SIGs), the data collected from this survey will serve as a key benchmark and will help shape the resources, programs, and benefits we can offer to our entire network. An email to complete the Annual Report survey was sent to all Club and SIG presidents, vice presidents, treasurers, and secretaries on April 9.
Next, we encourage you to review the Alumni Affairs & Development and Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) Inclusion Guidelines. These guidelines clearly define our expectations for all organizations to maintain inclusivity at events and within membership. They emphasize the importance of non-discrimination and accountability for behavior, all in an effort to ensure the safety and well-being of every member of our community.
Attention to all presidents and treasurers: please be on the lookout for the updated Operating Agreement and Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement, which will be sent out on April 18. We request all Clubs and SIGs to sign these agreements.
- The Operating Agreement outlines governance, operational, and engagement standards to help ensure the effective operation of Clubs and SIGs.
- The Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement is designed to ensure that all volunteers understand and commit to maintaining the confidentiality of any non-public information accessed during their volunteer activities.
Lastly, don't forget to scroll down to check out the Spotlight section! Here, you'll find an update on this year's successful Global Networking Night (GNN), including a link to the photo album.
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October 24 & 25 – Save the Date
Alumni Leadership Conference (ALC)
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Improved Email Forwarding
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Good news! Harvard recently extended its newly upgraded email forwarding system to Clubs and SIGs, allowing for:
- A significant reduction in bounced emails, spam, and phishing inquiries.
- The ability to onboard additional Clubs and SIGs to the email forwarding platform.
We hope that your organization enjoys this improved service!
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Harvard Looks Forward: Centralized News & Updates from Leadership
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A new resource for alumni, Harvard Looks Forward, provides a centralized location for institutional news and updates from University leadership. Additionally, this dedicated page includes a link to Harvard Dialogues, a series of events held this spring that are designed to model productive dialogue.
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Award Harvard Prize Books to Students
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There’s still time to take part in this year’s Prize Book program! Award Harvard Prize Books to outstanding students in the next-to-graduating high school class to inspire them for future academic studies and introduce them to the opportunities available at Harvard. Don’t miss out—place your order by April 30!
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Make Your Voice Heard! Harvard 2024 Elections
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Harvard degree holders can now vote for new members of the Harvard Board of Overseers and elected directors of the Harvard Alumni Association. Completed ballots will be accepted until 5 p.m. (ET) on May 14. View the 2024 slate of candidates.
Want to share election information with your alumni community? Check out this guide for an overview of election resources available to alumni volunteer leaders.
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Alumni Leadership Conference
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Save the date! The 2024 Alumni Leadership Conference (ALC) is scheduled to take place on October 24 and 25. View the 2023 agenda to get a feel for last year’s program.
Start thinking about who from your Club/SIG will be joining us in Cambridge this October!
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Thank you for your participation in Global Networking Night (GNN) 2024! We saw record breaking engagement with 9,500 registrants at 166 events in 79 different countries. Look through the gallery to view GNN photos from around the world!
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