Clubs & SIGs Insider

January | 2025

Greetings!

As we step into 2025, we’re excited to continue our partnership with you! With many Clubs and SIGs experiencing leadership changes in January, there are new names to welcome and important updates to be made. To ensure a smooth transition, we encourage you to integrate the new leadership checklist into your onboarding process. This guide provides essential steps to help set up new volunteers for success.

Wishing you a fantastic start to the new year!

Important Dates

January 10 – Action Needed
Registration Deadline: SIG Showcase

January 17–19
International Leadership Workshop (ILW) – held in Singapore for international Clubs, SIGs and Contacts

January 24 – Action Needed
Registration Deadline: Global Networking Night

January 24 – Action Needed
Registration Deadline: Spring Event – Welcome to Admitted Students

February 4–6
SIG Showcase

February 6
Harvard Prize Book – Kick-off date for placing book orders

March 19
Global Networking Night

June 6 – Save the Date
Harvard Alumni Day – Includes HAD Local Celebrations and SIG Meetups

News & Updates

Go Global! Register for GNN

Join us in bringing thousands of alumni together worldwide – register for Global Networking Night by January 24! Clubs and Harvard Alumni Contacts are invited to host events, and SIGs are invited to support local events in an ambassador role.

Welcome Newly Admitted Students

Welcome newly admitted students from all Harvard schools in their hometowns! Clubs and Contacts can sign up to host a newly admitted student event this spring. Share the Harvard spirit—register by January 24 to participate!

Celebrate Excellence with the 2025 HAA Clubs and SIGs Awards

Help us celebrate the exceptional contributions of our Clubs, SIGs, and volunteer leaders through the HAA Clubs and SIGs Awards. Nominate a deserving Outstanding Alumni Community or Outstanding Volunteer Leader by June 13. Winners will be announced at the 2025 Alumni Leadership Conference (ALC) in Cambridge.

Submit Your Nominations

Make an Impact: Support Harvard College Students

Kick off the new year by supporting Harvard College students! January marks Student-Alumni Flash Mentoring Month. Mentorship, career advice, and networking are top of mind for students, as many are looking for opportunities for the year ahead. Learn how you can have a direct impact.

Find Out More

Clubs & SIGs Spotlight

The Harvard Club of Boston’s clubhouse was especially festive this holiday season, showcasing a stunning 5-foot by 3-foot gingerbread replica of Widener Library. The gingerbread house weighed 50 pounds took two talented bakers a total of 30 hours over three days to build.

This fall, the Harvard Club of Hong Kong brought alumni together for an engaging talk by Professor William Kirby on Academic Freedom and University Governance: Lessons from Harvard and Elsewhere.

The Harvard Club of Russia recently held its Annual General Meeting, celebrating the new Executive Board and year ahead!

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