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New Faculty Institute 2012

Each year, Harvard University welcomes a cadre of outstanding new faculty to our academic community. We hope that each will feel welcomed and find the resources needed to have an easy transition to life at Harvard.

The Office of Faculty Development & Diversity offers the New Faculty Institute and other events to provide new faculty with opportunities to meet other faculty from across the University. This section provides an overview of the New Faculty Institute activities.

Academic year 2012 New Faculty Institute - Wednesday, September 19, 2012
 

                     

Introductory Remarks

 Faculty Panel #1

 Faculty Panel #2

 
8:30-8:45 Breakfast/Introductions and Remarks by Senior Vice Provost Judith D. Singer
8:45-9:00 Welcome Remarks from President Drew Gilpin Faust

Followed by Question & Answer Period

 

The Theme for this year's faculty panels is:

"Navigating Life as a Scholar at Harvard"

Faculty members from across the university will share their unique insights and lessons learned as they have navigated their careers at Harvard.

9:00-10:00 Faculty Panel #1

Perspectives from Associate Professors: Establishing Your Reputation as a Scholar

  • Matt Andrews, Associate Professor of Public Policy (HKS)
  • Anne Pringle, Associate Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology (FAS)
  • Marc Weisskopf, Associate Professor of Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology (HSPH)
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-11:30 Faculty Panel #2

Perspectives from Tenured Faculty: Navigating Your Professional Path as a Scholar

  • Lawrence Bobo, W.E.B. Du Bois Professor of Social Sciences (FAS)
  • Adriaan Lanni, Professor of Law (HLS)
  • Leah Price, Professor of English (FAS)
11:30-12:15 Lunch and Final Remarks
12:15-12:45 Tour of Harvard conducted by University Marshal Jackie O’Neill

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