May 2025 Newsletter

Harvard University - Backstage at the Verb

The Harvard Club of Toronto has three learning events this month showcasing Harvard professors and alumni: see the website for details about upcoming events!

Tuesday May 6, 2025 - Former Supreme Court of Canada The Honorable Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella in conversation with Prof Galit Sarfaty from 4:00-6:00pm

Join us for this timely discussion with the Hon. Justice Rosalie Abella and Professor Galit Sarfaty on life at Harvard University today, the judiciary in a democracy, law and literature.

Register HERE

 

Wednesday May 21, 2025 - Presentation by Harvard Kennedy School Professor Iris Bohnet, 5:30-6:30pm at the Rotman School of Management, Desautels Hall, University of Toronto.

Details and registration here

  

Thursday May 22, 2025 - Lunch with Professor Derek Penslar from 11:30am-1:30pm and is hosted by the HCT and Harvard Business School Club of Toronto. 

From our Director, Derek PenslarProf Penslar will discuss the nature of rising anti-semitism. Harvard has just released the "Presidential Task Force on Combating Antisemitism and Anti-Israeli Bias" - making this an opportune conversation. 

Register HERE

Harvard Elections: vote now!

The Harvard Overseer and Alumni Board elections are on now. Ballots must be received by 5:00pm (EDT) on May 20, 2025 via post or email.

Harvard University has 400,000+ alumni: 20% live outside the US. Canadians represent the largest group of non-US alumni. In this election for the HAA elected director positions, there are two international candidates

  • Victoria “Vicky” Leung (AB ’91) from the UK
  • Pavlos Photiades (AB ’88) from Cyprus. 

For more information see: https://elections.harvard.edu/

Thanks to all the students who applied for the Harvard Book Prize 2025.  We will announce the winners soon! 

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS IN 2025

Harvard Club of Toronto memberships are now available for 12 months as soon as you sign-up. Join right now for a full year!

All current paid members for 2025 had their memberships extended to March 31, 2026. Thank you for supporting the HCT community!

With lots to come this year, please renew your membership  to enjoy *members only* events and to support your Club. 
COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
The Harvard Club of Toronto (HCT) programs and volunteer opportunities respect the rights, differences, and dignity of others. Those taking part in HCT activities are expected to demonstrate honesty, integrity, and civility in those activities, and are accountable for their conduct there with University alumni, students, parents, volunteers, employees, and invitees.The Harvard Club of Toronto reserves the right to suspend services to and exclude from participation in HCT programs any person whose inappropriate behavior adversely affects the safety, well-being, and inclusion of community members.