During her college years, Elaine Fulton dabbled in many different businesses from working at a record company to fulfilling orders at Vermont Teddy Bear, the latter she describes as one of the most interesting and fun jobs she’s ever had. Working behind the scenes as teddy bears rolled off the line, she learned important lessons…Continue Reading Meet our New Chief Financial Officer
Many of your colleagues are once again putting their artistic abilities on display for the University. The 2024 Harvard Staff Art Show celebrates the creative work of Harvard staff through an online exhibition, local shows, and artist events. Visit staffartshow.harvard.edu to learn more about live events and to see all of the artwork submitted this…Continue Reading Harvard Staff Art Show 2024
The Campus Services EDIB Committee will soon have new leadership and a new name. Several co-chairs are concluding their service and will make way for others to help lead this important work. Over the past several years, Crista Martin (HUDS), David Havelick (OFS), Belynda Bady (HIO), and Lisa Valela (HUH) have been instrumental in developing…Continue Reading New Leadership for EDIB Committee
Dear Colleagues, As we begin 2024, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on our role at the University, what we mean to the Harvard community, our upcoming agenda, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. As I write this, I’m reminded of a question submitted during last month’s all-staff meeting: is Campus…Continue Reading Looking Ahead to a New Year
It was great seeing so many of you at the Winter Breakfast and we’ve put together this photo gallery which captures the festivities and all the smiling faces….Continue Reading Photo Gallery – Winter Breakfast 2023
Part of our ongoing effort to recognize employees, their work, and how they support Harvard’s mission. When Adrienne Naylor isn’t busy working for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), you might still find her on campus taking classes in musical theater or Albanian or carrying piles of books out of the Widener Library. A full-time training…Continue Reading Finding Success – Adrienne’s Story
Did you know that the National First-Generation College Celebration happens every November 8th? It’s a time to recognize those who were the first in their family to graduate from college. Barb Kempken from Harvard University Dining Services is one such “first-gen” who navigated her way into higher education and later excelled in culinary arts. Many of our…Continue Reading Focus on Community: “First-Gens”
The steady rain certainly presented some challenges but the inauguration of Claudine Gay as the 30th president of Harvard University was a success. As always, Campus Services played a key role. Whether it was safety, event planning, serving food, installing electrical systems, keeping the grass green, or making sure everything was recycled, our teams performed…Continue Reading Supporting Inauguration
Did you know that 30% of Campus Services employees are Hispanic? In honor of Hispanic Heritage month we’d like to highlight one of our long-serving community members, Executive Assistant Sandra Parada. Sandra was born and raised in El Salvador and in 1980, she immigrated to the United States. Next month, she will celebrate 15 years…Continue Reading Focus On Community – Hispanic Heritage Month
In 1997, having just graduated from Cambridge Rindge and Latin, 17-year old Jason MacKay’s sights were set on the city of Savannah where he would attend college in the fall to study architecture. Needing a summer job, his grandfather, FMO Custodial Crew Chief Lloyd MacKay, suggested he contact Harvard’s groundskeepers. Jason was hired part-time and…Continue Reading Finding Success – Jason’s Story
