Congratulations to a number of our employees for being selected as this year’s Harvard Heroes! The annual recognition program celebrates staff from across the University, and at every level, for their outstanding work, leadership, and excellence in support of Harvard’s mission. While there are countless and very worthy candidates all across Campus Services, seven of our employees have…Continue Reading Watch the 2024 Harvard Heroes Ceremony
If there’s one thing you can say about Al Brito, it’s that he’s dedicated to supporting his communities. Al is the Lead Property Operations Assistant (POA) for Harvard Real Estate. He’s responsible for maintaining a large portfolio of buildings across the University as well as assisting in the oversight of all the other POAs. He’s…Continue Reading Supporting Harvard’s Mission – Al Brito
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
