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Harvard Extension Student Association (HESA) HESA is the officially recognized student government and umbrella organization for all student groups at the Harvard Extension School.

❄️🧣 SPREAD WARMTH THIS WINTER WITH HESA! ❤️💙As the colder months approach, the Harvard Extension Student Association (HE...
10/16/2026

❄️🧣 SPREAD WARMTH THIS WINTER WITH HESA! ❤️💙

As the colder months approach, the Harvard Extension Student Association (HESA) is coming together to support the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter through our Winter Supply Drive! 🧤

We’re inviting the HES community to help make a difference by donating essential winter supplies to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Harvard Square area.

🛍️ WHAT CAN YOU DONATE?
🧢 Warm beanies and hats
🧣 Blankets
🧤 Gloves
🛏️ Sleeping bags
❤️ And other much-needed essentials!

Every donation, big or small, can help provide warmth, comfort, and care to someone in need this winter.

📦 HOW TO DONATE:
Visit our Amazon Gift List to select and purchase items for the shelter:
🔗 https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/31ZHFIMK7FOJF?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_ggr-subnav-share_1TAGZ73DW51GYBZ7PJF0&language=en-US

💙 Can’t donate? You can still help! Share this post with friends, classmates, and fellow HES students to spread the word.

Together, we can make a meaningful impact beyond the classroom and show the power of the Harvard Extension community.

Every single item counts. Let’s spread warmth together! ❄️❤️

Join the Harvard Extension School Veterans Student Society (HES VSS) for a virtual Meet & Greet TOMORROW! 🇺🇸Whether you’...
10/16/2026

Join the Harvard Extension School Veterans Student Society (HES VSS) for a virtual Meet & Greet TOMORROW! 🇺🇸

Whether you’re a veteran, active-duty service member, military family member, or supporter, everyone is welcome!
This 30-minute gathering is a great opportunity to:
🤝 Connect with fellow HES students who share military ties and experiences
🇺🇸 Meet the Veterans Student Society board and learn more about its mission
📚 Discover upcoming society events, resources, and opportunities
💡 Share your ideas, ask questions, and help shape what VSS offers this academic year!

📅 Tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET
💻 Location: Virtual

🔗 REGISTER NOW THROUGH YOUR myDCE ACCOUNT!

Whether you’re looking to build connections, find support, or become more involved in the HES community, we’d love to see you there! ❤️💙

🎓❤️💙 CONVOCATION WEEK 2026 RECAP!What an incredible week celebrating the Harvard Extension School community! From the Co...
10/14/2026

🎓❤️💙 CONVOCATION WEEK 2026 RECAP!

What an incredible week celebrating the Harvard Extension School community!

From the Convocation Ceremony to campus gatherings, new friendships, and cheering on Harvard football, Convocation Week brought students, alumni, faculty, and friends together for unforgettable experiences.

🏛️ Throughout the week, our HES community had the opportunity to:
🎓 Celebrate academic achievements and new beginnings at Convocation
🤝 Connect with fellow students, faculty, and student organizations
📚 Discover resources and opportunities to get involved at HES
🏈 Show our Harvard spirit at the Harvard football game
❤️💙 Build meaningful connections and memories that extend far beyond the classroom

Whether you joined us in Cambridge or connected with fellow students throughout the week, we’re grateful to everyone who helped make this celebration so special!

📸 SWIPE THROUGH FOR SOME OF OUR FAVORITE MOMENTS! ➡️

A special thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and helped bring our community together. Here’s to another year of learning, leadership, friendship, and Harvard pride! 🎉

And a huge thank you to everyone who sent photos 🏈

Looking for an opportunity to get more involved, develop your leadership skills, and make a meaningful impact on the Har...
10/14/2026

Looking for an opportunity to get more involved, develop your leadership skills, and make a meaningful impact on the Harvard Extension School community? 🎓✨

HESA’s Student Resource Connections team is recruiting for TWO positions for the 2026–2027 academic year!

🌟 OPEN POSITIONS:
🤝 Community Outreach Manager
Help lead community resource initiatives, build partnerships with local organizations, student societies, and clubs, and strengthen connections throughout the HES community.
📚 Resource Wish List Manager
Help identify student needs and coordinate resources that support the academic and personal success of fellow HES students.

💡 WHY JOIN?
✨ Gain valuable leadership and collaboration experience
✨ Connect with fellow students who are passionate about service
✨ Help strengthen resources and opportunities for the HES community
✨ Make a lasting impact on the student experience!

📅 APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026

🔗 Interested in applying? Complete the application using the link provided in the graphic!

Whether you’re passionate about community outreach, student advocacy, or connecting people with valuable resources, we’d love to see you get involved! ❤️💙

📅❤️💙 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT HARVARD EXTENSION?A new week means new opportunities to learn, connect, and get invol...
10/13/2026

📅❤️💙 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT HARVARD EXTENSION?

A new week means new opportunities to learn, connect, and get involved with the Harvard Extension School community! 🎓✨

From career development workshops and academic resources to student society events, there’s something for everyone this week!

➡️ SWIPE TO EXPLORE MORE EVENTS HAPPENING THIS WEEK!

💼 CAREER & ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER (CARC)
📌 Wednesday, October 14
12 PM ET | Beyond the Wall: Motivation, Burnout, & Executive Functioning Skills
1 PM ET | Navigating a Successful Career Change
📌 Friday, October 16
12 PM ET | ALM Advising 101: How Your Academic Advisor Can Help You

🌟 MORE EVENTS TO LOOK OUT FOR!
🧠 Wednesday, October 14 | 6 PM ET
Academic Success Without Stress — Join the HES Lifestyle Medicine Student Society and guest speaker Erika Coleman to explore practical strategies for managing stress and avoiding burnout while achieving academic success!
✍️ Thursday, October 15 | 6–7 PM ET
Inkspires: Professor Series — Join the HES Creative Writing & Literature Student Club for a conversation with professor Tracy Strauss about effective essay writing and publishing nonfiction!
🏛️ Friday, October 16 | 7 PM ET
HES Student Museological Society Meet & Greet — Connect with fellow students, meet society leadership, and learn about the organization’s plans for the academic year!
🇺🇸 Saturday, October 17 | 11:30 AM–12 PM ET
Veterans Student Society Virtual Meet & Greet — Meet the VSS board, connect with fellow students, and explore upcoming opportunities and resources. All are welcome!
🎃📚 Sunday, October 18 | 4–5 PM ET
Book It Up Book Club: Horror Genre Month — Join the Creative Writing & Literature Student Club for a spooky discussion about horror storytelling! No assigned reading required.

🔗 READY TO GET INVOLVED?

Swipe to learn more about each event, and log in to your myDCE account to register!

Whether you’re looking to advance your career, meet fellow students, or explore a new interest, we encourage you to take advantage of everything the HES community has to offer! ❤️💙

🚨💻 Exciting news — the new HESA website is LIVE!We’re excited to officially launch HESA’s newly redesigned website! 🎉 Wi...
10/07/2026

🚨💻 Exciting news — the new HESA website is LIVE!

We’re excited to officially launch HESA’s newly redesigned website! 🎉

With easier navigation, more information, and a fresh new look, the site is designed to make staying connected with HESA and the Harvard Extension School community even easier.

Explore the new site to discover upcoming events, learn about student societies, find helpful resources, keep up with HESA news, and learn more about ways to get involved. ❤️💙

🔗 Visit hesa.dce.harvard.edu to explore the new site!

Have thoughts on the redesign? We’d love to hear them! Feel free to share your feedback or suggestions as we continue making the website a useful resource for the HES community.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped bring the new site to life! 👏

🇬🇧 HES is heading to Windsor! 🏰This weekend, HES Global Ambassador James Costa will bring together members of the HES co...
10/07/2026

🇬🇧 HES is heading to Windsor! 🏰

This weekend, HES Global Ambassador James Costa will bring together members of the HES community for a private guided walking tour through historic Windsor, exploring the town’s history, architecture, and royal connections.

Following the tour, attendees will have the option to continue connecting over a traditional English cream tea. 🫖

📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 11:00 AM–12:00 PM BST
📍 Windsor, UK

🎟️ This event is currently FULL! Check myDCE for updates!

Thank you for the incredible interest in this HES Local Meetup! Keep an eye on HESA and HES channels for more opportunities to connect with fellow students around the world. 🌎❤️💙

📣 Join us for the HESA General Assembly!Want to stay connected with what’s happening across the Harvard Extension School...
10/07/2026

📣 Join us for the HESA General Assembly!

Want to stay connected with what’s happening across the Harvard Extension School community? Join HESA for our 2026–2027 General Assembly! ❤️💙

This is an opportunity to connect with HESA, hear what’s happening within the student community, and stay engaged with your Student Association throughout the academic year.

📅 October 10, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM ET
🔗 Register now on MyDCE!

We hope to see you there! 🎓

💼✨ Invest in your career this week!The HES Career and Academic Resource Center has three upcoming opportunities designed...
10/05/2026

💼✨ Invest in your career this week!

The HES Career and Academic Resource Center has three upcoming opportunities designed to help you navigate your job search, strengthen your application materials, and think creatively about your career path:

🤖 AI-Powered Job Search Strategies
📅 Monday, October 6 | 1 PM ET

📝 Resume & Cover Letter Writing for Working Professionals
📅 Tuesday, October 7 | 1 PM ET

💡 Innovate Your Career with Design Thinking
📅 Wednesday, October 8 | 11 AM ET

Whether you’re actively job searching or simply planning your next career move, take advantage of these resources available to the HES community!

🔗 Register now on MyDCE!

☕️💬 Coffee, Connections & Trivia!Start your Saturday with coffee, conversation, and a little friendly competition! Join ...
10/03/2026

☕️💬 Coffee, Connections & Trivia!

Start your Saturday with coffee, conversation, and a little friendly competition! Join the HES Management & Finance Student Club for their monthly virtual gathering designed to bring the HES community together.

☕ Grab your favorite coffee
🤝 Connect with fellow HES students
🧠 Test your knowledge with trivia
💻 Join from wherever you are!
📅 First Saturday of every month
⏰ 10:00–11:00 AM ET
📍 Virtual
🔗 Register on MyDCE

Bring your coffee and come ready to connect! ❤️💙

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