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Thursday, April 9
Inventing Urban Futures: Lessons from Three Centuries of City-making
As cities face rapid change and growing uncertainty, questions about how we imagine and plan for the future have taken on renewed urgency. This interactive event draws on insights from Bruno Carvalho’s new book, “The Invention of the Future: A History of Cities in the Modern World,” to explore how historical visions of tomorrow’s cities continue to shape contemporary urban planning and policy.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Meet Your Hometown Mayor
Enrolled Harvard students are invited to connect directly with the mayor of their hometown and meet other leaders from around the world. Let us know you’re interested by April 3.
February 25-April 16
Student Study Group: City and State Diplomacy – U.S. Subnational Actors in a Changing Global Order
This study group is designed for enrolled Harvard graduate students interested in diplomacy, national security, climate policy, economic statecraft, and the evolving architecture of global governance beyond the nation-state.
Friday, April 17, 2026
2nd Annual Harvard State and Local Government Career Expo
Current Harvard students and Harvard alumni are invited to explore leadership opportunities in communities across the country, where you can pursue public service and make rapid impact for residents.
