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Sun, Jan 20, 2019 at 10:00am —
Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 05:00pm
As part of the Nepal Studies Program, Professor Michael Witzel will lead a conference titled “Hinduism in Nepal: The Ritual Dimension.” Ritual has played a major role in Hindu societies, from the Vedas to modern times, and it has been particularly prominent in Nepalese society. It accompanies individuals from morning until night, from birth to death, and it shapes the […]
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Mon, May 7, 2018 from 01:00pm — 06:00pm
VENUE
CGIS South, S030
Harvard University
ADDRESS
CGIS South, S030
Harvard University
1730 Cambridge Street
Cambridge MA 02138
As part of the Nepal Studies Program, Leonard van der Kuijp, Professor of Tibetan and Himalayan Studies, will lead a conference titled “Buddhism in Nepal, Past and Present.” Based on medieval documents and modern practice, this conference will explore the spread and development of Buddhism in the India-Nepal-Tibet corridor. Conference Schedule: 1-1:30 PM THE NEWAR LUMBINI VIHARA PROJECT […]
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Fri, Jan 5, 2018 from 10:00am — 04:00pm
As part of the Nepal Studies Program, Leonard van der Kuijp, Professor of Tibetan and Himalayan Studies, will lead a conference titled “Buddhism in Nepal, Past and Present.” Based on medieval documents and modern practice, this conference will explore the spread and development of Buddhism in the India-Nepal-Tibet corridor.
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Fri, Feb 10, 2017 from 05:30pm — 07:00pm
VENUE
Hotel Yak & Yeti, Nepal
ADDRESS
Hotel Yak & Yeti
Durbar Marg
Kathmandu, Nepal
Special Event Jerold Kayden, Frank Backus Williams Professor of Urban Planning and Design, Harvard Graduate School of Design Sarita Maskey, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development, Nepal Government Shriju Pradhan, Deputy Director, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Government of Nepal David Sanderson, Judith Nielsen Chair, University of New South Wales Anshu Sharma, Co-founder and Chief Mentor, SEEDS Although […]
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Tue, Feb 14, 2017 from 04:00pm — 05:30pm
VENUE
CGIS South, S250
Harvard University
ADDRESS
CGIS South, S250
Harvard University
1730 Cambridge Street
Cambridge MA
Social Enterprise Seminar Anshu Sharma, Co-founder and Chief Mentor, SEEDS Chair: Jerold Kayden, Frank Backus Williams Professor of Urban Planning and Design, Harvard Graduate School of Design South Asia is one of the most disaster prone regions of the world. It is also a region undergoing deep economic and political transition. As a result of global […]
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Mon, Feb 13, 2017 from 05:00pm — 06:30pm
VENUE
CGIS South, S030
Harvard University
ADDRESS
CGIS South, S030
Harvard University
1730 Cambridge Street
Cambridge MA 02138
Special Event Jerold Kayden, Frank Backus Williams Professor of Urban Planning and Design, Harvard Graduate School of Design Sarita Maskey, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development, Nepal Government Shriju Pradhan, Deputy Director, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Government of Nepal David Sanderson, Judith Nielsen Chair, University of New South Wales Anshu Sharma, Co-founder and Chief Mentor, SEEDS Although […]
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Thu, Apr 28, 2016 from 05:45pm — 07:00pm
VENUE
Kresge G2
Harvard School of Public Health
ADDRESS
Kresge G2
Harvard School of Public Health
677 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA
Cosponsored Events Join us to remember the lives lost, and to continue the conversation on the public health impact of, and response to, disasters. is event brings together academics, practitioners and students to examine lessons on earthquake response, aid accountability, and health systems strengthening following the disaster that rocked Nepal on April 25, 2015 Bijay Acharya, MD, Massachusetts General […]
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Mon, Apr 25, 2016 from 01:15pm — 02:30pm
VENUE
Ash Center Lobby
ADDRESS
Ash Center Lobby
Suite 200 North
124 Mt. Auburn Street
Cambridge, MA
Cosponsored Event On April 25, 2015, the Gorkha Earthquake struck Nepal, causing extensive damage and taking the lives of thousands. In this panel discussion, speakers, including students from several Harvard graduate programs, will draw on their research to discuss how relief and recovery have progressed in the year since the disaster occurred. Speakers: Erica Kelly, […]
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Thu, Feb 18, 2016 from 12:00pm — 02:00pm
VENUE
Room 124, Gund Hall
ADDRESS
Gund Hall, Room 124
48 Quincy Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Cosponsored Event Informal settlements are the common features of urban growth in most developing countries and are typically the product of an urgent need for shelter by the urban poor. Rapid urbanization, inefficient land administration and inadequate capability to cope with the housing needs of people in urban areas have contributed to the development of informal […]
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Thu, Oct 29, 2015 at 05:00pm
VENUE
CGIS Knafel Concourse
ADDRESS
CGIS Knafel Concourse
1737 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA
Photographs by Grzegorz Ekiert Ongoing exhibit through October 29, 2015 Closing reception and fundraiser: Thursday, October 29, 5:00 p.m. This exhibit is designed to raise funds for SAI’s Nepal Research and Reconstruction Fund. It provides support for projects in Nepal developed in partnership with local organizations, with a focus on Nepal’s long-term reconstruction. Visit the Harvard […]
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Thu, May 14, 2015 from 04:00pm — 07:30pm
VENUE
CGIS South, S010
ADDRESS
CGIS South, S010
1730 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA
Special Event 4:00-5:30pm: Panel I, Public Health, Water and Sanitation and Rebuilding of Places and Heritage Sites Co Moderator: Xeno Acharya, MPH, Harvard School of Public Health; Students For Nepal Jarrod Goentzel, Director, MIT Humanitarian Response Lab; Lecturer, MIT Michael Hooper, Associate Professor of Urban Planning, Graduate School of Design, Harvard University Daniele Lantagne, Usen Family Career Development Professor, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil […]
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Mon, May 4, 2015 from 12:00pm — 01:30pm
VENUE
CGIS South, S050
Harvard University
ADDRESS
CGIS South, S050
Harvard University
1730 Cambridge Street
Cambridge MA
SAI Special Event Prashant Jha, Associate Editor, Hindustan Times. Chair: Madhav Khosla, Ph.D. Candidate in Political Theory, Department of Government, Harvard University On April 25, Nepal was hit by a devastating earthquake. Almost 5000 people have died and the numbers are steadily increasing. The full scale of losses in terms of human casualties, homes destroyed and […]
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