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Bettina Love delivers webinar on Black history, racism and abolition

Bettina Love delivers webinar on Black history, racism and abolition

February 2, 2021 | Posted Under: Upper School, alumni-express, Black History Month, DEI, eweekly, guest speakers

Yesterday, to recognize the beginning of Black History Month, Harker’s Black Student Union and … [Read more...] about Bettina Love delivers webinar on Black history, racism and abolition

Music professor Ron McCurdy speaks on Harlem Renaissance

Music professor Ron McCurdy speaks on Harlem Renaissance

January 28, 2021 | Posted Under: Upper School, alumni-express, DEI, eweekly, guest speakers, Performing Arts

Ron McCurdy, a professor of music at the University of Southern California, gave a presentation … [Read more...] about Music professor Ron McCurdy speaks on Harlem Renaissance

Congresswoman Anna Eshoo answers student questions

Congresswoman Anna Eshoo answers student questions

October 29, 2020 | Posted Under: Upper School, Anna Eshoo, eweekly, guest speakers, United States Congress

The Harker Civic Tech Club hosted a special Q&A session with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo on Tuesday … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Anna Eshoo answers student questions

Justin Michael Williams leads assembly in meditation

Justin Michael Williams leads assembly in meditation

October 29, 2020 | Posted Under: Upper School, DEI, eweekly, guest speakers, Justin Michael Williams, Wellness

On Tuesday, Harker’s LIFE (Living with Intent, Focus and Enthusiasm) organization held a special … [Read more...] about Justin Michael Williams leads assembly in meditation

First Windows and Mirrors assembly offers insight into Jewish communities

First Windows and Mirrors assembly offers insight into Jewish communities

September 24, 2020 | Posted Under: Middle School, alumni-express, Andy Lulka, eweekly, guest speakers

Last Friday, the middle school invited guest speaker Andy Lulka to the first Windows and Mirrors … [Read more...] about First Windows and Mirrors assembly offers insight into Jewish communities

‘Front Desk’ author Kelly Yang speaks to grade 4 and 5 students

‘Front Desk’ author Kelly Yang speaks to grade 4 and 5 students

October 2, 2019 | Posted Under: Lower School, eweekly, guest speakers, Kelly Yang

On Monday, author Kelly Yang spoke to fourth and fifth graders about her book, "Front Desk," … [Read more...] about ‘Front Desk’ author Kelly Yang speaks to grade 4 and 5 students

Cultural commentator Jay Smooth speaks at upper school morning assembly

Cultural commentator Jay Smooth speaks at upper school morning assembly

September 9, 2019 | Posted Under: Upper School, alumni-express, DEI, Diversity, eweekly, guest speakers

On Monday morning, the upper school hosted a special assembly featuring cultural commentator Jay … [Read more...] about Cultural commentator Jay Smooth speaks at upper school morning assembly

Langston Hughes Project gives stirring performance, inspiring master classes

Langston Hughes Project gives stirring performance, inspiring master classes

March 18, 2019 | Posted Under: Upper School, English, eweekly, guest performances, guest speakers, Langston Hughes Project, Performing Arts

The upper school received a visit today from the Langston Hughes Project, a fusion of music, … [Read more...] about Langston Hughes Project gives stirring performance, inspiring master classes

Students learn about global poverty during special assembly

Students learn about global poverty during special assembly

January 11, 2018 | Posted Under: Upper School, guest speakers, Outreach

Today, upper school students attended an assembly that featured an appearance by Tom Nazario, an … [Read more...] about Students learn about global poverty during special assembly

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