Harvard Common Spaces

Harvard Common Spaces Harvard University Common Spaces program The Events Management office, a department within Harvard Campus Services, coordinates the Common Spaces program.

In early 2008, Harvard President Drew Faust assembled a Committee on Common Spaces and charged the group with guiding a planning initiative that would lead to "the transformation of certain physical spaces" and the enhancement of a "sense of engagement and community." The committee identified a number of opportunities to create a more welcoming and integrated campus, and the Common Spaces program

is an outgrowth of that effort. Created in the summer of 2009, the Common Spaces program is managed through the University Planning Office (UPO) and informed by feedback received in university-wide focus groups. Over the past three years, the program has strengthened the sense of community on Harvard's campus by creating informal gathering spaces and encouraging spontaneous interactions among students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the community and visitors to campus. Partners from across the University—including the Office of the Provost, Harvard College Office of Student Life, Landscape Services, Hospitality & Dining, and the University Planning Office—contribute to the collaborative programming and successful implementation of events and activities.

10/24/2025

Motherjuice.com
Start your day at The Smith
with a supercharged breakfast from Mother Juice!
Every Day from 8am to 6pm 🧋😁

10/23/2025
10/22/2025

Common Spaces Features Mt. Auburn Room - Space of the Week
-Free too book, during the week, walk-in only on weekends
-Includes AirMedia, whiteboards,
and extra chairs nearby
-Available to student organizations, staff and faculty
-Perfect for study groups, book clubs and group meetings
BOOK TODAY!
commonspaces.harvard.edu

10/21/2025

Thank You! Mignone Center for Career Success
For the successful Humanities, Marketing and Creative Careers Expo on Thurs. 10/16

10/20/2025

This Week... Common spaces
-Wellness Wagon
Featuring safer s*x supplies, sleep kits, & more
every Tuesday through December 5th
2:30 - 4:30pm
Smith Campus Center, Collaborative commons
-The Farmers' Market At Harvard
Tuesday, October 21st
11:30am - 5:30pm
Last market; Tuesday, Oct. 28th
Science Center Plaza
-Harvard - Join us for Family Weekend
Starting Thursday, October 23–26, 2025, and experience Harvard College through your student’s eyes. Connect with faculty, meet other families, join in on classes and conversations, and discover everything Harvard has to offer!
Email us at [email protected] for information.

10/17/2025

Oggi Gourmet - Fresh every day
Let's enjoy!
30 Dunster St. Harvard Square
Smith Campus Center
Monday - Saturday
8am - 5pm

10/16/2025

Next Week... Common Spaces
- Wellness Wagon
Featuring safer s*x supplies, sleep kits, & more
every Tuesday through December 5th
2:30 - 4:30pm
Smith Campus Center, Collaborative commons
-The Farmers' Market at Harvard
Every Tuesday through October 28th
11:30am - 5:30pm
Science Center Plaza
- Join us for Family Weekend
starting Thursday, October 23–26, 2025, and experience Harvard College through your student’s eyes. Connect with faculty, meet other families, join in on classes and conversations, and discover everything Harvard has to offer!
Email us at [email protected] for information.

10/15/2025

Freecycle Today!
Bring your reusable goods and browse items others have brought!
Come Join us at the Smith Center, Harvard Commons
from 11am - 2pm

10/14/2025

This Week... Common Spaces
-Wellness Wagon
Featuring safer s*x supplies, sleep kits, & more
Every Tuesday starting October 7th through dec. 5th
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Smith Campus Center, Collaborative commons
-The Farmers' Market at Harvard
Every Tuesday through October 28th
11:30am - 5:30pm
Science Center Plaza
-Harvard Freecycle
Bring your reusable goods and browse items others have brought!
Wednesday, October 15th
Smith Campus Center, Harvard Commons
-Harvard Humanities, Communications, and Creative Careers Expo
Thursday, October 16th
3:00pm - 5:00pm

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