Who We Are
Harvard Students Spouses and Partners Association (HSSPA) is an entirely
volunteer-run organization open to the spouses and partners of all Harvard
students, postdocs, and other affiliates. Since 1896, HSSPA has provided a way
for its members to make friends, find intellectual stimulation, and feel a sense
of belonging within the University.
What We Do
HSSPA organizes a variety
of subsidized outings, activities, and social events throughout the year. Some
of our offerings include:
- Visits to popular attractions in and around
Boston, such as New England Aquarium, Museum of Science, Whale Watching,
and Duck Tours
- Seasonal parties and social gatherings,
including a Welcome Party in the fall, a Holiday Party in December, and a
Spring Picnic in May
- Opportunities for small group get-togethers,
e.g. coffee meetings, language tables, and crocheting
- Weekly spouses group meetings
- Weekly playgroup meetings for infants and
toddlers with their parents
- Occasional workshops on topics such as
job-hunting and parenting
- Free publications with useful information for
Harvard families
- An active Facebook
group
Membership
HSSPA membership is free. To join, send an e-mail to harvardspouses@gmail.com, mentioning
the Harvard affiliation of your spouse or partner (e.g. student/postdoc/ faculty/staff,
and in which school or department). Harvard affiliates themselves are also
welcome to join. By becoming a member, you will automatically receive e-mail
announcements of our monthly events. (Please note
that HSSPA is an independent organization and not related to organizations such
as Harvard Neighbors, for which a separate membership is required.)
Newsletter
As a member, you also will receive our weekly newsletter. The newsletter includes information on the group meetings
and activities, as well as announcements of other events of interest around
Harvard and notices sent by other members.
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HSSPA Committee:
Lee Chakkalakal
Karin Ponader
Leigh Peters-Fransen
Benedicte Charles
Djuanita Agung
Spouses Group facilitators:
Leslie Bode-Algar
Corinna Kaempfer
Leigh Peters-Fransen
Garima Aggarwal
Karin Ponader
Playgroup facilitators:
Bénédicte Charles
Lee Chakkalakal
Silke Plesch
Newsletter coordinator:
Garima Aggarwal
NEWS
The HSSPA Photo Competition is on! Watch out for details in the weekly newsletter.
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