Seventy-five years ago, thanks to the generosity of philanthropist Edward Harkness and the vision of Principal Lewis Perry and a group of senior faculty members, Exeter embarked upon an educational experiment that would transform almost every aspect of school life and influence secondary school education throughout the country.
Beginning in September, the Academy will celebrate this historic Harkness milestone with a yearlong series of events, including lectures, exhibitions and visits from a distinguished group of Harkness Fellows, many of them alumni/ae, who will each spend several days on campus, attending classes, meeting with students and faculty and giving talks.
Past Events
Friday, April 27, 2007 | NEWS
Harkness Fellow and Art collector Shalini Amerasinghe Ganendra '82 visits Exeter
Connoisseur brings her knowledge and love of Sri Lankan art to the PEA community
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Monday, April 23, 2007 | 7:00-9:00 p.m. | Phelps Academy Center Forum | NEWS
Harkness Fellows Haslett, Sarja and Whittle to participate in Robbins Memorial Symposium
Alums will be the 17th, 18th and 19th Harkness Fellows to visit Exeter this year
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Friday, April 13, 2007 | NEWS
New York Times Correspondent Sarah Lyall '81 to speak on Harkness
Harkness Fellow meets with Exonian writers and faculty during her visit
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Monday, April 09, 2007 - Monday, April 09, 2007 | 7 p.m. | Assembly Hall | NEWS
Harkness Fellow U.S. Poet Laureate, Donald Hall '47, to give public reading
Class of '47 alum began writing poetry as a prep at Exeter
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Monday, April 02, 2007 | NEWS
Lincoln Caplan '68, of SeaChange Capital Partners, to speak on Harkness
Former journalist and White House Fellow, Caplan talks about his way of giving back to society
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Friday, March 30, 2007 | NEWS
Priya Wadhera '90, Columbia University's French Lecturer, to speak on Harkness
The 13th Harkness Fellow talks about the benefits of learning a foreign language in this unique classroom model
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Sunday, March 04, 2007 - Monday, March 05, 2007 | NEWS
Harkness Fellow Maria Cabildo ’85, executive director of the East Los Angeles Community Corporation, to address students
Will speak on urban community development issues
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Sunday, February 18, 2007 | 7 p.m. | Assembly Hall | NEWS
The Honorable Tim Wirth ’57, President, United Nations Foundation, Former U.S. Senator, Congressman, and Undersecretary for Global Affairs To Visit Campus
10th Harkness Fellow will speak on global climate change
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Friday, February 09, 2007 | 7 p.m. | Phelps Academy Center Forum | NEWS
David Potter ’75, Professor of Classical Languages, Speaks on Harkness as Part of Anniversary Celebration
Title of talk: "Why We Study Rome: A Classicist's Look at Contemporary Culture"
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Monday, January 29, 2007 | NEWS
Donald Thomas, former Exeter faculty member, to speak on Harkness as part of the 75th Anniversary Celebration
Co-founder of the American Academy of Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, which incorporates Harkness principles in its teaching
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Sunday, January 14, 2007 | 12 p.m. | Phillips Church | NEWS
Dr. Theophus Smith ’69 to speak on Harkness as part of the 75th Anniversary Celebration
Religion professor preaches in Phillips Church in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Friday, November 03, 2006 | Assembly Hall | NEWS
Mathematician David Mumford '53 Will Speak on Harkness
Mumford is recipient of the prestigious Fields Medal for outstanding mathematical achievement
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Composer/Lyricist Adam Guettel Works with Students
Guettel is a Tony Award winner
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Friday, October 27, 2006 | NEWS
Dr. Nina Russell '82 to Speak in Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Harkness Teaching
Russell is senior program officer for HIV, TB and Reproductive Health programs for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
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Wednesday, October 18, 2006 - Thursday, October 19, 2006 | NEWS
Shana Harris '92 to speak on Harkness as part of the 75th anniversary celebration
Harris directs the academic preparatory program at Prep for Prep, a New York–based program targeting minority students
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Monday, October 09, 2006 - Wednesday, October 11, 2006 | NEWS
Benjamin Zander to speak and work with students as part of Harkness 75th celebration
Teacher and conductor will make a special presentation as part of the Harkness 75th anniversary celebration
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Friday, September 29, 2006 | 7:00 PM | NEWS
Bruce Lawrence '58 Speaks on Islam as Part of the Harkness 75th Anniversary Celebration
Lawrence is the Marcus Humanities Professor of Religion at Duke University and an expert on the history and development of Islam
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Friday, September 22, 2006 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | Assembly Hall | NEWS
Harkness Fellow Jim Steyer '74 Speaks about the Influence of the Media on Children
Nationally recognized children’s advocate, founder of Common Sense Media speaks as part of the Harkness 75th celebration
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Friday, September 15, 2006 | 4:00 PM | Class of 1945 Library | NEWS
A Conversation: Teaching with Harkness
Discussion of Harkness teaching kicks off the 75th anniversary celebration of Harkness at Exeter
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Friday, September 08, 2006 | NEWS
Ty Tingley Opening Assembly Address
Ty Tingley begins the 75th Harkness Anniversary celebrations with his opening of school address
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