Senior Women Web

Two years ago, we celebrated fifty years of women at Harvard Law School. That event drew close to 1,300 people, making it the largest alumni gathering in the Law School's history. Such a celebration has special meaning in light of the huge obstacles faced by past generations of women - obstacles that now might seem laughable if they hadn't been so destructive. more »

If you're interested in painting techniques, in 2006 NPR launched "a mini-series on how art is affected by available technology" and began with "the link between collapsible tin tubes and some of the world's best-loved paintings". Monet's well known biographer, Prof. Paul Tucker, imparts some details of the process as well as an amusing bit or two. more »

I don’t have to do anything but say: “Make-out Mountain,” and the two of us collapse in laughter, remembering the time that Karen and “Causus Belli”* got their braces hooked together during a moment of wild teenage passion. more »

"Economic insecurity is among the most formidable obstacles for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Abusers often retain their control through economic dependence, sabotaging a victim's credit history or her ability to work productively.ke it harder for victims to escape a violent situation." more »