Fostering a Community
of Learning
Through intellectual vitality, the Harvard College community seeks to establish a culture in which all members speak, listen, and ask questions of each other – and ourselves – with curiosity and respect. This is critical to achieve the mission of Harvard College and what we as a community believe in.
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Upholding a Shared Commitment to Intellectual Growth
We are all committed to upholding intellectual vitality at Harvard College. In our roles, we will foster a spirit of rigor, charity, and open exploration. This includes promoting thoughtful discussion and consideration of different perspectives in classrooms, student groups. and social settings.
“[Intellectual vitality] is also a matter of what do we owe to one another? What do we expect of one another? Are we assuming someone’s best intentions?”
Ari Kohn ’26
Interested in proposing programming related intellectual vitality?
Harvard College has funding available for programming related to intellectual vitality. If you are interested in proposing an event, activity, workshop, or something else, submit the proposal form.
Tips for successful proposals:
Programs may be stand-alone or a series
Proposals must have clearly defined goals and outcomes
Proposals must include a detailed and concise budget
If you have questions about your program, please contact Camila Nardozzi to schedule a conversation.
Camila Nardozzi
Director, Intellectual Vitality Initiatives
cnardozzi@fas.harvard.edu