View from the Porch
A sea of daffodils created a sunny wave of yellow just outside the Harvard Science Center on the newly completed plaza. The flowers decorated framed “remembrance boards” that were erected so members of the community could share their thoughts on the Boston Marathon tragedy. The same daffodils heralded the opening of another new common space called the Porch, formerly known as the steps of the Memorial Church. At the dedication of the area, which drew students, staff, and affiliates to Tercentenary Theatre, President Drew Faust reaffirmed the importance of creating spaces in which interactions can take place. “This week, more than ever, we have recognized the force, strength, and necessity of community,” she said. “When I think about how this space has been used, I think about coming here on 9/11. We all flocked to the Yard that afternoon, and were here together. We were here last week for the vigil after the...