Heroes, day by day
Famed actors, scholars, politicians, and musicians are among the many luminaries who have joined Harvard President Drew Faust on the Sanders Theatre stage. “But I have ever been in better company,” Faust told an enthusiastic crowd on Thursday as she introduced Harvard’s 2013 Harvard Heroes, including a speedy cafeteria checker, a revolutionary library cataloguer, a development rockstar, and a digital pioneer. The festive ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of men and women from across the University, unsung contributors who are nominated by their peers for their exceptional efforts and service to Harvard. The honorees form an eclectic and selective group; they represent only one half of one percent of the Harvard staff, and are recognized for a range of criteria, including the ability to adapt to change, foster a culture of diversity and inclusion, lead, innovate, and demonstrate caring for others. “Thank you, Harvard Heroes, for your dedication to supporting and advancing the...