Discovering the humanities at Harvard
The humanities remain a central force driving Harvard’s mission to study and interpret the world in its diverse interconnectedness. In a new video, “Discovering the Humanities at Harvard,” students, faculty, and alumni reaffirmed the strength and vitality of this scholarship, and the lessons of empathy, compassion, and creativity that reach far beyond the classroom. Students Adam Pollack, Gussie Roc, and Bronte Lim shared their perspectives and experiences, which illuminate the transformative power of the arts and humanities in shaping Harvard’s future leaders. Here’s some background on them: Gussie Roc grew up writing poetry and plays, went to a high school that didn’t give out grades, and had the support of parents who closely embraced the arts. The Brooklyn native worried that Harvard would be “the antithesis” of her childhood, thinking she would be able to study people and cultures but “only through numbers or sociology.” “Then I took a history and literature seminar...