Sharon Wilke
Associate Director of Communications
Contact:
Telephone: 617.495.9858
Fax: 617.495.8963
Email: sharon_wilke@ksg.harvard.edu
U.S. Senate
Winter 2009-10
"Q&A with U.S. Senator Jack Reed"
Newsletter Article, Belfer Center Newsletter
By Sharon Wilke, Associate Director of Communications
An alumnus of Harvard Kennedy School, Francis (Jack) Reed was elected to the U.S. Senate from Rhode Island in 1996. A leader on defense, education, and health care issues in the Senate, Reed is a senior member of the Armed Services Committee. Prior to his Senate election, he represented his state in the U.S. House of Representatives. Reed served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1979, earning a Masters in Public Policy from the Kennedy School in 1973. In 1982, he received a J.D. from Harvard Law School.
Winter 2009-10
"Belfer in Brief"
Newsletter Article, Belfer Center Newsletter
By Sharon Wilke, Associate Director of Communications
News from the Belfer Center.
Winter 2009-10
"Tribute to Ernest May - Extraordinary Historian, Colleague, Teacher, Friend"
Newsletter Article, Belfer Center Newsletter
By Sharon Wilke, Associate Director of Communications
A member of the Belfer Center's board of directors until his death in June 2009, May was a world-renowned historian of international relations and foreign policy. A member of the Harvard faculty for more than 50 years, he served Harvard in many roles, including as dean of Harvard College, director of Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics, and chair of Harvard's History Department.
Justin Knight
November 16, 2009
Harvard Kennedy School Presents 2009 Roy Award for Environmental Partnership to Mexico City Metrobus
Announcement
By Sharon Wilke, Associate Director of Communications
Harvard Kennedy School presented the 2009 Roy Family Award for Environmental Partnership on Thursday, November 12, to the Mexico City Metrobus, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system that reduces air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions while improving the quality of life and transportation options in one of the largest cities in the world. Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrarb, on behalf of the Mexico City government, joined other project partners in accepting the award during a ceremony and dinner at Harvard Kennedy School on Thursday, November 12.
Belfer Center
September 25, 2009
Ernest May: Bridging the Chasm Between History and Policy
Highlight
By Sharon Wilke, Associate Director of Communications
On September 24, 2009, the Belfer Center hosted a seminar to discuss Ernest May's unique ability to serve as a bridge between history and policy. A member of the Belfer Center's board of directors until his death in June 2009, Ernest May was a world renowned historian of international relations and foreign policy and a member of the Harvard faculty for over 50 years. During the seminar, "Reflections on Ernest May: A Rare Bridge Between History and Policy," a number of May's colleagues, students, friends, and family members reflected on Ernest (Ernie) May, the man, and on his "extraordinary" contributions.
September 22, 2009
Belfer Center Announces 2009-2010 Research Fellows
News
By Sharon Wilke, Associate Director of Communications
Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs today announced its 2009-2010 research fellows. The fellows, drawn from governments, academia, and the public sector, will work with Center faculty and fellows to research issues of critical significance internationally, ranging from security issues such as nuclear proliferation and terrorism to climate change and energy policy. The new fellows come from countries as diverse as South Korea, India, Egypt, Germany, and South Africa.
Summer 2009
Belfer Center Newsletter Summer 2009
Newsletter
By Sharon Wilke, Associate Director of Communications
The Summer 2009 issue of the Belfer Center newsletter features recent and upcoming activities, research, and analysis by members of the Center community on critical global issues. This issue highlights recommendations by Belfer Center economic experts on the next best steps toward an economic recovery. The newsletter also profiles Center faculty, affiliates, and alumni who have been asked in recent weeks to serve in key positions of the Obama administration. Previous appointees were highlighted in the Spring 2009 issue.
Summer 2009
"Newsmakers"
Newsletter Article, Belfer Center Newsletter
By Sharon Wilke, Associate Director of Communications
Belfer Center Newsmakers.
Photo by Michael Casey
Summer 2009
"Center Scholars Suggest Way Ahead for U.S. in Afghanistan, Pakistan"
Newsletter Article, Belfer Center Newsletter
By Sharon Wilke, Associate Director of Communications
"We have a clear and focused goal to disrupt, dismantle and defeat al Qaeda in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and to prevent their return to either country in the future," President Barack Obama said in a statement on March 27, 2009. Several members of the Belfer Center community comment on President Obama's plan.
Spring 2009
Belfer Center Newsletter Spring 2009
Newsletter
By Sharon Wilke, Associate Director of Communications
The Spring 2009 issue of the Belfer Center newsletter features recent and upcoming activities, research, and analysis by members of the Center community on critical global issues. This issue highlights Center faculty, affiliates, and alumni who have been asked to serve in key positions of the Obama administration. Policy recommendations to the new administration on preventing nuclear terrorism and enhancing energy innovation are also featured.
