Outreach Program
The Outreach Program of the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies serves K-12 public, private and charter schools in the greater New England area in providing resources for teaching about Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The US Department of Education funds these activities under its Title VI grant, which designates a number of universities as National Resource Centers.
Directed by Cris Martin, the Outreach Program assists educators, students, and the community in a variety of ways. Some of the Outreach Program's most commonly used resources include:
The Source
The Source is a monthly email newsletter featuring Outreach Program events and resources, as well as information about New England–based events and resources relating to Russian, Eastern European, and Central Asian language, culture, and history. Additionally, the Source contains links and news articles of potential interest to teachers, students and others interested in the region. To subscribe, please email Cris Martin at davisop@fas.harvard.edu.
Teacher Workshops
Outreach Program workshops are designed for K-12 teachers. Professional Development Points (PDP) credits may be received for workshop participation in compliance with state guidelines. For all-day workshops, a nominal fee to cover the cost of lunch may apply. View current workshops »
Classroom Visits
The Outreach Program arranges for speakers to present on many different topics at schools, conferences and other venues around Massachusetts and greater New England. Speakers may include OP staff as well as Harvard faculty and student affiliates. Recent presentation topics have included traveling to Russia; GULAG: History and Legacy; and Putin's Russia. Request an in-class presentation »
Library
The Outreach Program lending library currently contains approximately 800 books (including childrens' illustrated storybooks, historical surveys, travel guides, and literary classics in translation) as well as videos (VHS and DVD).
Browse our library catalog »
The Outreach Program also maintains a collection of slides, curriculum kits, and other miscellaneous items for display. Please contact us for ideas on how to use these resources in your classroom.
Downloads
The following documents may be of interest for teaching and research. All items are in .pdf format and require Adobe Reader for viewing.
Contact
Outreach Program
Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies
Harvard University
1730 Cambridge Street, Suite 301
Cambridge, MA 02138
(p) 617.495.5852
(f) 617.495.8319
davisop@fas.harvard.edu
Hours:
Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
and by appointment
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