CLASSACT HR73 BRIDGE TOOLBOX SERIES:

In conjunction with Travis Lovett, Assistant Dean of Harvard College for Civic Engagement and Service, ClassACT HR73 held a webinar on Wednesday, April 29th which offered why and how Harvard classes could join the ClassACT Movement.

The session introduced the ClassACT model and highlighted how alumni are coming together, within and across classes, to explore important societal issues, support impactful organizations, bring alumni expertise to public challenges, and strengthen class connections. Designed for those looking to reconnect with classmates while making a meaningful impact, the webinar offers a practical, flexible pathway to engage around shared purpose.

What is ClassACT? Class Achieving Change Together
Brief Background:

ClassACT began with members of the Harvard-Radcliffe Class of 1973 who, approaching their 40th reunion, asked a simple question: how can we use our collective experience, networks, and resources to make a difference?

What started as a single class initiative has grown into a broader ClassACT Movement, now engaging alumni across many Harvard classes. Each ClassACT reflects the interests and energy of its members, while sharing a common commitment to service, civic engagement, and community.

Why Start (or Join) a ClassACT?

• Deepen Class Connections
  Move beyond occasional reunions to sustained, meaningful engagement with classmates.
• Support Causes That Matter
  Work together to identify and support organizations and issues that resonate with your class.

• Flexible, Class-Driven Model
  There is no single model. Each ClassACT evolves based on the interests, leadership, and capacity of its members.

• Be Part of Something Larger
  Join a growing network of alumni across generations who are learning from one another and amplifying their collective impact.

What We Learned on April 29th:

• How ClassACT started and how it has grown
• Examples of what different classes are doing
• What it takes to launch a ClassACT in your own class

• Ways to get involved: whether you want to lead, support, or simply learn more