#  Culture, Community, and Engagement (CCE) 

 



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At the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Office of Culture, Community, and Engagement (CCE) supports students from the time they are prospective applicants, throughout their studies at Harvard, and as they join our celebrated alumni community as newly graduated PhD and master’s degree recipients. We support the success of all graduate students and promote open dialogue and leadership across our academic community.

The CCE office serves as a consultant, partner, and leader, working closely with potential students, students, staff, and faculty across all schools. We support recruitment and engagement efforts, including on- and off-campus events, training programs, and programs for admitted students.

We host a variety of events and programs that celebrate and affirm the Harvard Griffin GSAS community. By collaborating with campus partners, CCE provides education, advocacy, and community-building initiatives designed to enhance campus climate, increase students’ sense of belonging, and empower them to thrive as they navigate Harvard and their graduate training. Additionally, we offer one-on-one support to students, support for student groups, and host academic, professional development, and community events.

Prospective students, please email [gsas\_recruitment@fas.harvard.edu](mailto:gsas_recruitment@fas.harvard.edu) for all inquiries. Current Harvard affiliates, please email [gsas\_cce@fas.harvard.edu](mailto:gsas_cce@fas.harvard.edu) or write to any of us directly.

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##  Contact Us 

 



  [### Gisselle Vélez-Ruiz

 ](/people/gisselle-velez-ruiz) [gisselle\_velez@fas.harvard.edu](mailto:gisselle_velez@fas.harvard.edu)Associate Dean of Culture, Community, and Engagement

 

 

 

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   [### Xavier du Maine

 ](/people/xavier-du-maine) <xdumaine@g.harvard.edu>Assistant Director of Culture, Community, and Engagement, Harvard Integrated Life Sciences

 

 

 

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##  Resources 

 



 [ Office of Culture, Community, and Engagement (CCE) arrow\_circle\_right ](https://gsas.harvard.edu/office/culture-community-and-engagement) [ Explore Events arrow\_circle\_right ](https://gsas.harvard.edu/calendar)