Hosts non-partisan speaker events with political, public service, and world leaders for students, ending in audience Q&A; committee members help produce them.
- Joining
- ApplicationFirst-years eligible
- When
- Usually recruits in fall and spring
- Meets
- Forum Committee meets on Friday afternoons
About
The John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum strives to engage Harvard students mentally and morally by hosting candid, non-partisan dialogue on politics, public service, and relevant affairs, and by introducing them to our world's current, former, and emerging leaders. By educating students on the lessons of the past, the problems of the present, and the opportunities of the future, we hope to prepare them for a life of servant leadership and imbue them with a dedication to the common good.
How to join
- Application — A written application, often followed by interviews.
What they do
- Weekly committee meetings on Friday afternoons
- Hosting speaker forums with speeches, panel discussions, or debates followed by audience Q&A
- Assisting with production of Forum events, including ideation, guest outreach, co-sponsorship, receptions, publicity, and event staffing
Mission, in their words
To educate students on the lessons of the past, the problems of the present, and the opportunities of the future, preparing them for a life of servant leadership and a dedication to the common good.
More links
- IOP program pageHarvard directory
Sources
- John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum | The Institute of Politics at Harvard UniversityHarvard page · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Programs | The Institute of Politics at Harvard UniversityHarvard page · seen Oct 12, 2026
- Instagram: @jfkjrforumSocial account · seen Oct 5, 2026
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