May 14, 2012 Posted by admin

Harvard’s 375th anniversary and the 92nd anniversary of the Harvard Secret Court

Next Thursday, May 24, 2012, Harvard will celebrate its 375th anniversary — and the 92nd anniversary of the Harvard Secret Court. To our knowledge, there are no plans to honor the victims of the Secret Court with posthumous honorary degrees this year.  On Feb. 29, a Harvard spokesman said, “Harvard doesn’t award posthumous degrees except in rare cases when a student dies after completing the... read more

Apr 10, 2012 Posted by admin

Co-sponsored Harvard Law School Event: “Flagrant Conduct: The Story of Lawrence v. Texas” by Dale Carpenter

Their Day in the Yard is co-sponsoring this April 12, 2012 event at Harvard Law School: “Dale Carpenter: “Flagrant Conduct: The Story of Lawrence v. Texas” with the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute at Harvard Law School and HLS Lamda. Harvard’s Secret Court was cited in this important court case: “Harvard University also mounted secret but systematic efforts to root out gay... read more

Mar 31, 2012 Posted by admin

We nominate Dr. Kaia Stern MTS ’99 for the Harvard University Board of Overseers

Harvard Universtiy Board of Overseers 2012 Election Their Day in the Yard hereby nominates and endorses Kaia Stern MTS ’99 as a candidate for the Harvard University Board of Overseers. Kaia has been a key supporter of Their Day in the Yard and we would welcome her leadership on the Board of Overseers.  Please join our write in campaign and vote for Dr. Kaia Stern MTS ’99. If you have not... read more

Mar 28, 2012 Posted by admin

A Lesson from Oregon State University: Decades Later, Japanese-American Students Graduate

We are inspired by this story from Oregon State University: More than 60 years since they were forced to leave their university during World War II, Japanese-Americans have received their honorary diplomas and an official apology from Oregon State University. Lee Hochberg reports on their long-awaited graduation. To the officials at Oregon State University and the students who sought justice for them:... read more

Mar 28, 2012 Posted by admin

Harvard BGLTQ Office Opening

We are happy to hear that Harvard has opened a BGLTQ office. Unfortunately, we were disheartened with how the Secret Court was used at its launch. Please review these excerpts from the Harvard Crimson coverage: Nelson and Wittels’ remarks were followed by a presentation of letters  from “The Secret Court of 1920” by Lowell House co-Masters Dorothy A. Austin and Diana L. Eck. The “Secret... read more