Spouses, Partners, & Children
Harvard Students Spouses and Partners Association (HSSPA)
HSSPA is a volunteer-run organization open to the spouses and partners of all Harvard affiliates - both students and scholars. Since 1896, it has provided a way for its members to make friends, find intellectual stimulation, and feel a sense of belonging within the University.
HSSPA organizes a variety of subsidized outings, activities, and social events throughout the year. The members visit popular attractions in and around Boston, such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Arnold Arboretum, Top of the Hub, and the Boston Ballet.
Regular group meetings include:
• Music Group
• Run-for-fun Group
• Book club
• Simple Foods Group
• Social get-together Group
• Men’s Group
• Playgroup
• Painting & Arts Group
• Peruvian Cooking Group
• French Conversation Group
• Social Foodies Group
• Japanese Group
• Green Group
Newsletter
HSSPA members automatically receive a weekly newsletter and email announcements. The newsletter includes information on group meetings and activities as well as announcements of other events of interest around Harvard and notices sent by other members.
Facebook and HSSPA Blog
HSSPA has an active Facebook Group – once you are a member you can connect by searching for “HSSPA” and requesting to join the group.
The HSSPA Blog is updated regularly with HSSPA news and reports. You can also find more details about our groups and volunteers as well as a calendar of upcoming events.
Membership
HSSPA membership is free and open to the spouses and partners of all Harvard affiliates - both students and scholars. To join please send an email to Hanna at harvardspouses@gmail.com.
More information
If you have any questions about HSSPA or settling in to Harvard as a spouse or partner please email Amanda at communications@hsspa.harvard.edu – we’ll do our best to help you!