Charles Clavey

Preceptor in Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University

Matt Reichert

Preceptor on Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University

Hugo Hinze (Social Studies, 2026) received a Senior Thesis Grant in 2025.

The Thesis Workshop for Juniors is designed for Harvard College juniors interested in writing a senior thesis on an international topic. For more information about this series of workshops, see the link and schedule below.

Thesis Workshop for Juniors — Senior Thesis Writers' Colloquium & Celebration

April 27, 2026
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Chair Charles Clavey – Preceptor in Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University and Matt Reichert – Preceptor on Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University

Thesis Workshop for Juniors — Research Methods and Working in the Field

March 2, 2026
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Chair Charles Clavey – Preceptor in Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University and Matt Reichert – Preceptor on Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University

Thesis Workshop for Juniors — How to Write a Winning Proposal

January 6, 2026
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Chair Charles Clavey – Preceptor in Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University and Matt Reichert – Preceptor on Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University

Thesis Workshop for Juniors — CES Writer's Forum Mini-Conference

December 1, 2025
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Chair Charles Clavey – Preceptor in Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University and Matt Reichert – Preceptor on Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University
Speaker Selam Ambaw – Harvard College Student, Harvard University and Maria Cheng – Harvard College Student, Harvard University and Adelaide Parker – Harvard College Student, Harvard University

Thesis Workshop for Juniors — Library Resources and Seeking Letters of Recommendation

November 24, 2025
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Chair Charles Clavey – Preceptor in Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University and Matt Reichert – Preceptor on Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University

Thesis Workshop for Juniors — What is a Thesis? How to Find an Advisor?

November 14, 2025
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Chair Charles Clavey – Preceptor in Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University and Matt Reichert – Preceptor on Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University

Thesis Workshop for Juniors — Session 3: Senior Thesis Writers' Colloquium and Celebration

April 23, 2025
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Chair Charles Clavey – Preceptor in Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University and Matt Reichert – Preceptor on Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University
Speaker Addie Esposito – Student, Harvard College; Undergraduate Associate, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University and Caroline Gage – Student, Harvard College; Undergraduate Associate, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University and Tia KwanBock – Student, Harvard College; Undergraduate Associate, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University
Commentary by Caterina Chiopris – Academy Scholar, Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies, Harvard University; Graduate Student Affiliate, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University and Bo-Mi Choi – Lecturer on Social Studies, Harvard University and Andrew O'Donohue – Ph.D. Student in Government, Harvard University; Graduate Student Affiliate, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University; Arleen Carlson and Edna Nelson Graduate Fellow, Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University (2025-2026)

Thesis Workshop for Juniors — Session 2: Research Methods and Library Resources

March 25, 2025
5:00pm - 6:30pm

Chair Charles Clavey – Preceptor in Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University and Matt Reichert – Preceptor on Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University

Thesis Workshop for Juniors — Session 1: How to Write a Grant Proposal

February 25, 2025
5:00pm - 6:30pm

Chair Charles Clavey – Preceptor in Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University and Matt Reichert – Preceptor on Social Studies, Harvard University; Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES), Harvard University

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