Honored cultured artists in the past years have included Phylicia Rashad, Andy Garcia, Graham Greene, Jimmy Smits, Debbie Allen, Ruben Blades, Danny Aiello, Denzel Washington, and Halle Berry. Each year over 1,000 students attend this day-long celebration. This annual science conference, held in April, is designed to encourage students to pursue careers in academic sciences. The conference brings together members of Harvard's distinguished science faculty and students from Harvard College, as well as students from other colleges and area high schools. Sponsored by the Student Advisory Committee, the Film Festival features two to three weeks of film showings in co-sponsorship with several student organizations.
Films are free of charge in order to encourage student participation.