#  Double Take 2026 

 



Double Take 2026

### Event Details 

 

Double Take, HGSE's beloved storytelling event features the stories of members of our community — students, staff, and faculty alike. Through the sharing of personal stories and the act of listening to the unique experiences of others, Double Take creates opportunities to strengthen our community and celebrate diversity.

  
**Date and Time:** Wednesday, April 29 at 4 p.m.

**In-person Location**: Askwith Hall, 13 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA

**Virtual Option:** Attendees may also view the event via zoom.



 



      ![Double Take logo microphone with talk bubbles around it](/sites/g/files/omnuum4501/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2026-01/Double%20Take%20logo.jpg?itok=Zb76owh4) 

 

 

  

 



 

 

 

 

 

### Call for Stories 

 

Double Take features storytellers from the HGSE community — master's students, doctoral students, faculty, and staff. Tellers who would like to be considered for the event should submit their story as an audio file by **April 6**. Submissions will be reviewed by the Double Take committee. Selected tellers will receive coaching to finalize their story before telling on the Askwith Stage.



 [ Story Submissions arrow\_circle\_right ](https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73zxn1K0gwfAoL4) 

 



      ![Audience listening intent at Double Take event](/sites/g/files/omnuum4501/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2026-01/Audience%20listening%20in%20auditorium.jpg?h=11502ee7&itok=QytyiEY0) 

 

 

  

 



 

 

 

##  FAQs for Story Submissions 

 



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###    What types of stories are featured at Double Take?  expand\_more  

Stories told at Double Takes should be in first person and about a person's lived experience. Stories can be related to the tellers path to education but can be on another topic. Previous topics have included overcoming adversity, identity and belonging, moments of courage, serendipity, mistakes, cross cultural experiences, and coming of age.

 

 



###    How long should the story be?  expand\_more  

Stories should be 5-7 minutes long and the teller should be prepared to tell the story without notes.

 

 



###    How should I submit my story?  expand\_more  

Stories should be submitted as audio or video files [**here**](https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73zxn1K0gwfAoL4)**.**

 

 



###    How are stories selected?  expand\_more  

Stories are selected by the Double Take Committee which is made up of faculty, staff, and students. The commitee looks for stories that represent the community and a variety of topics.

 

 



###    Can online students participate as tellers?  expand\_more  

Yes, online students are welcome to submit stories. If an online student is selected as a teller, they will be able to tell their story via zoom to the audience in Askwith Hall.

 

 



###    Who can I contact if I have additional questions?  expand\_more  

Please reach out to [Rilda Kissel](mailto:rilda_kissel@gse.harvard.edu) (Associate DIrector of Student Support Services) with any additional questions.

 

 



 

 

 

 

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When we tell a story we enable the listener to enter its time and place with us, see what we see, hear what we hear, feel what we feel. - Marshall Ganz

 

 

 



 

 

 

    ![Man on stage with microphone with audience at Double Take event](/sites/g/files/omnuum4501/files/styles/hwp_4_3__480x360/public/2026-01/Man%20on%20stage%20with%20audience.jpg?itok=kaGsQ03j) 

 



 

  

 

    ![Audience listening to a Double Take speaker](/sites/g/files/omnuum4501/files/styles/hwp_4_3__480x360/public/2026-01/Audience%20at%20Double%20Take.jpg?itok=LH4y0AIS) 

 



 

  

 

    ![Stage and audience at Double Take event](/sites/g/files/omnuum4501/files/styles/hwp_4_3__480x360/public/2026-01/Double%20Take%20audience.jpg?itok=l9Cg3usx) 

 



 

  

 

 

 

 

   

Stories are the single most powerful weapon in a leader’s arsenal - Howard Gardner

 

 

 



 

 

 

##  In the News 

 



  [### Creating Space for Belonging

 ](https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/news/26/02/creating-space-belonging) February 04, 2026 

The enduring impact of HGSE's annual storytelling event, Double Take

HGSE NEWS



 

 

   ![Alex Galindo on microphone at Double Take](/sites/g/files/omnuum4501/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-02/alex_galindo_doubletake.jpg?itok=vPc5EIOW) 

 



 

 

   [### Even at a Distance, Stories Unite Us

 ](https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/news/20/05/even-distance-stories-unite-us) May 15, 2020 

The return of Double Take, HGSE’s community storytelling program, helps renew connections and foster healing amid challenging times

HGSE NEWS



 

 

   ![Double Take on Zoom Janette B and Rilda K](/sites/g/files/omnuum4501/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-02/double-take.jpg?itok=H5hkirm-) 

 



 

 

   [### Double Take Fall 2018

 ](https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/news/18/12/double-take-fall-2018) December 17, 2018 

Double Take, HGSE's community storytelling program, held its latest successful event on December 7.

HGSE NEWS



 

 

   ![Double Take logo 2018](/sites/g/files/omnuum4501/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-02/Double%20Take%20logo%202018.jpg?itok=LbA-HYtc)