Fae Golden Kass Lectureship

The Fae Golden Kass Lecture, established in the mid-1970s by Dr. Edward H. Kass, William Ellery Channing Professor of Medicine, Emeritus at Harvard Medical School, honors the life and legacy of his first wife, Fae, who passed away in 1973. Created with the support of family and friends, the lectureship celebrates outstanding women in the medical sciences and is jointly hosted by Harvard Medical School and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Fae Kass, born in Cleveland in 1923, graduated from the University of Wisconsin and earned a master’s degree in social work from Simmons College, followed by a master’s in education from Boston University. A career counselor at Northeastern University, she was passionate about the advancement of women and social justice, believing deeply in women’s potential and opportunities. The lecture series also honors Dr. Kass’s vision to commemorate his wife’s commitment to education, women’s empowerment, and social justice.

Questions?

Diana Longden
Administrative Coordinator for the Joint Committee on the Status of Women
diana_longden@hms.harvard.edu