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Delphic Trust Files Lawsuit Against Harvard Administration
The Delphic Trust, which operates the Delphic Club, has filed a civil action suit against the President and Fellows of Harvard College and a construction company—Shawmut Woodworking & Supply, Inc.—for negligence and nuisance, according to court proceedings released by the Middlesex Superior Court.
Engineering Mike Smith
The FAS Dean’s proponents describe him as a consensus-building visionary, and his detractors see him as a functionary in an increasingly corporate administration. But seven years into his tenure, many members of the community he leads still don’t have a clear grasp on what drives Mike Smith.
Harvard Wants To Be a $6.5 Billionaire, So Freaking Bad
For once, the people walking around on campus wearing striped suits and gold watches are neither trying to punch a final club nor are they being recruited by a consulting firm. Rather, Harvard’s trying to recruit them—or their checkbooks—for the recently announced Harvard Campaign, its biggest, baddest, champagne-flutiest campaign yet. Not sure what the money will be going to? Well, luckily Harvard has broken it down into categories, and Flyby is here to explain exactly what (we think) they mean.
Administrators Approve Creation of Centralized Student Information System
The system will allow students from across 12 Harvard schools to complete tasks ranging from submitting study cards to handling billing payments, all on one online platform.
Newly Created Vice Provost Position To Oversee edX, HILT
Chinese history professor Peter K. Bol will assume the newly created position of Vice Provost for Advances in Learning, University Provost Alan M. Garber ’76 announced in an email to Harvard faculty on Monday morning.
The New Corporation
The University's highest governing body—the Harvard Corporation—has nearly completed the first major structural reforms in its 360-year-old history in an effort to increase the board's engagement with the community and knowledge base.
Harvard Strong: Multimedia Feature
After explosions at the Boston Marathon and during a lockdown that paralyzed Greater Boston, administrators mobilized to keep the campus running.
The Rise of HPAC: Multimedia Feature
Five years after consolidating its public relations team into Harvard Public Affairs and Communications, the explosive growth of that office has some questioning its purpose.
Working Group Convened To Evaluate University Assault Policies
Harvard’s inaugural Title IX coordinator Mia Karvonides has convened a University-wide working group of individuals from various Schools and offices to “consider options” for sexual misconduct policies and procedures on campus.
Smith and Hammonds Express Regret, But Reaffirm Justification Behind Email Searches
In an interview with The Crimson last week, Dean of the College Evelynn M. Hammonds and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith expressed regret over the handling of the search of Harvard resident deans’ email accounts.
Harvard Inaugurates 'Porch' Common Space
University President Drew G. Faust, Reverend Johnathan L. Walton, and other members of the Harvard community gathered outside Memorial Church on Wednesday to inaugurate Harvard’s newest common space, “The Porch.”
Why the Daffodils?
In the aftermath of last week's traumatic events, the campus seems to be blooming—or more accurately, sprinkled—with daffodils. Today, students walked around the Yard holding not just textbooks and backpacks, but also little pots of sunshine. These bits of yellow floating around, provided by Campus Services, combined with the gorgeous day seemed to be verification that spring is here.
University Closes With Marathon Bombing Suspect Still At-Large
Harvard University will be closed Friday due to public safety concerns prompted by an at-large gunman suspected of playing a role in Monday’s Boston Marathon bombings.
Students Criticize Administrators' Response to Marathon Bombings
Student leaders criticized what some have characterized as a dangerously delayed communication from the University following Monday’s bombing at the Boston Marathon during the monthly meeting of the Harvard College Safety Committee Thursday.
Rallying to Divest Harvard
Thursday afternoon students assemble outside Massachusetts Hall to call for Harvard to divest from investments in Fossil Fuels.
Rallying to Divest Harvard
Thursday afternoon students assemble outside Massachusetts Hall to call for Harvard to divest from investments in Fossil Fuels.
Rallying to Divest Harvard
Thursday afternoon students assemble outside Massachusetts Hall to call for Harvard to divest from investments in Fossil Fuels.