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Faust, Burns Debut Documentary
Harvard administrators and faculty showed up in droves Tuesday night at the premier of the PBS documentary “Death and the Civil War,” based on University President Drew G. Faust’s book “Republic of Suffering.”
HUCTW and University Fail to Negotiate New Contract
Contract negotiations between the Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers and the University that began in early April failed to reach an agreement by July 1, the day after the old contract was set to expire.
Graduating Class of 1904 Included Farmer, Three Dry Goods Salesmen, and 121 Lawyers
Every week, The Crimson publishes a selection of articles that were printed in our pages in years past. June 24, 1904: Senior Class Occupations Abbott, H., law. Acosta, R.M. de, law. Adams, A.K., teaching. Adams, G.P., teaching. June 25, 1942: 675 Will Register in Memorial Hall Approximately 675 students will register today in historic Memorial Hall to become members of a freshman class which bids well to grow by September to one of the largest classes in the 300 years of Harvard history, if not the largest.
Harvard To Resume Allston Science Center Development in 2014
After halting construction on its Allston science center more than two years ago, Harvard announced on Wednesday that it will resume development in 2014.
University Leaders Present New Plan for Allston
Harvard administrators have proposed a new plan for the Barry’s Corner Housing and Retail Commons, which would shift the complex’s center across the intersection from its originally-planned location.
Clayton Spencer Strikes Out On Her Own, Leaving Behind Long Legacy of Accomplishments
A. Clayton Spencer, Harvard’s vice president for policy, has served as the right-hand woman for four Harvard presidents.
Board of Overseers Chooses New Leadership
Richard A. Meserve will lead Harvard’s Board of Overseers—Harvard’s second highest governing body—for the 2013 academic year, the University announced Monday.
A Police Captain Reminisces on the Riots of the Good Old Days
Every Friday, The Crimson publishes a selection of articles that were printed in our pages in years past. April 26, 1902: Emperor William's Thanks President Eliot has just received from the Embassy of the United States at Berlin the following letter which explains itself: BERLIN, April 14, 1902. "Dr. Charles W. Eliot. President of Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts: "Dear Sir: Referring to my letter of the 7th instant, I have much pleasure in informing you that I had the honor of being received by the German Emperor yesterday, and of presenting to His Majesty in person the "Vote of Thanks" passed by yourself and the Fellows of Harvard College in acknowledgment of the notice given by His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Prussia of the generous gift which His Majesty proposes to send to Harvard University for the Germanic Museum."
Controversial Conversations with Kissinger
Members of the Cambridge community protest Dr. Kissinger's political record at his speech in Sanders Theatre. These protesters, taking fault in decisions made under Dr. Kissinger's guidance during the Vietnam War, distributed flyers accusing Dr. Kissinger of war crimes. One protester was escorted from the premises at the beginning of the event when he attempted to make a citizen's arrest.
Dr. Henry Kissinger speaks to an at-capacity crowd in Sanders Theatre. Dr. Kissinger, a world-renowned political thinker, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and Secretary of State under Presidents Reagan and Ford, discussed many topics, ranging from the political relations between the U.S. and China to his life as a Harvard student under the GI Bill.
Nelson Leaves Her Legacy at Harvard
While administrators and student leaders universally praised Nelson, some said they thought Nelson was perceived by undergraduates as overbearingly involved in student organization governance—or conversely, not known to many students at all.
Harvard COI Policies Being Revised
Harvard schools must draft their policies and have them approved by the late August 2012 federal deadline, according to Mark Barnes, a senior associate provost and co-chair of the University Standing Committee on Financial Conflicts of Interest.
Cambridge Planning Board Hears Local University Developments
Representatives from Harvard, MIT, and Lesley University presented development projects to the Cambridge Planning Board and community members Tuesday evening in Central Square.
Harvard Library Plan Under Review
Provost Alan M. Garber ’76 and Executive Vice President Katherine N. Lapp are reviewing “aspects of organizational design” in the University’s restructuring of its library system, according to a statement from a University spokesperson.
Faust Strengthens Ties in India
This past week University President Drew G. Faust travelled to Mumbai and Delhi, visiting schools and strengthening Harvard’s ties with India.
Library System Seeks to Reduce Staff
The Harvard University Library system will seek to reduce the size of its approximately 930 person workforce as part of the ongoing restructuring of the world’s largest academic library, according to a transcript of remarks made by Harvard University Library Executive Director Helen Shenton at one of three town hall meetings held Thursday.
Business School Professor Krishna G. Palepu Appointed President's Senior Adviser on Global Strategy
Harvard Business School professor Krishna G. Palepu was appointed to the newly-created position of Senior Adviser to the President for Global Strategy on Wednesday, marking the next step in the University’s efforts to define a coherent approach to its international engagement.
VP Spencer Named President of Bates College
Vice President for Policy A. Clayton Spencer has been selected as Bates College’s eighth president, Bates announced Sunday. Spencer, who ...
Ed Forst, Former Harvard VP, Leaves Goldman
Former University vice president Edward C. Forst ’82 will retire from his position as co-head of investment management at Goldman ...
HMC May Sell $1.5 Billion in Illiquid Assets
Harvard will sell $1.5 billion in private equity assets, as the Harvard Management Company continues its efforts to reduce the University’s illiquid holdings.
Occupy Harvard Security Measures Cause Tension
As the Harvard community continues to deal with heightened security measures surrounding the Yard—including checkpoints and restricted access to freshman dorms—Occupy Harvard protesters are fighting the sentiment that occupiers are to blame for the increased security, asserting that the administration is leveraging the security measures to cast the demonstration in a negative light.
Library Reforms Move Forward
The directors of HUL's new system of “affinity groups” will be selected following a 45-day review period during which faculty may offer suggestions for modifications to the system.
Harvard Rethinks Strategy Abroad
An advisory group has provided a set of recommendations to University administrators that begin to formulate a vision for Harvard’s international presence.