Politics
Harvard Panel Calls Egyptian Protests 'Historic Moment'
A panel convened at the Harvard Institute of Politics yesterday called the situation in Egypt “the most historic moment in the modern Arab world in the last century.”
Ice Cream with Grayson
Charles M. "Trey" Grayson III '94, the new director of the Institute of Politics, speaks with students involved with the IOP, including Student Advisory Committee president Jeffrey F. Solnet '12, over ice cream on Wednesday night in Quincy House dining hall. Grayson, who served as vice chair of the SAC as an undergraduate, began his role as director earlier this week.
Cantabrigians Protest the Egyptian Government
Hundreds of people marched through the streets of Cambridge today to protest the actions of the Egyptian government. Students, residents, and visitors gathered to call for democracy in Egypt and to show solidarity for the protesters there.
Kaine Calls for Bolder Messaging
DNC Chairman Tim Kaine spoke about the Obama administration's messaging last night at Kirkland House.
Tim Kaine Converses with Kirkland
Former Virginia Governor and Democratic National Committee Chair Timothy Kaine speaks with members of the Harvard community Thursday night. The event, held in Kirkland's Junior Common Room, was jointly hosted by the Harvard Democrats and Conversations with Kirkland.
Gerald Steinacher, a visiting fellow at the Center for European Studies, discusses the Red Cross' treatment of Nazi War Criminals after WWII. Steinacher's extensive research will manifest itself in his upcoming book, "Nazis on the Run. How Hitler's Henchman Fled Justice", which is set to hit shelves later this year.
Obama’s Emphasis on Education and ROTC Resonates with Students
Harvard students gathered everywhere—from suite common rooms to the Institute of Politics—to hear President Obama’s annual State of the Union address last night.
Obama: Time for ROTC to Return
President Obama’s State of the Union address last night touched upon several issues that are likely to affect the University, including the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, funding for science research and technology, and the DREAM Act.
Where To Watch the State of the Union Tonight
President Barack Obama will deliver his second State of the Union address tonight at 9 p.m., and many Harvard students are planning to take a break from shopping week to watch. Wondering where you can watch? Don't worry, we've got you covered.
IOP Fellows Eager To Reach Out to Students
Organizers at the Institute of Politics say that they have tried to look beyond just candidates’ resumes and select a crop of spring fellows willing to engage with students on campus.
Rice Denounces State of Education
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice invoked her own life story and family in calling attention to and criticizing the state of American education.
IOP Panel Discusses Nuclear Weapons
A group of professors and former CIA agents used the new film “Countdown to Zero” as a jumping off point to discuss the need for total elimination of nuclear weapons at a Kennedy School Forum at the Institute of Politics last night.
Condoleezza Rice Addresses GSE
Speaking at the Harvard Graduate School of Education yesterday, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice argued that many nations in the developing world are rapidly becoming multi-ethnic democracies, creating a need for these nations to address the issue of racial inequality and the question of what it means to be a citizen.
Ahmed Explains Views of Islam in America
In his introduction of Ambassador Ahmed, Associate Director of the Harvard Islamic Studies Program Ali S. Asani ’77 said that the author is “combating this clash of ignorance by educating people.” In his lecture, Ahmed said that after the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001, he knew that “the gap which would open between Muslims and non-Muslims would not be easily closed.”
Mass. Students Rally for DREAM Act
More than 150 Massachusetts students gathered yesterday afternoon to raise awareness for a bill that would grant amnesty to undocumented students.
European Official Looks at Solutions For Crisis
European Commissioner for Financial Programming and Budget Janusz Lewandowski discussed solutions to the financial crisis last night as part of a series of conversations on the challenges of the 21st century from American and European perspectives.
Today in Photos (11/30/10)
Andres Del Castilo, a student at Suffolk University, introduces the next speaker during a rally advocating for the passage of the DREAM Act yesterday in Boston.
Tribe to Return to Harvard Law School in January 2011
Harvard Law School professor Laurence H. Tribe ’62 will return to the Law School this January.
Saudi Prince Urges Peace
Saudi Arabian Prince Turki Al Faisal urged his country to assume a leadership role in mitigating Middle Eastern conflicts and maintaining regional stability during a speech at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics on Friday as part of Harvard Arab Weekend.
Prof. Says Immigration Needed for Growth
Public policy professor Jack A. Goldstone ’76 sought to convey that “opening our doors to immigrants is not only desirable, but an absolute necessity."