Commencement 2010
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter's Commencement Remarks
As part of Thursday's commencement ceremonies, former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court David H. Souter '61 discussed his judicial philosophy.
Winthrop House Commencement
Winthrop House Master, Law School Professor Ronald S. Sullivan Jr., speaks at the diploma ceremonies on Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Harvard's 359th Commencement
Graduates of the Harvard Class of 2010 fill Tercentenary Theatre yesterday for Harvard's 359th Commencement.
Burka in the French and American Minds
In brief, the French and American republican traditions are both children of the Enlightenment but they are not alike.
The Conan We Knew
From running the Lampoon to hosting The Tonight Show, there are things about O’Brien that have never changed.
Stretch Marks
Since its establishment as an independent institution in 2007, the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has undergone phenomenal growth, with a nearly 37 percent rise in undergraduate concentrators in the past three years.
Japanese Princess Bridges Cultures
Owada, whose father has served as a senior diplomat and President of the International Court of Justice, has spent her life—academically, professionally, and personally—dedicated to both the international community and Japan’s role in it.
Lasting Improvements
With the president’s policies beginning to take root, fundamental changes—most of which we support—have begun to shape our nation’s public schools and universities.
The Next Financial Crisis
Thus far, consumers and non-energy-related businesses have not felt much of a credit pinch. Yet, analysts warn that, in spite of the strong position of the banks, a powerful credit crunch is inevitable.
Kevin Jennings ’85: Leading the Way for Gay Rights
Jennings said that his difficult childhood and a challenging experience at Harvard shaped the way he thinks about education.
A Few Good Men of Harvard
In short, you see people who are so busy trying to save the world that they forget to take care of it.
Expos Revised: Addressing Varied Writing Skill Levels
According to The Crimson’s 1985 coverage of this expos class—then called Expos 5 but now known to students as Expos 10—writing program officials intended it to give some students for whom English is a second language, as well as students with significantly weaker writing backgrounds additional instruction to prepare them for college-level writing.
Plugged In: Computers In Class
Almost overnight, advertising on the Harvard campus went digital. After the arrival of the first Macintosh computers, written notices were suddenly replaced with word-processed posters as student groups gained access to desktop publishing.
Locked Up: CUE Editors Claim The Administration Censored Their Content
Although Okun emphasized that the editors were committed to accurately reflecting student opinions in their write-ups, Harvard administrators demanded changes to the contents of the 1985 CUE Guide that would ultimately alter the administration of course evaluations and the interactions of faculty and students within the larger University community.
Rays of Hope
As countries struggled to cope with the changing circumstances ushered in this year, their responses leave us largely concerned. However, Obama’s leadership gives us hope that the U.S.’s presence on the international stage will continue to be a positive one in the year to come.
Don’t be Afraid to Take Risks
Before you determine your next challenge, remember that some of life’s greatest adventures and most enriching experiences will come from things you have yet to realize are even possible.
A Tale of Two Worlds
Having lived his whole life on the same side of North Harvard Street in Allston, former Harvard employee Robert W. Alexander takes pride in his neighborhood.
Cambridge Runs Mayorless
Earlier this year, the city of Cambridge found itself without a mayor at the helm for nearly two months—showcasing the need for reforms to the election process to prevent the ship from running aground in the future.
To Randomize Or Not To Randomize?
Although the class of 1985 may not have implemented a change in the residential housing program, its debates—the first large-scale discussions on the topic—would come to inform and prepare the College for the randomization of the housing selection system.
Students Protest Apartheid
In the climate of persistent student protests, Harvard eventually divested from South Africa—only partially—and thereafter inaugurated a new policy: The University would not invest in any companies that did more than 50 percent of their business in South Africa.
Marijuana Legalization in California
The U.S. experiment with marijuana prohibition is just as misguided as was its earlier experiment with alcohol prohibition. We learned our lesson once; it is time to learn it again.
A Year of Adjustment
As long as Harvard does not lose sight of its ultimate objectives during this period and continues to invest in its future and its community, the budgetary crisis will be remembered as only a temporary burden.
Politics of Transition
Only by adopting a level-headed, considerate, and thoughtful approach to national policies can we craft the idealized American community that we strive to be.
Necessary Compromise
Budget cuts were the theme of the year and had far-reaching effects across all aspects of student life. Overall, students and the University made the best of the situation with reasonable, cost-effective compromises that generally maintained student happiness.