| 1.27.2006

Updated 9.5.2008

FAS Dean William C. Kirby to Leave Office

The original University news release concerning Dean Kirby's resignation, and statements by Dean Kirby and President Lawrence H. Summers.

Published in the print edition of the issue, in the section, under the headline, “FAS Dean William C. Kirby to Leave Office ”.

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