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Harvard Layoffs Update (June 30, 2009)

School-specific news on layoffs; FAS cost-cutting working groups; and the endowment's forward commitments

The Tall Book, by Arianne Cohen, describes the lives of tall people.

Arianne Cohen ’03 celebrates “life from on high” in a new book that discusses tall people's perspectives and prospects.

Cutting-Edge Cancer Research Looks Beyond the Traditional Grant Funding System

Medical School professor George Demetri again leads cutting-edge cancer research, in an environment of timid funding for experimentation.

Harvard professor on tour of duty in Afghanistan

Deployed to Afghanistan, Harvard professor of bioengineering Kit Parker serves as a major in the Army's 10th Mountain Division.

Layoffs Begin

The University has begun laying off employees, part of its efforts to reduce costs to cope with the projected 30 percent decline in the value of the endowment.

Newport, Rhode Island

By boat, bus, bike and--a little more effort--train

Flagstaff Lake near Rangeley, Maine

By boat, hike, and mountain bike

Greater Boston

Exploring Boston without a car

Boston to Portland, Maine--and even Canada

By train, bike, bus, and boat

Mystic, Connecticut

By train, boat, and bike

Harvard Puzzle: "House"

Solve the most recent creation of puzzlemaker John de Cuevas '52

Vautin Named Acting VP for Administration

Thomas E. Vautin, who has logged more than 31 years of service to the University, will take the reins on July 1, after Sally Zeckhauser retires.