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Build Yourself a Democratic House
… with Bill and you witness his educational ideas in action. The yurt is his philosophy made visible—security, … a yurt for you (that would be tantamount to commodification of an educational experience), but he will work with you to … Saltmarsh in his introduction to A Handmade Life: In Search of Simplicity, by William S. Coperthwaite, Ed.D. '72 …
Issue: November-December 2003
Slow and Steady
… Scott Kline , J.D. ’88, thought he might run fast in the Hartford Marathon. Not fast fast, but fast for a … a good one. What he had done was complete a marathon in 49 of 50 states. The Hartford one would get him to 50. If … movie.” The connections he made with other runners surprised him. On the news, he’d gotten used to hearing how …
Harvard Entertains
… in Hollywood," an Alumni College featuring graduates in the entertainment industry, is to take place on March 12 in Los Angeles. Keynote speaker Andy Borowitz '80 will lead off the day-long event, which includes panel discussions on … in Hollywood: Can the Creative Small Fish Succeed in a Sea of Sharks?"; "Big Media: Balancing Responsibility to …
Issue: March-April 2005
Yesterday’s News
… When an alumnus threatens to cut a $10-million bequest out of his will unless outspokenly pro-German Professor Hugo Münsterberg is fired, the University replies that it “cannot tolerate any …
Issue: September-October 2024
Harvard Corporation Rules Thirteen Students Cannot Graduate
… On Monday, during the Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ meeting on students’ … encampment in Harvard Yard should be included on the list of those eligible [ Corrected 4:58 p.m. : a previous version …
Cambridge 02138
… COLORFUL CHAMELEON The exotic panther chameleon whose picture graced the cover of the November-December 2008 Harvard Magazine proved a … to note how people can react differently—I was quite surprised to read of President Faust’s selection of “All things …
Issue: January-February 2009
Harvard's Financial Aid Failings
… and discount stores." So applicants to Harvard's School of Public Health (SPH) are prominently advised, in the financial-aid section of the admissions website. … from a financial-services company or biotechnology enterprise seem alluring. The schools' scholarship resources vary …
Issue: July-August 2002
Breaking Ground in Allston
… On November 1, the Harvard Allston Land Company (HALC) and development … in Boston’s Allston neighborhood to mark the beginning of construction on the enterprise research campus (ERC). The event, attended by Harvard …
Monastic Time/Harvard Time
… Monastic Time/Harvard Time Each June for the past six years, Robert Kiely, Ph.D. '62, has been a guest at an Italian monastery for a time of prayer, meditation, instruction, and silence. Loker professor of English and American literature, master emeritus …
Your Vote Counts
… new Harvard Overseers and six new elected directors for the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) in annual elections … Harvard degree holders, except for Corporation members and officers of instruction and government, are entitled to vote for …
Issue: May-June 2005
Virus-Sized Transistors
… fictional possibility is now a step closer to reality with the development of a bio-compatible transistor the size of a virus. Hyman professor of chemistry Charles Lieber and …
Issue: January-February 2011
Picturing Jazz
… MASS MoCA ’s exhibition Black Stars: Writing in the Dark invites visitors to reflect on the experience of making—and listening to—music. The installation offers works by the pianist, composer, and visual artist …
Issue: July-August 2024
Susan Meiselas Named Harvard Arts Medalist
… Photographer Susan Meiselas, Ed.M. ’71, will be honored with the Harvard Arts Medal during the annual Arts First celebration, scheduled this year from April 28 to May 1. President Drew Faust will present the medal during an event hosted by the Learning from …
Kay Ryan’s “Graduation Garland,” Derek Bok on Fixing American Democracy
… kay ryan and orator Derek Bok addressed members—new and old—of Harvard’s Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) chapter and their guests on Tuesday morning. The ceremony— the 222nd PBK … 375th anniversary year. Ryan is a two-term poet laureate of the United States; Bok is the only two-term president in …
Endowment Issues: Each School's Exposure
… In light of the University's November 10 announcement about possible budget reductions —as the financial and economic crisis causes the endowment to … is more important than ever to have a clear picture of each school's financial position. President Drew Faust …