WOW-ING THE FACULTY

The Faculty meeting progressed with uncharacteristic speed and occupied less than half of its usual two-hour timeframe.

In spite of the meeting’s efficient pace, one particular member of the Faculty—which has been working on developing the budget for the fiscal year ending in June 2011—found himself catching up on some much-needed shut-eye.

Smith, who refrained from commenting on the ongoing budgeting process at yesterday’s meeting, found a moment to close his eyes, as Vice Provost for Research David Korn responded to questions about the possibility of a new financial conflict of interest policy.

When Faust concluded the meeting shortly after, a surprised “wow” could be heard from across the room.

—Staff writer Noah S. Rayman can be reached nrayman@fas.harvard.edu.

—Staff writer Elyssa A.L. Spitzer can be reached spitzer@fas.harvard.edu.

This article has been revised to reflect the following correction:

CORRECTION: April 11, 2010

An earlier version of the April 7 news article "Faust Asks For Help in Classics" incorrectly stated that Classics Professor Richard F. Thomas "provided the full translation" of a Latin phrase. In fact, Thomas simply approved of University President Drew G. Faust's translation and did not actually provide a translation, according to Thomas.