Faculty
Math Professor Wins 'Genius' Grant
Mathematics professor Jacob A. Lurie ’00, along with three other Harvard graduates, was named a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship on Wednesday.
At Conference, Top Admins Weigh Ups, Downs of Virtual Education
Despite voicing concerns about blending online courseware and in-person teaching, Vice Provost for Advances in Learning Peter K. Bol expressed cautious optimism for new technology’s potential in higher education at a conference on Tuesday.
Faculty for Divestment Renew Call for Open Forum
Members of Harvard Faculty for Divestment called once again for an open and public forum with members of the Harvard Corporation and the Harvard Management Company on Tuesday.
Former Anthropology Professor Plans To Sue University
Kimberly Theidon has withdrawn her complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination with intent to file a lawsuit against the University.
Binary Lights
Gordon McKay Professor of the Practice of Computer Science David J. Malan demonstrates how to use binary code with programmable light bulbs.
FAS Committee on Sexual Misconduct Hosts First Community Discussion
FAS Committee Chair Allison F. Johnson led a question-and-answer discussion on the new University-wide Title IX policy and its implications for FAS Tuesday.
Freshman Dean's Office Launches Faculty Dinner Program
Small groups of freshmen will now have the opportunity to rub shoulders with star professors over dinner at the Harvard Faculty Club.
Former Director of Harvard-Yenching Institute Dies
A former director of the Harvard-Yenching Institute, Patrick D. Hanan is remembered for his contributions to sinology.
UC Negotiates with Administrators to Reverse Q-Guide Changes
Over the summer, members of the Undergraduate Council negotiated with administrators in an effort to reverse the Faculty Council’s decision on removing course difficulty scores from the Q Guide starting in 2015.
University Restructures Health Plans in Cost Control Measure
The University will significantly restructure the benefit plans it offers to non-union employees, cutting premiums but introducing, for the first time, a deductible at the point of care.
Expert on Brazilian Cultural History Dies
Romance Languages and Literatures professor Nicolau Sevcenko, who died in mid-August, is fondly remembered by his colleagues.
Slive Remembered as Engaging Professor, Prolific Scholar, and Warm Presence
Seymour Slive, a former director of the Fogg Art Museum and fine arts professor emeritus, died on June 14 at the age of 93.
The 21st Century Pedagogue
FAS’s administrator en vogue, Robert A. Lue is at the forefront of Harvard’s mission to be on the pedagogical cutting edge.
Engineering a Balance
As enrollment at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences continues to grow, many remain concerned about the school’s persistent gender gap.
Campaigning with Limits
Harvard’s teaching fellows want a universal section cap, but administrators say the goal is neither needed nor practicable.
