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International Affairs Vice Provost To Step Down
Jorge I. Dominguez will step down from his position as vice provost for international affairs at the end of next June but will continue to teach as a professor of government, the University announced Thursday.
Panel Highlights Philanthropy Models Across Nations
The United States and India have much to learn from each other about the development of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility, panelists said at a discussion Tuesday.
Med School Prof Discusses Biotechnology, Startups
The talk, titled “Wild Biotechnology,” was hosted by Harvard Biotech Entrepreneurs, a student group focused on promoting interest in careers in biotechnology on campus.
Brokaw Shares Berlin Wall Stories at IOP
Tom Brokaw—the only network anchor who reported live from Brandenburg Gate the night of Nov. 9, 1989—shared memories of witnessing the historic event on Tuesday.
Goldberg Paints Dire Picture of Middle East Journalism
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has broken the previously “unwritten rule” that terror organizations generally refrain from killing foreign journalists, journalist Jeffrey Goldberg argued Tuesday.
Panel Focuses on Rise in Boston's Urban Agriculture
Much of the panel conversation centered on Article 89, a city-wide zoning ordinance passed into law in Dec. 2013 that makes it legal for Boston residents to grow and sell their own produce.
Law Students Form Title IX Discussion Group
The group, called “Harvard Talks Title IX” or “HTT9,” was born out of discussion this fall in two courses taught by law professor Charles R. Nesson ’60.
Harvard Union Hosts Panel on Reducing Healthcare Costs
Around 150 members of the Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers and Harvard faculty gathered Monday to discuss strategies for improving employee health while keeping health care affordable.
Herbarium Celebrates 90 Years
To honor the anniversary, former interim Dean of the College Donald H. Pfister discussed a few of the collections out of the millions of specimens in the Herbarium.
Med School Study Explores Genitalia Formation
Genitalia development, according to the study, is closely linked to the growth and presence of limbs in animals such as snakes, lizards, and birds.
Clive Davis Talks Whitney Houston, Professional Journey
The legendary music industry executive described his transformation from Harvard Law School student to president of Columbia Records at a lecture in Wasserstein Hall on Friday.
Between Classes, Students Celebrate Veterans Day
From commemorative tours to church services and stadium runs, Harvard affiliates found their own ways to honor veterans Tuesday.
Sexual Climate Survey Used by Harvard May Become Nat'l Model
A month after administrators announced that Harvard was collaborating with peer institutions to create a sexual assault survey, experts say the survey may serve as a model for other institutions.
For Allston Homeowners, Alleged Home Damage Remains Unresolved
Allston residents demanded a response from Harvard at a recent Harvard-Allston Task Force meeting about alleged damage to their homes caused by construction on a University-owned plot of land.
Eurasia Expert Discusses Russia, China Relationship
Will China stand in Russia's way or partner with it to create a new world order? Expert Vitaly Kozyrev discussed that question Wednesday afternoon.
