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Scalia was referring to evidence that in the early 20th century, Harvard used a quota system to restrict the admission of Jewish students, according to Climenko Professor of Law Charles J. Ogletree, who attended the oral arguments. But Ogletree said in April that Scalia’s comment had little relevance to arguments today...
...economic and cultural backwater of a Europe that was itself underdeveloped compared with the Great Ming Empire—to be a leading university in this country by the end of the 19th century. The College, which originally enrolled nine students, would by the end of the 20th century become a University composed of nine separate faculties, plus one institute for advanced study. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences alone now has 650 professors in 31 academic departments; 40 undergraduate concentrations; eight museums; 30 research centers; and over 100 libraries. The curriculum of Harvard College is studied and emulated...
...specializes in 19th and 20th century art, focusing particularly on the work of Gustave Courbet, the Impressionists and the representation of women and the work of women artists...
What the Quincy House dining hall lacks in actual fresh and delicious vegetables it makes up for in concern for the freshness of its produce. At least it did the week of May 20th when bestselling cookbook author and vegetarian cuisine pioneer Mollie Katzen, of Moosewood Cookbook fame, surveyed the dining hall crowd, listening intently as Quincy residents described occasionally still-frozen broccoli florets and the frustrating abundance of white grains...
...editor, was happy to learn that he had made an impact. “I am delighted to hear that Harvard students are still having sex,” he said. “It is a proud tradition that goes back to the 17th century, and as a 20th century graduate I am pleased that it has continued.” After all, he pointed out, “Who are Harvard students supposed to have sex with besides other Harvard students?” Carnal lust, however, has been known to transform into something more serious...