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...letter complained of Bok's dilemma in inviting President Reagan to speak at Harvard's 350th anniversary celebration in the fall of 1986. In the fake letter, Bok expressed concern over granting Reagan an honorary degree. Bok insulted professors who would protest such a move and said his last hope was that Reagan would just claim he is unworthy of such a degree so that he could participate in the celebration without receiving a degree...
...pomp and circumstance of this week's reunions and commencement, with its renowned speakers, perfectly mowed lawns, beer trucks, and lobster dinners, will pale in comparison to the events University officials are currently planning for Harvard's 350th anniversary next September...
...week's activities are both aimed at "having fun" and at "taking a look at the opportunities and challenges that exist for higher education in the future," according to Thomas W. Stephenson, coordinator of the 350th celebration. He added the University will not emphasize the past accomplishments of Harvard...
...recent brouhaha has erupted over whether Reagan will receive an honorary degree if he speaks at the 350th anniversary, but President Bok has said that the University has not yet decided whether it will award honoraries at that time. In the past the University has not awarded honoraries to all presidential guests at anniversary celebrations. At Harvard's three-day celebration of its 300th birthday in 1936, the University awarded $2 honorary degrees...
...major fundraising effort will not be conducted in association with the 350th anniversary, according to Free L. Glimp '50, vice president for alumni affairs and development. But Glimp said the celebration may increase fundraising by "making alumni feel even better about the place." Harvard recently completed successful five-year, $350 million donation drive...