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...those who dislike the Meese record on Constitutional interpretation, Dean of the K-School, Graham T. Allison '62's announcement of the award came as a shock and an unwelcome surprise. But it's been done; the award has been offered. And unless the K-School and Allison are willing to gravely affront the Reagan Administration, the award will likely fall into Meese's hands in May, while protesters picket outside and distinguished professors either boycott the ceremony or voice questions about the Attorney General's competence...
...door prize for attending the K-School's birthday party. But most clearly, the medal was awarded with little or no thought about the merit of the recipient. Indeed this honor seems an egregious, blatant example of tawdry pandering to national politicians. And the person to blame is Allison, a special Department of Defense consultant, who, it seems, wanted to score more points with the Administration. Of course the K-School is enamored of power, but we had hoped, not mindlessly besotted...
...regard to The Crimson's lead story of April 4: Can anyone seriously deny that Kennedy School Dean Graham Allison's explanation of the Edwin Meese controversy is a superb example of the essence of decision? And would not the dean's bold and courageous stance in the face of widespread criticism be deserving of...a medal? Howard P. Segal Lecturer on the History of Science
Last week, what first seemed like nonsense began to make more sense. In a memo addressed to Kennedy School students, staff, and faculty, Dean Graham T. Allison '62 sought to clarify his intent. The awards were devised as "a way of expressing appreciation" to participants in a series of events celebrating the Kennedy School's 50th anniversary. The honored guests were chosen on the basis of "longevity, commitment, and accomplishment in public service...
...following is an open letter addressed to Dean of the Kennedy School of Government Graham T. Allison...