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...proposals to address the dearth of women and minorities in the sciences in two reports released last May.But some professors who have worked on the committees say the task of transforming an institution still reverberating with the aftershocks of Summers’ remarks and resignation awaits a leadership committed to change—not just a hefty check.“As long as we don’t know who the next president will be and what stance the leader will have, it’s a little hard to talk about progress. You really need a leadership that...
...sophomore, epee fencers don’t peak until their mid- to late-twenties, giving him plenty of time to grow.Brand believes that Ungar has the opportunity to make the Olympic team—if not in 2008, then definitely in 2012. Though Ungar is hesitant to commit to anything just yet, one thing is for sure: he’ll be a threat to repeat as the NCAA epee gold medalist in 2007.After all, if all else fails, he’s always got the foot touch.“Benji is probably the most talented epee fencer...
...invite the International Community to visit the area where the court operates and see for themselves if there are any terrorists elements being harbored or living in this area. We commit ourselves and our clan elders to this position: to be open and honest in order to spare the Somali people the violence and the suffering being perpetrated by the warlords. We have nothing to hide from the international community and we strongly believe that, once they realize what we do and what we have achieved, they will support our initiative and efforts to bring peace and stability to Somalia...
...purposely targeted. Today's Marine is better educated, better trained and better led than ever before. Marines of all ranks are aware of the standards of battlefield conduct. Yet there apparently was a disregard of those standards by a very few. Even in a combat zone, one can commit murder, and Haditha looks like such a case...
...grant to increase faculty pay. A week later, Radcliffe raises room rent for 1957 by $10-$15.2/15: The largest proton accelerator in the world is under construction at Brookhaven, Long Island. The machine will be operated by Harvard and eight other institutions. Two days later, Harvard and MIT commit to building a $4 million lab, sharing operations of the giant ‘704’ computer.2/20: Drawings of the radcliffe graduate refectory were finalized. The refectory is the second building of the quadrangle to be constructed and will contain dining facilities for the graduate school as well...