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Brendan Maher spent his career as a psychology professor, department chair, and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences dean, but in passing away this St. Patrick’s Day, he reminded friends and family that he was also an Irishman with a sense of humor...
Until a replacement could be found, Catherine Gorodentsev—formerly the executive vice president’s chief of staff—assumed the interim role of FAS dean for administration, and Deena Giancotti—associate dean for finance—took up Sweet’s financial responsibilities...
Though Harvard has suffered from other recent departures—including those of former Executive Vice President Edward C. Forst ’82 and FAS IT Dean Lawrence M. Levine—Kirwan said she “would like to stay” at Harvard...
Before returning to Harvard in 1972, Maher served as dean of the faculty at Brandeis University. During his tenure at Harvard, he taught undergraduates, extension school students, and graduate students. He also served as chair of the psychology department twice and as dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences...
...concluding the memorial service, Reverend Peter J. Gomes noted Maher’s “grace and style” as a GSAS dean and called him an “island of calm in a sea of chaos...