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...financial crisis hit Harvard hard this fall, decimating its endowment and prompting cutbacks across the University. In November, University President Drew G. Faust sent a dire but vague warning about the impact of the financial crisis, and details began to materialize soon thereafter. December began with the announcement that Harvard's endowment had dropped an unprecedented 22 percent—or $8 billion—and likely lost more when accounting for updated asset prices. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences halted most staff hiring in late November and then froze Faculty wages and put 70 percent of ongoing tenure...
...half century and was diagnosed with brain tumor in May, with an honorary degree at a special ceremony in December. Though the University normally dispenses honorariums during Commencement, it delayed Kennedy's award because his medical treatment prevented him from appearing at the spring ceremony. The December event drew national press and political luminaries—including Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Mass. Senator John F. Kerry—to campus to honor Kennedy for his lifetime commitment to public service. Kennedy's niece, Caroline, who has said she would like to join her uncle...
...close to his ball, Obama turned to the crowd and said, "Hey guys. That was pretty good right? That almost made up for my 20 yard drive." That drew applause and laughter and prompted one member of the crowd to shout, "Better than your bowling," in reference to Obama's 33 score during a campaign stop in Pennsylvania earlier this year. Obama replied, "That's right," and smiled and laughed before turning back to walk toward the green to size up his putt...
...learn about your team a little bit,” Crimson coach Tommy Amaker said. “I was pleased that different players were able to give us good minutes and good effort.” Harvard opened the game with an easy three-pointer from senior guard Drew Housman and never relinquished the lead. Daniel Webster stuck with the team early in the game, shooting 48% from the floor in the first half. But turnovers turned out to be the Eagles’ downfall, as their 25 giveaways led to 36 Crimson points. Harvard, led by junior...
...Fonacon's initial effort in 2005 drew 300 people to a small village in the coastal Vendée region, using what has become the group's winning formula: free oysters and drinks for all comers who preregister, and an evening of tearing up agendas, smashing clocks and otherwise attacking symbols of time. Another appeal to restless New Year's Eve souls in 2006 brought more than 1,000 to Nantes. Last year Fonacon attracted more than 10,000 people with its party-cum-protest in Paris. This year Marie-Gabriel jokingly boasts that he expects "between five...