Word: expansionism
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Policies designed to counter global warming are tied inseparably to other global problems such as poverty and population expansion, said William C. Clark, a research associate at the Kennedy School of Government.
One of these fields, African Studies, stands as a case in point. Although the African continent contains more than 40 countries and is the origin of countless aspects of American culture, the field remains largely neglected at Harvard. Interestingly enough, Africa--unlike Eastern Europe, for instance--holds little opportunity for...
First and foremost is the formidable task of managing Reardon's pride and joy--Harvard's massive athletic department. With the most varsity teams in the country (40), an extensive intramural program, including undergraduate and graduate students and negligible space for expansion, there is potential for conflict over limited resources...
Even before the suspension, Covenant House's board of directors was searching for someone to replace Ritter when he retires. Board member Frank Macchiarola, 48, a former New York City school chancellor known for his ability to salvage troubled youths, was named interim president -- with Ritter's blessing, he says...
Support for the North Stars hit bottom this year after the arrival of the Minnesota Timberwolves, a National Basketball Association expansion team. The newcomers are averaging a league-leading 24,000 fans a game in the downtown Minneapolis Metrodome. The North Stars attract just 11,000 fans a game, nearly...