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Thus, as vice president, Annie will lend a crucial perspective to the UC: she knows first-hand the intense passion students feel for their extracurricular commitments. She has experienced the struggles that student groups go through to get grants processed and to secure space for their events. She and John will bring to the UC a tireless work ethic and a renewed commitment to the groups and communities in which so many students have invested so much...
...began his first semester at the Business School this fall. Jain began his graduate studies too early to enroll in the joint program—and will as a result have to spend an extra year getting his two degrees. Seven students have already entered the joint MD/MBA track, according to David H. Gellis ’04, a former Crimson executive who is now enrolled in the program. Students interested in applying for the MD/MBA program must complete separate applications for the medical and business components. The program encourages students to practice medicine first-hand upon graduation before moving...
Much can be said of John and Tara’s qualifications. One quality in particular sets John and Tara apart from the rest—their steadfast commitment to the UC, for which they have worked for a combined eight semesters. They have seen first-hand the successes and failures of the UC over the past three years, and they have spent countless hours searching for ways to improve every facet of student life. They have the vision, the momentum, and the mandate to change things for the better...
...issues related to Asian and Chinese cultures.” According to Madigan-Curtis, the group is made up of three categories of members: 25 who organize a bi-monthly playgroup for adopted Chinese orphans in Cambridge’s First Church basement, about 10 volunteers each year who go to China over the summer to work first-hand with orphans, and 18 other members who work regularly to secure funding for the group. In addition to trick-or-treating, HCC holds a number of events throughout the year, including fundraisers, a dinner in December, and a series of activities...
...Ogata undertook during her tenure at the United Nations. Her skilled negotiations on behalf of refugees saved many lives, yet are less well understood than many higher profile diplomatic efforts.” Prior to receiving the award, Ogata spoke at a panel discussion and stressed the important role first-hand knowledge plays in innovation. “All breakthrough ideas come from being involved,” she said. She cautioned against taking an excessively cerebral approach to problem-solving. “I used to be a scholar,” Ogata said, in a somewhat tongue...