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...islands Takeshima) and South Korea (which calls them the Dokdo) these rocks carry a symbolic importance that belies their practical insignificance. Both countries have claimed the islands as their own for more than a century, and in recent weeks the historic squabble has leapt once more to the forefront of bilateral relations. The dispute flared in mid-April when Japan announced it would send two unarmed survey ships to the area to map the sea floor in advance of an international meeting in June, at which South Korea was expected to propose Korean names for underwater features in the vicinity...
...don’t set goals as far as records go,” Dawson said. “I am aware that I have the opportunity to do some really incredible things that I’m really excited about, but they’re not at the forefront of my mind. Individually my goals are to go 10-0. I want to win every game. I want to dominate every game. I want our offense to be number one in the league.”Throughout his prospective record-breaking 2006 campaign, Dawson will take what he calls...
...fund provides money for those areas that may not have been at the forefront of Harvard’s priorities in the past but are now,” Assistant Director of the Harvard College Fund Lauren A. Rosensweig said. She added that having a specific source of money for campus initiatives will help increase student satisfaction and enhance the undergraduate academic experience...
...McCarthy.Gordon said that the group felt it was important to meet with Skocpol, as much of the Faculty’s attention recently has been focused on undergraduate matters.“I think everybody recognized for this particular period of time we put the undergraduate curriculum in the forefront,” said Gordon, referring to the Harvard College Curricular Review.Another issue that has been on the Caucus’ mind recently has been the state of FAS finances, although they say that a paucity of financial details has left them with little to talk about...
...Erian said the creation of the position was not prompted by regulatory requirements. “We think it’s a good idea to do it because we are looking to the next five to 10 years to make sure that Harvard Management remains at the forefront of the industry,” he said. El-Erian said he had been seeking to fill five senior positions in compliance, domestic fixed income, international fixed income, foreign exchange, and external management. “Once we bring in the head of the team, that person will then fill...