Word: formalisms
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...solution is simple: Don't rock the boat. His policy is enshrined in what are called the "three nos": no unilateral moves toward formal independence, no talks with the mainland on unification and no use of military force. The idea is to ditch the ideological hang-ups of the Chen years, stop irritating Beijing and pursue a new, pragmatic approach that focuses on improving relations with China wherever possible. "We have to find a way to manage the sovereignty issue without solving it," says Ma. "The idea is not that each side recognize each other. It is not that each...
...interview during the fact-gathering stage, the Board usually inquires into the matter quietly, and without the participation of the accused. If the Board decides to act on the findings of its investigation, it promulgates “charges” and begins to assemble a formal case. Only once a full, written charge has been issued is the student brought into the fold. Before the student is even apprised of the situation, the Board has already acted as investigator, grand jury, and prosecutor...
...informally organized History of Art and Architecture (HAA) seminar last summer, she expected to discuss the artistic merits of cathedrals—not of masturbating monkeys.But when the students encountered a relief carving of just such a primate in a small Catholic cathedral in Germany, a conversation on the formal qualities of the carved lewd simian ensued. “We had to have an academic discussion about it, which was so awkward,” Schlozman says.Awkward or not, the trip and discussion highlight the way that art can be studied in varying degrees of effectiveness. In the dark...
...Having someone with that much knowledge come to campus is a great way to show what brilliant people are in our party and to show students how you go about running a great campaign.” Weatherl and Motley said that there will likely be a formal RSVP to gauge student interest in attending the speech. Depending on the level of interest expressed, the group may then decide to lottery the event. They also said they hoped this event would be similar to the one the HRC held with William Kristol ’73 last year, in which...
...diversity, was appointed the new dean of the College on Wednesday. Hammonds said last week that she was still learning about and forming an opinion on the College’s alcohol policy.UC Financial Committee Chair Andrea R. Flores ’10 said the UC has made no formal plans for the review of the party grants and would not discuss the issue with the administration until the Council had established a relationship with the new dean.Pilbeam has given no indication that he will conduct any review of the party fund in the final months of his administration. When...