Word: generalling
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...entire history of equity markets. While the markets were already ominous prior to Lehman’s collapse, he says the event exacerbated the crisis by triggering massive risk replacement for the many derivative contracts held by Lehman, increasing potential systemic risk in the markets, and instilling a general lack of investor confidence. “We were well prepared, but we didn’t expect the Lehman failure, and obviously things were terribly difficult in the fall,” Kaplan says, noting that even a diversified portfolio cannot protect investors against simultaneous drops in nearly all asset...
...says. And most cite her mild-mannered charm and ability to put everyone around her at ease as the key strengths she brings to the presidency.But when asked to describe Faust’s long-term vision for the University, few alumni mention any specifics, though most express a general sense of confidence that Faust’s leadership will continue Harvard’s tradition of excellence. “It’s hard to say,” John F. Cogan, Jr. ’49 says, considering his recent dialogue with Faust about her plans...
...does not take his obligations lightly. One morning this spring, he had to drop his daughter off at school, take his car to the mechanic, bike to his office, and change into a dress shirt there, all by 8:30 a.m.—to make it to a General Education committee meeting, where he would help hammer out course proposals for an hour and a half. It’s behind-the-scenes labors like these that have occupied the Gen Ed committee over much of the last two years, as the College looks to turn...
...areas for the education of our undergraduates and graduate and professional students. The problems of global health and of energy and environment are of interest to many students because they represent some of the paramount problems facing the world today. In consonance with the stated goals of the new General Education curriculum, they connect a liberal education with the problems of the real world that students will engage after graduation. Harvard recognizes the importance of such endeavors. Even today, we must continue to gain strength...
...degrees with highest honors, based upon their entire coursework and overall grade point average. One hundred fifty eight undergraduates will receive magna cum laude degrees in their fields of concentration. 470 will receive cum laude degrees in their fields of concentration, while 41 will receive cum laude degrees in general studies. Eight hundred ninety six Business School graduates will receive degrees. Of these, 886 will be awarded master of business association degrees and 10 will receive doctor of business association degrees. Seven hundred thirty one graduates will receive degrees from the Law School—567 doctor of law degrees...