Word: generousity
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...surprise any Australian to hear that Howard believes the nation's strength derives from the good, decent and generous character of its people. "I never thought Australians had any doubt as to what their identity was," he says. "It's a very strong personality. It owes a lot to certain influences that are predominantly home grown." Howard feels that Australians are adaptable. "We are still a relatively classless, egalitarian country, and we can therefore adapt to change and embrace change more readily. There are fewer things holding us back now than used to be the case." Never...
...history. When we get into things with more contemporary relevance, it’ll be great to hear more about his experiences. He’s very approachable and really a great person. After our first meeting he found out that I studied Colombian history and he was very generous with his time talking to me. I’m looking forward to getting to work with him and learn from him about where he’s been and the leaders he’s met. Most of the students haven’t realized he?...
...office’s six million dollar grant is paying for Hilles renovations, the new Loker Pub, and the Lamont Café. His initiative to increase international opportunities at Harvard has been welcomed by students. And his decision to make Harvard’s financial aid the most generous in the world has made Harvard a leader in promoting educational equality. It is indisputable that Summers listened to student demands. Summers has also crafted an enduring vision for Harvard’s expansion into Allston. It combines a strong emphasis on science research buildings with new undergraduate Houses, multi-purpose...
...after the second World War,” said son George M. von Mehren ’72. Von Mehren was known for his gentle, mild-mannered nature, and his love of interaction with students. His assistant Brad Conner said von Mehren was “always generous in what he shared with you if you asked him a question.” “When I was young, my father used to bring foreign students home for the holidays,” said Peter von Mehren. “He wanted to reach out to his students...
...wins than losses, and yet Du has amassed 19 points in the victories and just four in the defeats. Of course, asking the junior to win every game is a pretty tall order, especially for a kid whose 5’10 listing on the Crimson roster is probably generous. And besides, a sheet of ice generally features 12 players at a time, not one. But still, Du’s ability to spark a charge—or, better yet, to tip a close game in Harvard’s favor—is uncanny. He?...