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There is clearly a big appetite for all kinds of online lectures, as shown by the popularity of sites like TED.com which broadcasts talks given by innovators in the fields of technology, entertainment and design. But one of the most interesting consequences of open courseware may be its impact on teachers, who have a new way to get feedback--and exposure...
...market has disappeared, but we're developing a different yarn that will replace it," says Patrick. "This is unlike any recession we have experienced in most of our lifetimes, and it's cutting across virtually all segments of the economy. So we're doing everything possible to lessen the impact and create new avenues for business." It's a lesson that many in the U.S. textile business never learned...
...they leave while the hiring freeze is still in place, there may be no one to replace them until the freeze is lifted, during which time undergraduate and graduate students would be unable to study under an expert in that field. For this reason, faculty should consider carefully the impact that their departure may have on the study of their field at Harvard under the current hiring freeze before taking a buyout...
...strike and instead take classes at private universities,” said Arbuthnott. Because the strikes have been centered on public universities, Crimson expatriates pursuing studies at private French universities have been entirely unaffected by the recent strikes. “The strikes have not had an impact on my classes, as I take all of my classes at Sciences Po, a private university,” wrote Annie Shoemaker ’10. “I have had a wonderful experience studying abroad and I hope that the strikes won’t deter future students from studying...
...Beginning right here at Harvard, we aim to continue the important work of women and men before us and join those who are currently working toward our goals. Through the creation of a team of dedicated men and an online website, we plan to make a meaningful and measurable impact across our campus and society. We are a new resource for men who strive to serve as positive examples of respectful manhood, who desire to take action against all forms of sexual violence and gender inequality...