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...undertaking its work, I ask that the committee consider what we can learn—both to enrich the inquiry and inform an overall approach and specific recommendations—from the experience and programs of other institutions who have undertaken arts initiatives. It will be important to examine not only the universities we ordinarily consider our peers, but also other institutions that may have distinctive programs or approaches in specific areas. I would encourage the committee to think expansively about consultation on a range of issues, both with students, faculty, and others on campus, and with our broad external...
When the Globe called his office to inform him that he made the list, he was taken aback...
...Voters value consistency. Our leaders are expected to have a guiding set of bedrock principles that inform their judgments. For example, candidates are expected to be either pro-choice or pro-life and not to deviate from their side of the moral question. This expectation even applies to more low-brow matters. For Yankees fans like me, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani’s recent comment that he supports the Red Sox in the World Series is tantamount to blasphemy—his inconsistency and lack of honor for the traditional rivalry can only be interpreted...
...director general would announce the following day. These would include a paring back of the BBC's much-vaunted news-gathering operation. How, Paxman wondered, could such a move be in line with the BBC's public-service mission, defined by its first director general Lord Reith, to "inform, educate and entertain." "Let me give you a list of the distinctive programs the BBC is making," said Paxman, his voice laden with sarcasm. "Help Me Anthea - I'm Infested. Is that the sort of program the BBC should continue making? My Man Boobs and Me. How about that? Help...
...College’s recent crackdown on alcohol is causing a ruckus across campus. Since May, the administration has been meeting with student group leaders to inform them of a policy change: Henceforth, if any student needs to visit University Health Services (UHS) after a party hosted by a student group, the leaders of that group are possibly liable and can be disciplined. The policy has been blamed for its unfairness and for discouraging social events on campus...