Word: lichten
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...would talk to him quite a bit," said MichaelN. Lichten, director of physical operations."Because of his many years, he had a great deal ofknowledge about buildings at Harvard...
Since early August, Michael N. Lichten, who was responsible for preparing the "physical" aspects of the 350th, has mobilized hundreds of workers for thousands of hours to mow lawns, paint buildings and trim ivy. In addition, his workers have planted 54 rhododendrons, 225 bushes, 180 tubs of chrysanthemums and two trees...
Besides the flowers set in the ground, Lichten's crews bought about 3500 chrysanthemums for about $6000 to decorate the steps of Widener Library and Memorial Hall. The flower arrangements, by Donald R. Soule, the technical director of the Loeb Drama Center, will change for every convocation...
...after it's all done Lichten wants to take avacation. "I'd like to wait 50 years before I dothis job again," Lichten says. "The amount ofdetail and the number of hours of work, coming ontop of Commencement for the same personnel, hasjust been crushing...
Although tradition has it that it never rains on the first Thursday in June, bad-weather plans do exist. In the event of a downpour, the ceremonies would proceed as usual, although in somewhat shortened form, Lichten adds...