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...decision lies entirely in the hands of Dean Benedict H. Gross ’71. Unfortunately, Gross and University Hall have thus far shown very little concern for complaints that have been brought forward. Concerns about Kirshner and Loader’s leadership are not new. In fact, their Masters?? contract was renewed last year for only three years, instead of the usual five. This year, many students, tutors, and staff have gone to University Hall to explain the tremendous improvements Gehrkes have made. In addition to the seniors’ letter, a petition in support...
...letter that is referenced, signed by 77 Quincy seniors not including myself, was a poor gesture written in a tone that was simply not in good taste. The so-called “wide disparity between the two sets of masters?? performance” is simply a flagrant exaggeration. For example, contrary to the popular myth, the Kirshners ate regularly in the dining hall, hosted a plethora of events in the master’s residence, and were highly visible at many other House events. They always attended our formal events, and oversaw a number of positive changes...
...term as House masters was an overwhelming success, judging from rave reviews from many Quincy House students, especially when compared with that of the Kirshners, who were notably absent from the dining hall and rarely sponsored events.The contrast between the performance of the Gehrkes and Kirshners as house masters??highlighted in a letter signed by 77 Quincy House seniors sent to the Kirshners in April and recently obtained by The Crimson—demonstrates the power that masters wield in forming a house’s social fabric. It also raises fundamental questions about the way Harvard?...
...among many Quincy House residents is that the Gehrkes, who have overseen a dramatically positive transformation in house life, should be allowed to stay on as House masters. Kirshner and Loader, however, plan on returning in the fall. Judging from the apparent wide disparity between the two sets of masters?? performance, we support the Quincy residents’ sentiments...
...present at the challenge, stated, “The tone of a lot of the emails angered me. There was a total disregard for the possibility that we could be Harvard students. Contacting the police first—instead of the tutors or the house masters??indicated a severe problem with perceptions of black students on campus...