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...continues to pioneer novel methods of conservation, which it then describes in its own journal. The Straus Center provides analysis and treatment for the over 150,000 objects, from all times and places, throughout Harvard’s museums and grounds. “Our primary mission is to preserve the collection,” says Henry Lie ’72, Director of the Straus Center. “We have to make sure that it doesn’t deteriorate. There are some things that will deteriorate, there are some that may never deteriorate, so there...
...cousin and I against the stranger." It didn't hold true in Iraq for long. Three years after the 2003 U.S. invasion, Sunni brothers and their Shi'ite cousins were slaughtering one another while also fighting against the American stranger. The U.S. is now winding down its mission and preparing to withdraw, but has Iraq's family feud been settled...
...American Studies. To exchange ideas and promote dialogue surrounding issues of global hip-hop, the Hiphop Archive hosted a conference this week entitled “Hiphop Worldwide: More than a Nation,” which brought together hip-hop artists, scholars, DJs, and authors. Founded in 2002, the mission of the Hiphop Archive is to gather resources for the research of the past and present of hip-hop culture. “The Archive opens up the doors to the idea that hip-hop is a respectable and important academic field,” said Akshata Kadagathur...
...While many students were not aware of the policy change, they said they thought it was a positive development. Kennedy School students Daniel C.I. Bjorkegren and Dan M. Rakove said they thought making academic information available to the public was an important part of the school’s mission. Darnton said he expects that more Harvard schools will adopt open access. “I feel that the momentum is building up so that Harvard’s example will spread far and wide,” he said. —Staff writer Niha S. Jain...
...that with enough people, the program is going to keep going.”In his eyes, the willingness and work ethic of each individual are the most important pieces of the puzzle and lay the foundation for a successful program and team. According to Harvard’s mission statement, Crimson wrestling is unique because diverse individual goals combine to advance the common mission of the team. Through wrestling, Harvard grapplers acquire the tools together to face adversity and navigate through life.“Coach Weiss has helped me in pretty much every part of my athletic career...