Word: moseses
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"It seemed my responsibilities were for the orientation of the entire freshman class and not for orientation of smaller groups within the class," Moses said yesterday, adding that budgetary considerations did not have a primary role in his decision.
The Freshman Dean's Office (FDO) has co-sponsored with undergraduate minority groups orientation programs for Third World freshmen for the past three years. Moses would not disclose the amount the FDO has spent on the activities.
"I don't mean to imply that Third World student organizations ought not to continue to reach out to freshmen. I would prefer that their programs not be an official part of freshman week and the calendar of opening days," Moses said.
Moses has conferred with minority student representatives three times in the last few weeks, suggesting co-sponsorship with undergraduate minority groups of new freshman week events to raise the issue of diversity at Harvard, including a specific discussion of racial diversity.
Third World representatives yesterday criticized Moses' decision. Jane Bock '81, former president of the Asian American Student's Association, called the withdrawal of funding "a total shock."