Word: permanente
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Pierre Martin, the Mackenzie King visiting associate professor of Canadian studies and director of the Canada seminars, introduced Charest as "an accomplished politician" and an important force in Canadian politics. Martin, whose permanent position is at the University of Montreal, teaches Harvard's only Canadian politics class.
"When I was offered a permanent position at another excellent institution, I gladly accepted," a former associate professor says. "I was very very glad when I was able to leave," saying the department was "unsupportive and unfriendly."
Increasing Harvard's international presence has long been a priority of President Neil L. Rudenstine, and this new outpost is touted as a way to put down permanent roots in a growing economic market.
Next we tried plugging my tear ducts (outgoing, not incoming) to keep my eyes moist. A little improvement, which reversed when the temporary plugs dissolved. Another round hasn't helped much. The next step is permanent plugs, supposedly to create a tighter seal. I'm still soaking up bottled tears...
"We're in a state of permanent dissatisfaction at the Law School," Clark quipped in his comments to the assembled guests, echoing some of the other deans who spoke, in an attempt to explain the constant challenge of making ends meet.