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...stood little chance against U.S. military might. And it was not his first contact with the Americans. In 1991 he negotiated a cease-fire with General Norman Schwarzkopf at the end of the first Gulf War. (Schwarzkopf would later say he was "suckered" by Hashem, who persuaded him to permit Iraq the use of helicopters later deployed by Saddam to kill thousands of rebellious Shi'ites.) Hashem rose to chief of staff of the Iraqi army and then Defense Minister. He remained popular with his troops, who admired his military bearing and plainspokenness. In April 2003, when Saddam's propaganda...
...Although Undergraduate Council Vice President Matthew L. Sundquist ’09 argued at yesterday’s meeting of the full Faculty that beaming the meetings would “permit transparency,” as well as foster debate, professors chose, without a formal vote, to continue the long-standing practice of prohibiting live broadcast. [SEE CORRECTION BELOW...
...formal vote to continue the long-standing practice of prohibiting live broadcasts of Faculty of Arts and Sciences meetings. In fact, the decision was made after a formal vote. In addition, also due to an editing error, the story failed to mention that the Faculty can still vote to permit live broadcasting on a case-by-case basis...
...dithering deans has the audacity to question our judgement. Surely, comrades, University Hall’s malignant bureaucrats have proved to be nothing but a hindrance. As she formally assumes the presidency, Faust must recognize that the prerogatives of her office extend only so far as her undergraduate peers permit. Earlier this week, UC Vice-President Matthew L. Sundquist ’09 began to circulate detailed plans from the 2001 student occupation of Massachusetts Hall, and today it’s nearly impossible to enter University Hall without a passport. The scent of revolution is in the air. Pilbeam...
...partnerships, according to Kathleen M. Tipping, a benefits representative at the Office of Human Resources. Though Harvard did not participate in the study, benefits for same-sex partners of University employees have been available for over a decade—predating the 2004 Massachusetts state law permitting same-sex marriages—according to Director of Communication for Human Resources Mary Ann O’Brien. “I would say that faculty and staff in general receive a comprehensive, progressive, and generous package of benefits intended to support their wellbeing, their security, and their work life...