Word: presidental
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Toward the end of his term as Harvard President, Derek C. Bok spoke generally of greater international outreach from the world's oldest and richest university. His successor has devoted much time, energy and money to making the dream a reality.
Harvard's Vice President for Finance Elizabeth C. "Beppie" Huidekoper says Harvard's problems with venture capital stem from a quirk of the financial world.
So Harvard was prevented from taking the bull market by its horns. It had planned to put 15 percent of its investments in venture capital, but ended up on investing ten percent, according to Harvard Management Company President Jack R. Meyer.
According to Harvard Management Company (HMC) President Jack Meyer, with venture capital returns hitting triple digits this year, this capping problem became more important than ever before.
The CTBT, which requires a two-thirds vote of the Senate for ratification, was stalled for two years by Republican senators while the White House foolishly neglected to lobby in its favor. During that time, the treaty's opponents have solicited support; now the treaty has been yanked back into...