Word: programed
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...idea of the International Seminar was conceived by Professor William Elliott in 1951. But for all practical purpose the program's success is accredited to Professor Henry A. Kissinger '50 who has served as director and chief fund-raiser during the seminar's 18-year history...
...serious drawback to the seminar this year is Kissinger's absence. Because the program is sponsored by a single professor, not directly by Harvard the funds come from outside sources. Without what has been described as "the magic of Kissinger's name", it is difficult to raise the $80,000 necessary to fund the participant's transportation, room and board and $15 a week spending money...
Another problem is management of the program. In the long run, there is no one to carry on the direction of the seminar. Thus the future of the seminar is in doubt. After this year it will be "suspended", pending Kissinger's return...
These last features of the program allow the seminar members of familiarize themselves with the traditions of the 35 nations represented, and thus to form a common bond. As Brown explains it, "The entire six week period is a very intense experience. By the end of the summer the members have formed a very cohesive body...
...motives which the participants had for applying to the seminar vary, but there is an overall consensus that the academic side of the program was secondary to the change to become familiar with the United States...