Word: rubiner
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Another welcome move was the Board of Overseers’ confirmation of Robert E. Rubin ’60 as the newest member of the Corporation. Rubin, University President Lawrence H. Summers’ predecessor as Secretary of the Treasury, is a respected social and intellectual leader whose appointment should add not only prestige but also drive to the Corporation. Rubin’s history of government service makes him a welcome appointment for a job that will require public-spirited leadership...
...first glance, Rubin’s appointment to the Corporation—which oversees the University President—might seem problematic due to Rubin’s close relationship with Summers. They were close friends in Washington, D.C., and Rubin was, by many accounts, a strong and influential advocate for Summers during last year’s presidential search. However, there is no evidence to suggest that Rubin’s appointment was made because of his connection to Summers; Rubin’s personal qualifications speak for themselves. The Corporation clearly felt that Rubin was a capable replacement...
...time when Summers is seeking to carry out ambitious projects—such as expanding into Allston, reforming undergraduate education and strengthening the University’s focus on science—in order to energize and improve Harvard, Rubin will be a welcome ally. His trusted counsel, shrewd knowledge of politics and similar outlook will help to give force to initiatives which might otherwise languish in the face of bureaucratic opposition and inertia. Just as he did at the Treasury, Rubin will have to use his judgement to weigh Summers’ proposals on their own merits...
Rubin’s selection came after a three-month search, but Rubin was likely a favorite early...
...Rubin said he discussed joining the Corporation with members D. Ronald Daniel and Stone in a meeting this winter...