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Famed for his skill at two notoriously difficult surgeries--the separation of Siamese twins joined at the head, and cerebral hemispherectomies, in which half of an epileptic brain is removed to end severe seizures--Carson gives several speeches a month, frequently drawing on his life story. A prolific author, he has written three autobiographical books, Think Big, The Big Picture, and Gifted Hands; authored a text on complex cranofacial problems and more than 90 journal articles on neurosurgery; and has inspired a Baltimore play...
Although the reestablishment of the provost position complicated the president’s relationship with the deans, Rudenstine was able to bring closure to one of the most complex relationships on campus: that between Harvard and Radcliffe. Through his attention to detail and skill in negotiation, Rudenstine brokered a deal that brought an end to the often unstable division between Harvard and Radcliffe. In October of 1998, Radcliffe College became the Radcliffe Institute of Advanced Study, with a new mission statement and full accountability to the Harvard administration. While the move unavoidably disappointed some, it brought a finality and transparency...
Rudenstine will be leaving Harvard’s top post after 10 years of service to the University community, which owes him its deepest gratitude for his devotion. Shortcomings aside, Rudenstine has shepherded our academic institution with skill, civility, passion and dedication. For that we thank him and offer him our most sincere best wishes after he leaves Harvard—better than he found...
...Those who knew him well describe his sharp wit and acting skill and say how unfortunate Gwynne was to have been permanently type-cast after his career on "The Munsters...
...studied the piano since age six, so his fingers were dexterous and his skill on the typewriter was good advertisement for the school, which was located in Los Angeles, where his family lived at the time...