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...tragedy of University President Lawrence H. Summers?? tenure at Harvard is that Summers put forward a superb vision for Harvard’s future, but he could do no more than begin the implementation of that vision. In the months ahead, the Harvard Corporation will have the opportunity to choose a successor and to set the future of the University. If the Corporation commits itself to the best parts of Summers?? legacy, then these past five years will be remembered, not as tragedy, but as the first part of a great renewal of this great university...
...Summers?? legacy rests on a renewed focus on undergraduate education, leadership in the life sciences, and bold planning for an educational community in Allston. Rhetoric about the importance of undergraduates is common; most Harvard faculty members and all past presidents have talked about the importance of the College to Harvard as a whole. Despite this rhetoric, Harvard has rarely enjoyed a reputation for putting undergraduates first. Summers recognized the enormous privilege of teaching our extraordinary students. Through words and deeds, he hammered home to every faculty member the obligations that come with that privilege. He showed his passion...
...during the brouhaha following Summers?? first bout with the Faculty that a group of Summers supporters printed t-shirts parodying the iconic Che Guevara slogan, “Viva La Revolución!” Che’s visage was replaced with that of Summers, above the phrase: “Viva El Presidente Summers...
Though some of those t-shirts were making a comeback in the Yard today, some students were happy with Summers?? resignation...
Renisha A. Nellums ’06 said that she also approved of Summers?? resignation from his post as University President...