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...admiration for the publication continues to this day, which explains the huge presence of Harvard and Lampoon graduates on the “Simpsons” writing staff, including Conan O’Brien ’85. Reiss first became aware of O’Brien??s talent when a friend from the Lampoon called him to describe an incredible member of that year’s comp class. Since then, Reiss has remained in touch with the “Late Night” star, whom he describes as “never not funny...
...dean in particular has an oft-unrecognized influence over the undergraduate experience as the final authority on the funding of student initiatives. Under interim Dean Jeremy R. Knowles—and with last year’s firing of former Deputy Dean of the College Patricia O’Brien??the student-friendly age of yesteryear came to an abrupt close. Indeed, without Summers many important projects, from the Pub and the Lamont café to the renovations of Dunster and Mather dining halls, would never have happened. Investing in the student experience—including academic advising...
...created by Dean of the College Benedict H. Gross ’71, former Deputy Dean of the College Patricia O’Brien, and FAS Dean for Development Scott A. Abell ’72 (though in an interview Gross denied O’Brien??s participation), according to Abell and several other sources who requested anonymity to preserve ongoing relationships with current administrators. Also known as the Dean’s Discretionary Fund for Undergraduate Life, the fund has been responsible for bankrolling several important student life projects such as the renovations of Hilles Library into...
...Brien. Faculty clashes with Summers had lowered morale in the building and professors complained of a lack of communication and transparency. Two months before taking office, Bok brought in a former dean to conduct a review of academic administration in University Hall. O’Brien??s firing followed shortly thereafter...
...Brien also played a crucial role as a liaison to former University President Lawrence H. Summers, who frequently mentioned O’Brien??s contributions with high praise. She played an instrumental role in making sure that Summers was constantly aware of student life issues and also helped garner his financial support for undergraduate initatives. We can only hope that President-elect Drew G. Faust will be able to find an O’Brien equivalent in the College administration...