Word: academicization
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Dates: during 2000-2000
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Though there is always room for criticism, I believe our current endorsement process is the fairest, most thorough and most faithful to the scholarships that Harvard has ever used. We no longer eliminate candidates from the bottom, but try to identify those who are very strong in order to endorse...
Lewis, who is also a computer science professor, joked that he found Gusmorino's best attribute to be his academic interests.
In Pforzheimer's case, it's the revenue from laundry machines. Most Houses outsource the operation of washing machines and dryers to a company called MacGray, whose web site boasts that it "is the leading provider of academic laundry services in the country."
But we think that the answer might well lie in the endorsement process for Harvard applicants. The Office of Career Services (OCS) whittles down the candidate pool annually from 80-100 students to 30-40. Applications are reviewed by one committee composed of Faculty members and another drawn from fellowship...
However, Schor has not only been an exemplary academic, she has been a beloved educator as well. Renown for her popular courses such as "Shop 'Til You Drop: Women and Gender in Consumer Society," Schor exemplifies that rare mix of intellectual rigor and concern for students that so many Harvard...