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...think so, although quite honestly, in spite of the fact that it's obviously occupied a lot of my time, I've tried hard to make sure the academic part of the enterprise was about half of my job--even at the height of the campaign. Otherwise one might feel disconnected...So if fundraising is 30 to 35, 20 to 25 percent of the job...it should not get up into an area where it's taking up most of your time...That would be a terrible mistake. I don't think there's a necessity for another capital campaign...
...Although the capital campaign was at the center of his tenure, Rudenstine will also be remembered for his artful negotiation of the Radcliffe merger and his nurturing of the Afro-American Studies Department. Rudenstine's soft-spoken personality and calming influence kept Harvard and Radcliffe administrators at the negotiating table during the delicate discussions concerning Radcliffe's future. His vision was a guiding force for the creation of the Institute that will carry on the Radcliffe tradition. More recently, Rudenstine's considerable efforts in the selection of the Institute's dean, Drew Gilpin Faust, demonstrates his commitment to the Institute...
Nevertheless, although Rudenstine was successful in meeting the goals he set for himself, we hope that the future leader of Harvard will take advantage of the University's present fiscal security and broaden the scope of the office beyond that of fundraising and managing administrative affairs. In general, we hope that a new president can, while balancing local demands, take an interest in the academic curriculum Harvard's undergraduates, occupy a more prominent role in setting trends for higher education and articulate a clear vision for University leadership. Providing the foundation for this future leadership is Rudenstine's lasting contribution...
These departures, although particularly important for our University community, are only indicative of a continuing trend of recent farewells and departures in the outside world. Our president, after all, isn't the only Rudy grabbing headlines...
General Augusto Pinochet may be fast approaching a meeting with his maker, but many Chileans believe he oughtn't be allowed to die in peace. Although the decision has not yet been made public officially, a number of Chilean sources have indicated that Chile's Supreme Court on Tuesday voted 12-10 to lift the former president's immunity from prosecution, opening the way to a slew of prosecutions for kidnapping, torture, murder and other human rights violations during the general's 17-year dictatorship. Pinochet eluded a court date in Spain earlier this year when the British government ruled...