Word: politicsã
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...Purcell said that many young people in America are becoming increasingly interested in public service and politics??a trend that he said represented a dramatic shift from even a decade ago—and added that he believes this semester's fellows will bring a wide array of experiences, insight, and political balance. Five of the six resident fellows are female, a balance Purcell applauded. "It's great that there are a large number of women who will be on campus this fall," he said...
...Another service at Harvard that deserves praise is the Institute of Politics??s Director’s Internship Program. Through the IOP, students can apply for internships in politics or public service, ranging from interning at a congressman’s offices to working for Politico. This year, a record 375 students applied for a Director’s Internship. Students clearly have an interest in working for such organizations, and the opportunities afforded to them by the IOP are commendable...
Three prominent Boston Red Sox fans discussed the role of baseball in American culture in front of a standing-room only crowd that turned out to the Institute of Politics?? “Take Me Out to the Ballgame!” forum on Friday afternoon. The discussion, which featured Pulitzer-Prize winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and baseball television analyst Peter Gammons, focused on the game’s impact on race and family life. They addressed the question of how the sport has taken on a singularly influential place in the American...
Daniel: I’m extremely, extremely interested in politics??my life has revolved around politics for several years. I want to go to Yale or Harvard Law School… the reason why is because I want to be president...
...first time since 2000, three of the major political organizations on campus—the Undergraduate Council, the Harvard College Democrats, and the Student Advisory Committee to the Institute of Politics??are headed up by female leaders. Andrea R. Flores ’10 serves as president of the UC, Eva Z. Lam ’10 is president of the Dems, and Mary K.B. Cox ’10 is president of the SAC. All three women came together last Thursday to discuss leadership as part of the Women’s Center?...