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...Boston Teachers Union??s rejection of Teach for America earlier this month—based on the argument that corps members are replacing laid-off teachers—illuminates anxieties about a program that more Harvard students are flocking to than ever before. Boston Public Schools plans to place TFA recruits in about 20 local positions, which Joshua Z. Biber, TFA recruiter for the greater Boston area, said was not a result of layoffs. “Even with some potential cuts in some areas, they are still making hires in the district, particularly in subject areas...
...American students, a Citibank spokesman said at the time that the frozen credit markets caused lenders to shy away from issuing high risk loans. HUECU president Eugene J. Foley acknowledged that the credit union will likely see higher default rates on international student loans. But because the credit union??unlike commercial banks—is a not-for-profit organization, profit maximization for shareholders is not a primary concern. As a result, the credit union is able to offer more competitive rates and arrangements for borrowers. “Everyone shares profits equally through lower rates...
...control or getting into trouble with their credit cards.” Foley added that there has not been a spike in the demand for credit or requests for cash advances recently. Foley said that part of this stability at Harvard is a result of the credit union??s attempts to maintain the limits it sets on student credit cards. The credit union arranges for financial literacy and education programs to teach students about the dangers of credit card abuse. However, Harvard has not been completely unaffected by the changes in consumer financial behavior. Although applications for credit...
With merciless ferocity, the credit crunch has taken its varying toll on each of the European Union??s 27 diverse nations, dashing many semblances of unity among member governments. The need to “stick it out in tough times” is easier said than done. The largest and most threatening fracture divides new EU countries from old and has caused Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany of Hungary to warn against “a new Iron Curtain” that could once again divide the continent. A solution must be formulated to prevent that development...
...associated with installing an ATM in a residential area, which include increased foot traffic and public access. While ATM providers, including Bank of America, told Quad students leading the effort that budget woes would prevent them from installing an ATM, at least one bank—Harvard University Credit Union??has said it would provide the ATM at its own expense. Tamar Holoshitz ’10, chair of the Undergraduate Council’s Student Affairs Committee, said Quad UC representatives have received more than 200 responses about the ATM issue. She added that she didn?...