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...with many different people.” The position of Cabot writing tutor—which Constantino held for the past two years—has allowed her to interact with students at a level of intimacy indicative of a direct investment in student welfare, according to Hoyos. A vibrant presence who forged personal connections with students during late night office hours in the dining hall, Constantino “went above and beyond the call of duty,” said resident tutor David Johnston. “I presume that she’ll bring that same energy...
...message to faculty in October, President Faust wisely observed, “The residential House system is a cornerstone of the undergraduate experience at Harvard. Houses at Harvard are far more than just buildings. They are the locus where teaching, learning, advising and vibrant community all intersect.” I couldn’t agree more. And when the comprehensive Report on Harvard House Renewal was released in April 2009, Dean Hammonds affirmed the importance of the Houses as “essential, not ancillary, to a Harvard education.” Almost simultaneously, however, deep financial cuts...
...sounds like the plot of a bad movie. A young British woman goes on holiday to Laos, a landlocked Southeast Asian nation that's a favorite of backpackers enchanted by its laid-back vibe and vibrant Buddhist culture. But she lands in jail on drug-smuggling charges that could result in execution. Then events take a melodramatic turn: the woman becomes pregnant while in jail - and a Laotian state newspaper claims she impregnated herself with semen from a fellow prisoner to escape the death penalty, since local law precludes putting expectant mothers in front of a firing squad...
...devotion to teaching and his innovative scholarship. “He is really and truly the complete package—an amazing scholar, beloved teacher, and a really generous and congenial colleague,” said fellow HAA professor Jennifer L. Roberts. Pedagogically, Kelsey is known for his vibrant lectures and close attention to students. “He’s a fantastic professor,” said Vanessa J. Dube ’10, who has taken multiple classes with Kelsey. “He is able to communicate his expertise into a passion for teaching...
...said Bertram E. Busch ’62, noting Quincy’s non-descript, linoleum looking tile floor and lack of darkwood. Former residents also noted the appeal of elevators, modern facilities, and individual bedrooms for each occupant, citing these incentives as a draw from the vibrant culture of the existing Houses. “It wasn’t laden with ghosts of years past,” said John O. Field ’62. “One could imagine 19 year-old fellows thinking ‘this is better than some musky old attic...