Harvard Today: November 13, 2015
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Veterans, students in ROTC, and supportive community members begin running up the steps of Harvard Stadium. They gathered on Veteran’s Day to support past and present veterans and raise money for the Warrior Scholar Project. By Savannah I. Whaley
On this day in 1999, Toy Story 2 premiered in the United States. Feel old yet?
IN THE ATMOSPHERE
Hold onto your hats, Harvard. Today is going to be windy and cloudy, with a high of 52 degrees. Keep an eye out for potential rain showers too.
IN THE DHALLS
Lunch:
Baked Herbed Catch of the Day
Red Spiced Chicken Breast
Seitan Fajitas
Dinner:
Bangers
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Fish “in” Chips (what?!)
Macaroni and Cheese
ON FLYBY
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What's a Hekla? Where is the LISE Center? So many questions, and Flyby's got it all answered.
IN THE NEWS
Medical School Dean Flier To Step Down in 2016
After nine years at the helm of Harvard Medical School, Dean Jeffrey S. Flier will step down from his position on July 31, 2016, the school announced Thursday. Flier said he will take a sabbatical year and then return to the Medical School as a faculty member.
Plurality of Sophomores Declare Ec, Preliminary Data Show
A plurality of sophomores have declared concentrations in Economics, according to preliminary data from the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Registrar’s office.
Veterans, Students Run Stadiums to Fundraise for Veterans
Under a rainy evening sky on Veterans Day, former service members, ROTC members, and civilians ran the steps of Harvard Stadium to raise money for a veterans’ education program.
Study: Non-Ladder Faculty Often More Involved in University Communities
While non-tenure-track faculty members at universities are perceived as having less expertise, they are often more involved in the university community than their tenure-track counterparts, according to a recent study of two unnamed universities.
EVENTS
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Nine: the Musical on the Loeb Mainstage -- Nine will be showing today at 7:30pm and tomorrow at 2:30 p.m.
NOISES OFF in Farkas Hall -- Noises Off will be showing today and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale in the box office.
The Creative Class -- Come hear Frank Gehry speak in the JFK Jr Forum at 4 p.m. today.
Igniting Innovation Summit -- This conference on social entrepreneurship starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday in Northwest Labs. Make sure to get your tickets online!
UC-Crimson Crossfire Debate -- Come see the UC presidential tickets debate 8-9 p.m. on Saturday in Harvard Hall 104! Tickets available on the Crimson.
Drop It Like It’s Harvard -- Saturday 10 p.m., first floor SOCH. Pick Harvard’s best DJ to rep us against Yale next weekend!