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Barbara B. Depena

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Chinese Language Program To Emphasize Cohesion

New Director of the Chinese Language Program Jennifer L. C. Liu has named fostering a greater sense of community among associated faculty members as her major priority since taking the helm of the program this fall.


Alumnus Donates 'Outsider' Art

The Harvard Art Museums announced a gift of 38 pieces of artwork Monday to supplement the University’s existing contemporary American art collection.


Focusing on the Arab World

Some professors say that the College is ill-equipped to offer a comprehensive undergraduate education on the modern Middle East.


Paul Farmer Calls for Compassion at Kennedy School Class Day

University Professor Paul E. Farmer challenged graduates to find ways to incorporate compassion and persistence into the development of future public policies.


AIDS Leads to Stigma on Campus

Although numerous suites in Mather House continue to share adjoining bathrooms, Lorelee S. Stewart ’86 recalls an instance in which the dorm room design was deemed unacceptable: a room of straight male students refused to use the same facilities as their gay neighbors for fear of being exposed to AIDS.


Mahindra Humanities Center Opens

University President Drew G. Faust, Professor Homi K. Bhabha, and other members of the Harvard community celebrated the inauguration of ...


Professors Use Skype for Office Hours

McCormick is among a growing number of faculty members who supplement their regular office hours with additional time slots for students to contact them virtually.


Student Petition Seeks Support for the Arts

In a petition circulated throughout House and extracurricular e-mail lists, Abhishek J. Bose-Kolanu ’11 is soliciting greater College support for student artists.