News Archive
2001/10
- Steven E. Hyman Named Harvard University Provost
- Steven E. Hyman, former professor of psychiatry at Harvard and current director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), has been named provost of the University, President Lawrence H. Summers announced Monday, Oct. 29. [Mon, 29 Oct 2001]
- Howell Jackson Named Associate Dean for Research
- In this position, Jackson will oversee, coordinate, and promote the Law School's extensive research activities, including research by members of the faculty and the work of Harvard Law's 17 research centers, programs, and projects. [Fri, 26 Oct 2001]
- HLS to Unveil Portrait of Judge Deborah A. Batts
- A portrait of United States District Judge Deborah A. Batts, the first and only openly gay, lesbian or bisexual member of the federal judiciary, will be unveiled at Harvard Law School on Saturday, October 27, 2001. [Wed, 24 Oct 2001]
- Alexander on America's Response to Attacks
- On Tuesday, October 23, Lamar Alexander, former Governor of Tennessee and U.S. Secretary of Education, will give an address titled: After 9/11, America's Greatest Opportunity. Alexander will speak in the Langdell South classroom at 4 p.m. [Mon, 22 Oct 2001]
- Letter from President Summers to the HU Community
- All of you, simply by carrying on with the basic tasks of daily university life, have done much to help our community through this trying time. [Fri, 19 Oct 2001]
- Gary Bellow Public Service Award Recipients
- The Gary Bellow Public Service Award is granted annually to one graduate and to one student who demonstrate an inspirational commitment to public interest work and an innovative approach to lawyering in the interest of promoting justice. [Mon, 15 Oct 2001]
- Fall 2001 Harvard Law Bulletin Hits the Web
- Features include a day in the life of D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams '87, a trip to Fenway Park with Sandy Alderson '76, and a look at HLS alumni who answered the call to duty in World War II. [Wed, 10 Oct 2001]
- Ogletree on U.N. World Conference Against Racism
- Ogletree will address some of the major conflicts, including the efforts to equate Zionism with racism, the reparations movement, and the U.S. media's coverage of international racism. [Tue, 09 Oct 2001]
- Mikva To Address ACS Kick-Off Event
- In his speech, "Bringing Justice Back to Law," Mikva will argue that conservative lawyers have out hustled those on the left, which has resulted in a narrow interpretation of legal doctrine. [Mon, 01 Oct 2001]