Cambridge Sgt. James Crowley gets standing ovation at police convention in CaliforniaAugust 17th, 2009 Crowley gets ovation from officers in CaliforniaLONG BEACH, Calif. — The police sergeant who sparked a national debate on race relations when he arrested a Harvard University professor in his home received a standing ovation Monday from thousands of police officers at a Fraternal Order of Police convention.
Firm overseeing Harvard endowment _ battered by recession _ names 2 senior managersAugust 5th, 2009 Pair named to company overseeing Harvard endowmentCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Two senior investment managers have been hired by the company overseeing Harvard University's endowment, which has absorbed a steep drop in value during the recession.
Obama begins chat with officer, Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. at White HouseJuly 31st, 2009 Obama begins chat with officer, Harvard professorWASHINGTON — The beer is flowing. President Barack Obama has begun his chat with the two men he joined last week at the center of an uproar over race in America: Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Black Harvard professor, white policeman to talk again after Obama's 'beer summit' on raceJuly 31st, 2009 Harvard prof, arresting policeman to talk againWASHINGTON — The black scholar and the white police sergeant who arrested him agreed to disagree and promised to talk again, a gracious conclusion to the first round of an eye-opening dialogue on race that allows President Barack Obama to get back to selling his health care plan to skeptical Americans. After accepting Obama's invitation to discuss the July 16 incident over a beer Thursday evening at the White House, both Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Obama hails chat with Harvard professor and white policeman as 'friendly, thoughtful'July 31st, 2009 Obama hails chat with Gates, cop as 'thoughtful'WASHINGTON — With mugs of beer and a calm conversation, President Barack Obama tried to push himself and the nation beyond a political uproar Thursday, hailing a "friendly, thoughtful" conversation with the black professor and white policeman whose dispute had ignited a fierce debate over race in America. "I have always believed that what brings us together is stronger than what pulls us apart," the nation's first black president said after the highly anticipated meeting ended.
Ready to move on, Obama hails chat with policeman and professor, hopes for 'positive lesson'July 31st, 2009 Obama hails chat with prof, cop as 'thoughtful'WASHINGTON — With mugs of beer and a calm conversation, President Barack Obama tried to push himself and the nation beyond a political uproar Thursday, hailing a "friendly, thoughtful" conversation with the black professor and white policeman whose dispute had ignited a fierce debate over race in America. "I have always believed that what brings us together is stronger than what pulls us apart," the nation's first black president said after the highly anticipated meeting ended.
911 caller in Harvard scholar case to break her silenceJuly 29th, 2009 911 caller in Gates case to speak publiclyBOSTON — The woman who dialed 911 to report a possible break-in at the home of black Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. plans to speak publicly for the first time.
Obama hopes police officer, scholar in racial controversy drop by the White House for a beerJuly 28th, 2009 Obama hopes Gates, Crowley come for a beerWASHINGTON — The professor, the policeman and the president hope to share a beer at the White House this week. The gathering may help President Barack Obama write a sudsy but happy ending to an arrest that triggered a fierce debate over race relations and briefly knocked him off his stride.
AP source: Obama to host professor and police officer at center of racial dispute over arrestJuly 28th, 2009 AP source: Gates and Crowley going to White HouseWASHINGTON — The professor, the policeman and the president are ready to share a beer — and maybe a few thoughts about race and law enforcement in America. The gathering set for Thursday evening may help President Barack Obama write a sudsy but happy ending to an arrest that triggered a fierce debate over race relations and briefly knocked him off his stride.
White House hopes police officer, scholar in racial controversy visit DC for beer with ObamaJuly 27th, 2009 White House hopes Gates, Crowley come for beerWASHINGTON — The White House says plans are under way for the police officer and professor at the center of a racial controversy to join President Barack Obama for a beer. Spokesman Robert Gibbs says he hopes Sgt.
911 call: Woman who reported break-in at home of arrested Harvard scholar doesn't mention raceJuly 27th, 2009 911 call in Gates case does not mention raceCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A woman who called 911 to report a possible break-in at the home of black Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Amgen says Rebecca Henderson, Harvard professor and IDEXX director, has joined its boardJuly 10th, 2009 Amgen appoints Harvard business professor to boardTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Biotechnology company Amgen Inc.
Human rights scholar Martha Minow to replace Elena Kagan as Harvard Law deanJune 11th, 2009 Martha Minow chosen as Harvard Law School deanBOSTON — A human rights scholar and Harvard Law School faculty member since 1981 has been named the school's new dean. Martha Minow's (MIN'-oh) appointment was announced Thursday by Harvard University President Drew Gilpin Faust.
Harvard to create visiting professorship in lesbian, gay, bisexual studies with $1.5M giftJune 3rd, 2009 Harvard to endow chair in gay, lesbian studiesBOSTON — Harvard University is creating a visiting professorship in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender studies with a $1.5 million gift from the Harvard Gay and Lesbian Caucus. Tom Parry, past president of the Caucus, said Wednesday he believed the professorship will be the first specifically for sexuality or sexual minorities in the United States.
Ernest May, former Harvard College dean who oversaw undergrad changes, dies at age 80June 2nd, 2009 Ex-Harvard College dean Ernest May dies at age 80CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Harvard University history professor and former dean Ernest May has died.
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