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Larry Bacow and Claudine Gay.

Praise for Gay as a scholar and a leader

Incoming FAS dean’s integrity, ‘rock-solid values’ have made an impression on Harvard colleagues

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DateJuly 24, 2018July 25, 2018

Michael D. Smith, the Edgerley Family Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, presented the annual Dean's Distinction Awards to a group of FAS staff. "You are a fantastic portrait of the best of our staff," Smith told honorees at this year's event. Since its inception, the number of award recipients has grown. In 2012, Smith (pictured here at the ceremony) honored 44. This year, 65 were recognized.

Marks of distinction

Sixty-five FAS staff honored by dean

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DateApril 8, 2016

“Our faculty are able to do the work they do and our students have access to the exceptional educational programs we offer here at Harvard because of the individuals in this room and the incredible work they do,” said Edgerley Family Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith.

A distinctive honor

Sixty-three FAS staff named Dean’s Distinction recipients

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DateMarch 20, 2015June 5, 2018

The contributions of 52 Faculty of Arts and Sciences employees were recognized at the Dean’s Distinction Awards ceremony on Thursday. William Chapman of Humanities Faculty Services had his image projected onto a large screen (photo 1) at the University Hall reception. FAS Dean Michael D. Smith (from left, photo 2) applauded Lauren Szufat, Aatiyah Paulding, Gretchen Gingo, and Bob Daley, all from the Form I-9 Process Team. Linda Wang (center, photo 3) from the Economics Department posed with family members Anna and Sean Li.

With distinction

FAS dean recognizes hard work, dedication of staff

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DateMarch 7, 2014

Mary Ann Bradley, associate dean for administrative operations for FAS, took the time to participate in Giving Thanks. The annual event not only let the Harvard community send notes of thanks to colleagues, but also encouraged donations to the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter.

Serving, thanks, and giving

FAS and others provide notes of thanks, support of student-led charity

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DateNovember 25, 2013

"The faculty and students are incredibly fortunate to have you here, have you working for us, and have you support everything we do here. You make a huge difference in everything this institution is able to accomplish. You make Harvard what it is," FAS Dean Michael D. Smith told the 57 recipients of the Dean's Distinction award.

Recognizing outstanding staff

Fifty-seven are presented with Dean’s Distinction awards

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DateMarch 13, 2013May 30, 2019

“We want to change perceptions of urban young adults from deficits to assets. They are a critical component of the U.S. economic engine,” said Gerald Chertavian, founder and CEO of Year Up, a national program that trains urban young adults and places them in internships that prepare them for careers or college. Harvard has hosted 41 interns since 2009.

Getting a leg up, through Year Up

Harvard’s embrace of urban internship program helps to train future leaders

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DateJuly 11, 2012

FAS Dean Michael D. Smith (from left), congratulates Alice Belser from the Department of the History of Science. Belser's brother, Jeff, joined her at the ceremony, which recognized 44 FAS employees with the Dean’s Distinction award.

FAS recognizes outstanding staff members

Forty-four are honored with Dean’s Distinction awards

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DateMarch 6, 2012March 6, 2019

Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Michael D. Smith (right) hosted the second annual Dean's Distinction award ceremony honoring exceptional FAS employees such as James Frazier, director of strength and conditioning for Harvard Athletics.

38 honored with Dean’s Distinction

FAS awards recognize outstanding employees

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DateMarch 3, 2011

Composed of faculty members and administrators from across the University, the new Harvard Library Board will oversee the transition of the University’s vast library system to a coordinated management structure.

10 named to new Harvard Library Board

Group will oversee recommended changes to broad system

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DateDecember 10, 2010March 5, 2019

Kirwan ’79, M.P.P. ’84, appointed FAS dean for administration and finance

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DateOctober 1, 2009

Leslie Kirwan ’79, M.P.P. ’84, appointed FAS dean for administration and finance

Served as Massachusetts' secretary of administration and finance

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DateSeptember 25, 2009