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Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established 1636, whose history, influence and wealth have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Established originally by the Massachusetts legislature and soon thereafter named for John Harvard (its first benefactor), Harvard is the United States' oldest institution of higher learning, and the Harvard Corporation (formally, the President and Fellows of Harvard College) is its first chartered corporation. Although never formally affiliated with any denomination, the early College primarily trained Congregationalist and Unitarian clergy. Its curriculum and student body were gradually secularized during the 18th century, and by the 19th century Harvard had emerged as the central cultural establishment among Boston elites. Following the American Civil War, President Charles W. Eliot's long tenure (1869–1909) transformed the college and affiliated professional schools into a modern research university; Harvard was a founding member of the Association of American Universities in 1900.James Bryant Conant led the university through the Great Depression and World War II and began to reform the curriculum and liberalize admissions after the war. The undergraduate college became coeducational after its 1977 merger with Radcliffe College.
Harvard is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The town is located 25 miles west-northwest of Boston, in eastern Massachusetts. A farming community settled in 1658 and incorporated in 1732, it has been home to several non-traditional communities, such as Harvard Shaker Village and the utopian Transcendentalist center Fruitlands. Today it is an affluent residential town noted for its excellent public schools, with its students consistently ranking in the state's top ten test results in English and math. The population was 6,520 at the 2010 census.
Europeans first settled in what later became Harvard in the 17th century, along a road connecting Lancaster with Groton that was formally laid out in 1658. There were few inhabitants until after King Philip's War, in which Groton and Lancaster were attacked and substantially destroyed. Over the next 50 years the population grew until it had reached a point adequate to support a church. A new town including parts of Lancaster, Groton, and Stow was incorporated in 1732, subject to the proviso that the inhabitants "Settle a learned and Orthodox Minister among them within the space of two years and also erect an House for the publick Worship of God." It is uncertain how the town obtained its name, though the Willard family, among the first settlers and the largest proprietors in the new town, had several connections to Harvard College.
Jack Ma or Ma Yun(Chinese: 马云; born September 10, 1964) is a Chinese business magnate and philanthropist. He is the founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group, a family of successful Internet-based businesses. He is the first mainland Chinese entrepreneur to appear on the cover of Forbes. As of November 2014, he is the richest man in China (Hong Kong not included) and 18th richest person in the world, with an estimated net worth of $24.1 billion, according to Forbes.
Ma was born in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. His parents were traditional musician-storytellers. At an early age, Ma developed a desire to learn English, so he rode his bicycle each morning to a nearby hotel to converse with foreigners. He would guide them around the city for free to practice and improve his English. He did this for nine years. He became pen pals with one of these foreigners, and she nicknamed him "Jack", because his real Chinese name was too difficult to pronounce.
Later in his youth, and although he failed the university entrance exam three times, Ma attended Hangzhou Teacher's Institute (currently known as Hangzhou Normal University) and graduated in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in English. While at school, Ma was elected student chairman. He became a lecturer in English and International Trade at the Hangzhou Dianzi University and later enrolled at Beijing-based Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB), graduating in 2006.
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Learn More http://skinome.com/index?utm_source=y Alibaba CEO Jack Ma Davos World Economic Forum by Charlie Rose: I was rejected from Harvard 10 times! Maybe I should go teach there in the future. Amazing interview and amazing insights for entrepreneurs and startup founders. His vision is genuine and ground. Truly inspiring! 阿里巴巴CEO马云在达沃斯经济论坛的演讲,我被哈佛拒绝了10次!Start: 08:30, Jack Ma talks about rejections by KFC and Harvard. My startup is to use DNA gene sequencing to personalized skincare formulation just for your skin.
http://www.AnnCohen.comm - Joie de vivre sums up this private country retreat that seamlessly combines a chic, atmosphere for entertaining with cozy everyday living spaces. Quality finishes and understated contemporary architectural design are the hallmarks of this gem. A sophisticated chef's kitchen opens to multiple seating areas, a 15 foot full-service wet bar, and a 525 sq ft mahogany deck overlooking the sleekly landscaped grounds. The home’s open layout capitalizes on the 3.67 acres of natural beauty that flows freely though banks of windows. Versatile spaces on four living levels provide opportunities for in-home offices with 16-port stackable ethernet hub, flexible bedroom usage, exercise areas, inviting gathering placaes and plentiful storage. Notable artistic features are ab...
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Please note that this youtube channel is switching over to our official channel, seawolfkayak. Thanks! Making kayaks with the lovely crew from Harvard, MA, in Jan 2013. More info at http://www.seawolfkayak.com. Make sure you turn on your sound, the song is The Allure by Beats Antique, one of my favorite bands!
http://emgeemann.tumblr.com Two locals hit a few of their favorite hometown hills on a Fullbag Elise and Earthwing Mystery Model longboards. Top speeds are in the upper 40 mph range, coming close to 50mph - these fastest speeds come later in the video, in roughly the second half. Rider / Setup: Mike Girard / Earthwing Mystery Model, Paris 195s, Orangatang 83a 4Presidents, Venom SHR Bushings, MHS Biltins, Vicious grip. (Black Pro-Tec & Red Bell Drop helmets) Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/emgeeman - SUBSCRIBE! Russ Phelan / Fullbag Elise P-Swiss Pro Edition, Randal 180mm trucks (50*/35*), Orangatang 86a Stimulus Wheels, Venom DH bushings, Vicious grip (white half-shell helmet) Channel: www.youtube.com/savesilence Filming: Laura Nocka, Russ, Mike Editing: Russ Song: Massive...
5-acre estate with organic gardens and orchards, grassy pastures for animals and horses in Harvard's Still River hamlet. Marketed by Maureen Harmonay, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. http://www.greaterbostoncountryestates.com
Create your own video on http://studio.stupeflix.com/?w=1 ! Harvard University campus (old map). The John Harvard statue in Harvard Yard is a frequent target of pranks, hacks, and humorous decorations, such as the colorful lei shown above. Harvard Yard with freshman dorms in the background. Harvard Stadium. Memorial Church. "A prospect of the colleges in Cambridge in New England". Engraving by William Burgis from 1740. A bronze Rhinoceros sculpture "Bessie" in front of the Biological Laboratories. Destroyed by fire in the 1950s, Memorial Hall's ornate tower was rebuilt in 1999. The Harvard Lampoon "castle" with its characteristic rooftop ibis and its purple and yellow door.
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http://www.expedia.com/Boston.d178239.Destination-Travel-Guides Come to Boston to discover a city with roots in both the past and future. Classic Boston sightseeing begins with walking the Freedom Trail for a bird’s-eye view of the American Revolution, including Boston Common and “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution. Stop by some of the most prestigious colleges in the nation, including Harvard and Tufts University. Continue your Boston tour with a stop at Faneuil Hall, which has served as a marketplace since 1742, and check out a variety of shops and street performers. No trip to Boston is complete without paying homage at Fenway Park, where the Red Sox have held court for over a century. Don’t forget to fuel up with food afterward; Boston boasts a variety of restaurants, ranging fro...
BOSTON, walking tour of HARVARD UNIVERSITY: Let's go for a walk around the campus of Harvard University, a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established 1636, whose history, influence and wealth have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Enjoy!! Vic Stefanu, vstefanu@yahoo.com
For a handful of Harvard undergraduate and graduate students, the January semester break included a rare treat — a hands-on, up-close-and-personal visit to the Harvard Forest in Petersham, Mass. For more information, visit http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2015/02/taking-to-the-woods/.
Take a tour of Top 10 Travel Attractions of Boston, Massachusetts - part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. Hi, this is your host, Naomi. I would like to show you the top ten attractions of Boston. Number ten, Copley Square. Many important buildings with diverse architecture styles are here. This is also the site of the Boston Marathon's finish line. Number nine, Boston Public Library. A national historic landmark, it was founded in the middle of the 19th century and was the first public library of its kind. Number eight, Back Bay. An affluent neighborhood in Boston, take a walk around the neighborhood and enjoy its quaint streets with charming Brownstones. Number seven, Harvard University. Considered to be the world's greatest academic institution, you can to...
Jonny, a student at the University of Derby, explains Harvard Referencing. He discusses how to use citations and how to reference different sources such as books, journals and websites. http://www.derby.ac.uk/studyskills http://www.derby.ac.uk/library/study-skills/citing-and-referencing
http://www.informucate.com/fast-fact-videos/best-colleges Informucate college guides give you the fast facts on hundreds of the best colleges in the United States and abroad. Click here to find the right school for you: http://www.informucate.com/fast-fact-videos/best-colleges Don’t see your school? Found a mistake? Send us a message on Facebook or Tweet us https://www.facebook.com/informucate https://twitter.com/informucate
http://www.vidtur.com/attractions-in-boston/ Visiting Boston? This beautiful city has so much to offer. Watch more than 25 video guides at www.vidtur.com with all the top attractions and landmarks in and around the city. here are the 10 must see attractions in Boston not in a particular order to help you plan the perfect vacation. In a city that is the home of the nation's top universities, we can start our list in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, AKA MIT, located in Cambridge. this great institute features 168 acres of architectural buildings, statuary and the MIT Museum. One of the highlights of the MIT is the Stata Center, a complex known for its controversial design, built in 2004 and designed by the well-known architect Frank Gehry. At number 9 we suggest the Massachuset...
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