Office of the University Marshal Year-End Report 2013-2014
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Office of the University Marshal Year-End Report 2013-2014 OFFICE OF The University Marshal WADSWORTH HOUSE HARVARD UNIVERSITY Telephone: 617.495.5727 CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 FAX: 617.495.5382 email: [email protected] www.marshal.harvard.edu Office of the University Marshal 2013-2014 Report Introduction The Office of the University Marshal reports to the President of Harvard and is responsible for organizing large-scale, University-wide events including presidential inaugurations, anniversary celebrations, and special convocations, as well as overseeing the Morning Exercises of Commencement. In addition, the ongoing work of the Marshal’s Office supports the University’s goal of sustaining and enhancing the University’s international ties by serving as the point of contact to: - Provide coordination and support for members of the University community who wish to invite heads of state, high-level officials, or dignitaries to Harvard; - Arrange appointments with faculty and/or administrators for internationals to learn about academic programs and/or administrative operations; - Identify members of the University community, typically faculty or alumni, to serve as delegates representing Harvard at other institutions’ ceremonial functions; - Advise on matters of protocol and serving as a resource for information about Harvard history, tradition, and ceremony. Distinguished Visitors In the 2013-2014 academic year, an array of distinguished visitors and delegations came to Harvard University, including presidents and prime ministers from Colombia, Ecuador, Norway and Turkey. A complete list of recent visitors appears in Appendix B. Harvard regularly hosts visitors of many different nationalities, backgrounds, and beliefs; and, in doing so, encourages intellectual and educational enrichment while also honoring the principles of free speech and open inquiry. With the help of faculty advisors from various departments and centers, we have developed a set of guidelines on how best to initiate, plan, and manage high-level visits. These guidelines can be found in Appendix A. The Marshal’s Office is available to help faculty, students, and staff interpret the guidelines and to assist in making visits meaningful for all parties. The International Visitors Program Harvard University is an open campus that welcomes thousands from around the world every year. The Marshal’s Office in particular hosts international individuals and delegations seeking substantive dialogue with members of the Harvard community on shared areas of interest. These individuals include, but are not limited to, government officials, university leaders, and professionals in various fields who participate in fellowships or special programs sponsored by official entities, such as local consulates or the U.S. State Department. In the 2013-2014 academic year, the Marshal’s Office hosted or arranged for 122 total visits from 51 countries. Four delegations were comprised of visitors from multiple countries. The largest percentage of visitors were from Asia and Europe, with an increasing number of visitors from the Middle East and Latin America. Educators, researchers, journalists, business leaders, medical professionals, and government officials are among those whom we have hosted this year. Popular discussion topics included public policy, global health, and innovation. Visitors from foreign universities sought to learn about best practices in financial administration, advances in teaching and learning, and online education. Visiting academics also often hope to explore opportunities for research collaboration and student exchange possibilities. As the University becomes more engaged with international issues, as faculty continue to expand their research interests to address global concerns, and as students’ interest in studying abroad increases, we expect requests to visit and learn about Harvard to continue to increase. All of these visitors are listed in Appendix B. The Delegate Program The President receives many invitations to attend inaugurations and other special ceremonies from institutions of higher education around the globe. When she is unable to attend, our office works to identify a suitable substitute to represent the University. Often, faculty who have a meaningful affiliation with the inviting institution, or a local alumnus/a, will be asked to represent Harvard. Delegates participate in various activities, including the traditional academic procession, and also deliver written congratulatory greetings on behalf of the University. In the period between July 1, 2013, and June 30, 2014, Harvard was invited to participate in 50 presidential inaugurations and anniversary celebrations. Harvard was represented at 42 events in the U.S. and abroad. In the few cases when we were not able to identify an appropriate representative, our office arranged to send a letter of congratulations to the celebrating institution. Feedback is consistently positive, and delegates often report how honored they were to be asked to represent the University. Since the institutions participating in the academic procession are typically arranged by date of founding, the Harvard delegate often leads the procession. Date Institution Honoree Delegate 9/7/2013 Maria College Dr. Lea A. Johnson Eva Freeman 9/13/2013 University of St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Thomas Jevon Dedication of new law 9/14/2013 Indiana Tech Law School Lawrence Lee school 9/20/2013 Oral Roberts University Dr. William M. Wilson Russell Spittler 9/20/2013 Dartmouth College Philip J. Hanlon '77 Peter Marsden 9/20/2013 Harding University (AR) Dr. Bruce D. McLarty Adrienne Bradley 9/20/2013 Stonehill College John F. Denning, C.S.C. Barbara Whalen 9/28/2013 Dickinson College Nancy A. Roseman Sharon O'Brien State University of New York 9/28/2013 Robert J. Jones, Ph.D. Judith Singer at Albany 10/4/2013 Hope College John C. Knapp, Ph.D. Jeffrey Padnos University of Maine at 10/4/2013 Dr. Kathryn A. Foster Paul Harland Mills Farmington 10/4/2013 Lafayette College Alison R. Byerly Paul McLoughlin 10/4/2013 University of St. Francis Arvid C. Johnson, Ph.D. Margaret Guider 10/5/2013 Claremont McKenna College Hiram E. Chodosh Charles Kesler 10/11/2013 Denison University Adam S. Weinberg Margot Singer University of North Carolina at 10/12/2013 Dr. Carol Folt Carl Muller Chapel Hill 10/13/2013 Yale University Peter Salovey Drew Gilpin Faust 10/18/2013 Babson College Kerry Murphy Healey Drew Gilpin Faust 10/18/2013 Saint Anselm College Dr. Steven R. DiSalvo Philip Haughey 10/18/2013 Temple University Dr. Neil D. Theobald John McFadden 10/19/2013 York College Pamela Gunter-Smith Mark Woodbury, III 10/19/2013 Smith College Kathleen McCartney Drew Gilpin Faust 10/26/2013 Haverford College Daniel H. Weiss Thomas Bisson 10/26/2013 Kenyon College Sean Decatur Ivonne Garcia 10/27/2013 Trinity Lutheran Seminary Rick Barger Jeffrey Pollock 11/1/2013 Delta State University William N. LaForge David Bowen, Jr. 11/5/2013 McGill University Dr. Suzanne Fortier Andre Du Sault University of California at 11/8/2013 Nicholas B. Dirks Theodore Lee Berkeley 11/15/2013 Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Subra Suresh Jay Apt 11/19/2013 University of Georgia Jere W. Morehead Roger Wilson 4/4/2014 Wayne State University M. Roy Wilson W. James Prowse 4/4/2014 Carlow University Suzanne K. Mellon William Markus 4/4/2014 Keene State College Anne E. Huot John Hoffman 4/5/2014 Connecticut College Katherine Bergeron David Kim 4/5/2014 Lycoming College Kent C. Trachte Robin DeWitt Knauth 4/11/2014 University of the Ozarks Richard L. Dunsworth David Strain University of North Texas at 4/11/2014 Ronald T. Brown Marguerite McClinton Dallas 4/12/2014 Moravian College Bryon L. Grigsby Martha Reid 4/25/2014 Randolph College Bradley W. Bateman Carl Muller 5/11/2014 Fisk University Dr. H. James Williams Richard Eskind 5/28/2014 Winthrop College Dr. Jayne Marie Comstock Carl Muller 6/8/2014 Hebrew Union College Rabbi Aaron Panken, Ph.D. George F. Welsh Gifts The Marshal’s Office offers a wide selection of Harvard-themed gifts available at discounted prices to University affiliates who have access to Harvard’s internal billing system. Information about affordable gifts for those traveling abroad on official business, to welcome a distinguished visitor, or for conference participants, retirees, or employee recognition may be found at http://marshal.harvard.edu/gift-registry A variety of gifts not featured on the website can also be ordered and customized. Please contact us for more information. Flag Protocol When a head of state or government visits the University to give a public speech or to meet with Harvard’s president, our office may arrange for the visitor’s national flag to fly alongside the United States flag at University Hall. Protocol dictates that the dimensions of the visitor’s national flag must be the same as those of the United States flag; in the case of University Hall, 10’ x 15’. Only countries and governments recognized by the U.S. Department of State may have their national flag flown. When the United States flag is flown at half-staff on federal property—by presidential proclamation or as a sign of national tribute—Harvard has the option to follow suit by flying the United States flag at half-staff at University Hall. The University Marshal, in consultation with Harvard’s president, will make this decision, and will notify the deans of the various schools who may also choose to act similarly. Nothing prohibits the United States flag from flying at half- staff