The Harvard University Gazette: February 1, 2007

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February 1, 2007

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February 1, 2007

The end of Early Action: Steady as it goes
Part of effort to expand financial aid, increase openness in admissions

Task forces proposes 'compact' for excellent teaching

Former Arboretum director Ashton wins Japan Prize
Prize honors work in tropical forestry

Stiller, Johansson named Hasty Pudding's Man and Woman of Year
Venerable Harvard theatrical group to stage 159th production

Harvard creates new, University-wide committee to guide interdisciplinary efforts in science
$50 million committed to begin efforts

Harvard submits multi-decade master plan framework for Allston
A sustainable, interdisciplinary campus envisioned


Master plan	Way to go	New appreciation

Japan Prize winner
Peter Shaw Ashton, the Charles Bullard Professor of Forestry Emeritus and former director of the Arnold Arboretum, has won the prestigious Japan Prize. Ashton's most prominent work cited by the Science and Technology Foundation of Japan is his leadership since the 1980s in research projects aimed at conservation and the sustainable use of tropical forests. (Staff file photo Kris Snibbe/Harvard News Office)
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Other stories

	Sengupta wins $4.1M 'Era of Hope' award for breast cancer advances
	Buckner, Losick honored with NAS awards
	Modern Language Association honors Gates with Hubbell Medal
	Prince Charles honored with HMS's Global Environmental Citizen Award
	Judaica Division awarded $1M grant

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February 1, 2007