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The Revisionist
Drew Gilpin Faust has been called Harvard’s “safe” choice to succeed Larry Summers. Now, as she prepares to take office, no one knows what kind of president she will be. But we do know what kind of historian she is, and safe is not the word….
Faust installation to be Oct. 12
Incoming President Drew G. Faust will be formally installed as Harvard’s 28th president on Friday, Oct. 12, at an outdoor ceremony in the Tercentenary Theatre. An academic procession, featuring representatives of universities from around the world, will begin at 2 p.m. The installation will begin at 2:30 p.m. The event will be open to all…