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Harvard Yard Cow

by Ben Atlas on 09.10.2009.9:43pm · 0 comments

As promised there is a photographic update on this, Professor Cox’ retirement. ►►►read more

Sir Edwin Landseer, R.A. Head of a cow, ca.1810-12

Sir Edwin Landseer, R.A. Head of a cow, ca.1810-12

The Hollis Professor of Divinity at Harvard University has the traditional grazing rights for his cows at Harvard Yard. The current holder of the chair, Harvey Cox is exercising his right and bringing a cow named “Faith” to graze in Harvard Yard this coming Thursday. Boston Globe – Bovine to visit Harvard Yard. I will be sure to check this out.

Image licensed courtesy of Picture Library of the Royal Academy of Arts

Crimson Gray Coliseum

by Ben Atlas on 07.6.2009.7:30pm · 2 comments

I have opened my summer workout routine of climbing the seats of the Harvard Stadium. When the place is empty is has this unusual feel to it, you are apart from the world. The massive, first ever reinforced concrete structure of that scale is a beautiful curvaceous shelter of the Roman imperial proportions. I took some photos.

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