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October 07, 1999

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Sociologist Patterson Receives Jamaican Award

Orlando Patterson, John Cowles Professor of Sociology, has received the Order of Distinction (Commander Class) from the Office of the Jamaican Prime Minister in recognition of his "outstanding scholarship which has enhanced Jamaica's image internationally." Patterson will receive his award in a ceremony on Oct. 18. Patterson received his early education in his native Jamaica. His first academic work was The Sociology of Slavery: Jamaica, 1655-1838.
Grogan Named Fellow at Housing Studies Center
Paul S. Grogan, University Vice President for Government, Community and Public Affairs, has been named a fellow of housing studies at the Joint Center for Housing Studies. Before coming to Harvard, Grogan was the president and CEO of the nonprofit Local Initiatives Support Corporation.

Beilharz Appointed to Australian Studies Post
Peter Beilharz has been appointed this year’s visiting professor of Australian studies. A professor of sociology at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia, Beilharz is the author or editor of nine books, many of which deal with socialism and labor movements. He also co-founded the international journal of social theory, Thesis Eleven.

Beilharz is teaching Contemporary Australian Society this fall, and will teach Socialism and Sociology in the spring. He will also visit other Australian Studies centers throughout the United States. The visiting professorship was established as a gift from the Australian government in 1976, to honor America’s Bicentennial. Past appointees have included E. Gough Whitlam, the former prime minister of Australia.

Retsinas Named Fellow in Academy of Public Administration
Nicolas P. Retsinas, director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, has been named a Fellow-Elect of the National Academy of Public Administration, and will be formally introduced to membership at the Academy’s annual meeting in November. The Academy is an indep ent, nonpartisan organization chartered by Congress to assist federal, state, and local governments in improving their effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability. Founded more than 30 years ago, the Academy's mission is to cultivate excellence in public management and administration.