Featured Video: Bong Ihn Koh
September 17, 2008
Meet Bong Ihn Koh, Class of 2008, who came to Harvard to pursue two great passions: music and science. Hear the internationally acclaimed cellist play Chausson’s Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 3, in the Cabot House Living Room and talk about his experiences as a pre-med student conducting research at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute.
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September 17th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
What an inspiring story. It substantiates my supportive feelings about Harvard and its contributions.
But, and there is always a but, I wonder if Harvard is putting its money where its mouth is. Is Harvard really spending significant dollars to bring our country back to where everyone works for the betterment of all.
How can we have two million people in prison, gang murders in all of our cities, and countless other social conditions without Harvard saying, “This will not continue. We will marshall our extremely competent resources to change the life that we know.
Perhaps palliative videos of exceptionally capable students will reduce the fervor in those who want significant change, but perhaps this example of extreme quality will encourage the institution to say that we can do more.
For a world, let me repeat, a world with peace and justice, Harvard can do better.
For a better USA and world,
Tom Murdock
September 20th, 2008 at 1:30 am
An Awe inspiring story. As an ex-premed, I am always encouraged by future physicians at Harvard who take the time out of their hectic schedule to ahcieve outside the classroom and library. I look forward to hearing about Mr. Koh’s future successes.
September 21st, 2008 at 12:31 pm
What I enjoyed most about my doctoral studies in English at Harvard (1975-81) was the opportunity to play chamber music with graduate and undergraduate students in impromptu and more formally-organized situations (i.e. Mather House Chamber Music Society). And to attend marvelous, free-of-charge concerts with luminaries like YoYo Ma, Lynn Chang, and Richard Kogan, who were then in residence. As this article demonstrates, people may come to Harvard to pursue academic interests, but their artistic passions may also be expressed at the same time. I was grateful for the company of kindred musical souls, and also for the chance to play on some wonderful pianos and harpsichords that lived in the various houses.