One-Fifth of Winthrop Seniors Opt Out of Receiving Diplomas From Sullivan, Robinson
By Delano R. Franklin, Crimson Staff Writer
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In a break with tradition, roughly 30 Winthrop House seniors opted to receive their diplomas Thursday from a member of the House’s senior common room, rather than its faculty deans Ronald S. Sullivan, Jr. and Stephanie R. Robinson.
Law School Professor Intisar A. Rabb delivered those students' diplomas instead of Sullivan and Robinson, who have been the target of criticism for months following Sullivan’s announcement in January that he would represent Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein as Weinstein faces criminal charges for rape and sexual assault. Activists have since called for Sullivan to step down and made several demands of the College, including that it should select an “alternate” to perform Sullivan’s Commencement duties.
Following a review of the House’s “climate,” Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana announced May 11 that Sullivan and Robinson would not return to Winthrop in the fall, though they would continue until the end of their term on June 30.
“Between now and June 30, the College will work with Deans Sullivan and Robinson to assist them with upcoming events, such as Commencement, housing, and financial administration,” Khurana wrote in his email announcing the deans’ impending departure.
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