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As I recall the story, it's because some large donor many years ago demanded it as a condition of a donation. (And of course so that students don't die if they
by gwillen 15y ago
As I recall the story, it's because some large donor many years ago demanded it as a condition of a donation. (And of course so that students don't die if they fall in the Charles.)
- Symmetry 15y agoThe story I heard continued on to say that the donor's husband had died on the Titanic when it sank, and hance her concern. EDIT: And incidentally, I got 2 of the 4, and Kendo really ought to count as well.
- duskwuff 15y agoIt's a pirate certificate, though, not a ninja certificate...
- cadr 15y agoYeah, but I feel like I've heard the same story every university that has the requirement - their spouse/child/dog died in the river, so they donated money with that condition. Either it is all urban legend, or rich people need to learn to swim/stay away from water.