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The academic & diplomatic achievements of Ralph Bunche (d. 1971) are remembered. After reviewing the author's affiliation with Bunche, it is stated that Bunche possessed extraordinary stamina (as evidenced by his participation in the Israel-Egypt negotiations over Rhodes), exuded modesty, & demonstrated loyalty to his friends. Even though Bunche is delineated as a passionate & obstinate negotiator, it is stressed that he was highly trustworthy & optimistic & remained dedicated to his humanitarian objectives. Bunche's academic career is then recalled, emphasizing his dissertation on the effects of Western colonialism in Africa, training with several prestigious US anthropologists, & role in creating Harvard U's political science department. It is suggested that Bunche's interest in African studies & colonialism facilitated his transition to a political career. His participation in several UN committees, eg, the UN Truce Supervision Organization, is also covered. J. W. Parker

The international policy strategist Ralph Bunche once said, "If you want to get an idea across, wrap it up in a person." Ralph Bunche: An American Odyssey, the award-sweeping documentary that restores his extraordinary legacy, heeds its hero's advice and showcases two-thirds of the twentieth century through Bunche's life's arc (1903–71).

Designed to introduce 20 students to the world of graduate study and
encourage applications to Ph.D. programs in political science, the
heart of the Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI) is two
transferable credit courses, one in quantitative analysis and one in
race and American politics. The courses introduce students to the
intellectual demands of graduate school and political science
research methods. As a final project for both courses, students
prepare original, empirical research papers and top students are
given the opportunity to present their research at APSA's Annual
Meeting, with all expenses paid by the Association. Exact
dates for the 2006 Summer Institute will be announced in spring
2006.