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Updated: Monday, November 23, 2009 1:21 p.m.

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SOM Dean Joel Podolny takes questions from students after announcing his resignation on Thursday. The dean appeared apologetic for his sudden departure, which comes more than 18 months before the end of his term. “I realize that when you woke up this...
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SOM Dean Joel Podolny takes questions from students after announcing his resignation on Thursday. The dean appeared apologetic for his sudden departure, which comes more than 18 months before the end of his term. “I realize that when you woke up this morning this was not exactly the e-mail you expected today,” he said.

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