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From the Editor | Oct 1997
Unifying the University
On the occasion of the General Alumni Society's 100th anniversary, a look back at how the Society helped alumni speak with one voice and become partners in the University community—not to mention persuade the University to ask them for money.
John DiIulio Gets Religion
The controversial criminal-justice scholar, who coined the term "superpredator," is on a crusade to see that his dire predictions of skyrocketing youth crime don't come true.
The Virtual Classroom
Information technology makes teaching and learning possible around the clock and around the world. But some wonder if an Ivy League education can be delivered over the Internet.
The Fragrance of Ink
An exhibition at the Arthur Ross Gallery—part of the Gallery's year-long "Celebration of Asia"—highlights Korean "literati" paintings from the Choson Dynasty.
Letters
Oct 97: Debate on genetic counseling, scholars war over Israel's early years.
Why Wait?
Happy graduation ... and congratulations on your wedding.
Penn and Food Trucks Collide in a Vendor-Bender
Legislative action postponed until Fall.
Water Buffalo Suit Settled
Eden Jacobowitz settles lawsuit against University.
Social Progress by the Numbers
U.S. low in "social progress."
Cracking the Top Ten
Penn ranks seventh in national universities.
Untangling the Mystery of Alzheimer’s Disease
Advances in Alzheimer's research at Penn.
Fanfare for the Common Plan
Ground broken for Sansom Common
Goff Bows Out at Annenberg Center
Annenberg Center director resigns.
E Pluribus ’01
The Class of 2001.
Sounding off on Irvine Auditorium
Irvine to be restored.
This Championship Season?
Penn is well-positioned for a run at the Ivy title.
Disaster’s Aftermath
A plane crashed, and five lives are transformed.
Alumni Notes
Oct 1997
Edward B. Shils W’36, G’37, Gr’40, L’86, GL’90, GrL’97
The "Energizer Bunny" of Education.
Edward B. Keller, C’77, ASC’79
Representing the Voice of the Consumer.
Linda Simensky, C’85
Cartoons Kids & Adults Love.
Ira Einhorn, C’61
The Unicorn's Capture.
Dr. Jeffrey Feinman, C’82, V’85
The Cyber Vet.