1 January 1999 Archives

Revolutions

01 Jan 1999

From the Editor

Martin Seligman’s Journey From Learned Helplessness to Learned Happiness

01 Jan 1999

The renowned Penn professor of psychology has refocused the field toward the encouragement of mental health, launched an investigation into the causes and prevention of ethnopolitical warfare—and vowed to stop being such a grouch.

Homecoming 1998

01 Jan 1999

Slideshow | Photography by Tommy Leonardi C'89

Taking On the Tobacco Giants

01 Jan 1999

Bill Novelli has peddled soap, advertised pet food, and even promoted a presidential election campaign. He's now involved in the toughest marketing job of his career—keeping kids away from cigarettes.

Before & After

01 Jan 1999

A five-year conservation program is restoring Penn's extensive—and long-neglected—collection of bronze outdoor sculptures to their former glory "to be seen, enjoyed, and inspire anew."

Making Waves

01 Jan 1999

A conference marking the 25th anniversary of Penn's women's studies program brought together faculty, students, and leaders in the field to surf the past 3.5 waves of feminism and debate the turbulent currents ahead.