When department members come together, Terry Caesar writes, they reveal much about themselves -- and academic life.
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October 12, 2005
Boston College spoof shows that "The O.C." isn't the only entertainment that can hook viewers on popper collars and preppy problems
September 28, 2005
2 magazines sponsor election for the title of top public intellectual.
August 12, 2005
David Galef applies to study a master of Victorian minimalism, minimally.
July 18, 2005
A new university policy leads Michael Bugeja into the world of negotiating with cell phone companies.
June 2, 2005
A president challenges the late-night comedian to a motorcycle ride -- and a talk about education.
May 16, 2005
New television show features competition among bright low-income students -- and admissions officers as judges -- for a full scholarship.
April 18, 2005
MIT grad students use computer program to generate substance-free paper -- with plenty of jargon and graphs -- and a conference accepts it.
March 16, 2005
Iowa's David Skorton uses "The Facebook" to stay in touch with students.