April 15, 2009
In This Corner
Creature Comforts
Surrounded by Grinches and Sneetches and ‘Flit’ stuff lives a dentist named Cohen, the ultimate Seuss buff
People
Taming the Failed States
John Herbst, F80, a former ambassador, now heads up a State Department program that will dispatch civilians to help stabilize hot spots around the world
April People Notes
Ask The Professor
What is sabermetrics and why do baseball teams care so much about it?
Peter Bendix, A08, who taught “The Business of Baseball” at the Ex College and is currently a Tampa Bay Rays baseball operations intern, answers this month’s question:
Hardball Politics, Hardball Media
In the Murrow Forum, Chris Matthews, Michael Dukakis and Janet Wu take on political coverage and its consequences for democracy
Disease Fighters
New regional biosafety laboratory at the Cummings School redefines public health research
Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There
Audio Students get unplugged—and focused—in a new mindfulness and meditation program at the Counseling Center
Revival of the Fittest
When Abu Hamid al-Ghazali challenged the Islamic status quo in the 12th century, he set the stage for reformers—and fundamentalists—who have sought to redefine the religion ever since
Briefs
Better Living Through Walnuts
Animal studies show improved motor skills and memory function
The Trauma Seal of Approval
Tufts Medical Center now can accept trauma patients directly, helping save lives and provide valuable training
Building Community Connections
Neighborhood activists receive fellowships to pursue master’s degrees in public policy
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