September 1, 2000 Creative Depths Most popular A new proposed structure, layoffs, and a five-day-a-week in-person work mandate will take effect by fall. Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide. Lafayette’s Unexpected Gift to George Washington: Pheasants The two birds will be on display at Harvard this summer. Explore More From Current Issue Harvard History Until the 1950s, professionals cleaned up after students in the dorms. Commencement Conan O’Brien headlines a star-studded cast Alumni Profiles Nobel Prize recipient Joseph E. Murray dedicated much of his career to organ transplant surgery.