September 1, 2000 Yesterday's News From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine Most popular 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. President Alan M. Garber used traditional Memorial Church address to consider the unique qualities of human intelligence and learning. Explore More From Current Issue Alumni News David Battat promotes alumni engagement. Research But it can’t replace human connection. Arts & Culture The Gretel and the Great War author on how the Lampoon derailed his science career—and set him on a literary path.