March 1, 2002 Yesterday's News From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine From The March-April 2002 Issue Published in the March-April 2002 print issue in the Alumni section. 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. Harvard’s Class of 2029 Reflects Shifts in Racial Makeup After Affirmative Action Ends International students continue to enroll amid political uncertainty; mandatory SATs lead to a drop in applications. Explore More From Current Issue Alumni News David Battat promotes alumni engagement. Research But it can’t replace human connection. Faculty From competing in youth gymnastics to studying tetrapods, the Harvard curator has always chased her curiosity.