November 1, 2003 Brevia From The November-December 2003 Issue Published in the November-December 2003 print issue in the John Harvard's Journal section. Most popular Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide. Harvard researchers achieve medical breakthroughs in cancer therapy and infection control. Lafayette’s Unexpected Gift to George Washington: Pheasants The two birds will be on display at Harvard this summer. Explore More From Current Issue Faculty From competing in youth gymnastics to studying tetrapods, the Harvard curator has always chased her curiosity. Students The 2026-2027 Ledecky and Summer Undergraduate Fellows Research But it can’t replace human connection.