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’s Sendhil Mullainathan on behavior and poverty A behavioral economist’s fresh perspectives on poverty Harvard art historian Jennifer Roberts teaches the value of immersive attention Teaching students the value of deceleration and immersive attention Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide. Explore More From Current Issue Harvard History Derek Bok donated his car for a good cause. Alumni News David Battat promotes alumni engagement. Arts & Culture The Gretel and the Great War author on how the Lampoon derailed his science career—and set him on a literary path.