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 What is the Economic Impact of Climate Change on Global GDP? The impact on global GDP is likely six times greater than previously estimated. Lafayette’s Unexpected Gift to George Washington: Pheasants The two birds will be on display at Harvard this summer. 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 Alumni News David Battat promotes alumni engagement. Editor’s Letter The president of Harvard Magazine’s Board of Directors will step down in September. Arts & Culture The play Spare Parts is a contemporary fable about the quest to live forever.