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 At informational town hall meetings, faculty and staff press administrators for details. 250 Years Ago, Harvard Was Home to a Revolution A look at the sights, sounds, and characters that put the University on the frontlines of history An animal’s journey from grief to love shows how much humans need each other, too. Explore More From Current Issue Research Harvard scientists identify hundreds of genes under selective pressure. Commencement Conan O’Brien headlines a star-studded cast Undergraduate Column For both American and international students, growing up is like learning a new language.