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Editor John S. Rosenberg introduces the May-June 2011 issue

A message from editor John S. Rosenberg

Funny man Will Ferrell's 2003 Class Day address

For the purposes of funny man Will Ferrell's 2003 Class Day speech, nothing was sacred.

Video: Clues in the blood: scientists explain the emerging field of metabolomics

Video: scientists explain the emerging field of metabolomics.

Photographer Jim Harrison's highlights from 30 years of Harvard graduations

A photographer captures three decades of graduation moments and emotions.

Discussion: was pondering the meaning of life part of your Harvard experience?

Were conversations about the meaning of life part of your Harvard experience? Should they be? Join our reader discussion.

“Water cooler" effect may improve scientific research

Proximity appears to foster quality.

Scholars and the public choose the social sciences' hardest problems

A Harvard symposium, and input from the public, identify the most urgent problems for social scientists to solve.

Michael Zuckerman recalls how great hardship can yield great insight

How Michael Zuckerman ’10 got to Harvard, and what he got out of it

by Michael Zuckerman

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences renews its focus on teaching and learning

With a series of discussions, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences renews its focus on teaching and learning.

Elise Paschen's career in poetry.

The Chicago poet has spread the good wordings via book, CD—and subway.

by Craig Lambert

Jameson Marvin conducts Boston alumni in a new choral group

The Jameson Singers help rekindle a love of music.

by Nell Porter-Brown

As Harvard turns 375, readers discuss how the University can improve

As Harvard celebrates its 375th, discuss with other readers how Harvard shaped your life and what improvements it can make for future anniversaries.