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CONTENTS SPRING 2017
Learning to Learn
Peer-to-peer is the key to student success at the Teaching + Learning Commons .
Why Robot ?
Robotics are poised to change our lives , but should they ?
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2017 ALUMNI HONOREES
The Artist
The world through the lens of Carrie Mae Weems , MFA ’ 84 .
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The Humanitarian
Gary Darmstadt , MD ’ 89 fills the gaps for those less fortunate .
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The Writer
From The Daily Show to Veep , Rachel Axler , MFA ’ 04 keeps us laughing .
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The Healer
Brian Druker ’ 77 , MD ’ 81 and the stubbornness that has saved thousands .
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The Data Chief
DJ Patil ’ 96 brings the power of data to the people .
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THE 4FRONT
14 Our phones , ourselves 15 A laboratory in a box 16 Outsourcing sight 17 The ice is alive with the sound of ...
DEPARTMENTS
08 ON Assignment 13 ON Point 19 ON Campus 50 ON Schedule
55 Obituaries 58 Class Notes 63 ON the Scene 64 ON and On
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