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...William Osler, father of modern medicine, catapulted clinical practice forward by centuries. Marveling at heart transplantation, gene sequencing, and tissue engineering wizardry, Osler might perseverate on why millions lack access to basic primary care. Troubled by a nation advanced in technology but crippled by the problem of equal access to quality health care, the doctor places his dinner selection: compassion. The consummate healer eloquently speaks of aequanimitas–a balanced state of health, wisdom, insight, and clarity...
...were passed from your father’s care to your husband’s care,” she said. DEFYING CONVENTIONSAlthough only a handful of women entered male-dominated professions directly after Radcliffe, those who did quietly defied conventional attitudes and dealt with a lack of female role models which they say initially limited their professional aspirations.Suzanne W. Sabath ’59 (originally Suzanne R. Wells), who initially concentrated in music, says that most of her classes were with men. Though she says the courses were coeducational, there were subtle gender barriers that ultimately convinced...
...around an antique table for lunch, served at the estate every weekday. The lunches, while informal, provide an opportunity for scholars to exchange ideas and cement long-term friendships. “At lunch, you mingle, you socialize, you talk about your work, you commiserate about your progress or lack thereof,” Tacconi said. “When you live so closely together and you share so much of your work, you really become close, not only as colleagues but as friends as well.” I Tatti also sponsors a regular lecture series and organizes field...
...building. “We were able to get past the fact that it had zero charm because it had all the modern amenities of 1959,” said Bertram E. Busch ’62, noting Quincy’s non-descript, linoleum looking tile floor and lack of darkwood. Former residents also noted the appeal of elevators, modern facilities, and individual bedrooms for each occupant, citing these incentives as a draw from the vibrant culture of the existing Houses. “It wasn’t laden with ghosts of years past,” said...
...people interested in art,” he said. “There was nowhere we could work.” Studios were reserved for students studying architectural science; students who wanted to create were often forced to use their dorm rooms as ateliers. Frustrated with the lack of space, Szanton approached a dean who conceded a two-room apartment in Dudley House. There, Szanton and a dozen other students could paint and sculpt. The apartment was hardly set up as a studio, but, Szanton said, “there was nothing else on campus...