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...that chapel was constructed says something about Zumthor's particular intensity. It was built by the farmer who commissioned it, working with neighbors. First they erected a vertical formwork of spruce branches and trunks. Concrete was then poured in layers, one per day for 24 days to produce a smooth exterior but a ribbed surface inside. Then the wood formwork was set afire, which scorched and roughened the interior concrete. The result is a building that's also a metaphor for the fierce yearnings of the soul...
...common learning standards across institutions in those states. The project, supported by the Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation for Education, will specify a consensus-based set of skills, rather than a subjective number of credits earned or courses taken, that qualify a candidate to receive a degree in a particular field. In effect, one program advocate told The New York Times, “If you’re majoring in chemistry, here is what I expect you to learn in terms of laboratory skills, theoretical knowledge, applications, the intersection of chemistry with other sciences, and broader questions of environment...
...hearken back to last year's Undergraduate Council election season, you'll remember that there was one particular duo running for the presidency and vice presidency: Roy T. Willey '09 and Nicholas B. Snow '09. During the campaign, a little fact emerged about Willey and Snow: their involvement in the Harvard Polo Club. And it confused a lot of people who had never heard about it, like Derek M. Flanzraich...
...emotions as diverse as the cast itself, balancing both grief and humor in the plot. “Even though it is a touching play that even moves me to tears in certain parts, it’s not intended to depress or have you come away with a particular thought about the penal system,” Ragin says. “There is a huge range of emotions in the play.”“The more rehearsals we do, we see humor come alive in places that you wouldn’t expect. It doesn?...
Some China-watchers see a light at the end of the tunnel for the country's faltering economy. These optimists note that there are mounting signs that the government's stimulus efforts - and in particular the flood of credit unleashed by the Central Bank last November - are beginning to have an impact...