June 14, 2001

HARVARD GAZETTE ARCHIVES

Another hurdle to jump Brenda Taylor is interested in psychiatry and plans to attend medical school, after four years of juggling running and studying, she said she wants to focus on running - not school - after graduation. Full story

HARVARD GAZETTE ARCHIVES

Mother's dream becomes reality
After years of sacrifice, last of five children graduates from Harvard
This year's Commencement will mark the culmination of a dream when Elena Chavez, the fifth and last from a family that scrimped and saved their way to five Harvard educations, receives her diploma.

Journey to America comes full circle
Santiago Creuheras, who graduates today (June 7) with two master's degrees has been pursuing what often seems a highly improbable path toward his goals, leading him him from Mexico to Washington, D.C., to the Harvard Extension School.

Long, winding road to GSE
For Kathleen Dawson, spending a year at the Harvard Graduate School of Education was as much catharsis as it was education, the final marker of a 26-year journey in search of family, purpose, and excellence.

They've got personality ... times ten
Dunster House suitemates share an intimate look at one another
For many graduating seniors, friendships forged at Harvard are every bit as life-shaping as their academic achievements. To celebrate friendship, the Gazette introduces 10 senior men who share a suite in Dunster House.

Making of a president begins early
HLS grad Jay Munir started his political career in the fifth grade
When Jay Munir became president of the Law School Council (LSC) last March, no one could say he lacked experience. The 24-year-old's political career first got off the ground when he was elected president of the student government - in the fifth grade.

Raised to be a fighter
Josh Bloom has never been shy about speaking out against injustice
"You can't get too bogged down in some of the awful, awful atrocities that happen," says human-rights activist Josh Bloom, 25. "You can't try to understand torture and genocide. But there are people who are dealing with that every day."

Drawing maps across disciplines
Adam Storeygard explores the shapes of things
"They can be beautiful objects," Storeygard says of maps. "They can display tremendous information in a way that you can't get in other forms."

Josephine Noble's story
Taking the road less traveled
Born the fifth of seven children to a troubled family in the Bronx, Josephine Noble has overcome many obstacles to achieve her goals.

Making a system that works, work better
J. Justin Pasquariello brings his experience with foster care and adoption to a new nonprofit with a focus on mentoring

All the world's her stage
Caroline Whitbeck moves gracefully between acting and studying

Brenda Taylor runs away with All-America
The accolades keep rolling in for Women's Track and Field Team co-captain and Harvard senior Brenda Taylor. On June 1, Taylor won the NCAA national collegiate championship in the 400-meter hurdles, and also secured her third All-America honor.

Porcupine lessons
Divinity School student Erin Hasinoff spends a month trekking with Innu people

The Big Picture: Timmy O'Sullivan, president's driver
When Timmy O'Sullivan started working at Harvard, things were different. "I started on June 30, 1959," says O'Sullivan, his ruddy complexion and lilting accent confirming the national origin his name suggests.

Copyright 2002 by the President and Fellows of Harvard College