March 16, 2006

Disasters past Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'Guns, Germs, and Steel,' delivered the Prather Lectures in Biology last week (March 8-10). He pointed to some of history's environmental and social disasters, saying that we, more than any people in history, have the opportunity to learn from others' mistakes. (Staff photo Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard News Office) Full story

HARVARD GAZETTE ARCHIVES

Spar takes on boom in baby biz
Harvard Business School professor delves into 'commerce of conception'

A guided tour of human history
Pulitzer-winner Diamond delivers Prather Lectures

IOP student report raises U.S. sexual slavery profile
Students discuss results with state Senator Montigny

Distinguished panel explores 'martyrdom'
Martyrdom discussed, defined in context of various religious traditions

'Hidden Wounds' documentary uncovered at KSG
John Kerry attends premiere of film chronicling Iraq veterans' PTSD

The challenges of women's leadership
Calls for child care, intense discussions highlight conference

Dan Rather at KSG: 'I'm just a reporter who got lucky'
Anchor talks candidly about his life and career