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Barnard Magazine

Winter 2013

Winter 2013

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The Unrepentant Advocate


Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner ’67 continues her legal career by teaching at Harvard Law School, publishing a memoir, and speaking out on important issues

Issue Features

Alumnae
 in Science

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An Immutable Document?

Professor Herbert Sloan considers Thomas Jefferson’s ideas about the Constitution
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A Milestone at 40 Years

Barnard’s groundbreaking Center for Toddler Development continues to meld creative play with academic research
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A Milestone at 40 Years

Barnard’s groundbreaking Center for Toddler Development continues to meld creative play with academic research
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Other Articles

Fear of Failing

President’s page

What's Inside

Editor's Letter

Linda A. Bell: New Provost and Dean of the Faculty

through the gates

Fond Farewells

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Saying good-bye to colleagues & friends

Truth & the Consequences



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Behavioral economist Dan Ariely investigates honesty & (dis)honesty

The Modern Novel Goes Digital

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Enthusiastic Alumnae Flock to Mary Gordon’s 
Online Course


Mankind's Messenger

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Camera Ready



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Creating a youthful memoir through photography

Introduction to Physics


Syllabus
Helping students decode the world we see and don’t see

No Joke: Bonding With In-Laws is Not A Laughing Matter


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Ruth Nemzoff ’62

Finding Her Own Direction


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Jamie Babbit '93

Scholar & Synchronized Skater


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Marlena Holter ’15 


We Never Stop Learning


Elections 


Sound Finances


Sources
A charitable gift annuity offers an opportunity to give . . . and receive

Taking Wing

Last word
How skydiving prepared me 
for my first college drop-off

Last Image

Riverside Park–Day, 2009 ink on mulberry paper, linocut, 5.5 x 7.75 inches
by Rivka Widerman ’77

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