The University of Chicago Magazine COVER: Chris Howell, AB'75, runs Cain Vineyard and Winery in Napa alley,California. Photograph by Dan Dry       University of Chicago Magazine Staff and Information       On line back issues of the University of Chicago Magazine, December 1994-August 1997

Welcome to the on-line edition of the October 1997 issue. Email us with your comments or reactions. THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MAGAZINE OCTOBER 1997 VOLUME 90, NUMBER 1 Table of Contents The fruit of his labor Year-in, year-out--from bud break to harvest, barrel to bottle--Napa Valley vintner Chris Howell, AB'75, pursues the perfect wine. KIMBERLY SWEET   Once & future scenes America's first professional ecologist was a U of C botanist whose thousands of lantern slides--used to give students a tour of the nation's evolving landscapes--will reach new viewers via the internet. MARY RUTH YOE   Jumping into the culture wars A new master's program in the humanities takes as it's subject the big questions--and the heated battles those questions often start. JENNY ADAMS   DEPARTMENTS Letters Remembering Allan Bloom in the classroom; more on the size of the College. Chicago Journal A $20 million government grant allows U of C scientists to study supernovae with supercomputers. Also, the university and it's community plus Dr. Leventhal goes to Hollywood. Investigations Oriental Institute researchers Tony Wilkinson and McGuire Gibson, AM'64, PhD'68, uncover ancient Arabia. Class News Graduating class news and featured alumni profiles Deaths Books by Alumni College Report In the Clubs Chicagophile The Magazine's cartoonist Jessica Abel, AB'91, visits the Big Apple for a young alumni happy hour. Cheers! Home - Top of Page - Email Us