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The University of Chicago Magazine (ISSN-0041-9508) is published bimonthly (October, December, February, April, June, and August) by the University of Chicago in cooperation with the Alumni Association, 1313 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637. Published continuously since 1907. Second-class postage paid at Chicago and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the University of Chicago Magazine, Alumni Records, 1313 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637. © 1998 University of Chicago.

The College Report (pages I-XVI in the October, February, and June issues) is published for the Office of the Dean of the College and is sent to alumni of the College, parents of College students, and other friends of the College.