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Spring 2022

cover story

Dr. Alyssa Stark on her hands and knees collecting sea urchins on the rocky shoreline by the Pacific Ocean

The Force of Nature

How this biology research has created connections that stick

By Colleen Donnelly

features

the exterior of The Commons student housing on Lancaster Avenue photographed at dawn

Inside The Commons

Tour the University’s newest residential complex—a place to live, learn, explore and thrive

By Megan Walsh-Boyle

black and white close-up of the Awakening (aka Oreo) sculpture

Getting the Whole Picture

How ��ֱ��’s art collection helps define the history and spirit of the campus we call home

By Meg Maxwell

Building behind looking glass with sun rising

Expanding Horizons

The Davis Fund for Student Experiences makes enriching opportunities accessible to all ��ֱ�� Business students

By Megan Walsh-Boyle

architectural rendering of exterior of expanded Ceer building expansion

Engineered for Greatness

College of Engineering expansion reflects commitment to research, teaching and learning

male and female student athletes wearing cap and gown over their ��ֱ�� sports uniforms

With Honors

��ֱ�� student-athletes continue to impress with high scoring in play and high marks in class

Class Notes

What are your classmates up to? Share in their professional achievements and personal milestones.

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Spring 2022 | Volume 36, No. 1

Vice President for University��
Communication��and Marketing
Ann E. Diebold

Editor-in-Chief
Marian Butcher

Associate Editor
Colleen Donnelly

Staff Writer
Megan Walsh-Boyle

DESIGN
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Kristin Curley
Claire Curry
Yasmine Iqbal
Matt Kirsch
Meg Maxwell
Kristen Ziegler

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Spring 2022

cover story

The Force of Nature

features

Inside The Commons

Getting the Whole Picture

nova-worthy

Expanding Horizons

Engineered for Greatness

With Honors

class notes

Class Notes

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Spring 2022

cover story

The Force of Nature

features

Inside The Commons

Getting the Whole Picture

nova-worthy

Expanding Horizons

Engineered for Greatness

With Honors

class notes

Class Notes

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