FEATURES

ATHLETICALLY ABLED
The 2002 Paralympic Winter Games remind athletes and spectators of the power of sport. by Phil Sahm

THE LEGACY OF
UNIVERSITY STREET
One alumnus traces his steps down the U’s own memory lane. by Bruce Woodbury

“WE WILL OPEN OUR HEARTS”
A Jewish woman among Arabs, one U of U anthropology student makes some surprising discoveries. by Mike Arnow

DOWN TO EARTH*
Meet Frank Brown: renowned geologist, global adventurer—and regular guy. by Lee J. Siegel

FRONT-LINE MEDICINE
Whatever happened to country doctors? Today they’re often physician assistants.
by Theresa Desmond

*Winner of a Golden Spike Award for magazine writing, 2002*

DEPARTMENTS

UP FRONT
On Humility.
by Theresa Desmond

GAZETTE
News of the University.

DEVELOPMENT
The New Fort Douglas

SIDELINES
The Marsden Empire.
by John Youngren

THE ASSOCIATION

BEARING THE TORCH
U alumni carry the Olympic flame en route to its final destination.
by Nettie Bagley-Pendley

ASSOCIATION NEWS
Updates from chapters; Founders Day honorees

OPERATION SCHOOL BELL
Alumni volunteers extend a helping hand. by Linda Marion

THROUGH THE YEARS
Alumni news

BOOKSHELF
Alumni authors

ON THE COVER
Frank Brown, dean of the College of Mines and Earth Sciences Photo by Skip Schmiett

AND FINALLY…
Small Package, Big Gifts.
by Ann Jardine Bardsley,
photo by Andrew Gillman