Bucknellian Wong Chin Foo campaigned tirelessly for Chinese-American rights in the 19th century. A former diplomat discusses the ups and downs of Americans doing business in China. Political science professor Zhiqun Zhu discusses 10 Myths about modern China. Filmmaker Joe Xu '10 turns his camera to romance, love, dating and sex in 21st-century China. Historian uses geographers' tool to track the historical social and economic patterns in China. Stephen Appiah-Padi talks about study abroad at Bucknell. ENGR 290 gives students a better understanding of global issues through international travel. Hats off to first-generation faculty. Alumni Profiles of Lee Weingrad '66, Oliver Chen M'97, Bradley Feuling '03, and Li Wan '10. Last Word: Seeing Ningshan.

While the traditional lecture still holds a respected place in academia, more and more often it is being supplanted by the collaborative classroom. The birth of the Sojka Psycho. Professor Claire Vaye Watkins talks about writing fiction. Led by two Bucknell classics professors, Bucknellians are making historical discoveries at an important archaeological site in Greece. Clinical psychologist and Provost Mick Smyer discusses the aftermath of disasters. Alumni Profiles of Carolyn Martin Argust '64, Vernese Edghill-Walden '87, Eric Belcher '91 and Rebecca Dykema Quinn '02. The Last Word: Newsweek's Most Beautiful Schools List.

As the campaign to raise half-a-billion dollars begins, the University focuses on six priority initiatives that will propel us forward. A point-by-point analysis of what is and what isn't true about Bucknell's financial security. Endowment 101. The ripple effect of scholarships. Rescue, Renewal and Possibility -- how donors have always been there not only to save the University but also to create new opportunities. Q&A with Carolyn Miles '83, P'14. Alumni Profiles of Mukundray Shah M'64, Kristina Murphy Leslie '86, and Jason Shade '95. The Last Word: Falling in Love with a Person, a Place.

Bucknell biologist DeeAnn Reeder takes up the call to understand and treat white-nose syndrome, which has killed 7 million bats in just a few years. Multidisciplinary series explores the American origin story through Thomas Jefferson's relationship with Sally Hemings. Alumni and parent support of athletics facilities gives Bucknell a competitive edge. Q&A with Greg Schiano '88.Alumni profiles of Profiles of Kathleen Hannon Aikenhead '69, P'01, Stuart Berger '81, Kerry Marks Hasenbalg '94, and Tim Hoffman '00, M'02. A fond farewell to retiring faculty members Abe Abrahamson, Owen Floody, and Genie Gerdes.

Meet a group of recent graduates with opposing politics who manage to remain dedicated friends - and even roommates - in a contentious election year. On the eve of his 35-year Reunion, an alumnus remembers the drive along Route 45. Q&A: Doug Adams '88 A producer for the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in Washington, D.C., focusing on elections and Capitol Hill, Adams talks about news journalism in an election year. The Class of 2012 rises to the Senior Gift Drive challenge. Alumni Profiles of Betty Stagg Nuovo '53, Bob Deissig '67 and Hiro Maeda '09. The Last Word: A Man for All Bucknell Seasons.

Bucknell professors' love of the liberal arts expresses itself in and out of the classroom. Baseball legend Monte Irvin heads the lineup in Negro Leagues Baseball series. Bucknell alumna writes a tell-all book about Madison Avenue in the sexy '60s. Blake, Bucknell and the Bible. Annual Art Experience weekend introduces students to careers in the fine arts. The walls of Barbara and Richard Rothschild '78 hold an eclectic mix of art. Q&A with Felipe Perrone about the late Steve Jobs. Alumni Profiles of Carl Bennett '41, Bill Durland '53, and Kristin Ehrgood '92. The Last Word. A Bucknell Wedding in Retrospect.

Why mistrust is a good thing in the digital age. Q&A with Jane Baxter '86. Profile of Diego Chiri '12. How Bucknell memorials honor the spirit of sacrifice. Student theater collaboration rates five stars from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. A group of passionate Bucknellians work to further the Right to Dream (RtD) charity. Alumni Profiles of Hugh Mose '71, Mamak Nourbakhsh '79, Andrew Yost '87, and Molly Pritz '10. The Last Word: The Art of Memory.

Bucknellians recount their WWII experiences. Q&A with Christiane Schuman Campbell '01. Alumni profiles of John Cullum '08, John Hartman '79, and Carolyn Pisano Rue '88. A fond farewell to retiring faculty members William Duckworth, Richard McGinnis '68, Paul Noguchi, Tom Rich, Jean Shackleford P'98, Steve Stamos, and Lois Svard.

In this issue: Five recent graduates reflect on their four years at Bucknell, an international relations major puts her knowledge to work in the Dominican Republic, video, photo galleries, and more!