From the Editor from the Reader
VMagSmr05_C1_final 8/1/05 3:09 PM Page 1 VANDERBILT MAGAZINE Vsummer 2005 A Taste of World Peace Katrina Markoff ’s truffles offer more than beautifully prepared chocolate. They reveal a philosophy of life. also: Greetings from Vanderbilt Elvis Biographer Peter Guralnick The Future of Libraries VMagSmr05_C2 8/1/05 12:15 PM Page 1 “The puzzling or curious situations I develop appear much like a movie still with an implied story, but few clues are given about the final outcome,” says Professor of Art Marilyn Murphy of her work. “The viewer must determine what has happened to bring the characters or elements to this point and how the situation will resolve itself, often implying the work of an unseen hand just outside the frame.” Shown here: “The Lifesaver,” oils on canvas, 40” X 30”. VMagSmr05_pg1.final 7/25/05 4:07 PM Page 1 one Big Vanderbilt Weekend Celebration Reunion class parties for the undergraduate classes of 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995 and 2000. Homecoming events for ALL alumni, students, family and friends, including “Classes Without Quizzes” educational events, cocktails and conversation with the chancellor, Homecoming Tailgate, Commodore football against Georgia, the Commodore ReVUe Parade, Dynamite Blast and more. This is the place to see all your friends! Homecoming and Reunion October 14–15, 2005 Last year more than 5,000 alumni and friends returned to campus to reconnect and reminisce. This year will be even bigger. Come be part of the excitement. To find out more and register online, visit www.vanderbilt.edu/alumni Join the Crowd! VMagSmr05_pg4-7.final 7/25/05 4:13 PM Page 5 DoreWays From the Editor From the Reader Blessed by Elvis Tunneling I enjoyed reading the tunnel article in the recent Vanderbilt Magazine [Spring 2005 f you liked music, Memphis could be a heady place to live in the issue,“What Lies Beneath?” p.
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