Though no one on the panel directly mentionedthe tragic murder-suicide of last week, Jewettalluded to it in his remarks by saying that therewas a need for improved advising efforts forforeign students.

"We've had to provide mentoring for students,so talented students who come from all differentbackgrounds and countries can contribute," hesaid. "We still have things to learn."

In the question and answer session followingthe individual presentations, alumni took theopportunity to discuss their various concerns.

The first, echoing a concern often heard today,asked if faculty-student interaction hadincreased. The moderator added to the question,asking what incentives there were for teachingsmall groups of students.

Although none of the panelists directlyaddressed the question, Jewett said that"virtually all" professors teach under-graduatesand that interaction was greater than in thefifties. But the only answer that either he orCarnesale provided was that teaching wasconsidered when tenure and reviews were given.

In a touching moment, one graduate recounted astory where he asked a professor if it was reallytrue that today's students were better andbrighter than those from years past.

The professor responded that they were brightbut that the "best there ever were the GIs whoreturned from World War II." The story caused theaudience to break into applause