Facing History
CURRENTS Article This article looks at how institutions such as Emory University, the University of Mississippi, Brown University, and others have addressed and acknowledged the negative aspects of their institutional histories and historical missteps.

Ringing in the Centennial
CURRENTS Article East Tennessee State University celebrates its centennial year by recognizing its oldest living alumna, 114-year-old Besse Brown Cooper of Georgia, who also happens to be the world's oldest living person. Mrs. Cooper and her family donated memorabilia to the university from her time on campus, including the class ring she had worn for more than 90 years, and the university reciprocated by giving a gift to Mrs. Cooper and bestowing awards upon her.

Winning Ideas
CURRENTS Article This article gives in-depth profiles of eight of the 2008 CASE Circle of Excellence Award winners. These winners were chosen to represent a wide range of types of institution as well as each aspect of advancement: fundraising, alumni relations, communications and marketing, and advancement services.

Advance Work: Raise a Glass to This Marketing Campaign
CURRENTS Article Imperial College London commissioned a special ale and designed 10 witty beer mats (or coasters, as they are known in the United States) in celebration of its centenary.

AdvanceWork: Happy Birthday, Mr. Presidents
CURRENTS Article From somber to sassy, colleges named for Washington and Lincoln observe their namesakes' birthdays in their own ways

AdvanceWork: Let Their Fingers Do the Walking
CURRENTS Article Problem/Solution