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"Our world today, as in Beethoven’s time, continues to witness numerous examples of man’s intolerance and inhumanity, even though we have made enormous political, social, scientific, and cultural advancements." William LaRue Jones, professor of music, reflecting on the continued relevance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, the last work performed by University Symphony during the second millennium (Iowa City Press-Citizen, Nov. 25).

"I haven’t seen any evidence of student writing getting sloppier in print, even after they spend time in electronic writing spaces where slang, misspellings, and creative shorthand are the norm." Diane Davis, professor of rhetoric, arguing for electronic literacy as part of the college curriculum (Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 26).

"Women are like the bird the Phoenix, because they rise again. It’s not the typical male career, constant, constant. We do get interruptions for many different reasons." Mary Berg, professor of clinical hospital pharmacy, leading the way as women achieve parity in her once male-dominated field (Iowa City Gazette, Dec. 8).

"If we’re not making a difference in people’s lives, then we’re doing something wrong." Kim Kean, UIHC occupational therapist, explaining why she dropped her career in advertising and earned a second bachelor’s degree while in her 30s (Iowa City Press-Citizen, Dec. 10).

"I’m OK if someone leaves here and never makes paper again. At least they will take an appreciation with them." Lynn Amlie, lab coordinator of the UI Center for the Book’s paper facility, making sure that books and paper aren’t taken for granted in the electronic information age (Des Moines Register, Dec. 11).

"I don’t want to say cheating isn’t bad. But it’s not just a student problem, and it’s not just a school problem." Tom Rocklin, director of the Center for Teaching, noting that the rise of cheating on standardized tests is reflective of a larger trend in society toward acceptance of dishonesty (Christian Science Monitor, Dec. 11).

"We’ve always been very conservative about spending money. We think it works pretty well like it is. We have people who are internally accountable." Ann Rhodes, vice president of university relations, bucking the trend of public universities hiring professional lobbyists (USA Today, Dec. 17).

"The smaller and smaller you go, the best you can do is predict probabilities. Things are no longer guaranteed." Wayne Polyzou, chair of physics and astronomy, presenting the challenge of quantum physics (Iowa City Press-Citizen, Dec. 27)."

"Millennium hype is finished: No more Millennium Tupperware or ‘the official candy of the millennium.’" Wallace Chappel, director of Hancher Auditorium, lowering the curtain on Y2K hype (Iowa City Gazette, Jan. 1).