A Letter from the President
by Vartan Gregorian

The Lost (and Found) Voters of Hurricane Katrina
For many New Orleans residents exiled by the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, it wasn’t easy to get back home to vote—but determined to participate in the future of their city, both black and white voters made their voices heard at the polls.

At the Heart of South Africa, a Constitution and a Court
South Africa’s constitution is a potent symbol of its young democracy. The building in which the Constitutional Court meets reflects both the nation’s troubled history and its citizens’ hope for a bright future.

A Timeless University Trains Teachers for a New Era
Educating teachers is one of the central missions of the University of Virginia. Through a Carnegie Corporation initiative called Teachers for a New Era, the university has further strengthened its commitment to training tomorrow’s teachers.

Also: Help for Beginning Teachers

Philanthropy Now: Diversity and Creativity for Changing Times
Warren Buffett’s unprecedented gift of $30 billion to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has changed the rules for modern philanthropy—or has it?

Recent Events
Launching a New Biography of Andrew Carnegie.

Foundation Roundup
Survey on Media Sector in Sub-Saharan Africa Cities Growth and Difficulties.

A Footnote to History
The archives of Carnegie Corporation of New York have resided in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library of Columbia University since 1990.

WEB EXCLUSIVE — Public Buildings: A Postcard Collection