This issue contains: College News: Letter from Dean Michael I. Kotlikoff on Satellite Teaching Facility, The True Value of a Blood Bank Lives and Breathes, Young Alum Profile: To Climb the Hill ( Ashley Shelton '04), Research: Bridging Passions and Stages Purposes and Phases: Behind the Scenes with Dr. Leela Noronha, Student Activities: Pedal for Pets (Jessica Dowling); Development: Charitable Giving (Leon Z. Saunders); In Brief: Upcoming Events, Veterinary Alumni Association, Class Notes Submissions.