Any Reed student or alum has a wealth of knowledge to share.However, they tend to be too busy acquiring new knowledge to spread around what they already have. This sorry state of affairs is remedied during winter break, before the classes start again. Dorms are open, and students congregate in classrooms and lecture halls to explore curiosities that have yet to blossom into fascinations. In 2012, we look to elaborate on the more than 50 year tradition of Paideia. Look for class applications and schedule announcements before Thanksgiving Break.