Yale Bulletin and Calendar

December 14, 1998-January 18, 1999Volume 27, Number 16


























Researchers develop quick and
simple way to screen for dementia
A simple test of a person's ability to tell time and count change may provide a new approach to screening for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in older adults, according to a study in this week's Journal of the American Geriatrics Society and an earlier report in the Journal of Gerontology.
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Earthquakes can occur when rocks release water rapidly, say scientists
Chemical reactions in the earth's middle crust that cause rocks to dehydrate and fracture under pressure may trigger repeated earthquakes along some fault zones, according to research published in the Nov. 15 issue of the Geophysical Research Letters, which is published by the American Geophysical Union.
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Five Elis bound for Britain as winners
of Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships
After her interview before a Marshall Scholarship committee, Anisha Dasgupta felt nearly certain that she would not be selected for the prestigious award.
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O T H E RS T O R I E S

The Facts of Life: Graduate student-run labs give city students an opportunity to learn about genetics from researchers in the field

ROME gives undergraduates the chance to take part in hands-on research

GRACE project seeks to relieve problems experienced by people with HIV

Open house will feature demonstrations of advanced technology to assist the disabled

'Skins and Arrows' to open the spring lecture series of the School of Architecture

Cancer Center again earns national designation from the NCI

University community honors the memory of senior Suzanne Jovin

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PHOTO BY MICHAEL MARSLAND

This sleigh and pseudo-steed highlight the display of holiday lights in New Haven's Broadway district. In the spirit of the season, the staff of the Yale Bulletin & Calendar sends holiday greetings to one and all.