Yale Bulletin and Calendar

April 21, 2000

Volume 28, Number 29

Remembrance gathering for Chester Kerr

Friends of the late Chester Kerr are invited to a gathering in remembrance of the former director of the Yale University Press at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 1, at 302 Temple St.

Mr. Kerr was a Yale College alumnus who spent three decades of his publishing career at the Press. Among the wide range of books published during his reign as director are Robert Manson Myers' "The Children of Pride" and Sidney Ahlstrom's "A Religious History of the American People" -- both National Book Award winners in 1972 -- and Mark Girouard's "Life in an English Country House." He died on Aug. 22, 1999 at the age of 86.

T H I SW E E K ' SS T O R I E S

Scientist Jennifer Doudna wins prestigious Waterman Award

Two young scientists honored with Presidential Early Career Awards

Accreditation panel concludes that 'Yale is as good as they come'

Study offers new clues about autism

Baseball commissioner Selig to speak at events

Noted educator David Tyack to deliver the Giamatti Lecture

Producer describes 'grinding' work behind 'Law & Order'

Radiologist is honored for his achievements

School of Medicine study shows boom in demand for radiologists

Yale's Toumey Forest expands by 450 acres through exchange

Art gallery exhibit explores artist's dramatic style change

Student-run production explores the more carefree days of Eugene O'Neill's life

Memorial service is planned for chemical engineer Charles Walker

Nursing professor Judith Krauss is appointed to governor's commission

Annual Perlis symposium will feature experts on computer programming language

Kaplan will discuss national strategy for HIV prevention as Omega Rho Lecturer

Remembrance gathering for Chester Kerr

Communiversity Day 2000

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