Yale Bulletin and Calendar

April 6, 2001

Volume 29, Number 25

Siblings who are addicted to cocaine and opioids, among them morphine, codeine and heroin, are being recruited for studies by Yale researchers to determine the locations of genes that increase risk for these addictions, as well as for tobacco addiction.
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Alice Prochaska, who has had a wide-ranging career in library administration in Great Britain, has been appointed as Yale University Librarian, President Richard C. Levin announced.
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All four of Yale's applicants for Harry S. Truman Scholarships this year won the prestigious awards, giving Yale the most 2001 Truman Scholars among the nation's colleges and universities.
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Helaine S. Klasky, who has held senior public affairs positions with the U.S. Department of Treasury, the U.S. Department of State and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, has been appointed the University's director of public affairs and special assistant to the president, President Richard C. Levin announced.
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Celebrated writer and gay activist Larry Kramer is donating his papers and manuscripts to the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, the University announced on April 2.
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O T H E RS T O R I E S

Old Campus will be a festival of fun and learning for annual Communiversity Day

The Alps have stayed same size for 15 million years, study finds

Former U.S. trade representative to discuss
'trade policy in era of transition' at Law School

MEDICAL SCHOOL NEWS

Alice Prochaska, who has had a wide-ranging career in library administration in Great Britain, has been appointed as Yale University Librarian
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Wearing traditional headdresses and clothing, Native Americans from throughout the United States and Canada demonstrate their artistry during a powwow. This photograph was taken at last year's event at the Payne Whitney Gym.
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