Yale Bulletin and Calendar

March 15, 2002

Volume 30, Number 22

Two-Week Issue

Campus Notes

Bita Moghaddam, associate professor of psychiatry and neurobiology, was awarded the Paul Janssen Schizophrenia Research Award from the Collegium Internationale Neuro-Psychopharmacologicum. The award is given every two years to a researcher in the field of basic or clinical schizophrenia. Moghaddam's research involves the study of interactions between brain systems that may be disrupted by schizophrenia. Her work has influenced theoretical constructs about the pathophysiology of schizophrenia and has provided the foundation for novel treatment strategies for the disease.

Victoria Nolan, managing director of the Yale Repertory Theatre, announced the appointment of Steven Padla as the Yale Rep's media relations manager. Padla comes to New Haven after five years at the New York City press agency Boneau/ Bryan-Brown, where he was account executive on a variety of Broadway productions, including "Mamma Mia!," "Proof" and "Aida"; productions presented by Manhattan Theatre Club and by Drama Dept.; and the annual fundraising events produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Padla also worked on the Broadway productions of "The Scarlet Pimpernel," "The Lion King," "Art," "Beauty and the Beast," "The Iceman Cometh" and "Amadeus." He is a member of the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers.

Yale University Press was presented the R.R. Hawkins Award for the Outstanding Professional Reference or Scholarly Work of 2001 for "Lichens of North America," co-authored by Irwin M. Brodo, Sylvia Duran Sharnoff and Stephen Sharnoff. The award was presented at the annual conference of the Professional/Scholarly Division of the Association of American Publishers (AAP). "Lichens of North America" was described by the AAP as "the first accessible and authoritative guidebook to lichens of the North American continent."

John M. Blum, Sterling Professor Emeritus of History, will discuss Edmund Morris' "Theodore Rex" on Thursday, March 21, as part of "Books Sandwiched In," a series of free book discussions sponsored by the Friends of the New Haven Free Public Library. The discussion will take place 12:10-12:50 p.m. at the United Church on the Green, corner of Temple and Elm streets. Those who attend are invited to bring a lunch; coffee, tea and cookies will be available for purchase in the basement of the church 11:20 a.m.- 12:10 p.m.

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

Soros Fellowships for New Americans

American Academy of Arts and Letters Awards

Poll reveals how 'deliberative' discussion can shift public opinion

Men's basketball team concludes record-setting season

Nobel Prize-winning economist James Tobin dies at 84

In Focus: Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology

Silviculturalist Oliver named to Pinchot chair

Berkeley and Yale Divinity Schools renew their affiliation

Erikson and Timmons awarded DeVane Medals

Alumnus describes how engineers 'cook up' new products

Haller and Henrich reappointed as college masters

Levin visits with alumni across the nation and beyond

Exhibit documents volunteers' role in Spanish Civil War

Event explores role of faith, gender in fighting AIDS in Africa

Team develops rules for identifying unseen problems in elderly

Researcher's index assesses mortality risk for elderly patients

Drama School actors gang up for 'Serious Money'

Students' new adaptation of 'The Trial' takes to the stage

Work of architect on view in 'Zaha Hadid Laboratory'

Conference will examine the changing notions of beauty

Panel looks at ethical issues nurses face

Yale Books in Brief

Campus Notes