Yale Bulletin and Calendar

October 5, 2001

Volume 30, Number 5

Divinity Dean, faculty serving as
presidents of scholarly groups

The dean of the Divinity School and two of the school's faculty members are serving as presidents of leading academy organizations this year.

Rebecca Chopp, dean of the Divinity School and the Titus Street Professor of Theology and Culture, is president of the American Academy of Religion (AAR), the world's largest association of academics who research or teach topics related to religion. The AAR is dedicated to promoting the academic study of religion in all its dimensions.

Harry W. Attridge, the Lillian Claus Professor of New Testament, is currently president of the Society of Bibilical Literature (SBL). Founded in 1880, SBL supports the study of the Bible, and strives to enrich and to broaden participation in the study of the ancient Near Eastern and Mediterranean world.

Gene Outka, the Dwight Professor of Philosophy of Christian Ethics, is serving as president of the Society of Christian Ethics. The society promotes scholarly work in the field of Christian ethics and in the relation of Christian ethics to other traditions of ethics and to social, economic, political and cultural problems.

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

Alumnus James Bundy to be next Drama Dean

Endowment increases to $10.7 billion

Beinecke display explores how Yale's library has evolved over the centuries

School of Art show pays testament to Yale alumni's influence . . .

New book will explore ways to combat terrorism

Renowned architect Tadao Ando is year's first Chubb Fellow

Study reveals cells' critical role in fighting cancer

Looking at art proves to help students become better doctors

Archive documents work of lover of nature and good literature

Exhibit features Chinese artist's prison paintings, notes

Former Yale president to discuss public education

Faculty to be featured speakers at campus events

Divinity Dean, faculty serving as presidents of scholarly groups

Link between abolitionism and feminism will be explored in conference

Yale composers are honored with ASCAPLU$ awards

Setting the stage for Yale's gala celebration

Campus Notes