Dr. Susan E. Lederer, associate professor of the history of medicine, will discuss and sign her book "Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature," on Thursday, March 27, at 7 p.m., in Barnes and Noble, 470 Universal Drive No., North Haven. The book is a survey of Mary Shelley's classic novel and its impact on popular culture and modern medicine and bioethics. For more information, call (203) 234-1805.
Willie Ruff, adjunct professor at the School of Music, will be honored by Chestnut Hill Concerts on Sunday, April 13, at 2 p.m., with a Spring Musicale and Champagne Reception. The event will take place at the Guilford Yacht Club, 379 Old Whitfield St., Guilford. The musical presentation will feature cellist Ronald Thomas and friends. Tickets are $60 per person. For reservations and information, call (203) 245-5736.
President Richard C. Levin announced the reappointment of the following faculty members: Edward S. Cooke Jr., the Charles F. Montgomery Professor of American Decorative Arts, as chair of the Department of History of Art for a three-year term, beginning July 1; and Andrew Hill as chair of the Department of Anthropology for three years, beginning July 1. Levin also announced the appointment of John Treat as chair of the Department of East Asian Languages & Literatures for three years, beginning July 1.
Ann Ellis Hanson, senior research scholar and lecturer in the Department of Classics, was appointed a 2003-2004 visiting scholar by the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Visiting scholars travel to universities and colleges that have Phi Beta Kappa chapters, spending two days on each campus. The scholars meet informally with undergraduates, participate in classroom lectures and seminars, and give a major address open to the entire academic community. The purpose of the program is to enrich the intellectual atmosphere of the institutions and to enable undergraduates to talk with distinguished scholars in diverse disciplines. Founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest academic honor society.
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Keil wins NIH MERIT Award
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Service provides information about cancer and its treatment
'Jeopardy!' tests contestants' knowledge of drama alumni
Roof of Yale Field to undergo repairs
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YSN hosting ENRS conference
Melkus honored for diabetes research
Ament wins fellowship to study health care policy
A fair to remember
Scholar discusses 'worldliness' of DuBois' views on racial divide
Center for the Study of Globalization to host talks . . .
'Bitter Bierce' looks at life and times of author of 'The Devil's Dictionary'
Undergraduate group staging Handel's opera . . .
Yale Rep symposium to look at international theatrical collaborations
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Event focuses on legal scholarship of Owen Fiss
Chapel sponsoring conference on issues in the Catholic Church
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Yale projects featured in AIA exhibit
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Former dean Judith Brandenburg, launched women's studies
Dr. Arnold Welch, pioneer in biochemical pharmacology
Memorial service for Georges May
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