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May 23, 2003|Volume 31, Number 30|Two-Week Issue



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BAC announcement

Due to renovations this summer, some material held by the Department of Rare Books and Manuscripts at the Yale Center for British Art will be unavailable from July 28 to Sept. 29. The Reference Library and the Study Room will remain open during the summer. For more specific information, contact Elisabeth Fairman at (203) 432-2814 or elisabeth.fairman@yale.edu, or Susan Brady at (203) 432-2846 or susan.brady@yale.edu.


Graphic Design thesis show

Candidates in the Master of Fine Arts program in the graphic design department of the School of Art will exhibit their work in a thesis show through May 27 in Holcombe T. Green Jr. Gallery, 1156 Chapel St.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Sunday. For more information, call (203) 432 2605 or visit the website at www.yalegraphicdesign2003.com.


Summer courses in English

The International Center of New Haven is offering courses in English as a second language this summer.

Courses will include "English as a Second Language (ESL) Level I-III," "Pronunciation" and "Conversation." Tuition includes books and class materials. Registration must be done in person at the center's office at 442 Temple St.

For complete details of courses, schedules and tuition, call (203) 432-6460.


Cancer Survivors Day

The Yale Cancer Center will host a program for cancer survivors and their families in celebration of National Cancer Survivors Day on Thursday, May 29.

The event, titled "New Beginnings: Complementary Approaches to Living Well Today," will be held at the center, located at 333 Cedar St. The program will include a choice of three workshops, followed by a picnic lunch on Harkness Terrace at the School of Medicine. Registration will begin at 11 a.m.; the program will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event will be hosted by Mel Goldstein, meteorologist on WTNH Channel 8 News. It is free and open to the public. Reservations are required. To reserve a place, call (203) 688-2000 or (888) 700-6543.


Software library

Information Technology Services has launched the Yale Software Library in an effort to provide a convenient source for software downloads, purchase information and special program announcements.

The library is available at www.yale.edu/software. The site offers links to a variety of information on licensing programs and features functionality that allows a user to log in and view a catalog of available software titles based on their University affiliation.

In addition to providing downloads and installers for an array of software, the site offers detailed information on a variety of licensing programs and also has links to informational documents on purchasing software and obtaining support.

For more information, contact Ann Brainard-Dougan at ann.brainard-dougan@yale.edu or software.admin@yale.edu.


Benefit for Asha

Ten Thousand Villages, a gift shop located at 1054 Chapel St. in New Haven that specializes in handicrafts from around the world, will hold a benefit for Asha for Education on Sunday, May 25, from noon to 6 p.m.

Asha for Education is a non-religious and apolitical nonprofit organization dedicated to the education of underprivileged children in India.

Ten Thousand Villages will donate 10 percent of all purchases made during the benefit. For more information, send e-mail to asha@yale.edu.


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

Faculty elected to prestigious U.S. scholarly societies

Slowly but surely, historic house gets a new home

Yale affiliates honored for work in the arts

Center promoting elderly independence marks 10th year

Summertime at Yale

Italian scholar Guiseppe Mazzotta is named a Sterling Professor Professor

Günter Wagner is appointed the first Alison Richard Professor

Arjun Appadurai is chosen as next term's DeVane Professor

2003 Commencement Information

Federal grant funds researchers' study on risk factors for asthma

Program supports graduate students' language study

Alumni return for weekend celebrations

Former Eli football players to discuss the sport's impact . . .

Conservation leader establishes new scholarship at F&ES

Program will help Chinese leaders plan for sustainable development

Two scholars take work in 'new directions' with Mellon fellowships

UNIVERSITY TEACH-IN

Pediatrician discusses 'paradox' of dyslexia in new book

SOM announces winners of inaugural business competition

Display features hopping, croaking 'Jewels of the Rainforest'

Familiar Bible stories depicted in fabric in new ISM exhibition

Search committee named for Law School Dean

Four undergraduates win nonfiction awards in writing contest

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