Yale Bulletin and Calendar

October 8, 2004|Volume 33, Number 6

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Thanksgiving hosts sought

The Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) is seeking Thanksgiving hosts for international students and scholars and their families.

According to the OISS, there are more than 2,500 international students and scholars who currently call Yale and New Haven their home. Last year, 70 members of the community shared their Thanksgiving festivities with foreign guests.

The deadline to sign up for the program is Friday, Nov. 12. For more information, contact Warrena Wilkinson at (203) 432-2305 or warrena.wilkinson@yale.edu.

Vendor Show

The Purchasing Department will host its annual scientific/laboratory vendor show at Harkness Lounge and Patio on Wednesday, Oct. 13, and outside the Kline Biology Tower and Bass Building courtyard on Thursday, Oct. 14.

The show will run on both days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 50 vendors will participate. The show will also feature snacks, raffles and give-a-ways.

"Spirit at Work"

The Learning Center and the Divinity School will co-sponsor a two-part workshop titled "Spirit at Work" at the New Haven Lawn Club on Friday, Oct. 22.

The workshop will be conducted by Martin Rutte, a consultant on spirituality in the workplace and co-author of "Chicken Soup for the Soul." The morning session will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and focus on "Storytelling." The afternoon session, lasting from noon until 4 p.m., will be an intensive workshop on "Turning Your Vision into Reality."

The fee for the morning session is $75; $60 for University affiliates. The afternoon session will cost $140; $125 for affiliates. Registration fees include a copy of the author's book, parking and either breakfast or lunch.

For more information, call (203) 432-5660.

YCIAS book prizes

The Yale Center for International and Area Studies (YCIAS) has announced the establishment of two prizes for books on international topics written by members of the University faculty.

Each year, a $5,000 prize will be awarded for the best first book and a $5,000 prize will be awarded for the best book. Books published after Jan. 1, 2002 are eligible for consideration this year. Nominations are due in the YCIAS director's office at Luce Hall, 34 Hillhouse Ave., by Saturday, Oct. 30.

Child Conduct Clinic

The Child Conduct Clinic is currently accepting children between the ages of 2 and 13-and-a-half who are displaying behavioral problems such as lying, disobeying parents, swearing, cheating, fighting, not getting along with others or getting into trouble at school. For more information, call (203) 432-9993.

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

Andrew Hamilton named Yale Provost

Yale rated tops in Fulbright grant winners

Program marks 35 years of helping youngsters succeed in school

Interest in community building, world of theater . . .

Story of a 'solitary yellow in a white world' is tale of hope, says Koh

Yale Employee Day at the Bowl will feature free giveaways

This year's Divinity School Convocation features concert . . .

Event explores the future of Judaism

Design icon William Morris is focus of new exhibit

Event celebrates law professor's scholarly work

Physical basis of hereditary pain syndrome identified

Study reveals crucial role of lipid in synaptic transmission

Model shows most recent common ancestor of today's humans . . .

Researchers discover VEGF molecule plays key role in asthma

Dr. Martin Gordon wins medical school honor

Engineer T.P. Ma recognized for his scientific accomplishments

Martin Saunders is cited by the American Chemical Society

Sherwin receives award for efforts in diabetes treatment, research

Memorial service for Dr. Frederick Redlich

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