Yale Bulletin and Calendar

November 11, 2005|Volume 34, Number 11

Campus Notes

Venclova wins New Culture of New Europe prize

Tomas Venclova, professor of Slavic languages and literatures, was awarded the New Culture of New Europe prize on Sept. 7.

The prize is a joint initiative of the Book Institute and the Eastern Institute in Poland and aims to honor an artist from Central and Eastern Europe who contributed to the popularization of the culture of the region. The award consisted of a statuette and $10,000.

Venclova has taught Slavic literature at Yale for the past 25 years. He is the author of numerous publications on literature and culture of the region.

Deresiewicz to discuss biography of Melville

William Deresiewicz, associate professor of English, will discuss Andrew Delbanco's "Melville" with the author on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m.

The event will take place at Labyrinth Books, 290 York St. For more information, call (203) 787-2848.

Taylor to deliver lecture on menopause

The Women's Heart Advantage (WHA) program at Yale-New Haven Hospital will present "Menopause: Myth and Reality" on Thursday, Nov. 17, beginning at 6 p.m.

Dr. Hugh S. Taylor, attending physician at the hospital and associate director of reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the School of Medicine, will be the keynote speaker. The talk will discuss estrogen replacement therapy and the effects of estrogen as it relates to heart disease and breast cancer.

WHA is an educational campaign for both women and physicians to increase awareness about heart disease. The goal of the program is to promote the cardiovascular health of women and to improve the overall outcomes for women with heart disease through monthly seminars, conferences and publications.

The event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Refreshments and parking will be provided. For more information or to register, call (203) 688-2000 or toll free (888) 700-6543.

Wilson appointed director of best practices

Paula Wilson, administrator at the Animal Resources Center, has been appointed to the position of director of best practices, effective Nov. 1.

As director, Wilson will support the Policy Board and Innovative Initiatives Steering Committee, a group of 14 union and management leaders, in carrying out best practices activities. She will help lead and coordinate the activities necessary to implement best practices and establish the associated joint departmental committees across the campus. "Best Practices" describes new and better ways of working together and doing work which result in improved productivity, customer service and employee satisfaction.

De Camilli honored

Dr. Pietro De Camilli, the Eugene Higgins Professor of Cell Biology and investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, was made an honorary member of the Italian Society for Neuroscience last month. The Society, founded in the early 1980s, is considered the equivalent of the Society for Neuroscience in the United States.

Fiellin to receive Nyswander-Dole Award

Dr. David A. Fiellin, associate professor of internal medicine, will receive the Nyswander-Dole Award from the American Association of the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) in April, 2006.

AATOD was founded in 1984 to enhance the quality of patient care in treatment programs by promoting the growth and development of comprehensive methadone treatment services throughout the United States. The Nyswander-Dole Award was first presented in 1983 to recognize extraordinary work and service in the field of opioid treatment.

Bell receives alumnus award

Wendell Bell, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, received the 2005 Outstanding Alumnus Award for the College of Social Sciences from California State University, Fresno. He was honored at an awards gala-dinner in Fresno on Oct. 13.

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

Yale opens new International Center

Community invited to center's Open House

New program to offer joint M.B.A./Ph.D.

Peabody will create science curriculum with NIH grant

'Al Franken Show' to be broadcast from Woolsey Hall

Famed singer tells of his determination to voice his views

Economist says climate change hits the poor hardest

Parasite that causes Sleeping Sickness . . .

'Safe in Hell' takes devilish look at Salem witch trials

Innovative architectural visions showcased in 'Transcending Type'

Renovated community Eye Clinic celebrates with an open house

Departments, donors to win prizes at United Way celebration

Additions to Yale Cancer Center will boost clinical care

Coast-to-coast run will raise funds for center for cancer survivors

Panel to discuss 'The Media and Corporate Corruption'

Lecture will pay homage to Albert Einstein

Auction to help alleviate hunger, homelessness

Library hosts shows on printing process and preservation

Women's healthcare challenges to be topic of forum

Concert will pay tribute to the memory of Divinity School alumnus

Week celebrates importance of international education

F&ES faculty member honored for research on rivers

Researcher Mark Johnson wins Plyler Prize . . .

'A Colony of Citizens' wins Douglass Prize for work on slavery

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