Yale Bulletin and Calendar

February 23, 2007|Volume 35, Number 19

Campus Notes

Drama School hosting memorial for Richard Gilman

The School of Drama will hold a special memorial event celebrating the life of Richard Gilman, the distinguished critic, professor and author, who died on Oct. 28, 2006, at the age of 83.

The event will take place on Monday, March 26, at 1 p.m., at Symphony Space in New York City. The public is invited.

Gilman was the author of numerous award-winning books of dramatic and literary criticism. He served as drama critic for Commonweal and Newsweek magazines, and as a professor at the School of Drama from 1967 until 1998.

Symphony Space is located at 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street). For more information, including directions, call (212) 864-1414 or visit www.symphonyspace.org.

Rose Center is featured in exhibit showcasing award-winning architectural designs

The Rose Center is one of the award-winning buildings featured in the AIA Connecticut 2006 Design Awards Traveling Exhibit.

The exhibit will be on display at the New Haven City Hall, 165 Church St., throughout March.

Located at 101 Ashmun St., the Rose Center is a 34,000-square-foot structure that houses the headquarters for Yale's police force as well as the Dixwell-Yale University Community Learning Center. The center features a computer-learning facility and space for public meetings and children's programs.

AIA Connecticut is the state chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the sole professional organization for architects in the state. Its 1,400 members include licensed architects, associate architects and professional affiliates. It is a resource for the architectural community and for the community at large.

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

Study: Fertility defect linked to commonly used plastic

Yale appoints chief diversity officer

James Bundy named to second term as School of Drama Dean

Scientist honored for pioneering research using 'elegant genetics'

Workshops on applying to college to be held for low-income students

In new posts, Yale librarian Hammond will work to promote . . .

Hockey player and her coach to participate in championships

Event celebrates Rabbi James Ponet's 25 years of service

Three faculty writers to present readings of their creative works

Play restores dignity to true-life 'freak show' icon

Dr. Joshua Copel is lauded for congenital heart block research

Symposium will explore the ministry of . . . Henri Nouwen

'Legally Female' to explore status of women in legal profession

Contemporary printmaking is the focus of Yale Art Gallery symposium

Performance of 'The Moving Forbidden City' to highlight . . .

Campus Notes