Yale Bulletin and Calendar

April 13, 2007|Volume 35, Number 25

Bulletin Board

Graphic design documentary

The Department of Graphic Design will screen "Helvetica," a feature-length documentary about typography, graphic design and global visual culture, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, in the Graphic Design Atrium, Green Hall, 1156 Chapel St.

Directed by Gary Hustwit, "Helvetica" looks at the proliferation of one typeface as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives. The film is an exploration of urban spaces in major cities and the type that inhabits them. It includes discussions with renowned designers about their work, the creative process, and the choices and aesthetics behind their use of type.

The screening is free and open to the public.

Mathematics prizes

The Department of Mathematics will award the Barge and Runk Prizes on the basis of a competitive exam that is open to sophomores and freshmen.

The exam will be given 9 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, May 1, in Rm. 201, Leet Oliver Memorial Hall, 12 Hillhouse Ave. Students interested in taking the exam should sign up with Bernadette Alston-Facey in Rm. 438, Dunham Laboratory, 10 Hillhouse Ave.

In addition, undergraduates majoring in mathematics who wish to pursue their studies during the summer are eligible to compete for the John Alan Lewis Prize. A letter describing plans for summer study should be submitted to Professor Yair Minsky, director of undergraduate studies in mathematics, before Tuesday, May 1.

For more information about these prizes, call (203) 432-7792.

M&P golf tournament

The Department of Human Resources is sponsoring the 18th annual Howard Parish Memorial Golf Tournament for managerial and professional (M&P) employees.

The event is scheduled for Monday, May 21, beginning with a sign-in procedure at noon. Teams will commence play at 1 p.m. A reception and awards ceremony will take place 5:30-7 p.m.

All M&P employees are eligible to participate. The fee is $20 for members of the Yale Golf Course and $65 for non-members. Payment is required by May 14 or by payroll deduction. No cash will be accepted. No refunds will be made for cancellations after May 18.

Reservations may be made by calling (203) 436-4245; faxing a sign-up form to (203) 432-5536; or by sending e-mail to charles.paul@yale.edu.

Child Conduct Clinic

The Parenting Center and Child Conduct Clinic offers instruction to help develop effective ways of handling the challenges of parenting. Activities covered include bathing, dressing, cleaning and homework. For more information, call (203) 432-9993.

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

Program celebrates town-gown ties, diversity

Charlie Rose of PBS to present Fryer Lecture

Study: Early estrogen therapy may reduce cardiovascular risks

In Focus: Women Faculty Forum

Exhibit celebrates centennial of Yale benefactor Paul Mellon

Three congregations to demonstrate ancient tradition of line-singing

Geologist Jun Korenaga is honored for his research on the Earth's mantle

Alumnus describes how life's challenges have also been a 'gift'

Vivian Perlis honored as chronicler of American music

Three award-winning alumni writers will read from their works

Yale Opera to stage classic operetta in a new style

Homage to director Rossellini will highlight program on Italian cinema

'Biodiversity and global change' are focus of Peabody event

Traditional calligraphy by Chinese student featured in benefit exhibition

Kristin Savard wins this year's Hockey Humanitarian Award

Campus Notes