Yale Bulletin and Calendar

May 11, 2007|Volume 35, Number 28|Two-Week Issue

Campus Notes

Neurosurgeon Piepmeier honored for his research on brain tumors

Dr. Joseph Piepmeier, the Nixdorff-German Professor of Neurosurgery, received the Ronald L. Bittner Award for his research, titled "The Ontogeny of Glial Cells and Glioma-Specific Targets."

The Ronald L. Bittner Lecture was established in 2003 by an endowment from Mrs. E. Laurie Bittner through the Neurosurgery Research and Educational Foundation. The lecture is delivered each year at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons' (AANS) annual meeting. The recipient is selected by the AANS Scientific Program Committee to recognize outstanding contributions in clinical and laboratory research on brain tumors.

Artworks by visiting professor Luís Cabral on view

Luís Cabral, visiting professor of economics, will display new artworks at Wunderlee Arts, 924 Whalley Ave., through June 2.

An opening reception will be held 68 p.m. on Friday, May 11. Exhibition hours will be Thursday, noon-4 p.m.; Friday, noon-5 p.m.; and Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Appointments to view the exhibit may be made by calling (203) 387-3537.

Cabral was born into a family of artists. His great-grandfather, Roque Gameiro, is considered Portugal's greatest watercolor painter. His grandfather, Martins Barata, was one of the country's most prolific and admired fresco painters of the 20th century.

Mazure lauded for promoting women's health

Carolyn Mazure, professor of psychiatry and director of Women's Health Research, was honored by the Connecticut National Organization for Women at its annual Feminist Leadership Awards dinner on Thursday, May 3.

Mazure received the Elizabeth Blackwell Award for outstanding achievement in facilitating women's holistic health: emotional, psychological, physical and spiritual.

Frank Griffel is named a Carnegie Scholar

Frank Griffel, associate professor of religious studies, was named a Carnegie Scholar last month.

Each scholar will receive grants of up to $100,000 to research themes relating to Islam and the modern world over the next two years.

The goal of the program is "to build a body of thoughtful and original scholarship to encourage the development and expansion of the study of Islam in the United States."

Griffel's project will be "The Continuation of the Philosophical Tradition Within Muslim Theology."

President announces new and reappointed department chairs

President Richard C. Levin announced the following faculty appointments:

Stephen Anderson, the Dorothy R. Diebold Professor of Linguistics and the current acting chair and professor of psychology, as chair of the Department of Linguistics.

Mikhail Kapranov, professor of mathematics, as chair of the Department of Mathematics.

Levin also announced the following faculty reappointments:

Vladimir Alexandrov, the B.E. Bensinger Professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures, as chair of the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures. While he is on a leave of absence during the 2007-2008 academic year, Harvey Goldblatt, professor of Slavic languages and literatures, will be acting chair.

Carol Jacobs, professor of Germanic languages and literatures and the Birgit Baldwin Professor of Comparative Literature, as chair of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures. While Jacobs will be on a leave of absence during the 2008 spring semester, Rainer Nagele, professor of Germanic languages and literatures, will serve as acting chair.

Thomas Pollard, Sterling Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry and professor of cell biology and of molecular biophysics and biochemistry, as chair of the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology.

All chairs will serve for three years, effective July 1.

Benefit raises $400,000 to fund cancer clinical trials unit

The Yale Cancer Center's eighth annual black tie benefit, La Cassa Magica, last month raised over $400,000 to support the creation of a unit for clinical trials within the new Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven, which is currently under construction.

Once completed in December 2009, the 14-story, $467 million hospital will represent the most modern and comprehensive cancer facility in New England.

The Yale Cancer Center is one of a select network of 39 comprehensive cancer centers in the country designated by the National Cancer Institute and the only one in southern New England. Bringing together the resources of Yale-New Haven Hospital and the Yale University School of Medicine, its mission encompasses patient care, research, cancer prevention and control, community outreach and education.

Eight Yale students among the winners of Russian essay contest

Eight students from Yale were among the winners of the annual National Post-Secondary Russian Essay Contest, which is sponsored by the American Councils for International Education.

More than 700 essays were submittted from 51 universities and colleges around the United States. Each essay was ranked by three judges in Russia.

Esen Sefic was awarded first place. Nicole Cretacci, Justin W. Lo, Eric Ciaramella and Brendan Carbonell each placed third. Rachel Schechter, Maria Blackwood and Sarah O'Brian received honorable mention.

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

Co-evolution of genitalia in waterfowl reveals 'war between the sexes'

Study of Galápagos tortoises' DNA may locate mate for 'Lonesome George'

Eighteen new Yale World Fellows named

Health clinic staff among the winners of Elm-Ivy Awards

Bringing a philosophical perspective to palliative care

University breaks ground for its 'most green building'

Child Study Center recognized for leadership in autism research

Yale senior Rebekah Emanuel wins Simon Fellowship for Noble Purpose

Using molecular 'nanosyringe,' researchers demonstrate . . .

Irish writer's play about Siamese twins wins Yale Drama Series award

When it comes to grades, giving is no easier than receiving, says panel

Talents of drama students showcased in Carlotta Festival

Biophysicist Steitz honored for ribosome research with Gairdner Award

CCL renovations on schedule; lawn to be used for Commencement

Project aims to improve financial services for those living in poverty

Pastoral leadership skills are focus of Center for Faith and Culture event

MacMillan Center honors the work of three Yale faculty members

Yale has highest number of sports teams honored . . .

WORKSPACE ENHANCEMENTS AT THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Adding some sunshine to a windowless office

Creating a tranquil space for nursing mothers

Decking the hallways with quilted artworks