Yale Tomorrow

Calhoun College Rededicated

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:13:27 -0500

On Thursday, October 29, more than 100 members of the Calhoun College community gathered to celebrate the renewal of their beloved residential college. The formal rededication ceremony was hosted by Calhoun Master Jonathan Holloway ’95 Ph.D. and President Richard C. Levin ’74 Ph.D. in the college dining hall. n his welcoming remarks, Master Holloway thanked everyone who had played a part in the renovation and enhancement of the college, citing University leaders, architects, construction crews, donors, staff, and Calhoun students. He noted the vital way that Yale’s residential colleges forge relationships and foster a sense of community between students and faculty. Current and former Calhoun students played a significant part in the festivities. Chamber music performers included cellist Inbal Megiddo CC ’98, ’01 M.Mus. and pianist Naomi Weiss-Goldman CC ’11 and an undergraduate ensemble conducted by Wen Yu Ho in a new work by Kenya Gillespie—both members of Calhoun class of 2010. Caitlin Clements ’10, Calhoun College Council president, offered a student’s perspective on the significance of the renovation. "It has rejuvenated the sense of Calhoun’s community," she said, "and given us new spaces to meet."

Student Profile: Oluwadamilola Oladeru ’11

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:10:41 -0400

Oluwadamilola Oladeru ’11 spent her high school years in New Jersey cultivating interests in biology, medicine, and research. She participated in the Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP) and interned with the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, Merck & Co., the National Institutes of Health, and Fels Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Biology. When it came time to apply to college, her A.P. biology teacher, Dr. Shani Peretz, encouraged her to consider Yale. "Dr. Peretz earned her Ph.D. in biology from Yale and thought it would be a good fit for me," she said. "I wanted to attend a school where I could receive a well-rounded liberal arts education that also had a strong biology program."

Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven celebrates formal dedication

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:02:27 -0400

Yale-New Haven Hospital (YNHH) officially dedicated Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven, opening the most comprehensive cancer care facility in New England. The first patients will be cared for in the new 14-story, 500,000-square-foot cancer hospital in its radiation oncology center on October 26, with other cancer care services opening over the course of the next five months. Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven was made possible by the philanthropic major gift from Joel E. Smilow. Smilow, the former chair, chief executive officer and president of Playtex Products, Inc., is one of Yale University’s most generous benefactors. An alumnus of Yale University, Mr. Smilow has provided major support for Yale athletics. He has endowed six varsity coaching positions and contributed the naming funds for renovation and expansion of the Yale Field Center. The university awarded Mr. Smilow the Yale Medal in 1993 in recognition of his many volunteer activities for his alma mater. Mr. Smilow served as chairman of Yale 1954 (1999-2004) which established new records for 50th reunion giving and attendance.

Morse College Renovations Under Way

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:01:30 -0400

With the continued support of generous donors, Morse College became the eleventh residential college to undergo renovation beginning in May 2009. The top-to-bottom refurbishment is slated for completion in August 2010, and Morse students have relocated to the swing space for the academic year. Yale’s comprehensive program to renovate its residential colleges was launched in 1996 thanks to a leadership contribution from Anne T. and Robert M. Bass ’71. Berkeley College, opened in 1934 and rededicated in 1998, was the first of the colleges to be renewed, and Yale has renovated the colleges at a rate of one per year ever since. The steady progress of these renovation projects reflects the central place of the residential college system at Yale, as well as the dedication of alumni, parents, and friends. Ezra Stiles College, the last facility targeted in this renovation program, will be closed for construction during the 2010-2011 academic year.

Bulldogs Return to Campus after Summer in Israel

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:41:20 -0400

A cohort of eleven students returned to Yale this September sharing a novel perspective of Israel. As the first participants in a new Bulldogs program, the four men and seven women interned at for-profit and non-profit companies in Israel and gained direct experience with Israeli culture. The International Bulldogs Program was established in 2003 with the British Bulldogs in London. Now the program provides internships in eighteen cities around the world from Beijing to Istanbul with as many as two hundred undergraduates participating each year. Bulldogs in Israel launched in 2009 thanks to the generous support of Alec Ellison ’84 and his wife, Tamar Sadeh Ellison ’85.

Alumni Offer Aid for International Students in Yale’s Environment School

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:17:58 -0400

Thanks to Dr. Abigail E. Disney ’82 and her husband, Pierre N. Hauser II ’82, students from developing countries have an opportunity to study at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies. "We are extremely grateful to Abby Disney and Pierre Hauser for their ongoing support of our highest fundraising priority: scholarship aid for master’s degree students at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies," said Sir Peter Crane, dean of the School. "They have chosen to direct their current-use gift to immediate and significant support of the education of tomorrow’s environmental leaders." Since 2003, Disney and Hauser have made annual gifts to support financial aid in the School, benefiting students from Tanzania, Kenya, India, Singapore, Japan, the Philippines, and Peru. They also contribute to Yale College scholarships through the Yale Alumni Fund.

Norman R. Foster Visiting Professorship Established at Yale University

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:14:41 -0400

Pritzker-Prize laureate and Yale School of Architecture alumnus Norman Foster and his family have donated $3 million to Yale School of Architecture to fund a visiting professorship in his name, Yale University President Richard C. Levin has announced. This permanent endowment will support a visiting professorship program each year, allowing students at Yale to be taught by leading international practitioners in the field of architecture from all over the world. "With this generous gift, one of the School’s most distinguished graduates, Norman Foster, is allowing us to use his name to attract to the Yale faculty the most prominent architects of their times for generations to come," said Levin.

Yale Dedicates Greenberg Conference Center for International Programs

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:14:41 -0400

On September 21, 2009, Yale University welcomed Maurice Greenberg and other guests to the dedication of a new facility made possible through his leadership gift to Yale. The Maurice R. Greenberg Conference Center was designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects to host international programs that bring to campus established and emerging leaders in business, education, and industry. Already it has welcomed gatherings of the World Fellows and delegations from both India and China.

Yale’s Thomas Steitz Shares 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry--Described Structure and Function of Life’s Protein-Making Factory

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:14:41 -0400

Thomas A. Steitz, Sterling professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry and Professor of Chemistry at Yale University, is one of three winners of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work describing the structure and function of the ribosome, the protein making factory key to the function of all life, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced.

Student Profile: Isaiah DeLeon-Mares ’10

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:44:59 -0400

Isaiah DeLeon-Mares ’10 came to Yale from St. Louis, Missouri, and is a junior residing in Morse College. Majoring in history and African American studies, Isaiah keeps a busy schedule. Formerly a football player but sidelined because of injuries, he is a student assistant coach for the Bulldogs, and, in addition to pursing a double major, he is working toward his teaching certificate in the Teacher Preparation Program. When asked about his plans for the future, Isaiah smiles. "There are so many opportunities," he says.

Reunion Weekend Receptions Recognize Volunteers

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:08:31 -0400

Yale kicked off the 2009 reunion season with two receptions recognizing alumni volunteers from the Yale Alumni Fund, Reunion Giving, and the Association of Yale Alumni (AYA). Nearly 100 guests gathered for each event in the Linonia & Brothers Reading Room in Sterling Memorial Library. Alumni volunteers serve Yale College in a variety of capacities. As class agents, reunion gift committee members, and AYA board members, they provide important support for the Yale Alumni Fund, reunion giving, and reunion planning. This year, more than 800 individuals volunteered their time and expertise. Volunteers from the classes of 1944, 1949, 1974, 1979, 1984, and 1994 came together on May 28, and the classes of 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1999, and 2004 celebrated on June 4. Inge Reichenbach, vice president for development, and Mark Dollhopf ’77, executive director of the Association of Yale Alumni, hosted both receptions.

Student Profile: Elliot Eaton ’11

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:08:31 -0400

During a recent trip to Ecuador with his ornithology class, Elliot Eaton ’11 woke each morning at 4 a.m. He then would spend the day hiking through the forest, making connections between his first-hand observations in the field and the information he had learned in his Yale classes. "We ended up seeing 450 different species of birds. It really allowed us to apply what we had learned in the lab about taxonomy and different breeding systems," he says. "It definitely wasn’t your typical spring break." In fact, he adds, it was "the trip of a lifetime." That’s just one of the many opportunities Elliot, of Jonathan Edwards College, has taken advantage of since coming to Yale. While focusing on his primary area of academic interest, ecology and evolutionary biology, he has taken classes in a variety of subjects and also participated in men’s varsity lightweight crew, the Yale Precision Marching Band, and the Yale Dramatic Association. And this summer he’s headed for Hakodate, Japan, to pursue intensive Japanese language study.

Yale Dedicates First On-Campus Micro Wind Turbines

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:08:30 -0400

On May 29, 2009, Yale University celebrated the inauguration of the Prospect Street Windmill Project. Bringing together Matthew R. Barger ’79, his wife Janice L. Barger, and an enthusiastic gathering of alumni, faculty, and friends, the event recognized Barger for his gift to support the construction and installation of ten “micro” wind turbines on the roof of the Becton Engineering and Applied Science Center. The event was held in the Presidents’ Room in Memorial Hall.

William F. Buckley, Jr. ’50 Papers Join Yale’s Permanent Collection

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:08:32 -0400

The papers of William F. Buckley, Jr. ’50 are now part of Yale University’s permanent collection, thanks to the generosity of his son, Christopher T. Buckley ’75. Credited with launching the modern conservative movement in America, the elder Buckley deposited more than seven tons of unpublished material at the Yale University Library prior to his death in February 2008, with the intent that it eventually be donated to the University. The papers have been part of Manuscripts & Archives since the mid-1960s where they have been accessible to scholars and students for over forty years. hristopher Buckley also donated his correspondence with his father that will be a separate manuscript collection in Manuscripts & Archives. Christopher Buckley was this year’s Class Day speaker at the Yale Commencement Ceremonies.

A Conversation with Robert J. Schoelkopf

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:00:46 -0400

Robert J. Schoelkopf, professor and researcher in the Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science, is noted for his work on quantum transport, single-electron devices, and charge dynamics in nanostructures. He first came to Yale in 1995 as a postdoctoral researcher and joined the faculty in 1998, becoming a full professor in 2003. In January 2009, he was named the inaugural William A. Norton Professor of Applied Physics and Physics. Established in 2008 by Donald McCluskey ’42, ’59 M.Eng. as part of the Yale Tomorrow campaign, this chair honors William A. Norton, who is credited with establishing the first engineering program at Yale in 1852.

With Steven Girvin, Yale’s deputy provost for science and technology and the Eugene Higgins Professor of Physics, Professor Schoelkopf recently led a team of Yale scientists to a major breakthrough in quantum computing. The team engineered a superconducting communication "bus" to store and transfer information between distant quantum bits, or qubits, on a chip. This accomplishment lays important groundwork for putting quantum computers into real practice.

Yale Dedicates the Frederick Iseman Theater

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:25:34 -0400

Yale School of Drama has announced that the New Theater, a 200-seat, state-of-the-art performance venue located at 1156 Chapel Street, was renamed the Frederick Iseman Theater in a dedication ceremony on May 30. The renaming of Yale’s premier "black box" theater is in recognition of a generous gift from Frederick Iseman ’74. "The dedication of the Frederick Iseman Theater marks the first named performance space in the history of Yale School of Drama and Yale Repertory Theatre and represents Mr. Iseman’s passionate support of theater and the performing arts here at Yale and around the world," said Yale School of Drama Dean and Artistic Director James Bundy. "The entire community celebrates his deep commitment and is grateful for his generosity."

Kroon Hall Dedication Celebrates a New Era of Sustainability at Yale

Fri, 22 May 2009 09:57:07 -0400

On May 7, 2009, Yale University celebrated the dedication of Kroon Hall as the new home of the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies. More than 170 alumni, parents, and friends gathered in the building’s Burke Auditorium for the event. The construction of Kroon Hall was made possible thanks to many generous donors, including Mary Jane and Richard E. Kroon ’64 and Edward P. Bass ’67. The University’s greenest building to date, it is a focal point for environmental innovation at Yale and an inspiration for best practices in environmental stewardship on campus and around the world.

The celebration opened with remarks from F&ES Dean James Gustave Speth ’64, ’69 LL.B. "roon Hall we love because it has already brought our family together,"he said noting that the school was once spread across many more buildings. "There is a tremendous new collegiality that is being born here." He also credited the building’s sustainable features with both influencing and educating the Yale community, which has undertaken a comprehensive effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Dean Speth then introduced Sir Peter Crane, who will become the Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. Dean on September 1, 2009. Dean Speth served in the position since 1999 and was an important leader in building a facility that reflects the School’s highest ideals in conservation and sustainability.

Harold W. Attridge appointed first Henry L. Slack Dean of Yale Divinity School

Wed, 20 May 2009 14:30:59 -0400

Harold W. Attridge has been appointed as the first Reverend Henry L. Slack Dean of Yale Divinity School (YDS). The new endowed deanship was created through a $5 million gift from Robert L. McNeil, Jr. ’36S in honor of his grandfather, an 1877 graduate of the Divinity School and a leader of the Congregational Church in Connecticut. In acknowledging the donor’s generosity, Yale President Richard C. Levin said creation of the Henry L. Slack Deanship will ensure "the continuity of strong leadership at the School, for now and for future generations" and will underscore the "commitment to core principles of scholarship that have guided Yale Divinity School from its very inception." Attridge also expressed gratitude for the gift. "Mr. McNeil’s extraordinary gift comes at a critical time in the life of Yale Divinity School," said Attridge. “Endowing the deanship will enable YDS to continue to recruit excellent leadership for the School."

Reverend Henry L. Slack was pastor of the First Congregational Church at Bethel, Connecticut, from 1883 until his death in 1905. From 1884 to 1889 he was registrar of the Fairfield East Consociation of Congregational Churches, and he served twice as a delegate to the National Congregational Council, in 1893 and 1902. In 1896 Slack was chair of the Ministers’ Association of Fairfield County, and he chaired Bethel’s school board for a number of years beginning in 1884. Slack earned his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and spent one year at Harvard Divinity School before entering YDS. He was ordained and installed at the Congregational Church of Chester, Vermont, which he served for six years. Slack was the author of numerous articles for the religious press. He was married to Fannie Phelps of Chester, Vermont, and they had four children: Elvira Jennie, John Phelps, Helen Louise, and Grace Fannie.

Sterling Fellows celebrate with dinner and musical celebration

Mon, 18 May 2009 11:52:26 -0400

The Sterling Fellows, a society of Yale’s leadership donors, convened May 5, 2009, at New York City’s Rockefeller Center for their ninth gathering. Whitney MacMillan ’51, who chairs the fellowship, joined Provost Peter Salovey ’86 Ph.D. in the Rainbow Room to host a dinner and musical celebration.

In his remarks, Provost Salovey thanked the Sterling Fellows for their generosity: "You are Yale’s most generous alumni, parents, and friends, following in the tradition of the great Yale philanthropist John W. Sterling, Class of 1864, even as you begin your own traditions of extraordinary support for Yale." He noted that the turnout for the event--163 members and friends--was the largest in the history of a body that now includes 466 fellows. In 2008-2009, 43 new fellows joined the group.

Yale Tomorrow Campaign Committees Gather for On-Campus Meeting

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:07:42 -0400

On April 13 and 14, 2009, more than seventy members of the Yale Tomorrow Campaign Committees met in New Haven for a Campaign update and an in-depth discussion about plans for West Campus and the new residential colleges. To highlight the impact of donors to date, events were held at the most prominent of Yale’s newly completed building projects, including Paul Rudolph Hall, the Jeffrey H. Loria Center for the History of Art, the Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library, and Kroon Hall. Many committee members also donned hard hats to tour Ingalls Rink, which is currently undergoing renovation.

Student Profile: Amandla Ooko-Ombaka ’10

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:01:59 -0400

Amandla Ooko-Ombaka ’10, a junior in Branford College, says she is most productive when she is happy. Judging from her impressive résumé, which overflows with both academic and extracurricular accomplishments, Amandla is very happy here at Yale. Hailing from Nairobi, Kenya, Amandla is pursuing a double major in economics & mathematics and international studies. Like most Elis, she also has diverse interests that span the liberal arts curriculum. An avid dancer, Amandla is a member of Rhythmic Blue, a hip-hop contemporary dance group, and the ballroom dance team. Since coming to Yale she has also continued to take part in the Model United Nations, one of her passions from high school. A member of the Yale team since her freshman year in 2006, she served as Secretary-General for the Yale Model United Nation Conference, the largest student-run conference on Yale's campus. In the future, Amandla hopes to return to her home country. In fact, she says, "If Yale was in Nairobi, I never would have left." But first, she is taking advantage of all that the University has to offer.

A Message from President Richard C. Levin

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:19:53 -0400

In September 2006, I invited you to participate in Yale Tomorrow, a five-year, $3 billion campaign in support of a bright future. The goal: to set the foundation for a Yale of permanently greater breadth and strength, able to contribute not only to the nation but also to the world. I am delighted to say that ever since, alumni, parents, and friends have responded with generosity and enthusiasm, so that in June 2008, with an eye toward building two new residential colleges, we were able to raise the Campaign goal to $3.5 billion. In January 2009, giving surpassed $2.5 billion, and your gifts continue. I am deeply grateful. Many of our supporters are now wondering how the current economic crisis will affect our conduct of the Campaign and our ambitions for Yale. The short answer is that I am optimistic. The University is prepared to weather the storm, and the Campaign continues to support our most important objectives for Yale College, the Arts, the Sciences, and the World.

Transformational Gift to Create Jackson Institute for Global Affairs

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:42:27 -0400

Yale has received a $50 million gift to establish the Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. The Jackson Institute will become a signature program, marking Yale’s global aspirations. Its teaching programs will permeate the University, expanding the curriculum in international affairs so that students in all its schools are better prepared for global leadership and service. I am profoundly grateful to John W. and Susan G. Jackson for their transformational gift," said President Richard C. Levin. The Jackson Institute is designed to serve the whole University. It will offer courses for students in all of Yale’s schools who are interested in global affairs, and provide career counseling and placement services for any student who wishes to pursue a career in diplomatic service or with international agencies. The new Institute will also assume responsibility for the University’s core teaching programs in the area of contemporary international affairs, expanding the undergraduate International Studies major and elevating the master’s program in International Relations. It will serve as a center for discussion through active programs of public lectures, conferences, and executive education.

Yale Alumnus Sets Sights on Feeding Africa’s Hungry

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 10:56:40 -0400

Yale’s undergraduate program prepares students who go on to make incredible contributions to the world. Andrew Youn ’00 is no exception. Today, he is the founder and CEO of the One-Acre Fund, a non-profit organization with a goal to alleviate chronic hunger in Africa by helping farmers learn to increase their crop yield and grow their way out of poverty.

Pachauri to Head New Climate and Energy Institute at Yale

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:17:36 -0400

Rajendra K. Pachauri will lead the newly established Yale Climate and Energy Institute (YCEI), University President Richard C. Levin has announced. Pachauri has chaired the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) since 2002 and has been director general of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) since 2001. He will retain these positions while taking up his new half-time position at Yale. Pachauri has been an active leader in the global climate policy debate and played a major role in laying the groundwork for the 1997 Kyoto Protocol. "We are fortunate to attract one of the world’s foremost climate change experts to lead this ambitious new institute," Levin said. "No one has a more comprehensive grasp of the science and policy of climate change or has done more to bring attention to this urgent issue."

Seattle Celebrates Yale Tomorrow

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:09:55 -0400

On February 23, 2009, alumni, parents, and friends gathered in Seattle for the latest celebration of the Yale Tomorrow campaign. Located at the ACT--A Contemporary Theatre on Union Street in downtown, the event was hosted by President Richard C. Levin ’74 Ph.D. and Corporation Fellow Mimi G. Gates ’81 Ph.D. The evening featured a multimedia presentation demonstrating Yale’s impact on its students and the world and brought together members of the Yale community to experience the transforming potential of the Campaign.

Picasso’s Head of Fernande Debuts at the Yale University Art Gallery

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:35:12 -0500

Thanks to the generosity of John W. ’67 and Susan Jackson, visitors to the Yale University Art Gallery have a new opportunity to experience the work of 20th century master artist, Pablo Picasso. His painting, Head of Fernande, a promised gift from the Jackson’s private collection, is on display as part of the Gallery’s new exhibit, Picasso and the Allure of Language, curated by Susan Greenberg Fisher ’01 Ph.D., the Horace W. Goldsmith Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art. Painted in 1906 during the artist’s Rose Period, Head of Fernande is now the Gallery’s earliest Picasso painting. Joined by other masterworks, including Mother and Child (First Steps) and Dog and Cock, it represents an important bridge to his later accomplishments in Cubism. "This particular portrait is really interesting because Picasso used Fernande’s face in several other pieces," Fisher said. "It shows how he was constantly rethinking his work."

Donaghue Grant Supports Healthy Outcomes for Women at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:49:07 -0500

The Yale Center for Clinical Investigation, in partnership with the Fair Haven Community Health Center, has received the first Donaghue Program for Research Leadership grant from The Patrick and Catherine Weldon Donaghue Medical Foundation. The grant of almost a million dollars funds a four-year clinical outcome trial to demonstrate that interventions targeting obesity can improve health outcomes for inner-city women at risk for type 2 diabetes. William V. Tamborlane, M.D., professor and chief of pediatric endocrinology at the Yale School of Medicine, will lead the project along with a team of practitioners based at Fair Haven Community Health Center headed by Anne Camp, MD, Diabetes Program Director.

New gifts enhance Yale University Art Gallery collections

Fri, 2 Jan 2009 15:11:28 -0500

Recent gifts to the Yale University Art Gallery are helping to support an important part of arts education at Yale: direct engagement with a wide selection of art from around the world and across centuries. Donating from their personal collections, Leighton R. Longhi ’67, Amy Adelson ’83, and Yale friends Ben Lee Damsky and Hunter E. Thompson have added several rare and valuable pieces to the gallery’s renowned collections. These contributions will offer important learning opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty and visitors from the community. "Each of these extraordinary gifts significantly advances major collecting initiatives on which the gallery has embarked in the past few years in Japanese art, ancient Greek and Roman numismatics, photography, and most recently Indo-Pacific art," says Susan Matheson, acting director, chief curator, and the Molly and Walter Bareiss Curator of Ancient Art. "They support, in the most fundamental way, our mission to foster learning and appreciation based on first-hand experience with works of art."

Chair Pays Tribute to Economist William Brainard’s Leadership

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

A new professorship has been established in honor of Yale economist and former provost William C. Brainard by his friends and colleagues. Benjamin Polak has been named the inaugural William C. Brainard Professor of Economics. The professorship celebrates Brainard’s leadership in teaching and research. It was created when David F. Swensen ’80 Ph.D., the University’s chief investment officer and a former student of Brainard’s, enlisted the support of others whose lives were touched by the economist’s "impressive intellect, spirited discourse, and generous spirit." "Bill Brainard influenced my life in many profound ways," Swensen said in a letter to friends and colleagues. "As my teacher, dissertation adviser, and friend, Bill provided the intellectual framework for my approach to economics and finance. Without Bill’s many important interventions in my life, my personal direction, and, perhaps, Yale’s financial direction, would have been quite different."

Student Profile: Casey De’Brian Gerald MC ’09

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

As the first in his neighborhood to attend an Ivy League school, Casey De’Brian Gerald ’09 came to Yale as much for the people of his community as he did for himself. "Yale has been a great opportunity for me, but it’s meant a lot to my neighborhood too," Casey said. "I think they feel like I have represented them well." Indeed, after four years of study, football, and community service, Casey has more than lived up to the expectations of the people of South Oak Cliff in Dallas, Texas. A senior in Morse College majoring in political science, Casey is the starting cornerback for Bulldogs varsity football, a position he has held since his sophomore year. In recognition of his accomplishments both on and off the field, he received the 2008 Levi Jackson Scholarship for character, intellect, achievement, and leadership and was named a 2008 National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete. Casey was also a finalist for a 2009 Rhodes Scholarship.

Construction under way for new University Health Services Center

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In summer 2008 construction began on the new University Health Services Center, a state-of-the-art facility that will support Yale’s ability to provide healthcare to students, faculty, and staff. "The new center will play a key role in supporting our mission by offering enhanced services and expanded access to our members in a beautiful, convenient, and environmentally friendly location," said Paul Genecin, director of Yale University Health Services (YUHS).

Yale dedicates new Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Yale University have officially dedicated the Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center as the new home for varsity tennis. Welcoming more than 200 guests, the event celebrated the generosity of lead benefactors Joseph F. Cullman 3rd ’35 (1912–2004) and Samuel J. Heyman ’60 as well as team room donor Joseph C. McNay ’56 and lobby donor Laurence C. Leeds ’50. The Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center opened this fall as one of the finest indoor tennis facilities in the Ivy League following one year of construction. Designed by Centerbrook Architects and Planners, LLP, the new building features eight courts, including the four renovated Cullman Courts, and exceptional accommodations for men’s and women’s tennis. Visitors and spectators are greeted by the center’s bright and spacious lobby, and a new viewing area offers clear sight lines to the on-court action.

Dr. Raymond and Beverly Sackler Fund New Institute for Biological, Physical, and Engineering Sciences

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Research collaboration among scientists working in the traditionally unrelated fields of biology, physics, and engineering has gained new momentum at Yale, thanks to a gift from Dr. Raymond and Beverly Sackler. "As a physician, I have believed that biomedical research could be accelerated by the application of tools routinely used by physicists and engineers," Dr. Sackler said. Leading researchers from three different faculties at Yale--the School of Medicine, the School of Engineering & Applied Science, and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences--will be brought together through the programs of the new Sackler Institute for Biological, Physical, and Engineering Sciences. Dr. Lynne Regan, who holds professorships in molecular biophysics and biochemistry as well as chemistry, has been appointed by the provost to be the first director of the institute.

Anonymous Gift Celebrates Student-Faculty Connection

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Yale College has received a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor in honor of Sharon Oster, newly appointed dean and the Frederic D. Wolfe Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at the Yale School of Management. The gift will establish the Sharon Oster Resource Fund for Undergraduate Teaching and Engagement. The donor created the fund to celebrate the University’s longstanding commitment to undergraduate teaching, citing the experience as Oster’s student and research assistant as the inspiration for the gift. "Yale is one of the very few schools in the world, maybe the only school, where undergraduates routinely have access to world-class faculty like Sharon Oster," the donor said. "If an endowed fund can encourage more of these interactions by recognizing her enormous contributions to generations of undergraduates, it is a singular privilege to be a part of that process."

Financial Aid Profile: Allen Zhang ’11

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500

When Allen Zhang ’11 first came to visit Yale, he met students so passionate about their experience he couldn’t wait to become an Eli himself. "All of the people were fantastic," Allen said. "They were so helpful I immediately fell in love with the school." Joining the Class of 2011, Allen moved to New Haven from Potomac, Maryland, and settled into his new home in Trumbull College. Now a sophomore, he is taking courses in psychology and economics and working his way through a rigorous fall semester. But this year, as one of Yale’s many students receiving scholarship support, Allen is quick to credit recent changes in the financial aid policy for his ability to spend even more time studying and taking advantage of extracurricular opportunities. The new policy has reduced his family’s tuition contribution by nearly 50 percent, and his own requirement has decreased significantly as well. These changes minimize the need for part-time employment, leaving more time for Allen to enjoy his Yale experience both inside and outside of the classroom.

Andrew Sabin Family Foundation Establishes Yale Prize to Support Eco-Ventures

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:21:23 -0400

With a goal to stimulate environmental entrepreneurship, the Andrew Sabin Family Foundation recently established the Sabin Environmental Venture Prize at Yale. This $25,000 annual award will support faculty and student interest in the creation of new nonprofit and commercial organizations, business models, or other innovations that address pressing environmental challenges. "The Sabin Prize will jump-start new ideas, practices and products toward a better environment and a more sustainable future," said Dean Gus Speth of Yale’s School of Forestry & Environmental Studies. "I am so grateful for the support of the Andrew Sabin Family Foundation in sponsoring this new prize at Yale."

Construction continues as the Campaign transforms Yale’s campus

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:21:23 -0400

Thanks to the generosity of many alumni, parents, and friends, the Yale Tomorrow campaign is helping to transform the University landscape. Construction projects stretch across campus, building and restoring facilities for programs in Yale College and the graduate and professional schools. Mirroring the priorities of the Campaign, these projects will ensure the continued eminence of the University’s teaching programs, global initiatives, and research activities, as well as its commitment to the visual and performing arts. In an effort to lead by example, all new construction projects at Yale are undertaken with an eye toward sustainability. Construction waste is recycled and each building is designed to include infrastructure and operational efficiencies that help reduce the environmental impact. As a result, all new projects and many of the renovations will earn at least a "silver" rating from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System.

Update: New Faculty Prize Will Recognize Superb Patient Care

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:36:27 -0400

Lynn D. Wilson, M.P.H., M.D., professor of therapeutic radiology and dermatology, is the recipient of the first annual David J. Leffell Prize for Clinical Excellence. Wilson is known for returning calls from patients and referring doctors within one hour of receiving them--just one aspect of his practice that has garnered him the admiration of patients, colleagues and administrators.

Update: Howard Hughes Medical Institute Takes Hands-On Learning to a New Level

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:34:48 -0400

The plants that Sun Lee, Jocelyn Keehner, and their classmates collected in the Amazon rain forest yielded dozens of potentially beneficial bioactive microorganisms, including several so genetically distinct that they may be the first members of new taxonomical genera. The findings were published in the journal PLoS ONE.

Robert A.M. Stern Architects to Design Residential Colleges

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:16:01 -0400

Robert A.M. Stern Architects has been selected to design the two new residential colleges of Yale College, President Richard C. Levin has announced. The new colleges will expand the average undergraduate population of 5,250 by 15 percent, to approximately 6,000, allowing Yale to make an even greater contribution to society by preparing a larger number of talented and promising students of all backgrounds for leadership and service.The colleges will be built in a triangle north of the Grove Street Cemetery bounded by Prospect, Canal, and Sachem streets, creating a new sense of the geography of the campus by enlarging the footprint of Yale College. The colleges are expected to open in 2013. "We are pleased that Robert A.M. Stern Architects, founded and led by Bob Stern, our distinguished dean of the School of Architecture, will be designing Yale’s 13th and 14th residential colleges," Levin said. "Bob has designed many outstanding academic facilities around the country, and his knowledge of Yale and its architectural tradition is deep and profound. For the past decade, he, along with former Architecture deans Cesar Pelli and Tom Beeby, has advised me on every major building project we have undertaken. His understanding of Yale coupled with his appreciation of how good design can foster community will lead to a superior result."

Science and Engineering Tomorrow

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:16:00 -0400

The Yale Tomorrow campaign supports sweeping changes now under way for science and engineering at Yale. From genomics to nanotechnology and from materials science to biomedical engineering, Yale is building new resources for students, faculty, and programs. The most visible changes include an ambitious construction program that is recasting Science Hill, a new Engineering building now on the drawing boards, and the acquisition of the Yale West Campus and its more than 500,000 square feet of research and laboratory space. We invite you to learn more about the future of science and engineering at Yale and the ways you can contribute to a brighter tomorrow.

The Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation Supports Yale Writing Center

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:15:59 -0400

Upholding a great tradition of undergraduate education, the Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation, Inc. has made a major contribution to the Writing Center at Yale. The University has worked to strengthen writing instruction, along with other elements of its superlative liberal arts education, since a comprehensive review by the Committee on Yale College Education in 2003. These initiatives are at the center of the Yale Tomorrow campaign. Since 1983, the Newhouse Foundation has provided important financial support for writing instruction at Yale. This latest gift will broaden and deepen the Writing Center as it evolves to meet increasing demand and a growing student body.

Financial Aid Profile: Diana Tucci ’09

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:15:58 -0400

This fall Diana Tucci ’09, of Trumbull College, returned to Yale’s campus to start her senior year. With plans to continue research in Professor Margaret Clark’s lab, work on her thesis, and apply to medical school, she will be busy over the next months. Thankfully, starting this semester Diana has one less thing to worry about. With recent changes in the financial aid policy, Diana, like all Yale College students receiving scholarship support, will contribute significantly less toward her tuition costs. Students are now required to contribute only $2,500 per year, a reduction from the previous rate of $4,400. As a student employee in the admissions office, Diana can earn this amount by working for about seven hours a week, eliminating the need to take loans or to put in long hours during the academic year.

Wing Ho Named as First Class of ’57 Visiting Professor of Musical Education

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:16:01 -0400

Robert Blocker, dean of Yale’s School of Music, has announced the appointment of Wing Ho as the first Class of ’57 Visiting Professor of Music Education at Yale. Ho, who earned his master of music degree from the Yale School of Music in 1987, is currently chair of the viola department at the Central Conservatory of Music. This professorship is one of three primary components of the endowment given by the Yale College Class of ’57 to support public school music and the training of young artist teachers who will help ensure the birthright of music for all children. The appointment begins September 1, 2008, and concludes on May 31, 2009.

Faculty Profile: Larry Samuelson

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 17:30:33 -0400

Professor Larry Samuelson is an expert in microeconomic theory, game theory, repeated games, and the evolutionary foundations of economic behavior. A member of the faculty since 2007, he came to Yale following a seventeen-year tenure at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. This past June he was named the inaugural holder of the A. Douglas Melamed Professorship of Economics, which was established as a part of the Yale Tomorrow campaign by A. Douglas Melamed ’67. In a recent interview, he shared his experiences as a member of the Yale faculty and his thoughts on Yale today and Yale tomorrow.

Niarchos Foundation Invites President Levin to Greece to Share "Great Ideas"

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:11:46 -0400

President Richard C. Levin recently traveled to Greece to participate in the Great Ideas series administered by the Fulbright Foundation of Greece and the American Embassy. Invited by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation--benefactors of a new center to promote the study of Greek language, heritage, and culture at Yale University--Levin gave several lectures from May 6 to May 8 and met with alumni, parents, and friends.

The Alumni Fund, Reunion Giving, and AYA Recognize Alumni Volunteers

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:11:47 -0400

On May 29 and June 5, the Yale Alumni Fund, Reunion Giving, and the Association of Yale Alumni hosted receptions in the Linonia and Brothers Reading Room in Sterling Memorial Library to recognize the dedicated work of alumni volunteers. With more than 100 guests in attendance at each gathering, these events preceeded the May 29-June 1 and June 5-June 8 reunion weekends.

Undergraduate Travel Experience Spurs Alum’s Support for a Global Yale

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 10:58:41 -0400

Thomas Barry ’66 has traveled all over the world. But it was a job exchange program to Chile during the summer before his junior year at Yale that inspired his life-long passion and interest in global affairs. Eager to ensure a similar experience for all Yale students, Barry generously supports a range of international programs. He established the Thomas C. Barry Travel Fellowship, contributed to the administration of Yale College international programs, and, most recently, created a fund to support international career development at the Yale School of Management (SOM).

New Golf Facility Named in Honor of Longtime Yale Coach

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 10:58:41 -0400

The David Paterson Golf Technology Center, a new facility to enhance the training and performance of the men’s and women’s teams, was formally dedicated on May 3. Lead donor Harry L. You ’83 M.A. was recognized for his generosity, as were fellow golf supporters John B. Beinecke ’69, William S. Beinecke ’36, Michael L. Friedman ’55, James C. Israel ’90, and James A. Warner ’81.

Yale Researchers Receive Donaghue Awards For Work on Global Healthcare, Depression

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 10:58:40 -0400

Research projects by two Yale School of Medicine investigators, one studying global health care disparities, the other, depression, have been given a boost with five-year, $600,000 awards from the Patrick and Catherine Weldon Donaghue Medical Research Foundation for Health-Related Research. The Investigator Awards to Jennifer Prah Ruger, assistant professor in the Division of Global Health at Yale School of Public Health, and Alexander Neumeister, M.D., director of the Molecular Imaging Program in psychiatry, are intended to support particularly promising and highly talented medical researchers holding academic appointments at Connecticut institutions.

Student Profile: Susan Scanlon ’10

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 10:58:39 -0400

An accomplished athlete and pianist, Susan Scanlon ’10 of Timothy Dwight College came to Yale from nearby Enfield, Connecticut. With interests in many different areas of science, including physics, chemistry, and biology, she has plans to pursue them all during her time at Yale.

Residential Colleges >> Tomorrow

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 10:58:39 -0400

On June 6, 2008, the Yale Corporation approved the construction of two new residential colleges. This historic decision opens Yale College to a greater number of students than ever before, even as related investments add new capacity for teaching and research across the campus.

New Center at Yale To Support Study of Greek Heritage and Culture

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 10:58:38 -0400

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation has endowed a new center to promote the study of Greek language, heritage, and culture at Yale University. The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for Hellenic Studies at Yale will be the major source of funding for the Hellenic Studies Program at the Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies. The program was launched in 2001 with funding from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, alumni gifts, and University resources.

At Annual Gathering Sterling Fellows Explore Yale’s Future

Tue, 20 May 2008 10:10:07 -0400

Yale recently hosted the eighth annual gathering of the Sterling Fellows, a society of the University’s most generous donors.

Student Profile: Skawenniio Barnes ’10

Tue, 20 May 2008 10:10:07 -0400

Skawenniio Barnes ’10 says the students at Yale are genuinely happy, friendly, and laid-back. That's just one of the many reasons she is glad she is able to attend Yale, with the help of a generous scholarship.

Campaign Committees Convene at Yale’s New West Campus

Mon, 5 May 2008 11:53:40 -0400

More than sixty members of the Yale Tomorrow Campaign Committees met in New Haven to discuss how the new West Campus will affect Yale and the Campaign. Yale President Richard C. Levin has described the West Campus acquisition as a once-in-a-century opportunity to boost science initiatives already under way at the University: "The addition of this ready-made, state-of-the-art research space will allow that growth to accelerate at an unprecedented level, potentially making it possible for Yale scientists to develop new discoveries, inventions, and cures years earlier."

$10 Million Gift Will Drive Research, Trials of New Skin Cancer Treatments

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:52:14 -0400

Roz Milstein and Jerry Meyer are turning their attention to health care and medical research. With a gift of $10 million to the School of Medicine, they are helping to expand the School’s research and treatment programs in melanoma, an often fatal skin cancer that has affected family members on both sides.

New Faculty Prize Will Recognize Superb Patient Care

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:52:14 -0400

The School of Medicine has announced the creation of the David J. Leffell Prize for Clinical Excellence, an annual award that will be bestowed on the faculty member who best exemplifies clinical expertise, a commitment to teaching, and the highest standards of care and compassion for patients.

Yale Tomorrow Celebrates Los Angeles Launch

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 12:36:14 -0400

On the Warner Bros. Studios lot, Brownstone Street was transformed to receive guests for a March 17 celebration of the Yale Tomorrow campaign. Lights, sets, actors, and even a Hollywood bulldog helped to create a little piece of Yale on the West Coast, and the Eli spirit was evident among local alumni, family, and friends.

Yale Tomorrow Celebrates San Francisco Launch

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 12:35:25 -0400

Yale alumni, parents, and friends gathered at the spectacular Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco for the latest Yale Tomorrow campaign regional launch. Located downtown and seated among more than fifteen museums and performance facilities, the evening’s venue epitomized the city’s cultural vibrancy and connection to the arts.

2008 Senior Class Gift Results Reported

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 12:34:19 -0400

The 2008 Senior Class Gift campaign was a tremendous success, with a 74 percent participation rate and more than $26,600 raised.

Hines Fund Will Promote Sustainable Architectural Design

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 15:53:50 -0500

To celebrate the establishment of the Hines Endowed Fund for Advanced Sustainability in Architectural Design, Yale School of Architecture will host a major symposium on April 4-5 reexamining fundamental assumptions of sustainable design. Titled "Sustainable Architecture, Today and Tomorrow: Reframing the Discourse," the symposium will call upon experts and practitioners from a wide range of disciplines to take stock of the movement in sustainable architecture thus far and to explore new directions "designing green" might take.

Yale College Curriculum Cultivates Skills in Science

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 15:53:50 -0500

When Mary Attardo ’11, a freshman from Staten Island, New York, decided to come to Yale, she was looking for a challenge. Considering a future in law, she was intrigued by Yale’s reputation as a place to explore a broad spectrum of ideas. This semester was all that she hoped for. Like many of her classmates, Mary is taking Astronomy 120 to meet Yale’s new distributional requirements, intended to ensure that all students, regardless of major, gain strength in the foundational skills of science and quantitative reasoning.

Yale School of Drama Receives $3.235 Million Gift for Scholarships

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 11:55:03 -0500

Yale School of Drama has received a $3.235 million gift from the Jerome L. Greene Foundation, Inc., to establish an endowed scholarship fund. "This is the largest single gift for scholarships ever made to Yale Drama School," said Dean James Bundy. The Jerome L. Greene Foundation Fellowship, awarded annually and in perpetuity, will underwrite the full tuition and living expenses of four students in the Acting Department in their third and final year of training.

Student Profile: Nick Sedlet ’08

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:42:55 -0500

When Nick Sedlet ’08, a Branford College physics major, first arrived at Yale from Plano, Texas, he never imagined that one day he would speak Chinese, experience weightlessness, or acquire worldwide assets as part of a Yale investment group. But now, just a few months away from graduation, he has done all of this and more.

A Yale Tomorrow Scrap Book

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:10:00 -0500

Yale Tomorrow hosts gatherings of alumni, parents, and friends from around the world. Now, an online scrapbook chronicles these Campaign events and milestones.

Light Fellowships Prepare Students for Success in International Chinese Language Debate

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:09:59 -0500

When Yale’s Chinese language debate team spent a week in Beijing representing the United States, the Richard U. Light ’24 Fellowship program played a critical role in their success.

Hewlett Foundation Supports Online Debut of Free Courses

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:09:58 -0500

With generous support from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Yale University recently launched Open Yale Courses, an innovative project offering some of Yale’s most popular courses online and free of charge.

Rededication Celebrates a New Beginning for Silliman College

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 09:12:13 -0500

President Richard Levin and Master Judith Krauss recently hosted the formal rededication of Silliman College. More than 150 alumni, friends, students, and faculty gathered for the ceremony, which concluded three years of construction and celebrated a new beginning for the College, the eighth of Yale’s residential complexes to undergo a top-to-bottom renovation. Honored guests included lead donors John L. Furth ’52 and Joseph J. Magliocco ’79.

New York City Welcomes Yale Tomorrow for Regional Launch

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:57:52 -0500

New York City, a longtime destination of dreams for Yale alumni, served as an ideal location for the latest Yale Tomorrow regional launch. On November 13, 2007, alumni, family, and friends gathered for a spectacular evening in the world’s most famous city.

Rededication of Yale Bowl Marks Milestone for Athletics Tomorrow and the Bulldog’s Football Tradition

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:42:30 -0500

A party of more than 600 alumni, parents, and friends gathered in Coxe Cage to celebrate a landmark for Yale football and the Campaign for Yale Athletics. Capping nearly two-and-one-half years of construction, the ceremony commemorated the top-to-bottom renovation of Yale Bowl, a national landmark now in its ninety-third season of gridiron action. Yale President Richard C. Levin and Director of Athletics Thomas A. Beckett hosted the rededication event. In attendance were Charles B. Johnson ’54, Joel E. Smilow ’54, and other donors who supported the renovation, along with generations of coaches and athletes from Yale’s storied football program.

Jonathan Edwards Under Renovation, Calhoun Next on the List

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:11:01 -0500

Jonathan Edwards College has embarked on a yearlong renovation. The renovation is part of a phased program to upgrade all twelve of the residential colleges. Calhoun College is the next in line.

Yale Looks to Support the Next Leaders in the Arts

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:37:21 -0500

Yale attracts the nation’s most talented students to its arts programs, graduating the dramatists, musicians, artists, and architects who define the best of America’s culture. Endowed financial aid is a growing part of this great Yale tradition

Yale Celebrates Danforth Gift for Native American Cultural Center

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:41:47 -0500

A generous gift from Fred Danforth ’73, P’11 and Carlene B. Larsson P’11, funding a new position at Yale’s Native American Cultural Center, was the focus of a recent celebration. Shelly Lowe, assistant dean of Yale College and director of the Native American Cultural Center, and Peter Salovey, dean of Yale College, hosted the open house. The gift will fund Lowe's position at the center.

Yale Climate Scientist Honored by Packard Foundation

Tue, 6 Nov 2007 12:55:00 -0500

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation recently awarded Alexey Fedorov, Yale assistant professor of geology and geophysics, a 2007 Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering for his research on large-scale interactions between tropical oceans and the atmosphere. Fedorov focuses on issues of contemporary and past climate variations by studying ocean dynamics and ocean atmosphere interactions. "Climate can change abruptly and has on multiple occasions in the past with striking consequences. We need to know whether this can happen again in response to rising concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere," Fedorov said. "We do numerical modeling with state-of-the-art general circulation models, theoretical studies, and statistical data analysis, as well as conceptual models of climate."

Kempner Fund an Essential Resource in a Fast-changing Field

Tue, 6 Nov 2007 12:55:00 -0500

Compared to traditional disciplines, which tend to grow through gradual and measured additions at the outer boundaries, computer science is something of a maverick. Barely seventy years old, this fast-moving field still grows in leaps and bounds, and key research areas can emerge with astonishing speed to redefine both the theoretical and experimental landscapes.In such a volatile environment, reliable funding for innovative research is critical. Thomas Kempner ’75 understands this need, as evidenced by more than a decade of consistent and growing support of Yale’s computer science department. Kempner’s most recent gift, building on an endowment he first established in 1994, creates a fellowship fund that will be awarded to Ph.D. candidates to underwrite their research.

Steven Kumble ’54 Supports International Scholarships

Tue, 6 Nov 2007 12:54:59 -0500

A recent gift by Steven J. Kumble ’54 will provide financial aid in Yale College, supporting both American students studying abroad and international students studying at Yale. Recipients of the scholarships will be called Steven J. Kumble Scholars. "The pursuit of a more global educational experience is consistent with other developments in business and politics," said Kumble. "I wanted to support that effort."

Yale Salutes its London Campaign Committee

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 13:33:05 -0500

Smadar Goldstein and Ramy Goldstein ’79 Ph.D. recently hosted a meeting of the London-based members of the Yale Tomorrow Campaign Committee. Yale has a very active and generous community of alumni, parents, and friends in the London area, which has to date raised nearly $20 million for the Yale Tomorrow campaign. Later that evening, with Yale President Richard Levin in attendance, Class of 1981 graduates James and Erin McBurney held a dinner for their fellow Elis at the Spencer House.

Yale-New Haven Receives Naming Gift for Cancer Hospital

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 09:27:22 -0400

New Haven Hospital (YNHH) and Yale University have announced that Joel E. Smilow will make a major gift to support the new, 14-story cancer hospital currently under construction at Yale-New Haven. The comprehensive patient care facility will be known as the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Student Profile: Adrian Ryan BR '09

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:08:07 -0400

Adrian Ryan '09, of Branford College, came to Yale University from far away Homer, Alaska. A small community with rolling hills, abundant wildlife, and a population of only 4,000, Homer is a complete contrast to New Haven. But despite the aesthetic differences, Adrian quickly felt at home as a member of the Yale community.

Yale Tomorrow Celebrates Boston Regional Launch

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:16:48 -0400

On September 28, Yale marked the regional launch of the Yale Tomorrow campaign in Boston. The venue was the spectacular new Institute for Contemporary Art, situated along Rowes Warf in Boston's Financial District.

Indra Nooyi Hosts Yale Alumni and Parents

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 14:52:54 -0400

Indra Nooyi ’80 MPPM, chairman and chief executive officer of PepsiCo and a fellow of the Yale Corporation, hosted a dinner September 20 in support of the Yale Tomorrow campaign at the historic Calloway House in the grounds of PepsiCo headquarters in Purchase, New York. The dinner was attended by some thirty-five alumni and friends in the Fairfield and Westchester County areas. Guests had an opportunity to hear Yale President Richard C. Levin talk about the recent acquisition of the 137-acre West Campus, formerly the Bayer HealthCare Campus, in West Haven, Connecticut. He also discussed the proposal, currently under review by faculty committees, to add two new residential colleges for Yale’s undergraduates.

Noted Alumnus and Conservationist Endows Deanship of the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 13:53:07 -0400

Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. ’51 has endowed the deanship of the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies (F&ES) in a gift that is both a vote of confidence in the School’s mission and a generous contribution to the Yale Tomorrow campaign. "My wife, Emily, and I consider F&ES to be the number one school of its kind in the world," said Knobloch, a Wyoming-based businessman and philanthropist, who founded and chairs the West Hill Foundation for Nature, a nonprofit corporation supporting environmental projects.

Freshmen arrive

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:09:54 -0400

On August 31, Phelps Gate opened to the Class of 2011, Yale’s most diverse group of freshman ever, representing broad interests, geography, income, and racial and ethnic backgrounds. Your support of financial aid helped make it possible.

Ingalls Rink Renovation Plan Approved by Yale Corporation

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:08:09 -0400

Work on Facility to Commence Following 2007-08 Season The Yale Corporation has approved a $23.5 million renovation of the historic David S. Ingalls Rink, to be funded in part by the Yale Tomorrow campaign.
The project will include the addition of approximately 14,000 square feet of varsity operational space, as well as a complete renovation of the current facility.

T. Kyle Vanderlick Named Dean of Engineering

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:07:22 -0400

T. Kyle Vanderlick has been appointed Dean of Engineering and the Thomas E. Golden Professor of Engineering at Yale, President Richard C. Levin announced.

Major construction projects featured

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 13:02:56 -0400

The Giving Catalog now includes online floor plans for several major construction projects, including the Cross Campus Library, Kroon Hall, Davenport College, the A+A Building, the new Arts Library, and the Jeffrey Loria Center for the History of Art.

Yale on iTunesU

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 13:01:24 -0400

Yale invites people from around the world to visit its campus- virtually - and to enjoy excerpts from the University’s educational treasury with its new "Yale on iTunesU" Web site.

Work Begins on Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 11:39:21 -0400

Work has begun on the Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center, a new facility for the Yale men’s and women’s tennis programs being funded by generous leadership gifts from Samuel J. Heyman nd the estate of Joseph F. Cullman III.

Frederick Frank to Endow New Chair in the Yale School of Management

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 11:38:20 -0400

Frederick Frank, a devoted member of the Class of 1954 and vice chairman of Lehman Brothers, has announced a $5 million bequest to create a new professorship in the Yale School of Management. An active member of the Yale Tomorrow campaign committee, Frank is a longtime supporter of the School and a strong proponent of planned giving to Yale.

Hewlett grant fosters innovation at the China Law Center

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:17:34 -0400

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation will donate $10 million to support the China Law Center, an interdisciplinary center in the Yale Law School.

Orthwein endowment honors a spirited St. Louis symbol of Yale

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:16:02 -0400

A contribution of $2.5 million has endowed a fund in the School of Medicine in honor of William Orthwein, a 1938 graduate of Yale College.

Nierenberg Gift Launches a New Center for Corporate Governance

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:37:56 -0400

A gift from investor David Nierenberg ’75, ’78 J.D. and his wife Patricia will support the new interdisciplinary Millstein Center at the Yale School of Management, as well as an endowed professorship.

A "country doctor" gives back to Yale by aiding students

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:43:28 -0400

When the late John E. Borowy ’50 M.D. enrolled in the School of Medicine in 1946, he had few financial resources to fall back on. His working-class parents were elderly and infirm, and Borowy relied on the GI Bill and income from odd jobs to make his way through medical school. Borowy, when he died in February 2006, left virtually his entire estate to the School to endow a $2.4 million scholarship fund, a legacy that will benefit deserving medical students for years to come.

Reunion Weekend Festivities Honor Volunteers

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:01:21 -0400

The numerous accomplishments of Yale Alumni Fund and Reunion Gift Committee volunteers were recognized during two celebrations that kicked off the 2007 reunion weekends.

The Graduate School Tomorrow Added to Campaign Library

Thu, 5 Jul 2007 10:39:50 -0400

A new publication, The Graduate School Tomorrow, has been added to the Yale Tomorrow campaign library. Other recent additions to the library include Public Health Tomorrow, The Whitney Tomorrow, and Athletics Tomorrow. Each publication highlights important objectives for the Yale Tomorrow campaign.

Masters Dedicate Robert M. Arnold Hall

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:01:55 -0400

Davenport and Silliman masters Richard Schottenfeld ’71, ’76 M.D. and Judith Krauss ’70 MSN hosted a gathering to dedicate Robert M. Arnold Hall, the latest celebration in the continuing renewal of the Yale’s residential colleges. Robert M. Arnold ’51, donor to the project and an alumnus of Davenport College, came from Seattle to attend the event. In his remarks, Master Schottenfeld thanked Mr. Arnold for this needed addition to Davenport. "The Yale College experience is profoundly shaped by the residential college system, of which we are all beneficiaries. Many students make their closest friends in their college, where they become a family-a tribe-shaped by shared experiences."

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Takes Hands-On Learning to a New Level

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 09:46:39 -0400

An introductory course, funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, challenges students to think like working scientists and to have a personal stake in the outcome of their projects.

As part of the course, students take a working trek to a rain forest in Peru to collect local branches and twigs, along with their associated microbes. Upon return, they spend a rigorous summer session classifying their finds and potentially identifying new bioactive compounds.

Sterling Fellows Study Yale’s Global Initiatives at Annual Gathering

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 09:49:47 -0400

Yale hosted the seventh annual gathering of the Sterling Fellows, the University’s most generous donors. Sterling Fellows’ chair Whitney MacMillan ’51 and Yale Tomorrow campaign co-chair Edward Bass ’67 were among alumni and friends who participated in the daylong program, exploring Yale and the World. Guests attended student and faculty panels on topics ranging from the Law School’s role in China’s legal reform to Yale College study abroad to the School of Management’s new curriculum, which is the first in the nation to require study abroad for MBA students.

Campaign Committee meets, discusses prospective new residential colleges

Thu, 31 May 2007 13:00:00 -0400

More than 130 Yale Tomorrow Executive Committee and Campaign Committee members met April 9 in New York City for a campaign update and to discuss how two prospective new residential colleges might affect Yale and the Yale Tomorrow campaign.

University Breaks Ground for Kroon Hall

Thu, 31 May 2007 13:07:47 -0400

Yale University broke ground on a new home for the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies (F&ES), a facility that will be a model for "green" architecture worldwide. "It will be Yale’s most green building, a symbol of the School’s ideals and values, and a powerful expression in beautiful form of our relationship to the environment," said F&ES Dean James Gustave Speth ’64, ’69 LL.B. "It will be an inspirational and instructional model of sustainable design."

Trumbull College Rededication Celebrated

Thu, 31 May 2007 13:03:34 -0400

More than 150 alumni, students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Trumbull College dining hall to celebrate the rededication of the newly renovated college.

Dean Outlines Goals for Future of Yale School of Drama and Yale Rep

Thu, 31 May 2007 13:01:30 -0400

During a recent interview, Dean James Bundy M.F.A. ’95 talked about the School's accomplishments, his goals for the future, and the Yale Tomorrow campaign.

Artist Peter Cole Looks Back on the 2006 Franke Visiting Fellowship

Thu, 31 May 2007 13:06:27 -0400

Established through a gift of Richard J. Franke ’53, the fellowship brings distinguished visitors to the Whitney to promote its mission of scholarly exchange across fields.