Yale Bulletin
Published: October 30, 2009 | One-Week Issue
Yale Expands Free Online Courses
Ten fascinating new college courses — ranging from organic chemistry to ancient Roman architecture to the psychology and politics of food — have been added to "Open Yale Courses," the University's free educational initiative, available to anyone with access to the Internet.
Smilow Cancer Hospital Opens
Before 500 invited guests and elected officials, and with many cancer survivors and their families looking on, the new Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven was formally dedicated at a ceremony on Oct. 21, launching what many hope will be a new era that seamlessly merges cutting-edge research, advanced cancer treatment and humane patient care.
Kids Spoon-Fed Marketing and Advertising for Least Healthy Breakfast Cereals
The least healthy breakfast cereals are those most frequently and aggressively marketed directly to children as young as age two, finds a new study from Yale University’s Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity. The researchers’ evaluation of cereal marketing, the first such study of its kind, shows pervasive targeting of children across all media platforms and in stores. The detailed findings of this study, which was supported in part by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, will be presented in Washington today at Obesity 2009, the 27th annual scientific meeting of The Obesity Society.
Alexander Lauded for Helping To Lead the City’s Transformation
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce recently honored Bruce D. Alexander, vice president for New Haven and state affairs and campus development, with its Community Leadership Award.
Yale University Names Mattia Chief Communications Officer, Special Advisor to President
National Trust for Historic Preservation Gives Highest Award to Vincent J. Scully
New Teaching Space in Yale Art Gallery Named In Honor of President Levin and his Wife, Jane
Yale Faculty Member Leads External Review of World Bank Group Reform
There’s A Doctor Behind ‘House’: Internist Lisa Sanders
Yale Researchers Awarded Grant to Develop Treatment of Williams Syndrome
School of Drama Adds New Concentration in Projection Design
Once-Underground Polish Theater Troupe To Present Play the Communist Government Had Banned
Current Soda Taxes Not High Enough to Curb Obesity, Study Finds
Evolution’s Path May Lead To Shorter, Stouter Women Who Give Birth Earlier
Research Identifies Link Between Childhood ADHD and Adult Crime
New Unit Brings Together Award-Winning Photographers, Designers
Thad Dunning Wins International Book Prize Named for Gaddis Smith
Reading Will Revive Play Once Scorned As Too ‘Salacious’
SOM Event Explores the Origins of Shareholder Activism Around the World
Private Capital Is Topic of Conference
Sackler Institute Symposium Celebrates Interdisciplinary Scientific Endeavors
University’s Leading Role in Stem Cell Research Is Highlighted at Center’s Annual Retreat
Concert Featuring Yale A Cappella Groups To Benefit Neighbors In Need of Basics
It’s ‘Movember’ — Time To Grow a Mustache To Support Men’s Health
Would-Be Entrepreneurs Invited to ‘Boot Camp’
Let’s Get Physical
