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Graduate student researching the historical context of Islamic 'Proofs of Prophecy'

November 25, 2013

Graduate student Mareike Koertner studies thematic compilations of hadith: the recorded sayings and deeds of Muhammad (c. 570-632). She focuses on ‘proofs of...

Seven Yalies are Britain-bound via Rhodes and Marshall scholarships

November 25, 2013

Three Yale College seniors will be studying in England next year, having received Rhodes Scholarships, one of the highest academic honors awarded to college...

Exhibit raises curtain on Yale stage designer's work

November 22, 2013

Enter stage right: Legendary set designer and Yale professor Ming Cho Lee spoke about his work in theater, opera, and ballet at the Nov. 21 opening for ...

West Campus hosts state educators at emotional intelligence symposium

November 22, 2013

More than 200 school administrators and school board members from around Connecticut attended a symposium at West Campus on Nov. 22 to learn how the...

‘Bassoonarama’ features tangos and more

November 22, 2013

The Yale School of Music presents "Bassoonarama," a recital by the Yale School of Music bassoon studio, on Monday, Dec. 9 at 7 pm. The concert...

Netcast: The Lower Frequencies — Interview with Jonathan Holloway

November 19, 2013

Jonathan Holloway, professor of African-American studies and history, discusses his new book "Jim Crow Wisdom" and traces his journey from...

Concert features Beethoven concerti

November 18, 2013

The Horowitz Piano Series at the Yale School of Music presents an evening of Beethoven concerti performed by faculty pianists Wei-Yi Yang, Hung-Kuan Chen,...

Emerson String Quartet to perform

November 18, 2013

The Yale School of Music presents the Emerson String Quartet, hailed as “arguably the world’s best group of chamber musicians” (Fortune Magazine), on Tuesday...

Concert explores chamber music of the French Baroque

November 18, 2013

The Yale School of Music will present the Yale Baroque Ensemble on Sunday, Dec. 8. Directed by faculty member Robert Mealy, the ensemble will perform a...

Jazz drummer Roy Haynes awarded the Ellington Medal

November 18, 2013

Legendary jazz drummer Roy Haynes was awarded the School of Music's Ellington Medal last Friday, Nov. 8. Willie Ruff, the director of the Ellington...