From a traditional paper map to the little blue dot on a GPS, the history of the map is put into context in William Rankin’s recently published book “After the Map: Cartography, Navigation, and the Transformation of Territory in the 20th Century.”In “...
Six individuals with ties to Yale, including two members of the Department of English faculty, have been honored with 2016 MacArthur Fellowships for their creative contributions and talent. They are among 23 individuals to win the prestigious award,...
The atmosphere of the Chaplain’s Office at Yale is one of inclusive serenity, even when oblivious visitors stroll into the Hindu meditation room without first removing their shoes.“It’s okay,” said University Chaplain Sharon Kugler, diffusing the angst of...
We are surrounded by screens — whether on our television, computer, tablet, or smart phone, or at the cinema. Their rise to pervasiveness and their influence on our perceptions of the world will be the focus of an interdisciplinary seminar series led by a...
Louise Glück, acclaimed poet and the Rosenkranz Writer in Residence at Yale, and award-winning author and biographer Ron Chernow ’70, are among the 12 distinguished recipients of the 2015 National Humanities Medals.President Barack Obama will award the...