Precision Medicine and the Cancer Therapy Revolution: Fighting Cancer with the Immune System
May 25 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Dr. Roy S. Herbst '84 B.S., '84 M.S
.
, Chief of Medical Oncology, Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital
Despite improvements in therapy, cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the US, after heart disease. For this reason, significant efforts have been made to examine the interaction between cancer and the immune system, leading to the discovery of the programmed death pathway, found to play a key role in immune evasion by cancer cells. Newly approved drugs that target these key immune regulators have revolutionized treatment for many types of cancer. Although these drugs have shown significant activity in some patients, only 15-20% of patients respond overall, so it remains critical that we better understand the biology of cancer and continue to identify predictive markers of sensitivity and resistance. The Yale Center for Immuno-oncology is working in all these areas. New concepts and approaches will be discussed with a focus on target validation and drug discovery.
Expressions of the American Ethos in Musical Theater Song
May 25 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Daniel Egan
, Lecturer in the Department of Music and Theater Studies; Coordinator, Shen Curriculum in Musical Theater
Why do we love musical theater songs so much? What is it about their construction, melodies and lyrics that move us? In this interactive session, Professor Egan will explore great songs of the American theater as contexted statements of the American ethos, but also as great examples of taut construction and expressive wonder. From
Showboat
to Rodgers & Hammerstein, Sondheim, all the way to
Hamilton
, the American Musical Theater mirrors a changing America, while expressing our collective dreams and desires.
Newberry Organ Tour
May 25 9:00AM - 11:30AM
Woolsey Hall | 500 College Street
With its 142 stops, 197 ranks, 12,641 pipes, 30,000 pneumatic valves, 1,000 pneumatic motors and 2 turbines, the Newberry Organ is one of the most magnificent orchestral organs in the world and a monument to the state-of-the-art technology of 1928! Come hear this "king of instruments" and take a walking tour behind the pipes, courtesy of
University Organist
Thomas Murray
and Organ Curators Joe Dzeda and Nicholas Thomson-Allen.
Session runs continually to 11:30 am
Peabody Museum Kids' Activities
May 25 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Peabody Museum | 170 Whitney
The Peabody Museum invites you to a morning of activities for families with school-aged children. Activities include a scavenger hunt in the Great Hall of Dinosaurs (with prizes!), and an opportunity to see the Museum’s current exhibits, including the new and dramatic display of minerals in David Friend Hall.
Note:
Bus transportation provided in front of Sheffield-Sterling Strathcona Hall, 1 Prospect St., across from Woolsey Hall.
Treatment of Aggression and Antisocial Behavior in Children
May 25 10:30AM - 11:30AM
Alan Kazdin
,
Sterling Professor of Psychology & Professor of Child Psychiatry
Severe aggressive and antisocial behavior (frequent fighting, stealing, destroying property, fire setting) in children is one of the most expensive mental health problems in the United States. The presentation will highlight the nature of the problem and what we know about risk factors, causes, and life-long outcomes. The immediate clinical challenges are to reduce these behaviors and markedly improve child functioning at home, at school, and in the community. At Yale, we have developed effective treatments for these children. Yet, many contextual features, both in family life and society at large, contribute to the very problems we are trying to change.
Architecture, Memory, and the City: New Haven and Beyond
May 25 10:30AM - 11:30AM
Elihu Rubin
'99, Associate Professor of Urbanism, Yale School of Architecture
To what extent are our individual and collective memories linked to buildings and places? What are the social and psychological impacts of urban change, from urban renewal to gentrification? Are there local buildings, or "Old Haunts" at Yale, that continue to resonate in your cognitive map of the city? What role should architectural preservation play in the future city, and what creative heritage techniques might be used to bring a sense of the past into the present? Using examples from New Haven and beyond, architectural historian Elihu Rubin discusses these topics and describes recent community-based work he has initiated with students.
Constitutional Issues in the Age of Trump
May 25 10:30AM - 11:30AM
Akhil Reed Amar
'80, '84 Law, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science
From George Washington forward, America’s presidents have occupied center stage in the nation’s public life; and the present moment is no exception. Also, at no previous era in American history has the presidency been more tightly intertwined with the Ivy League: six of America’s eight most recent chief executives have been Ivy Leaguers – including four Yalies (Gerald Ford, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush). In this reunion session – more an open-ended conversation with alums than a highly structured lecture – Professor Amar will discuss several of the biggest constitutional questions in today’s headlines, with special emphasis on the presidency in general and President Trump in particular. Come prepared to ask questions and offer your opinions – on the electoral college; the Mueller investigation; presidential veto, pardon, nomination, and removal powers; the presidential impeachment process; the Wall; the current presidential succession statute; the Twenty-fifth Amendment; and so on.
Professor Amar is an Association of Yale Alumni
Howard R. Lamar Faculty Award
recipient for 2017.
Knowledge and Leadership for a Sustainable Future: Environmental Challenges Today and the Role of the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
May 25 10:30AM - 11:30AM
Indy Burke
, Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. Dean, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies;
Professor of Ecosystem Ecology
Environmental challenges today are more acute than ever, and not likely to decrease with the growing global need for resources to support human society. What is the role of a university in addressing these issues, how is that changing at this particular time in national history, and how is the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies uniquely suited for bringing scholarship to solutions?
Time Travels in Physics and Dance
May 25 10:30AM - 11:30AM
York St. - 220 | Room: Studio 220 York Street
Emily Coates
'06 '11 M.A., Assistant Professor Adjunct of Theater Studies and School of Drama and
Sarah Demers
, Horace D. Taft Associate Professor of Physics
What does a true dialogue between dance and physics look like? Explore this interdisciplinary conversation with Yale professors Emily Coates and Sarah Demers through the lens of durational aesthetics and the theory of special relativity. No prior physics or dance knowledge is required, but there will be an opportunity to move in the studio, so consider wearing comfortable shoes!
Managing Yale's Endowment
May 25 10:30AM - 11:30AM
David Swensen
'80 PhD, Yale's Chief Investment Officer, oversees $27 billion in endowment assets and several hundreds of millions of dollars of other investment funds. Under his stewardship during the past 33 years the Yale endowment generated returns of 13.5 percent per annum, a record unequalled among institutional investors. Mr. Swensen leads a staff of 32, located near the University’s campus in downtown New Haven.
Emotional Intelligence: From Theory to Practice
May 25 10:30AM - 11:30AM
Marc Brackett
, Director, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence; Professor in the Child Study Center
Emotions matter. What we do with our emotions is especially important. When perceived accurately and regulated effectively, emotions help us to focus on important tasks, make effective decisions, enjoy healthy relationships, and manage life’s ups and downs. In this presentation, Professor Brackett will describe the theory of emotional intelligence developed at Yale under President Salovey’s direction and share his decades of research on the relationship between emotional intelligence and important life outcomes. He also will discuss “RULER,” the Center’s evidence-based approach to teaching emotional intelligence in school systems, which has been shown to increase academic performance, decrease bullying, and enhance school climates. Finally, he’ll discuss how creating emotionally intelligent communities can help us to build a more happy, healthy, productive, and compassionate society.
Have Bones Will Travel - A Special Lecture for Children
May 25 10:30AM - 11:30AM
Rosenfeld Hall | 111 Grove St.
Linda Honan
'89 MSN, Associate Professor of Nursing
In this creative, hands-on program, Professor Honan will educate young participants on the marvels of the human body. Children will be able to touch lung tissue and see the consequences of smoking and air pollution, hold a human skull and learn why bicycle helmets are so important, and handle bones and examine x-rays. Appropriate for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Family Festival
May 25 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Payne Whitney Gym | 70 Tower Parkway
Alumni and their children will spend a fun-filled afternoon in the Lanman Center at Payne Whitney Gym. Enjoy carnival games, a moon bounce and climbing wall, and other activities.
Afro-American Cultural Center
May 25 3:00PM - 5:00PM
Afro-American Cultural Center | 211 Park St.
Risë Nelson, Assistant Dean of Yale College and Director of the Afro-American Cultural Center (“the House”) invites ALL alumni and guests to our annual reception. Catch up with old friends, hear from current students and staff about their Yale experiences, and see what the House has been up to since your last visit. We look forward to welcoming you back to the House!
Yale GALA/LGBT Alumni Association
May 25 3:00PM - 5:00PM
Founders Hall | 135 Prospect Street
Please join us for a reception as we talk to students and faculty about the current affairs of the LGBT campus community. (www.yalegala.org)
President's University Update
May 25 4:30PM - 5:00PM
Woolsey Hall | 500 College Street
Saturday afternoon, Peter Salovey '86 Ph.D. offers his annual review and outlook for Yale.
A Celebration of Yale Singing
May 25 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Woolsey Hall | 500 College Street
President Salovey's update is followed by a jamboree in Woolsey Hall. Alumni from a cappella groups and the Glee Club will perform, and we'll be singing old Yale songs and
Bright College Years
. We definitely encourage participation!
