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144 stories in April, 2007
Scholar: Cave paintings show religious sophistication
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but for Catherine Perlès, cave paintings provide a link to understanding thousands of years of human history and thought. In examining cave paintings in Western Europe and archaeological sites in the Near East, Perlès said that the similarities and differences between the artifacts shows that, contrary to a controversial theory by archaeologist Jacque Cauvin, human belief in gods pre-existed the birth of agriculture and the cultivation of animals.
Humanists gather with evangelical fervor
A priest, a rabbi, and a minister walk into a … humanist conference.
April 1965 - April 30, 1975
Following are some of the incidents reported to the Harvard University Police Department (HUPD) for the week ending April 23. The official log is located at 1033 Massachusetts Ave., sixth floor, and is available online at http://www.hupd.harvard.edu/.
‘Women at the Top’ to examine first female presidents of Ivy League Third Eye Blind to headline Yardfest on April 28 A.R.T.’s ‘Harvard Night’ features food, talk Upcoming Arts First set to light up Harvard Square Arts First volunteers wanted Take a quick tour of ancient Egypt, Israel during Arts First Stressing stress: BHAC event to examine stress, coping skills Kansas Gov. Sebelius visits Harvard as IOP fellow ‘Hold Your Breath’ screening, Q&A at New Research Building PDK event to explore return of music, play to Afghanistan Maine vacation rental open to faculty, University officers
Berger lands Rome Prize Knoll to receive Wollaston Medal Blackstone Street, Cott awarded LEED Platinum Certification
At a Meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on April 10, 2007, the Minute honoring the life and service of the late William White Howells, Professor of Anthropology, Emeritus, was placed upon the records. Howells is best known for his work on human cranial variation and the analytical use of multivariate statistical techniques.
At a Meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on April 18, 2006, the Minute honoring the life and service of the late Thomas Edward Cheatham, Jr., Gordon McKay Research Professor of Computer Science, was placed upon the records. Cheatham’s research and teaching bridged the divide between software theory and practice.
Grillo memorial service set for May 3
A celebration of the life of Hermes C. Grillo, professor of surgery emeritus, will be held May 3 at 3 p.m. in Memorial Church. Grillo died in Italy in October 2006.
OFA names Arts First grant winners
OfA grants for dance OfA grant for literature OfA grants for multidisciplinary arts OfA grants for music OfA grants for theater OfA grant for traditional cultural arts OfA grants for visual arts
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