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Yale Science Outreach: Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists

Yale Center for British Art Named One of the World's Best Art Galleries

Another Elm City Iron Chef Jewel in Local Chef Prasad Chirnomula's Crown

New Haven: A Getaway for Brainiacs

Black and Hispanic Caucus State of the City Address Salutes Yale

"Will Power!" Gives City Students a Visceral Introduction to Theater

Yale Research Offers Clue to New Treatment for Muscular Dystrophy

Yale and Community Theater Stage Spanish Language play

Forbes Lists Yale Graduate and Founder of New Haven Company As One of the Most Powerful CEOs Under 40

Discovering the Higgs Boson Particle Through Physics, Dance and Photography

Yale School of Drama Program Mentors Local High School Students Through Playwrighting Program

Yale, DeLauro Make the Case for Science

In Design, Yale University Art Gallery Leads By Example

President Levin Salutes Mayor DeStefano's Impressive Accomplishments

Teachers Institute Begins a New Year

Commitment to Community is in New Haven's DNA

Bioscience Continues to Bloom in New Haven

New Haven Day Trip: More Than Just Yale

Yale Art Gallery's Expansion Reveals Hidden Treasures

Yale Invites Community to Celebrate Legacy of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.

Yale's Richard Levin is New Haven Register's Person of the Year

Yale Team's Holiday Goodwill Adds Sparkle For Local Families

Yale School of Nursing Celebrates the Holidays with Neighbors from Church Street South Apartments

Santa and Elves Spread Cheer at Wexler Elementary School

Greater New Haven's 50 Most Influential People

Yale Art Gallery Invites the Public to New Space

City Electronics Company Acquired

New Haven Isn't Just for Yalies Anymore

City Schools Win AP Recognition

Lacrosse Players Coach Local Youth

Downtown in December: Free Parking, Shopping Shuttle, and More

Enjoy a Red-Hot ‘Bowl of Blessedness’ at Annual Chili Throwdown

Downtown Shopping Season Opens With Black Friday Specials

In Yale 'Hemispheres", High School Students Explore the World

Smackdown: Cambridge vs. New Haven

Downtown's Latest Women's Boutique: Therapeutic Shopping, on a Budget

Governor Malloy Launches Connecticut's Innovation Ecosystem

Love of New Haven an Asset for New Yale President Peter Salovey

The shops at Yale welcomes Therapy, its newest retail tenant

New Haven Restaurant Week To Benefit Local Food Bank

Yale Named "Bicycle Friendly University"

Yale Hosts 15th Annual Physics Olympics

Education Reform Gains Local, National Attention

Yale University Properties welcomes Tomatillo Taco Joint to Broadway

10th Annual Fiesta Latina at the Yale Peabody Museum on October 13th- free admission

Circle of Women to hold conference on ‘Girls + Education’ at Yale

Yale artists to showcase their work in City-Wide Open Studios

The City of New Haven and a Yale Law School clinic release the first-ever New Haven Community Impact Report Card

Yale summer programs build a bridge to careers in health and medicine

Yale Day of Service to take place Oct. 13

Yale School of Architecture student-built house in New Haven to be dedicated

Yale partners with New Haven youth to promote healthy choices among peers

New Haven public high school students can study languages for free at Yale

Arrive Magazine: Shopping on Chapel Street, New Haven

EDITORIAL: Levin's leadership made Yale, New Haven strong partners

CARE launches health survey in New Haven

Bruce Alexander honored for work on New Haven jobs ‘pipeline’

During 20-Year Tenure, City Partnership Forged

Meeting Shines Light on Yale's Contributions to City

Recent Graduate Touted as "All-Star Student Entrepreneur"

A Summer of Learning About the City While Serving the Community

Yale Student Entrepreneurs Show They are Ready for the Business World

From Guns to Better Health: New Haven's Economic Renaissance Shown in Pictures

The New Haven-Yale University Golf Squad Marks 5 Years of Teaching Area Youth

New Haven Offers an Education in Eating

Yale University Increases Voluntary Payment to City of New Haven

Yale Homebuyer Program tops 1,000 purchase mark in 2011; University Trustees renew employee benefit for New Haven

Squash Haven Supports Elm City Youth

Yale-City Partnership Wins Mental Health Grant

Connecticut's Food Safety Program Strengthened by Yale School of Public Health, Yale Students

Financial aid budget increasing to $120 million, supporting commitment to keep Yale College affordable for all

Alumni insights: On growing a business and growing New Haven

New Haven Public School Reform: Turnaround 101 Draws from Ivy Halls

"The Art of Public Health": Pictures meant to save a thousand lives

New Haven and Yale celebrate activists who strengthen town-gown ties

New Haven Business Featured on CNN Money: 100 Fastest Growing

Yale Graduation Draws In Business For Stores

Town-Gown Relations: Version 2.0

Winners of 7th and 8th Grade Yale/New Haven Young Artists Solo Competition

Higher One: Turning Big Dreams Into Big Opportunity

New Haven Ranked One Of Top Regions For College Grads

Young Scientists Showcase Experiments At Yale

A Healthier New Haven, One Child At A Time

New Haven Technology Company Receives $200,000 In Funding; Products Impact Learning Ability Of Young Children

Young Playwrights And Yale Drama Students Team Up For Original Production

The Warrior-Scholar Project: Easing The Move From Combat To College

Yale Group Restoring The Cherry Trees At Wooster Square

Yale Architecture Students Design Hub For International Festival

Spotlight

Yale Class Builds a Legacy of Literacy at Wexler-Grant School

In 2001, Tony Schulte proposed that his Yale Class of 1951 join him in supporting a program at the Wexler Grant School to provide tutoring for children who were substantially deficient in reading. The program trains and utilizes Yale student tutors to work with students and offer support to the students' teachers. Tony's proposal was enthusiastically approved and the program continues to this day.

The Class of 1951 and Tony's widow, Liz Darhansoff, decided to honor Tony's leadership by funding semi-annual book fairs and a school-wide Character Book-of-the-Month Club at Wexler-Grant on an ongoing basis. Providing books of their own to children who are falling behind in basic literacy skills and giving them needed tutoring honors Tony by continuing his passion for books and generous commitment to service for those in need.

The shops at Yale welcome a new tenant to 1092 Chapel Street, Shen New Haven

Continuing the legacy of her New York boutiques, both established in 1984, designer Carol Shen has brought her line of minimal, exquisite, classic clothing to Chapel Street. A holiday brunch brought Carol and her family to New Haven two years ago, where they experienced the vitality and beauty of New Haven. "I walked around New Haven and fell in love", says Carol, who was struck by the architecture of the Yale Campus and the European flavor of the shops and restaurants.

Yale University is an active partner in creating a vital downtown and promoting New Haven’s economic development through its community investment program, and as a result is one of the largest payers of real estate taxes in New Haven.

“We are very pleased to welcome Shen to Historic Chapel Street. Shen’s sophisticated designs complement the unique and stylish offerings of Chapel Street perfectly. Downtown New Haven offers a singular cultural, shopping and dining experience that no shopping mall can rival, and draws people into the City from a 40-mile radius and beyond,” says Abigail Rider, Director of University Properties.

Shen New Haven features minimal, flattering, comfortable garments and a line of seamless lingerie designed to suit the sophisticated, well-traveled woman who has her own sense of style. Yet peppered throughout the collection are pieces for all ages. Made from the finest yarns and cut to flatter, Shen designs are timeless basics created in sensuous, subtle colors. The minimal yet elegant storefront echo’s the clean lines of the clothing.

Shen will be joining quality retailers along Chapel Street including Celtica, idiom, Raggs, Peter Indorf Jewelers, Tracy b, Wave Gallery and derek simpson…goldsmith. Stores on Chapel Street are open until 6 pm Monday through Saturday with ample parking available.

Yale University has been a part of the New Haven community for three centuries. The Yale University Office of New Haven and State Affairs (ONHSA) provides a front door to Yale and its resources for the people and organizations of Greater New Haven. Working with other University departments and our neighbors in New Haven , ONHSA spearheads Yale's partnerships to strengthen New Haven through fostering economic development, revitalizing neighborhoods, supporting public school and youth programs, and creating a vital downtown.

Community Events

ONHSA Events

Science in the News Lecture Series
05/28/2013: Mind Reading: Can We Do It? Should We?

Where: New Haven Free Public Library Community Program Room, 133 Elm Street

Tuesdays, May 7-28, 4-5pm

Reading with Dogs

Fair Haven Branch Library, 182 Grand Avenue

On Tuesdays through May, bring your child to the library to read with Rudy (and his person, Chaleen). Rudy is a great listener, and children feel less self-conscious with dogs regardless of whether they stutter, mispronounce a word or stumble over sentences.

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Friday, May 10, 5pm-10pm

Saturday, May 11, 11am-6pm

Westville Village ArtWalk, 838 Whalley Avenue

The Westville Village ArtWalk is one of the largest community-based arts festivals in New England and a showcase for visual and performing artists from the Westville neighborhood and Greater New Haven. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public, rain or shine! Artwalk kicks-off Friday evening with gallery openings, live music, theatre, open houses, fabulous dining and more throughout the Village. The festivities continue on Saturday with something for everyone: a diverse music line-up on three stages, interactive art activities for all ages, artist demonstrations, special gallery exhibitions, and unique Mother’s Day gifts at local boutiques and at our 30+ Artist & Artisan Market. As always, ArtWalk will feature the Village’s top cafes and restaurants, plus sidewalk sales and events at Westville’s award-winning shops.

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Saturday, May 11, 9am-2pm

Bethesda Nursery School Annual Spring Fair and Tag Sale

305 St. Ronan Street

This fabulous family event, an East Rock tradition, provides lots of fun and entertainment for kids and adults, including games, moon bounce, music, plant sale, bake sale, raffle, and freshly prepared food provided by Temple Grill. Admission is free. Tickets must be purchased for activities. All proceeds benefit the Bethesda Nursery School Scholarship Fund. Additional parking is also available at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 450 Whitney Avenue, between Canner Street and Edwards Street.

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Monday, May 14, 6:30pm

Mayoral Candidates Forum

Boys & Girls Club of New Haven, 253 Columbus Avenue

This forum gives mayoral candidates the chance to answer questions posed by youth leaders. State Rep. Gary Holder-Winfield, D-New Haven; Alderman Justin Elicker, D-10; Sundiata Keitazulu; Henry Fernandez; and Matthew Nemerson have confirmed their attendance. Parents and residents are encouraged to attend.

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Saturday, May 25, 10am-2pm

Open Farm Day

Common Ground High School, 358 Springside Avenue

Explore Common Ground's urban farm, help dig and plant in the children’s garden, and ask farm staff your backyard gardening and composting questions. The animal yards are open for visitors to meet chickens, ducks, turkeys, goats, sheep, and pigs. Trail maps are available for self-guided hikes in West Rock Park, including the family-friendly Old Oak Nature Trail.

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