Yale Institute of Sacred Music Celebrates 50 Years of Studying the Sacred Arts
The Yale Institute of Sacred Music (ISM) is observing its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of studying and celebrating the sacred arts. The institute, which has grown into an interdisciplinary center for the study of worship and sacred arts across various faith traditions, was established in 1974 after being relocated to the campus of Yale University from the Union Theological Seminary’s School of Sacred Music in New York City.According to Mike Cummings, the ISM has flourished over the years, evolving into a vibrant community of students, faculty, and staff...
"Nature’s Sanctuary": Ethiopian Church Forests, a Beacon of Hope for Environmental Conservation
The Council on African Studies at the Yale MacMillan Center recently hosted an event titled "‘Nature’s Sanctuary’: Ethiopian Church Forests and the Interplay of Religion and Ecology" to celebrate Earth Day 2024. The event featured an exhibition of photographs by Scottish non-fiction photographer Kieran Dodds, showcasing the story of ecological crisis and hope in preserving ancient forests in Ethiopia.During the event, council member Kyama Mugambi moderated a conversation between Dodds and Ethiopian conservationist Dr. Alemayehu Wassie Eshete. Cantors from the Ethiopian...
Study Reveals Potential Target for Liver Cancer Treatment
A recent study conducted by Yale researchers has identified a key driver of liver cancer that could potentially serve as a target for future treatments. Published in Nature Metabolism, the research highlights the role of a molecule known as fatty acid binding protein 5 (FABP5) in tumor progression. According to the findings, inhibiting FABP5 has shown promising results in blocking tumor growth in mice, suggesting a potential avenue for combating liver cancer."Obesity-related hepatocellular carcinoma is also on the rise in the United States as rates of metabolic disease...
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The Best Leaders Use Intuition
Lynn Tilton, the founder of Patriarch Partners, shared that her life changed when she followed her intuition, which came to her in a dream where her late father advised her, “This is not what I had in mind for you.” This intuition led her to dedicate her career to helping others and saving struggling companies, ultimately becoming the owner of the largest woman-owned business in America.Research supports the idea that intuition is a valuable tool in decision-making. Staff Sergeant Martin Ritchburg's intuition saved 17 lives in Iraq when he acted on a hunch about a...