A group of Yale students, faculty, and staff recently visited São Paulo, Brazil, as part of a week-long event called “Yale Week in Brazil.” Organized by Yale’s Office of International Affairs in collaboration with the Yale Club of Brazil and Brazilian Business School, the delegation, which included faculty members Garry D. Brewer and others, delivered lectures, conducted school visits, hosted alumni events, and performed musicals. The trip aimed to enhance Yale’s visibility in Brazil’s business, civic, educational communities, as well as among prospective students and the general public.

Yale’s delegation, led by prominent figures including K. David Jackson, Robert J. Shiller, and Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, engaged in a series of activities in Brazil. Their team provided media interviews and organized admissions events to welcome prospective students. During their visit, the Yale Concert Band performed in both São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, showcasing their cultural exchange efforts. Reflecting on their history with Brazil, Yale’s connections date back to 1830s students who trained leaders for the Brazilian government. More recently, the university has collaborated with Brazilian institutions through various programs. This visit followed a similar excursion to Mexico earlier in the month, where Yale participants, including faculty, admissions officers, and the Whiffenpoofs, engaged in activities in Mexico City and Monterrey.

Yale Club de Mexico organized an educational trip led by President Tito Vidaurri and Vice President Luis Madrazo Lajous, with support from Yale’s Office of International Affairs. Faculty participants included Paul Kennedy, J. Richardson Dilworth Professor of History; Harold Koh, Yale Law School dean and Smith Professor of International Law; Mark Saltzman, Goizueta Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering; and Sonnenfeld. The visit included performances by the Yale Whiffenpoofs, Yale’s oldest a cappella group. The first Yale student from Mexico graduated in 1858, and since then, many graduates have held leadership roles in Mexican society, including former President Ernesto Zedillo, now the Yale Center for the Study of Globalization’s director and a professor of field economics and politics. Yale also collaborates with Mexico and other Latin American countries. This week’s stories highlight Yale’s commitment to expanding medical and scientific research and its economic impact through strategic acquisitions and partnerships.

Yale’s medical and scientific research continue to excel, as evidenced by studies showing that stem cells can help curb Parkinson’s disease in primates. In China, researchers demonstrate the profound impact of “a great joy” experienced by Yale’s international alumni. The “China Diaries” series, created by Yale students as part of the “Yale 100” class, offers fresh perspectives. Yale celebrated its 2007 Commencement withfarewells and grand ceremonies, including an address by校长Lynn Martin, who presented honorary degrees to outstanding graduates. University leaders highlighted recipients of prestigious awards, including a former gallery director who was elected an alumni fellow and an astronaut appointed as the first CFO. Events hosted by Yale alumni in Brazil and Mexico showcased the university’s global influence. The university’s School of Medicine continues to make strides, such as linking sleep apnea to heart disease and diabetes, and exploring the role of the FMRP protein. A recent study found that reducing work hours does not harm patients’ health. A new radio show provides support and information for cancer patients, while a scientific symposium honors esteemed faculty members. Student research on wood frogs is featured in the Peabody Museum of Natural History. In Memoriam Tributes include the legacy of naturalist Charles L. Remington, whose work inspired performances highlighting the talents of young playwrights. A new Yale website also pays tribute to the history of slavery in Connecticut.

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