Announcements

Convocation is June 12. This year’s 26 graduates commemorate 50 years of degree-granting excellence. Honorary degrees will go to Rockefeller alumni: Gerald M. Edelman, class of 1960, Nina V. Fedoroff, 1972, and Bertil Hille, 1967. The schedule of events:

June 12:

2:30 p.m. Academic Processional from Weiss Lobby to Caspary Auditorium. All are welcome to gather along the route.

3 p.m. Convocation, Caspary Auditorium. Tickets are required. For tickets, please call Erin Harkey, x8072.

5:30 p.m. Reception, Peggy Rockefeller Plaza. All are welcome.

June 13:

10 a.m. The 2008 honorary degree recipients will each speak at a symposium to culminate in the first annual Detlev Bronk Lecture. Venue to be determined. All are welcome.

Philip Campbell returns. The editor in chief of Nature magazine begins his second, month-long term as visiting scholar on May 12. On Wednesday, May 21, at 4:45 p.m., he will chair a meeting with experts in various fields to discuss “A Manifesto for Healthy Cognitive Enhancement.” During his stay, Dr. Campbell will be available to meet with those interested. He can be reached at p.campbell@nature.com.

Paul Nurse to host town hall meeting. Dr. Nurse will discuss topics including the strategic plan and university finances on Thursday, June 19, at 3 p.m. in Caspary Auditorium. All are invited.

World Science Festival begins May 28. Rockefeller University is one of five academic partners hosting the first annual World Science Festival, May 28 to June 1 in New York City. President Paul Nurse will speak at three festival lectures. For more information, go to www.worldsciencefestival. com.

Smith Hall goes under the knife. View photos and video of the demolition of Smith Hall at crc.rockefeller.edu.