The Record

Class Acts: human health

Hilary Gallin discovered something was missing from her medical school training: There was no instruction on how to treat patients with disabilities. So Gallin created a multiyear curriculum that has evolved into a mission for the School of Medicine.

Guo named Yangtze River Scholar

Shenyang Guo has been named a Yangtze River Scholar by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. Guo is the Frank J. Bruno Distinguished Professor of Social Work Research and assistant vice chancellor for international affairs – Greater China.

Trustees meet, elect new board members and officers

At its spring meeting May 5, the Board of Trustees elected five new members, re-elected four members and elected officers, among other actions, according to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton.

Hundreds celebrate Eliot Society milestone

Eliot Society members gathered at their annual gala recently to celebrate 50 years of contributing time, talent and treasure to the university. This year’s recipient of the Search Award is economist and longtime trustee John Biggs.