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LEARN HOW A summer ‘Odyssey’ through time If you loved Christopher Nolan’s take on “The Odyssey,” dive even deeper with Yale’s Benedek Kruchió, who explores how the “poem of multitudes” has been adapted and reimagined over millennia. GO ON THE JOURNEY Where the wild things are This Yale wildlife expert explains why bears, coyotes, and birds aren’t “encroaching” on our lives — and how smarter habits and a little respect can help people and wildlife coexist. HOW TO STAY SAFE See you at the lake If you’re a Yale community member looking to beat the heat, head to the Outdoor Education Center, where you and your guests can while away the lazy, hazy days of summer at Powers Lake. WHILE THE SUN SHINES Celebrating America 250 As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday this summer, discover some of the ways Yale, in its 325th year, has been honoring, examining, and exploring the nation whose story overlaps so closely with its own. STEP BACK IN TIME Turbocharging quantum tech innovation in Connecticut QuantumCT, a public-private quantum research initiative led by Yale and the University of Connecticut, will receive a two-year, $15 million award to help advance American quantum innovation. LEARN MORE The art of a nation As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the Yale University Art Gallery invites you to explore the country’s history — in-person or online — through its collection of American art and design. AMERICA AT 250 Juneteenth 2026 On June 27, celebrate Juneteenth with friends and family at the Peabody, where you’ll find featured children’s book authors, cartooning, craft workshops, and cultural artifacts representing Pan-Africanism. PLAN YOUR DAY Connecting New Haven’s past with the present The New Haven Digital Atlas, an interactive map created by Yale’s New Haven Environmental History Project, invites you to explore how much the city’s historical landscape has changed over time. ON THE MAP 2026’s International Festival of Arts & Ideas Centered on this year’s theme of home and belonging, the annual festival welcomes visitors to enjoy world-class performances, talks, tastings, tours, and more across the city we call home. MARK YOUR CALENDARS Yale-led technology receives FDA approval for breast cancer treatment The approved drug — developed by New Haven-based biotech firm Arvinas and drawn from the research of founder and Yale chemist Craig Crews — will soon be available as a once-daily oral therapy. LEARN MORE Celebrating staff excellence From June 1–5, Yale is celebrating its remarkable staff community and all that they accomplish with fun games, gatherings, meet-and-greets, tours, and more. MARK YOUR CALENDARS Yale honors ROTC graduates Following Commencement, Yale proudly recognized its Air Force, Naval, and Army ROTC graduates — now among the nation’s newest military officers — during the university’s annual commissioning ceremony. VIEW THE PHOTO GALLERY Meet the Yale College Class of 2026 Health advocates and authors, engineers and volunteers, singer-songwriters and scientists — these talented individuals exemplify their class’s creativity, compassion, and resilience. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Commencement is today, May 18. Get all the information you need while campus coverage keeps you connected to — and celebrating with — your classmates during this exciting time. 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