Kyoto Prize Symposium Gala

The Kyoto Prize Symposium Gala takes place on Monday, March 17, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, to honor the Kyoto Prize laureates, the 29th group in the prize history, and to present the Kyoto Prize Symposium scholarships. The distinguished laureates include Robert Dennard, PhD (Advanced Technology), Masatoshi Nei, PhD (Basic Sciences), and jazz musician Cecil Taylor (Arts and Philosophy). In the days following the gala, the laureates will deliver lectures at various San Diego universities. All lectures are open and free to the public. (858.352.8400, www.kyotoprize-us.org)   DARLENE G. DAVIES

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