Fellows

Davenport College has an active and enthusiastic Fellowship. Davenport’s Fellowship includes Fellows (distinguished Faculty and Staff at the University) and Associate Fellows (often Davenport alum or people who have made important contributions to New Haven and the larger society).

A (1) | B (14) | C (11) | D (5) | E (1) | F (4) | G (11) | H (11) | J (1) | K (8) | L (8) | M (8) | N (3) | O (2) | P (5) | R (6) | S (12) | T (4) | V (3) | W (5) | Z (1)

Zhengguo Kang

Senior Lector Emeritus in Chinese, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures

Biography

Zhengguo Kang is the author of a highly praised memoir about life during the Cultural Revolution, “Confessions: An Innocent Life in Communist China” (trans by Susan Wilf, published by Norton, 2007). The renowned critic William Grimes called Kang’s book, “A mesmerizing read…. Like a character in a picaresque novel, Mr. Kang stumbles from one misadventure to the next … Mr. Kang serves as an extraordinary guide through an extraordinary period of Chinese history.” Kang’s other publications, which have yet to be translated into English, include “Lu Meng” (“Deer Dreams,” 1999), “Feminism and Literature” (1994), and “A Study of Classical Chinese Poetry on Women and by Women” (1988). A poet and scholar of classical Chinese literature, Kang is now Senior Lector Emeritus in Chinese. He first came to Yale to teach in 1994 and retired in 2012. He has been a fellow at Davenport College since 1995.

Jonathan D. Katz

Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology

Biography

I have been affiliated with Yale School of Medicine almost continuously since 1966 when I arrived as a first-year medical student (3 years out for internship in San Diego and 2 years as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S.P.H,S, ). I returned to Yale for residency in 1973. I have been full time and then clinical faculty since 1975. My wife (Susan Lustman Katz) and I have a long affiliation with Davenport College. Susan's father (Seymour Lustman) and then her mother (Katherine Lustman) were each Head of Davenport College in the early 1970's. We were married in Davenport Courtyard in June 1969. We have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.

Contact Information:

jonathan.katz@yale.edu

Todd Kennedy

Pastor of Spirit and Word, Elm City Vineyard Church

Biography

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Contact Information:

tpkennedy@gmail.com

Lisa Kereszi

Assistant Director of Graduate Studies in Photography

Biography

A professional and fine art photographer whose works are in museum collections all over the world, and who has published 7 books of her work, which centers on the themes of family and also escape. An artist and mother of one.

Contact Information:

lisa.kereszi@yale.edu

Eliza King

Assistant Director of Development, Peabody Museum

Biography

I serve as Assistant Director of Development at the Peabody Museum, but I like to say I fundraise for the dinosaurs. Every day I learn remarkable things about the history of our planet, and it’s my job to connect philanthropists with opportunities to support the Museum and the resources it offers the Yale and scientific communities.

I came to Yale by way of the art world, earning an applied business degree for the art market from the Sotheby’s Institute in New York. While studying for my Master’s, I moonlit for Yale admissions part time. After working in External Affairs at MoMA through their historic renovation and reopening, I decided to do it all again at the Peabody, which has reopened this year. Please, come visit, and make sure to say hello!

As the wife of a proud Davenport alumnus from the class of 2010, I am committed to supporting student life and mentorship as a fellow of the college. In my free time, I love to read, cook, and go for walks around Wooster Square with our daughter Maggie.

Eliza King earned her B.A. in English and Art History from Colgate University in 2012 and an M.A. Art Market Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art in 2018.

Interests:

Painting, reading, archery, cooking

Contact Information:

eliza.king@yale.edu

Verlyn Klinkenborg

Lecturer in English and at the Yale School of the Environment

Biography

I've been a writer since the early 1980s--and I've been teaching nonfiction writing nearly as long. I've published 7 books and for 16 years I was a member of the New York Times editorial board. Married to a novelist named Alexandra Enders. No children, but two dogs: a wire-haired dachshund (Teddy) and a Border Terrier (Ceilidh). Always looking for dogsitters. We live on 53 acres of fields and woods in Columbia County, New York.

Contact Information:

verlyn.klinkenborg@yale.edu

Laura Koo Nicholas

Co-Head Printer, Davenport-Pierson Press

Biography

Laura, along with fellow head printer Les Smith, enjoys teaching students how to solve problems one sort, pica, and impression at a time.
 
Laura recieved her B.A. in History of Art from Yale College in 2003.

Contact Information:

laura.koo@aya.yale.edu

Kate Krier

Associate Dean for the Arts, Yale College

Biography

The Associate Dean for the Arts oversees Yale College Arts, including the Center for Collaborative Arts and Media, Undergraduate Production, Glee Club, Symphony Orchestra, and Yale Bands. Krier also serves as Special Adviser to the Schwarzman Center. She has managed a range of Yale arts programs including the World Performance Project, the Yale Baroque Opera Project, and the campus-wide Shakespeare at Yale initiative. She holds an MFA in Technical Design and Production from the Yale School of Drama. I was born in CT grew up in south Florida, and found my way back to CT for grad school and beyond. Outside of work, I love cooking/eating, gardening, and reading, and I volunteer at a cat rescue organization in North Branford.

Contact Information:

kathryn.krier@yale.edu