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  • Tuesday 5/12/26

    • Yale Club of Washington, DC Practical Career Conversation | A Professional Recruiter's Perspective

      May 12
      12:00PM – 1:00PM ET
      Online
      Add to Calendar 2026-05-12T12:00:00 2026-05-12T13:00:00 America/New_York Yale Club of Washington, DC Practical Career Conversation | A Professional Recruiter's Perspective Dede is a Yale Law School Graduate and a Partner in one of the Big Five Executive Recruiting firms, Egon Zehndor leading their health practice. She will talk about the Professional Recruiting marketplace The “career conversations” series of luncheon speakers has sought to focus first on the practical elements of the job search. There have been conversations about LinkedIn, resumes, the elevator pitch and more. There have also been speakers on the future of AI and the jobs marketplace, the future of work, the nonprofit sector and other dimensions of the future marketplace in which you are going to have to navigate career transitions. Dede Orraca-Cecil will talk about the world of the professional recruiter and what she has learned as a partner in one of the five leading search firms in the world. Dede's experience in working for companies who are searching for senior executives and boards of directors is an important perspective on the future of the jobs marketplace that you should have. For mid-career professionals who may wish to interact with the world of professional recruiters, listening to Dede’s perspective may offer some practical advice. For others, better understanding the world of recruiting for senior executives Maybe an important orientation to your future career navigation. false

    • Yale Career Fireside Chat: The Impact of AI on Jobs and Careers

      May 12
      6:00PM – 7:00PM ET
      Online
      Add to Calendar 2026-05-12T18:00:00 2026-05-12T19:00:00 America/New_York Yale Career Fireside Chat: The Impact of AI on Jobs and Careers The issue of AI has dominated the headlines as the application of AI spreads across a wide variety of functions and tasks. There is a great deal of controversy about what impact AI will have on various tasks that humans perform and about the extent to which AI will be successful or not successful. For Yale students deciding on their careers and on Yale alumni of all ages who are in different professions, it has become imperative to figure out what jobs and functions will become extinct and what new opportunities will be created. This virtual event will feature a 45 minute panel followed by 15 minutes of Q&A. The panel will share and debate their perspectives about the impact that AI will have on jobs and careers, the extent to which AI continue to evolve and impact different tasks, and how one should think about these trends when you assess where to point your career. Online — 415 Central Park West false

  • Wednesday 5/13/26

    • GLC@Lunch: “Blackface Minstrelsy and the Birth of American Popular Culture: A New History”

      May 13
      12:30PM – 1:45PM ET
      Online/On Campus
      Add to Calendar 2026-05-13T12:30:00 2026-05-13T13:45:00 America/New_York GLC@Lunch: “Blackface Minstrelsy and the Birth of American Popular Culture: A New History” Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 12:30—1:45pm | Hybrid In person at Yale University, Rosenkranz Hall, Room 241, 115 Prospect Street, New Haven Online via zoom Note: In-person seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. K. Stephen Prince (GLC Research Affiliate; Charles Phelps Manship, Jr. Professor of History, Louisiana State University) The blackface minstrel show was responsible for many of the nineteenth century’s most harmful depictions of African Americans. Performers trafficked in crude dialect, slapstick humor, and dehumanizing depictions of Black animalism and savagery, casting slavery as a benevolent institution and questioning the desirability – even possibility – of Black freedom. Scholars have long recognized the formative role that minstrelsy played in the elaboration of American racial ideologies. But the minstrel show was more than a catalog of harmful stereotypes. It was also a thriving entertainment juggernaut, one that had a permanent foothold in every major American city and stretched from coast to coast. Blackface acts and minstrel stereotypes were endlessly replicated, brought to life nightly in playhouses nationwide, for decades. We cannot fully understand the insidious ideological influence of the minstrel show until we recognize it as a veritable amusement industry and the first truly national form of popular culture. Online/On Campus — 115 Prospect Street, Room 241 false

    • AAAYA 2026 Virtual Lecture Series | Human Trafficking Impact on AAPI Community: Law Enforcement Perspective

      May 13, 2026
      Starts at 8:00PM ET
      Online
      Add to Calendar 2026-05-13T20:00:00 2026-05-13T20:00:00 America/New_York AAAYA 2026 Virtual Lecture Series | Human Trafficking Impact on AAPI Community: Law Enforcement Perspective Human Trafficking and the AAPI Community: A Law Enforcement Perspective A Webinar with Captain Junsun Lee, Redwood City Police Department Police Captain Junsun Lee offers an on-the-ground perspective regarding the issue of human trafficking within the AAPI community. The discussion will unpack the complexities of identifying, reaching, and protecting vulnerable immigrant populations, while examining the necessary intersection between community advocacy and systemic law enforcement responses. Captain Junsun Lee, a South Korean native, began his career in 2001 and has since become a decorated leader in California law enforcement. A recipient of the Medal of Valor and Life Saving Medal, he is a recognized expert in human trafficking investigations and helped develop California’s first 40-hour course on the subject. Currently the Patrol Captain for the Redwood City Police Department, Captain Lee is a graduate of the LAPD Leadership Program and Stanford’s Local Governance Summer Institute, focusing his leadership on integrity, innovation, and community partnership. Austin Baik (YC '11), a member of the Redwood City Police Advisory Board, will be moderating this event. Presented by the Association of Asian American Yale Alumni (AAAYA) false

  • Saturday 5/16/26

    • The YIA Film Society presents ‘Another Round’ Discussion

      May 16, 2026
      Starts at 11:00AM ET
      Online
      Add to Calendar 2026-05-16T11:00:00 2026-05-16T11:00:00 America/New_York The YIA Film Society presents ‘Another Round’ Discussion On May 16th, 2026, we are discussing "Another Round", Thomas Vinterberg, Denmark, 2020 “Four high-school teachers consume alcohol on a daily basis to see how it affects their social and professional lives.” https://www.imdb.com/video/vi4106928409/?ref_=ttvg_vi_7 ​Prior to our discussion, participants will watch the movie on streaming platforms available in their regions. Online options may include Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Prime Video, etc. false

  • Wednesday 5/20/26

    • Yale Blue Green May Alumni Talk | Holding Ground: Conservation, Community, and the Long View with Laly Lichtenfeld ’05 PhD

      May 20
      4:00PM – 5:00PM ET
      Online
      Add to Calendar 2026-05-20T16:00:00 2026-05-20T17:00:00 America/New_York Yale Blue Green May Alumni Talk | Holding Ground: Conservation, Community, and the Long View with Laly Lichtenfeld ’05 PhD Join Yale Blue Green for our monthly alumni speaker series! On 20 May, we will be welcoming Dr. Laly Lichtenfeld, PhD, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of African People and Wildlife. For more than two decades, Dr. Laly Lichtenfeld has partnered with communities in Tanzania to build conservation solutions that hold — through shifting politics, funding disruptions, and the daily pressures of life in landscapes where people and wildlife rely on the same land. Her work centers on a question that rarely gets asked in environmental science: not whether a solution was implemented, but whether it lasts. In this talk, she draws on field experience to explore what sustainable solutions require in practice, including local decision-making, women’s leadership, and the collaborative processes that keep conservation grounded when conditions change. The lessons reach well beyond conservation, offering a framework for anyone working on complex social and environmental challenges in an uncertain world. false

    • YaleWomen and the Triangle Yale Club | Leading in Higher Ed: Shaping the Next Generation

      May 20, 2026
      Starts at 7:00PM ET
      Online
      Add to Calendar 2026-05-20T19:00:00 2026-05-20T19:00:00 America/New_York YaleWomen and the Triangle Yale Club | Leading in Higher Ed: Shaping the Next Generation In a world captivated by tech and consulting, higher education rarely commands the spotlight - yet it is where lives are shaped and futures take root. After graduating from Yale, Mary Pat McMahon ’97 chose higher education and has never looked back. Now Duke University’s Vice Provost of Student Affairs, she's happily at the center of the complex and ever-evolving world of higher education leadership. Join Mary Pat in conversation with fellow classmate Charles Duhigg ’97, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist at The New Yorker, as she discusses what it means to lead in higher ed today - from shaping student experiences to navigating public policy - and why her chosen career has proven to be more rewarding and impactful than she could've ever imagined. Don't miss this inside look into higher education! false

    • AAAYA 2026 Virtual Lecture Series | AAPI Immigration Rights: Advocacy Policy Overview

      May 20, 2026
      Starts at 8:00PM ET
      Online
      Add to Calendar 2026-05-20T20:00:00 2026-05-20T20:00:00 America/New_York AAAYA 2026 Virtual Lecture Series | AAPI Immigration Rights: Advocacy Policy Overview AAPI Immigration Rights: Advocacy Policy Overview A Webinar with Martin Kim The AAAYA Lecture Series invites you to an essential discussion on the evolving landscape of U.S. immigration and its specific implications for the Asian American community. In an era of significant policy shifts, understanding the complexities of visa backlogs, legal pathways, and the diverse socio-economic needs of our community is more important than ever. We will explore how these issues shape the collective Asian American experience. Whether you are looking to better understand the legal framework or the social impact on our neighborhoods, we hope you will join us for this insightful and informative presentation. Martin Kim is the Director of Immigration Advocacy at Advancing Justice | AAJC, where he advocates for a fairer immigration system by developing public policy research, strategies, and analysis and by engaging with key legislative and executive stakeholders. Martin previously worked as the Deputy Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs at the New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, leading work on issues related to the intersection of the criminal legal system and immigration law, access to health care, and access to education. Martin holds a J.D. from NYU Law, and is admitted to practice law in New York State and Washington, D.C. Before law school, Martin received a B.S. in journalism from Northwestern University. false

  • Tuesday 5/26/26

    • Yale Alumni Service Corps (YASC) | Roots & Reinvention: Tradition and Transformation in Polish Cuisine

      May 26
      8:00PM – 9:00PM ET
      Online
      Add to Calendar 2026-05-26T20:00:00 2026-05-26T21:00:00 America/New_York Yale Alumni Service Corps (YASC) | Roots & Reinvention: Tradition and Transformation in Polish Cuisine

      Join the Yale Alumni Service Corps (YASC) for an immersive virtual culinary demonstration exploring how Polish cuisine is being reimagined—where deeply rooted traditions meet bold, modern creativity.

      From cherished staples like pierogi and barszcz (beet soup) to contemporary interpretations found in Warsaw’s innovative kitchens, we’ll trace how familiar flavors are being refreshed with new techniques, ingredients, and inspiration.

      This is a journey through a cuisine that honors its past while confidently evolving for the present, drawing from beloved, time-honored recipes passed down through generations of Polish babcias (grandmothers) to create an experience that bridges tradition and modernity!
       

      Experience Highlights

      • Live cooking demonstration of traditional and modern takes on Polish dishes

      • Virtual demonstration experience you can follow from your own kitchen

      • Cultural insights that bring each recipe to life, drawing on their unique histories

      • Live Q&A with your YASC host 
       

      Featured Recipes

      Soups

      • Zupa Ogórkowa (Polish Dill Pickle Soup)
      Creamy, tangy soup made with fermented pickles, potatoes, carrots, dill, and broth.

      • Barszcz (Beet Soup)
      Deep ruby beet broth, often served clear or with optional dumplings, finished with a touch of acidity.

      Main Dishes

      • Pierogi (Potato & Cheese Dumplings)
      Handmade dumplings filled with potato and farmer’s cheese, boiled and optionally pan-fried with butter and onions.

      • Bigos (Hunter’s Stew)
      Slow-cooked cabbage, sauerkraut, mushrooms, and mixed meats; rich, smoky, and deeply savory.

      • Gołąbki (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
      Cabbage leaves filled with seasoned rice and meat, baked in a tomato-based sauce.

      Sides / Salads

      • Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad)
      Thinly sliced cucumbers in sour cream with dill, lemon juice, and a light seasoning — cool, fresh, and creamy contrast to heavier dishes.

      Desserts

      • Szarlotka (Polish Apple Pie)
      Spiced apple filling with a buttery crust, often served warm.
       

      Hosted by Ryan Sutherland '20 MPH, '27 MD, Home Chef and YASC Advisory Board Member. Event will be recorded.

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      Yale Alumni Service Corps (YASC) | Roots & Reinvention: Tradition and Transformation in Polish Cuisine

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