Events Calendar

Social innovator Dr. Sejal Hathi ’13 was inspired to pursue medicine as a career by her own patient experiences as teen. “I realized how critical health is to achieving self-actualization: that quality care is a foundational human right, because without it, no matter a person’s other resources, intellect, education, or talents, no individual can aspire to beyond her basic needs.” Join Sejal and fellow alums in a conversation about health as a requisite for self-actualization, social entrepreneurship, and global empowerment of women and girls.

Your dreams can provide spiritual guidance and emotional healing. Join us at the next Careers, Life, and Yale Thursday show, where Rodger Kamenetz ’70, a celebrated poet and dream teacher, discusses how.

Many Yalies choose careers in government service to make a difference in our country and throughout the world. Meet two Yale Women with legal backgrounds who have chosen to serve in different ways and hear about their professional journeys “For Country”.

How does one go from being an anthropology major at Yale to being at the fore of the craft beer movement to head brewer at a Danish microbrewery? And how does a woman wend her way in management positions in a male-dominated business?

Recently hitting the 20-year mark in the craft beer industry, Tamar Banner ’99 has brought her expertise gained from her years at Harpoon, New Belgium, and Brew Dog breweries to To Øl. She is a certified cicerone, the beer equivalent of a sommelier, and an active member of Master Brewers Association of the Americas and the Pink Boots Society, an organization for women in the beer industry. Tamar regularly speaks at beer dinners and festivals, especially about beer and food pairing. She makes her own cheese at home and loves to experiment with all things fermented!

Come join the conversation and learn about the art and science of fermentation and the craft beer culture. Are women having any impact, as their numbers increase in the industry? Just in time for Feb Club, Tamar brings insight on a whole other level about this ancient beverage and its 21st century trends. If you don’t know an IPA from a hefeweizen, this might demystify those taproom chalkboards. If you a serious beer drinker, gather with others who share your enthusiasm for zymurgy.

The coronavirus pandemic represents a severe global crisis, affecting physical and psychological health. Regulations imposed to counteract the rapid growth of COVID-19, mainly social restrictions, have represented a risk factor for developing depressive, anxious symptoms and other psychological ailments such as stress and fear. Those who treat individuals with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress strongly advocate that a healthy social and physical environment is critical for maintenance of balanced mental health. This interactive discussion will include small breakout sessions that will review coping strategies for alleviation of emotional stress brought on by the multiple complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic. A review of resiliency techniques on how to cope with and adjust to the pandemic will be discussed. Recommendations such as increasing social interaction and support when safe, engaging in a wider variety of activities that foster a sense of mastery, including work will be highlighted. Key terms for thought: COVID-19, coping strategies, psychological well-being, resiliency, adverse factors, and connections. 

As part of the YAA's Careers, Life, and Yale Thursday evening online program, please join us this Thursday for a panel discussion "The Whiffenpoofs: Then and Now" with Whiff alumni & current members.

The Whiffenpoofs are Yale’s oldest and best known singing group. Founded in 1909, the Whiffs now count hundreds of living alumni and students among their current and former members. What was it like "way back when" and how do things differ today? 

Join us at 8pm EST on January 27 for a lively Thursday evening discussion featuring several Whiffs from today and yesteryear including:

For many, finding a profession of passion and impact seems impossible. Yet Communications Professional Danielle Kristine Toussaint ’06 has already accomplished this feat through varied experiences as a CXO, author, entrepreneur, storyteller, and more. Join Careers, Life, and Yale to chat with Danielle about her inspiring professional journey.  

Those with aspirations to work in film and TV, theater, music, or sports usually are those who want to be performers, creatives, or athletes. But these fields are also trillion-dollar industries with many behind-the-scenes careers that require a wide range of skills and expertise.

In planning their life after Yale, few students think of applying their highly regarded degrees to this powerhouse sector of the world economy. Brian Weinstein ’96 and Bianca Levin ’99, ’02 JD are two Yalies who made their way to top positions in the business side of the entertainment world. In conversation with each other and with attendees, they will share how they went from New Haven to Hollywood and offer insights that might have you asking if this is a good fit for you. This event is co-sponsored by Yale In Hollywood and Careers, Life, and Yale. Join us at a special time of 8:30 p.m. ET!

Holistic psychiatrist and author Ellen Vora, MD (née Ellen Goldstein ’02 JE) will be speaking with us about a new way to understand and manage anxiety and insomnia. It will be a discussion of big ideas about mental health, while also providing actionable strategies to help with daily well-being.