Events Calendar

Wanting to do something about the challenges of our times, an individual can feel overwhelmed, but individuals sharing the effort with others can make a difference. Yalies interested in supporting Ukrainian refugees will want to join the Careers, Life and Yale discussion with two IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services) staff members on Thursday, December 8th, starting at 8:00 pm ET. Learn what is involved in sponsoring a Ukrainian citizen fleeing their homeland as part of the Sponsor Circle Program, a community-led resettlement initiative that allows everyday Americans to offer a newcomer the opportunity to begin again. Recent Yale graduate Joseph Doran ‘20 and his IRIS colleague Britten Bolenbaugh will share their expertise and experiences of Ukraine and the humanitarian effort in this war-torn country.

Join Careers, Life, and Yale, 1stGenYale, and the Yale Club of New Haven to hear all about the extraordinary vision and journey of Yale educated artist, Dominic Chambers. Inspired by books, mythology, Black history, as well as his own challenging upbringing in St. Louis, Dominic Chambers' work experiments with rich color while portraying Black people at rest and in leisure in fantastical landscapes.

Join Careers, Life, and Yale for an informal conversation with three Yale seniors whose academic excellence and community service have earned them Rhodes Scholarships for next year! Moderated by Yale College Class of 1974 Rhodes Scholar, Michael Oristaglio, the discussion will be focused on the students’ community work, their Oxford plans, and ways the scholarship has changed over the years. The Rhodes Scholarship was established in 1902 by the will of Cecil Rhodes. To date, 3,610 Americans have won Rhodes Scholarships, representing 327 colleges and universities. This year’s American winners include 16 women and 16 men.

Join us for a virtual conversation with Sara Nelson ’78, an accomplished editor, journalist, and author with extensive experience in the publishing industry. Sara will share her insights and experiences in the publishing industry and provide a behind-the-scenes look at the world of books. She will also discuss the current moment in the industry, which has been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of e-books and digital content and will address the growing commitment to bringing new and diverse voices to readers everywhere.

This event is a must-attend for anyone interested in the publishing industry, whether you are a budding or published author, or simply curious about the world of books. Don't miss this opportunity to join our discussion with Sara Nelson and get her unique perspective on how these trends are shaping the future of publishing!

Since her time at Yale, Stephanie Schmid has been driven by her passion to advance the rights of women and girls globally. Her diverse and purpose-driven career has spanned the national security and foreign policy, legal, government relations, crisis management, strategic response and communications, and political fields. Join Careers, Life, and Yale to learn from her professional journey spanning the legal, policy, and political landscapes in Washington, D.C. and around the globe.

Although the materials she works with have changed over the years, Dorian Webb ’91 maintains that her desire to build community through her work has not. As an architecture student at Yale, Dorian dreamed of creating spaces that complemented their environment and of welcoming architecture that embraced its inhabitants. Now she creates jewelry that encourages conversation, furthers cultural understanding, and makes women feel seen. In this show, she will discuss her career path, which began with the company she launched in her junior year, included selling to most major department stores, and involved time living in Italy, as well as the development of a home décor collection. She also will discuss closing that business, moving to the West coast, teaching low-income women entrepreneurial skills, relaunching her business, and finding her new focus: crafting intentional jewelry that fosters connection.

Join us for a conversation with Seth Goldman ’95 MPPM, an accomplished entrepreneur, business leader, and activist in the food and beverage industry. Seth is the co-founder and former CEO of Honest Tea, a company he started in his kitchen. With Yale SOM professor Barry Nalebuff, Seth grew Honest Tea into one of the largest organic beverage companies in the United States. He is also the author (with Prof. Nalebuff) of “Mission in a Bottle: The Honest Guide to Doing Business Differently--and Succeeding” an engaging graphic narrative about the path to building a successful mission-driven business.

In this virtual live event, Seth will share his insights and experiences about leading change in the food and beverage industry. He’ll provide a behind-the-scenes look at the world of sustainable and socially responsible business. He will also discuss the current moment in the industry, the growing demand for organic and sustainable products, and Eat the Change’s commitment to our planet.

This event is a must-attend for anyone interested in having a social impact through business – whether you are a budding entrepreneur, or simply curious about the world of sustainable and socially responsible business – or you love Seth’s newest tea, Just Ice Tea. Don't miss this opportunity to join our discussion with Seth Goldman and get his unique perspective on how ice tea and planet-based snacks are shaping the future of the industry!

Co-sponsored by Yale School of Management Alumni Relations and Yale Blue Green.

Want to discuss an award-winning idea for downtown New Haven? Inspired by a team that includes Yalies? Join us for a candid discussion with alums from the Yale School of Architecture (YSoA), along with Principals of Centerbrook Architects and Planners.

Centerbrook hopes that its idea will further transform New Haven’s downtown green, while also helping Yale alums. During our Thursday virtual gathering, you’ll get to hear and discuss the design and urban planning aspects of the idea — from the architects’ perspective. The proposal would transform a former bank building (on the northeast corner of the green) into a multi-purpose events/lodging venue for Yale, Yale alums and New Haven, bringing together the community, the University, and alums from all walks of life – singers and non-singers alike (see below!) – in true harmony.

Conceived by members of the Yale Whiffenpoof Alumni Association, the multi-purpose design would also help Yale alums. Named W2 House (think: Whiffenpoofs and Whim’n Rhythm) the proposal garnered the 2022 American Architecture Award from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.

What happens next? Tune in Thursday to find out. It’s your special chance to hear directly from Centerbrook and their client on the ups and downs of a potentially transformational idea. 

J.C. Calderón ’92 MArch, YSoA alumnus and YAA Board of Governors Member, will moderate.

In the shifting focus from disease to wellness, microbiome science is an exciting new frontier. The makeup of your personal microbiome — the trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites and other organisms that live within and on you – play a vital role in your immune system and metabolism as well as your mental health. Multiple studies offer promise for optimal wellness and anti-aging as well as the elimination of chronic conditions. Historically medicine has focused on the dangers of pathogenic microbes, but less than 1% within a diverse, symbiotic system are actually harmful. Practices, such as the reliance on pharmaceuticals and super-sanitized lifestyles can actually diminish the body’s key interface with the environment and disrupt the microbiome, but unlike your genetic profile, you can take steps to restore your evolving complex community of organisms. On Thursday, March 16th, at 8:00 p.m., you have the opportunity to get solid scientific information instead of hype from integrative gastroenterologist Dr. Robynne Chutkan ’87, who incorporates microbial optimization, nutritional therapy, mind-body techniques, and lifestyle changes into her therapeutic approach.