Events Calendar

This course, co-sponsored by Yale’s Humanities Program, and led by Director of Undergraduate Studies and Lecturer, Paul Grimstad, will explore a strain of Antebellum Gothic in the prose, criticism and poetry of Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne. In different ways, Poe and Hawthorne brought out a brooding, melancholic, even lurid, strain in the American temperament. For Hawthorne this was part of the Puritan meditation on sin, a lingering Calvinist gloom he explored in allegorical forms of unparalleled delicacy and grace. For Poe it was more a matter of inventing new forms of writing that would be viable (and lucrative) in a burgeoning print culture of the United States. Read together, we get a unique parallax view of the origins of American literature in the mid-19th century. Works include, The Scarlet Letter, "My Kinsman, Major Molineau," "The Ministers Black Viel," "The Birthmark," "The Tell Tale Heart," "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Raven," "The Gold Bug," and critical appraisals by Charles Baudelaire, Henry James and F.O. Matthiessen.

Join Nancy J. Brown, MD, the Jean and David W. Wallace Dean of Yale School of Medicine, alumni, friends, current and prospective students for dinner and an update from the medical school during the National Medical Association (NMA) Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly.

Monday, July 21, 2025
6:00 pm- 9:00 pm
The Gage Restaurant
24 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60603

The Foundation for the Development of Computer Science Education in Jujuy (DIJ), an organization that works to improve the present and future generations of computer science students in Jujuy, will partner with YASC for a week of service in beautiful Humahuaca, located in the province of Jujuy.

JuJuy is a small province located in the Northwest corner of Argentina in the Andes Mountains abutting Bolivia and Chile. A majority of Jujuy's population is directly descended from the Inca, whose civilization spanned large portions of western South America as early as the 1100's. The province of Jujuy has a very strong educational system with good computer literacy in many schools. Its primary revenues are derived from farming and tourism.

Projects will focus on strengthening the community's use of computer technology, AI, and social media; promoting self-identity and career paths of students; and business consulting via marketing and financial management skills to local business owners and prospective entrepreneurs.

• Children's Self-Esteem, Wellness, & Competency - volunteers may work in the local elementary/high schools with children on specialized projects designed to promote self-esteem, competency, and a sense of well-being. Projects may include development of school newspapers, arts, and coping and negotiation skills.
• Computer/internet literacy - teaching students (and possibly their parents!) how to effectively work with, stay safe with, and take advantage of social media marketing tools.
• Agroecology & construction - volunteers may work with students at the agrotechnical school on expanding and modernizing their farming techniques as well as research methods for creating & upgrading agrotechnical practices: "smart" greenhouses, solar energy, & methods for increasing crop production.
• Business Marketing - volunteers may work together with students to help local artisans with marketing strategies and tools for online presence as well as on-the-ground local marketing to tourist traffic.
• Business Management & Entrepreneurship - volunteers will help local entrepreneurs develop their business ideas & marketing strategies, including app-based businesses, high-end artisan collectives, and SAAS/back-office software development companies.
• Technical English - Volunteers will converse with high school students who study STEM subjects in order for them to become more proficient in technical English terms.

Review program policies, trip itinerary, terms and conditions, and listen to the YASC Argentina Introductory Webinar. For questions or further information feel free to contact trip producer Arikha Moses '98 PhD or João Aleixo at the YAA.

Pre & Post Trip Extensions

Our logistics travel vendor Say Hueque will offer pre- and post-trip sightseeing extensions. Click on the links below to review each option with detailed itinerary. Note that all extensions require a minimum of 6 guests and do not include flights.

Pre-trip Extensions

• Buenos Aires
• El Calafate, Patagonia 
• Puerto Madryn, Patagonia

 Post-trip Extensions

• Buenos Aires
• Iguazu Falls
• Mendoza

For questions and booking information about the pre- and post-trip extensions, please contact Patricia Wissar from Say Hueque.

Embark on a captivating journey to the Galapagos Islands, beginning with your arrival in Quito, Ecuador, where you will enjoy a warm welcome reception and dinner. The next day, fly to San Cristobal Island to embark on the Coral I and visit the Interpretive Center and Frigatebird Hill. Your adventure includes “wet” and “dry” landings, giving you the chance to explore diverse landscapes and encounter unique wildlife. From the striking lava formations and migratory birds at Cerro Brujo to the stunning views and nesting colonies of boobies at Pitt Point, each day promises unforgettable experiences.

Delve into the geological and biological richness of Española Island, where you will witness vibrant seabird colonies, dramatic volcanic formations, and the famous blowhole, "Soplador." Continue to Floreana Island, home to flamingos, sea turtles, and historical Post Office Bay. Explore the highlands of Santa Cruz Island to observe giant tortoises and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Discover the seabird colonies of Genovesa Island, snorkel in the marine-rich waters of Rabida Island, and ascend to the summit of Bartolome Island for panoramic views. Conclude your voyage with a serene dinghy ride through Black Turtle Cove before returning to Quito for a farewell dinner, bringing your extraordinary family adventure to a close.

Join Ed Kamens `74, Sumitomo Professor Emeritus of East Asian Languages and Literatures, on a custom autumn journey inside Japan. For 14 days, encounter a fascinating balance between natural and man-made, urban and rural, and ancient and contemporary.

Begin in Nara and venture to Kyoto, Naoshima, Takamatsu, Teshima, Inujima, Kurashiki, Hiroshima, Miyajima, and finally, take the Shinkansen bullet train to Tokyo. Along the way, explore breathtaking temples and shrines surrounded by picturesque gardens and natural scenery. Study captivating architectural wonders and visit some of the most renowned art museums in Japan, including the Benesse House Museum and the Tokyo National Museum.

Throughout this educational journey, your expert study leader will offer a series of illustrated lectures and informal discussions. This program is exclusive to Yale Alumni Academy and is limited to 32 participants. For those interested, there will also be an optional post-trip extension to Hakone and Kamakura.

Aboard the sumptuous Sea Cloud II, discover Mediterranean islands rich with history and spectacular beauty. From Malta’s capital of Valletta, sail to Sicily’s ancient port of Trapani. Discover the magnificent remnants of an ancient Greek colony that thrived in Sicily, enjoying an inside look at the marvelously well-preserved temple of Segesta, which was built in the fifth century B.C. Continue to the Italian island of Sardinia and its ancient capital of Cagliari, which traces its history back to the Phoenicians and Romans. Float along Sardinia’s west coast to Alghero, colonized by the Catalans in the 14th century. Discover Sardinia’s domed stone fortresses called nuraghi, striking evidence of an advanced Bronze Age civilization on the island.
Be on deck when Sea Cloud II approaches French Corsica and Bonifacio’s stunning natural harbor, with its breathtaking setting atop limestone cliffs. Sail north to the enchanting island of Elba, Napoleon’s place of exile, and explore Napoleon’s residence, Villa San Martino, now a museum. Arrive in Tuscany on the Italian mainland, where you will have a choice between excursions departing from the port of Livorno: Wander through the medieval fortified town of Lucca, the birthplace of Puccini, or venture to Pietrasanta, a tiny contemporary art community that Michelangelo once called home.