Events Calendar

This three-week immersion program in one of Tuscany’s oldest and artistically rich capitals, Siena, offers culturally curious participants a deep dive exploration of the home of one of the oldest universities in the world, the University of Siena (founded in 1240) and the seat of one of the world’s most decorative and elaborately stylized schools of art, the 13th to 15th century’s School of Siena. The city is so closely associated with art that the paint hue, sienna (a deep, oxblood red-brown, cleaved from local earth), is virtually synonymous with the city from whence it originally came.

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Tanzanian safari adventure, beginning with your arrival in Arusha, where you`ll be greeted by the breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Your journey continues to the majestic Tarangire National Park, home to iconic baobab trees and vast herds of elephants. Explore the vibrant birdlife and diverse ecosystems of Lake Manyara, where flamingos, pelicans, and tree-climbing lions create a mesmerizing spectacle. Descend into the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage site teeming with abundant wildlife, including the elusive black-maned lions and rare black rhinos. Along the way, you`ll also have the chance to visit local schools, traditional homes, and a biogas plant, providing a unique cultural insight into the region.

Next, delve into ancient history at Oldupai Gorge, one of the world’s most important paleoanthropological sites, before venturing into the iconic Serengeti National Park. Witness the great migration of wildebeest and zebras, and experience thrilling wildlife drives to spot predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Enjoy panoramic views of the sprawling Serengeti plains, providing the perfect blend of adventure and tranquility. Conclude your journey with a flight back to Arusha, where you`ll have a final opportunity to shop for local crafts and savor Tanzanian cuisine before heading home, enriched with unforgettable memories of East Africa`s stunning landscapes, rich cultural encounters, and extraordinary wildlife experiences.

Volunteer tasks may include sorting through and repackaging nonperishable, perishable, and non-food donations; packing commodity supplementary food program boxes for seniors; assembly backpacks of food for kids; relabeling or correcting labels on food for distribution. 

Volunteers need to be 14 or older. No open-toe or open-heeled shoes, including NO Crocs, sandals or flip-flops. 

Please register at the Food Bank here and through Yale Day of Service.

Registration is limited to 10. Michelle Fischer Hersh is the site coordinator for this event.

Contact: Michelle Fischer Hersh '86

Join the Triangle Yale Club for an authentic NC barbecue buffet of smokey chopped pork, tender slow-cooked chicken, creamy mac n' cheese, and tangy collard greens.

Two very special speakers will present during dinner:

John Shelton Reed is Professor Emeritus, Dept of Sociology at UNC-Chapel Hill and former director of the Howard Odum Institute for Research in Social Science. He helped found the university's Center for the Study of the American South, the quarterly Southern Cultures, and has written Holy Smoke: The Big Book of North Carolina Barbecue, On Barbecue, and Barbecue: A Savor the South Cookbook.

Sheri Castle is an award-winning professional food writer, recipe developer, cooking teacher, and public speaker known for melding stories, humor, and culinary expertise. She is the host of The Key Ingredient, an Emmy-winning cooking show from PBS that airs and streams across the country. Sheri has written The New Southern Garden Cookbook, Instantly Southern, and The Southern Living Community Cookbook.

For questions or dietary requests please email Shivani. Purchase tickets at triangleyaleclub.org/events.