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  • Wednesday 10/21/26

    • Yale Alumni Academy | London Theater Program Fall 2026

      Oct 21 – Oct 29
      London, United Kingdom
      Add to Calendar 2026-10-21T00:00:00 2026-10-29T00:00:00 America/New_York Yale Alumni Academy | London Theater Program Fall 2026

      Join fellow Yale alumni and friends for an immersive exploration of London`s richly varied theater scene, featuring six hand-picked productions in the West End and beyond. Enjoy a curated theater experience complete with tickets, select meals, talkbacks, and transportation all-included. Read the plays in advance and join program leader Gordon Turnbull for stimulating seminar discussions before and after each performance. An exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the National Theatre complex adds another dimension to this one-of-a-kind program. Enjoy free time to experience London from our base in the heart of charming Bloomsbury. Explore museums, stroll through historic neighborhoods, or simply relax in one of the city`s many cafés and gardens before gathering again for dinner, conversation, and another memorable performance. It`s a week that combines the excitement of outstanding theater, intellectual engagement, and the camaraderie of fellow Yale alumni, family and friends.

      Featured Plays:

      1. James Graham: The Standard of Living, Theatre Royal Haymarket
      2. Tracey Scott Wilson: The Story, The National Theatre (Olivier)
      3. Stephanie Street: A Small and Quiet Light, Orange Tree Theatre
      4. Anton Chekhov: The Cherry Orchard (adapted by Conor McPherson), Harold Pinter Theatre
      5. Robert Icke: The Lives of Others, Adelphi Theatre
      6. Noël Coward: Hay Fever, Wyndham’s Theatre
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    • Yale Alumni Association of the Northwest | YAA Redpath Lecture Music & the Brain: A Lecture and Gathering with Dean José García-León

      Oct 21, 2026
      6:00PM CT / 7:00PM ET
      Minneapolis, MN
      Add to Calendar 2026-10-21T00:00:00 2026-10-21T00:00:00 America/New_York Yale Alumni Association of the Northwest | YAA Redpath Lecture Music & the Brain: A Lecture and Gathering with Dean José García-León Join the Yale Alumni Association of the Northwest and the Yale School of Music for a special evening with José García-León, Dean of the Yale School of Music, on Wednesday, October 21. The evening begins with a welcoming reception and music, followed by a lecture and conversation exploring music, the brain, and the powerful ways music shapes how we think, feel, and connect. Guests are invited to stay afterward for an informal meet-and-greet and social hour. 🎶 6:00–7:00 PM | Reception with music and hors d'oeuvres 🧠 7:00–8:00 PM | Lecture and Q&A 🥂 8:00–9:00 PM | Meet-and-Greet and Social Hour The YAA-Redpath Speakers Program brings Yale faculty and administrators to alumni and communities around the world. We are especially grateful to the Yale School of Music for its partnership in making this program possible. Tickets: General Admission: $50 B.O.L.D. (Graduates of the Past 10 Years) Alumni: $25 Register today and join us for an engaging evening of music, ideas, and Yale community! Questions? Contact events@yaanw.org true

    • Yale Blue Green October Alumni Talk: Sara Smiley Smith, Assistant Provost for Planetary Solutions at Yale University

      Oct 21
      4:00PM – 5:00PM ET
      Online
      Add to Calendar 2026-10-21T16:00:00 2026-10-21T17:00:00 America/New_York Yale Blue Green October Alumni Talk: Sara Smiley Smith, Assistant Provost for Planetary Solutions at Yale University Join us on Wednesday, October 21 for Yale Blue Green's next monthly talk, featuring Sara Smiley Smith, Assistant Provost for Planetary Solutions at Yale University! Sara Smiley Smith (PhD, MESc, MPH) works to implement strategic initiatives, expand interdisciplinary collaboration, build capacity and engage stakeholders both within and beyond Yale’s campus. Prior to this role, Sara served as the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Research, and Sustainability at the Yale School of the Environment (YSE). She received her Ph.D. from YSE in 2016 and completed the joint master’s degree program between the School of Epidemiology and Public Health and YSE in 2007. During her time at Yale, she has also had the opportunity to work in the University’s Office of Sustainability. Sara holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Political Science from Middlebury College (2004). She spent her childhood on the remnants of her family’s dairy farm in the small town of Winslow, Maine. false

    • Yale Club of New Haven: Pre-Concert Talk & Robert Blocker Recital

      Oct 21
      6:30PM – 8:30PM ET
      On Campus
      Add to Calendar 2026-10-21T18:30:00 2026-10-21T20:30:00 America/New_York Yale Club of New Haven: Pre-Concert Talk & Robert Blocker Recital

      Join the Yale Club of New Haven and Yale School of Music for a special evening of music and conversation on Wednesday, October 21.

      The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. in Sudler Hall with a pre-concert talk by Paul Berry, Deputy Dean and Associate Professor at the Yale School of Music and an expert in German music. Professor Berry will offer insights into faculty pianist Robert Blocker’s recital program, exploring the works, their composers and historical contexts, and the demands they place on the performer.

      RSVP is required for the pre-concert talk.

      At 7:30 p.m., Robert Blocker, William Edward Gilbert Professor of Piano and former Dean of the Yale School of Music, will perform a recital featuring works by Telemann and Schumann. An internationally acclaimed concert pianist, Blocker has performed throughout the world in recital, chamber music, and orchestral settings.

      As part of this collaboration, the Yale School of Music is pleased to offer Yale Club of New Haven alumni 35% off the regular concert ticket price. Purchase concert tickets at: https://music-tickets.yale.edu/979/27220. Enter alum35 in the promotional-code box at the top right of the ticket page.

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      Yale Club of New Haven: Pre-Concert Talk & Robert Blocker Recital

  • Thursday 10/22/26

    • YaleWomen Oregon Book Group Kickoff

      Oct 22, 2026
      7:00PM PT / 10:00PM ET
      Portland, OR
      Add to Calendar 2026-10-22T00:00:00 2026-10-22T00:00:00 America/New_York YaleWomen Oregon Book Group Kickoff

      Avid Yalie reader? Join fellow readers at the first YaleWomen Oregon Chapter Book Group on October 22!

      We gather at Tabor Space in SE Portland at 7pm for vibrant chatter and start discussing the book at 7:30pm.

      This group reads works by women authors that have been awarded a Pulitzer, Booker, or other literary prize for fiction, non-fiction, or biography/memoir. October’s selection is the 2024 Pulitzer winner for fiction, Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips.

      Join us in October and help pick the books for 2027 (meeting every other month, starting January 21). Books under consideration include Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo; Milkman by Anna Burns; and March, by Geraldine Brooks.

      October host Lisa Hay ‘85

       Portland, OR — 5441 SE Belmont St true

    • Paint and Sip Event with the Yale Club of the Triad, NC

      Oct 22
      6:30PM – 8:30PM ET
      Greensboro, NC
      Add to Calendar 2026-10-22T18:30:00 2026-10-22T20:30:00 America/New_York Paint and Sip Event with the Yale Club of the Triad, NC Enjoy an evening with fellow Yalies using watercolors with local alum Haley. During our time together, Haley will lead us through various techniques to complete a small watercolor painting. You’ll receive a pre-sketched paper with our topic (Haley does the sketching, you fill it in!), a watercolor palette, and brushes. Price is $25/person. Drinks and snacks available for purchase at the bar. Greensboro, NC — 2001 Yanceyville St false

    • Yale Career Conversations: Turmoil in the Consulting Profession

      Oct 22
      7:00PM – 8:00PM ET
      Online
      Add to Calendar 2026-10-22T19:00:00 2026-10-22T20:00:00 America/New_York Yale Career Conversations: Turmoil in the Consulting Profession In today’s world, major disruptions are occurring in many professions for many different reasons. To raise awareness of the difficulties now facing Yale’s students and alumni, the Yale Career Panels Committee has decided to start a new program called “Yale Career Conversations -Turmoil in Professions” that will provide attendees with insights about the disruptions in a number of industries. Although AI is one of the disruptors, there are other disruptors such as government funding, geopolitical changes, structural changes in many industries, etc. These Yale Career Conversations events will explore the various disruptions, the impact they are having, and how individuals and institutions are coping with and mitigating the effects of these disruptions. For this first Yale Career Conversations -Turmoil in Professions event, we are focusing on Consulting. Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026 Time: 7:00 pm EDT to 8:00 pm EDT (Panel & Q&A), 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm EDT (Optional Networking) Format: Webcast Registration: http://yalecareerpanels-10-22-26.eventbrite.com Panelists: Tim Kuroda, Partner, PwC Eun Bi Lee, Principal, BCG false

    • Yale Club of Central Ohio: The Whiffenpoofs in Columbus

      Oct 22
      7:00PM – 8:30PM ET
      Columbus, OH
      Add to Calendar 2026-10-22T19:00:00 2026-10-22T20:30:00 America/New_York Yale Club of Central Ohio: The Whiffenpoofs in Columbus Join fellow Yalies and music lovers for an evening with The Yale Whiffenpoofs, Yale’s historic a cappella ensemble, when they visit Columbus this October! This special Columbus performance will also feature singers from the Columbus Alternative High School and Northland High School choirs. Founded in 1909, the Yale Whiffenpoofs are the world’s oldest collegiate a cappella group. Each year, the Whiffs perform for audiences around the world, sharing a diverse repertoire of vocal jazz, folk, pop, and Broadway favorites. Over the years, they have performed at venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center and have appeared on television programs including The Sing-Off, The West Wing, and Glee. The Whiffenpoofs invite Yale alumni, family, friends, and members of the Central Ohio community to join them for this special evening in Columbus. 📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026 🕖 7:00–8:30 PM 📍 Faith Ministries Church 2747 Agler Road Columbus, OH 43224 🎟️ Tickets and additional information: https://whiffs.ticketbud.com/the-yale-whiffenpoofs-in-columbus- Come hear one of Yale’s most beloved musical traditions and support talented student singers from both Yale and the Columbus community! Columbus, OH — 2747 Agler Road false

  • Friday 10/23/26

    • Music & the Brain: YAA Redpath Lecture and Gathering with Dean José García-León

      Oct 23, 2026
      6:30PM CT / 7:30PM ET
      Chicago, IL
      Add to Calendar 2026-10-23T00:00:00 2026-10-23T00:00:00 America/New_York Music & the Brain: YAA Redpath Lecture and Gathering with Dean José García-León Join the Yale Club of Chicago for an evening with José García-León, Henry and Lucy Moses Dean of Music at Yale University. Join the Yale Club of Chicago for a special evening with José García-León, Henry and Lucy Moses Dean of Music at Yale University, presented with support from the Yale Alumni Association’s Redpath Speakers Program. Music and the Brain García-León will speak on “Music and the Brain,” exploring the multifaceted effects of music on the brain and its influence on cognitive functions, emotional states, and neurological health. The presentation examines how different genres and tempos of music activate neural pathways associated with memory, emotion, and motor control. Topics include connections between music and spatial-temporal reasoning, the ways upbeat music can affect mood and productivity, and how slower music can support relaxation and alleviate stress. García-León will also discuss the impact of musical training on children’s cognitive development, the evolutionary role of music in human social bonding, and the importance of personal musical preferences and individual differences in how our brains respond to music. This event is presented by the Yale Club of Chicago with support from the Yale Alumni Association’s Redpath Speakers Program. This event is not affiliated with Roosevelt University. Chicago, IL — 430 S. Michigan Ave true

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