Welcome to Yale Afternoons with Alison! In this series, Alison Cole ’99, executive director of the YAA, meets with university leaders to learn more about their priorities and how the alumni community can support them. All conversations occur at Rose Alumni House, the home of the alumni association and a hub for activity on campus. Bring your favorite beverage and enjoy the conversation.
In the second episode, Alison chats with Stavros Niarchos Foundation Dean of the Yale School of Art, Kymberly Pinder ’95 PhD. In addition to this episode, check out the Art School’s monthly newsletter, News from New Haven.
An alumna of Yale’s History of Art program, Dr. Pinder is an internationally recognized scholar of race, representation, and public art. She is the author of “Painting the Gospel: Black Public Art and Religion in Chicago” and the editor of “Race-ing Art History: Critical Readings in Race and Art History.”
Dr. Pinder is widely known for her deep commitment to education and its potential to address local and national challenges. In addition to being an eminent scholar and educator, she has extensive experience at institutions of higher education and museums.
Dr. Pinder was appointed Yale’s first Black woman dean in 2021. Prior to her appointment at Yale, she served as Provost and Senior Vice President, then later Acting President of Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt).
Produced in partnership with Maya Weldon-Lagrimas ’24, Bronwen Pailthorpe ’25, the Yale Center for Collaborative Arts and Media, and The Yale Collection.
Did you miss the first conversation with Jeremiah Quinlan ’03? View it here
