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Find the Dwight Hall groups that suit your passion for service and justice.

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Meet Dwight Hall in NYC


Dwight Hall at Yale is coming to New York City on June 11, 2009 for a friendraiser with Yale's Dwight Hall alumni in the New York area. Hear Dwight Hall students describe their service and justice projects, meet new Executive Director, Alex Knopp, review Dwight Hall's new building plans and moving schedule, learn how Dwight Hall is responding to the economic downturn, and renew friendships with Dwight Hall alumni in the New York area. Click on the heading for more details.

Alex Knopp New Exec. Director


Dwight Hall at Yale today announced the appointment of Alex Knopp, Esq. as the organization's new Executive Director. Alex will succeed current Executive Director Kathrine Burdick on July 1.

Click here for the full press release.

Dominican Republic Service Trip


Nearly 100 Yale alumni, current students, and friends gathered in the Dominican Republic from March 9 - 17, 2008 to participate in the inaugural Yale Service Tour 2008: Home, Health, and Heart.

Click here to learn about our efforts in constructing new, quality homes, staging medical clinics, and providing educational enrichment for children.

An Historic Move for the Hall


On November 10, 2006, the Board of Directors of Dwight Hall voted to move Dwight Hall operations to 143 Elm Street which currently houses offices of the Department of Music. The move is projected for the fall of 2010 after a total renovation of the new location. The Board's decision provides a great opportunity for student, Board, staff leadership and donors to usher in an exciting new chapter in the Hall's history.

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Functions, activities, seminars and events around town. Please note: to reserve space in Dwight Hall, you must first make a request here.


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International Health and Women's Rights Master's Tea with Aziza Ahmed

When:   November 30, 2009 4:30pm
Where:   Davenport Master's House
Region:   Yale Campus
 

Come to an intimate Master's Tea to hear about Ms Aziza Ahmed's work on securing women's right to health around the world. As the Human Rights Officer and Women's Law and Public Policy Fellow of the International Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS, Aziza Ahmed has been part of several key women's human rights initiatives, including working to hold the government accountable for sterilizing HIV positive women in Namibia, assessing the impact of criminalization of HIV transmission and exposure on women, and advocating for the rights of HIV positive women at the United Nations (UN). Prior to her role at the ICW, Ms. Ahmed worked with the Planned Parenthood Association of South Africa, Breakthrough India, and with the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), and the United Nations Development Fund for Children (UNICEF). 

International Health and Women's Rights

When:   November 30, 2009 4:30pm-5:30pm
Where:   Davenport Master's Tea
Region:   Yale Campus
 
Come to an intimate Master's Tea to hear about Ms Aziza Ahmed's work on securing women's right to health around the world. As the Human Rights Officer and Women's Law and Public Policy Fellow of the International Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS, Aziza Ahmed has been part of several ...

THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC HEALTH COALITION LUNCH FOR THE REST OF THE SEMESTER

When:   December 4, 2009 11:00am
Where:   Silliman Dining Annex
Region:   Yale Campus
 

 

If you would like anything added to the newsletter or any suggestions for PHC lunches, just email This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript Check out YPHC's website here

 

Solve Global Health Delivery Workshop (Call For Applicants)

When:   December 4, 2009 1:00pm-5:00pm
Where:   Unite For Sight headquarters in downtown New Haven (across the street from TD)
Region:   Yale Campus
 

Unite For Sight's Founder and CEO will hold a 1/2-day dynamic, immersive global health workshop. Currently, 4 billion people in the world own cell phones, including those in villages where healthcare is non-existent. What enables the delivery and distribution of goods at the "base of the pyramid," and what hinders healthcare delivery? What strategies can be applied to provide healthcare for the world's poorest people? This workshop is aimed at future leaders in global health who will gain skills and knowledge about global health delivery. The workshop will be a small, intimate forum with a limited capacity of no more than 10 participants.  Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Complete details and application instructions online at http://www.uniteforsight.org/global-health-university/global-health-workshop

Alternative gift market: Global Micro-Market and YAFTA

When:   December 5, 2009 11:00am-6:00pm
Where:   Old Campus
Region:   67 High Street
 
World Micro-Market, a committee of Reach Out, will hold our annual Alternative Gift Market on December 5th from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Dwight Hall Chapel on Old Campus. We will be selling fair trade goods, such as jewelry, coffee, bags, and belts, made by entrepreneurial artisans from developing countries around the world, including ...

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Herb Cahoon, mentor of students at Dwight Hall at Yale and former Director of Yale Volunteer Services, passes away at 91

Herbert Ames Cahoon, Jr., social worker, community activist, mentor of students at Dwight Hall at Yale and long-time Director of Yale Volunteer Services, died August 18, 2008 at his home in Woodbridge, CT at 91 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Jean, daughter Catherine Burnett of Canada ...

Welcome!

More than 2/3 of all undergraduates participate in a Dwight Hall program at some time during their sojourn at Yale. But our programs are not limited to Yale undergraduates. Alumni, parents, graduate students, staff and members of the community are welcome to join in. Please look through our offerings, from current events to enduring programs. And come back again. You may see something different. We encourage you to participate, contribute your time, talents, ideas, and resources. Help us carry Dwight Hall’s mission to New Haven and to the world! Deborah Rose, Chair Board of Directors

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2009 Dwight Hall Summer Fellowship Speaker Series

June 3rd: New Haven Orientation Reverend Kevin Ewing joined us for part of our day-long orientation to share his experiences with community organizing in the West River area. Reverend Kevin Ewing is the president of the West River Neighborhood Services Corporation. He is also the community organizer contracted by Community ...

2009 Dwight Hall Summer Fellowship

2009 Dwight Hall Summer Fellowship  2009 Dwight Hall Summer Fellows    Check out the schedule for our Summer Fellowship Seminar Series.      Jennifer Angarita, SM '10, Summer Fellowship CoordinatorJennifer worked last year with Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. on immigrant rights in the workplace by helping with the development of JUNTAs Worker's Center. Ultimately, ...

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Alternative gift market: Global Micro-Market and YAFTA

When:   December 5, 2009 11:00am-6:00pm
Where:   Old Campus
Region:   67 High Street
 
World Micro-Market, a committee of Reach Out, will hold our annual Alternative Gift Market on December 5th from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Dwight Hall Chapel on Old Campus. We will be selling fair trade goods, such as jewelry, coffee, bags, and belts, made by entrepreneurial artisans from developing countries around the world, including ...

English Conversation Partners at the OISS

One-on-One Conversations is sponsored by the Office of International Students and Scholars at Yale. The program matches international students, scholars and their spouses/partners with volunteers from the New Haven and Yale communities for language and culture exchange. The time commitment is minimal and for the participants of this program the ...

MEChA: immigrant and labor rights intro meeting

MEChA: immigrant and labor rights intro meeting ~~Come to MEChA 101~~ Monday, Sept 21st 8pm @ La Casa (301 Crown St) Join the MEChista for the first (official) MEChA Meeting. If you've ever wanted to check out M.E.Ch.A (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan), but have yet to attend a MEChA meeting, this is the ...