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Searching for Diversity in Kids Books

It can be difficult to explain complex topics to kids. Books are a powerful tool for introducing ideas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to your kids at home or in the classroom. But how to know which books to pick? Join the Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI), the Yale affinity groups, and the WorkLife & Childcare Program for a panel and discussion about introducing diversity into your kids’ books on October 24 from noon-1 p.m.

VIRTUAL: Let's Talk Title IX: Insights from Then and Now

Join us for a discussion on September 27th at 7:30pm EST between Yale women trailblazers about their experiences, challenges, advice for our future leaders, and a conversation about what the future holds for Title IX. The panel will include Yale Alumni - Lisa Brummel ‘81 (Basketball), co-owner of Seattle storm and former VP of Human Resources at Microsoft, Dr. Mónica Lebrón ‘01 (Softball) - Deputy Athletic Director at the University of Tennessee and Katrina Garry ‘18 (Track), Deputy Title IX Coordinator at University of San Francisco.

VIRTUAL: Creating Communities of Inclusion and Belonging for Youth with Disabilities

Many faith communities still struggle to welcome and weave youth with disabilities into the ministries and relationships that make up the life of their congregation. Yet we are called to be communities without asterisks. Dr. Carter will share a powerful framework for reflecting upon and fostering belonging within youth and other congregational ministries. Together, we will explore the implications of this work on the ways we support youth with disabilities and on the ways we spur our own churches to be more inclusive and welcoming.

Yale Veterans BBQ

An annual tradition that was paused to limit the possibility of spreading COVID in the days before vaccination, the Yale Veterans BBQ is an opportunity for veteran students, staff, faculty, ROTC, alumni, active duty, and allies to gather, enjoy free food and drink, and make connections across schools, classes, and job specialties. This year, catered by Sanctuary Kitchen, and Ricky D’s Rib Shack.

[Webinar] After Roe: The Role of Business in Access to Reproductive Healthcare

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, access to reproductive healthcare varies widely from state to state. How should businesses act to preserve that access for their employees, customers, and other stakeholders? We talk to alumni and faculty with expertise in human capital and reproductive health.
Panelists:
Natalie Adsuar, MD ‘10: Obstretician-Gynaecologist, Cleveland Clinic
Lisa Allen’91: Senior Vice President, HR & Talent Management, Sharp HealthCare
Heidi Brooks: Senior Lecturer in Organizational Behavior

The Charitable Impulse: Philanthropic Values from the 18th Century to Today

In the eighteenth century, charitable acts and societies in England and the American colonies were motivated by an understanding of moral and ethical obligations of the “better off” to do good works on behalf of the “needy.” Philanthropic organizations from this time reveal historical attitudes toward the benefit to the individual and the public of charitable activities.

Exhibition Curators' Talk: "Subjects and Objects: Slavic Collections at Yale, 1896–2022"

Please join us to celebrate the opening of “Subjects and Objects: Slavic Collections at Yale, 1896–2022,” which is on view in the Hanke Exhibition Gallery, Sterling Memorial Library.
Curators Anna Arays and Liliya Dashevski will discuss their exhibition and will be available for questions and conversation over light refreshments afterward.
No registration is necessary.
Note: Please see the library’s COVID updates to current public health protocols: https://library.yale.edu/news/covid-library-updates

BRAZIL 100/200: Reflections on the Legacies of the Week of Modern At & the Bicentennial of Independence

Brazil at 100 / 200 will explore how memory and culture shape the meaning of independence today. By integrating a reflection on the twin centenaries of independence and the São Paulo Modern Art Week, this conference will reflect on the meaning of independence in the light of ideas about Brazilian identity that inspired the modernists one hundred years ago and continue to provoke us today.
This will be a hybrid conference via Zoom as well as with in-person components at Yale University and at the Braudel Institute in São Paulo.

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