D-Holla 22: Spring Service Opportunities

Kickoff to Public Health Week!

Hey Dwight Hall!

April 1 marks the beginning of Public Health week. Over the next 10 days, campus will be filled with talks, luncheons, films, service opportunities, and more to spread awareness of public health matters. Don't miss the kick-off concert this Friday at 7 in Dwight Hall!

Meanwhile, there are still other events going on. TODAY, there's a conversation in the Law School with John Prendergast about the future of Sudan, a conversation about sustainable seafood with Barton Seaver, and some awesome films & discussions as part of theEnvironmental Film Festival. There's a luncheon tomorrow on starting your own non-profitwith Pathways for Mutual Respect. Saturday marks the Human Rights in Academia Conference as well as the Powderpuff tournament. Don't forget to submit your "Impact: Global Poverty" proposals, or register to participate in FOCUS!

As a final note, if you haven't signed up for the YHHAP Fast, do so now! (Go to SIS and click on the Dining tab.)

Feel free to email me with your questions and events!

Yours,

Jennifer Friedmann

Dwight Hall PR Coordinator

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Summer opportunities

When:		April 2, 2011 1:00pm
Where:		Old Campus

Join Colleges Against Cancer anti-smoking event: karaoke on Old Campus!

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Life After Undergad: Careers in Public Health Panel

When:		April 3, 2011 3:00pm
Where:		Dwight Hall Library

Panelists will discuss the 5-year MPH program, the Peace Corps, academia, and other public health related career options post-graduation.

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NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK Kick-off Concert!

When:		April 1, 2011 7:00pm
Where:		Dwight Hall Chapel

NATIONAL PUBLIC HEATLH WEEK runs from April 1 to April 10!!!!! Come kick off the week at Yale University with performances by Mixed Company and Bakers Dozen in Dwight Hall! $3 admission, all proceeds will go to AIDS Walk New Haven.

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The Future of Post-Referendum Sudan: a conversation with John Prendergast

When:		March 31, 2011 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where:		Law School, Room 122

Join world-renowned human rights activist John Prendergast and international law professor Dr. Lea Brilmayer for dinner and discussion about the future of post-referendum Sudan. Prendergast is one of the leading experts on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, having co-founded the Enough Project and having worked as an Africa policy advisor ...

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Sign Up for the YHHAP Fast!

When:

April 8, 2011 12:00am-11:00pm

Dust off your cookbooks and think of options - its time to participate in the YHHAP Fast, and give up dining hall swipes so that folk in New Haven can get the food they need, while you let your culinary creativity go wild or explore New Haven's local restaurants. Sign up ...

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Elm City Echo Launch Party

When:		April 9, 2011 2:00pm-3:30pm
Where:		Blue State on Wall

Join us for the launch of New Havens first street newspaper: The Elm City Echo Written by homeless and near-homeless individuals in New Haven Blue State Coffee 84 Wall St. Saturday, April 9, 2 p.m. Founded last fall, the Elm City Echo is a program of the Yale Hunger ...

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When:		April 1, 2011 1:00pm
Where:		Old Campus

Join Pi Beta Phi for an afternoon of Powderpuff Football to raise money for Yales Relay for Life. Teams of 8 girls will compete for a number of prizes including $100 gift certificate to Claires. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society and walk-ons are welcomed! Registration is ...

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Call for Proposals: Impact: Global Poverty Academics Stand Against Poverty Launch Conference at Yale (April 23rd, 11am-6pm) We invite you to submit your proposal for a project aimed at reducing world poverty. Selected proposals will receive a slot in the upcoming conference and be carried out with the support ...

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FOCUS on New Haven

When:		August 19-25, 2011
Where:		New Haven

Are you a freshman? Need plans before Camp Yale? FOCUS on New Haven is an end-of-summer, weeklong program designed to challenge rising sophomores to take a closer look at the city they are living in. This year's program will run from Friday, August 19th to Thursday, August 25th. FOCi meet ...

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Screening and Refreshments: DIVE! A Film by Jeremy Seifert

When:		April 5, 2011 7:00am-8:30am
Where:		HGS 119

Each year in the United States, we throw away 96 billion pounds of food. That's 263 million pounds per year, 11 million pounds per hour, 3 thousand pounds per second. LET'S TALK ABOUT IT on Tuesday, April 5 from 7:00-8:30 pm in HGS 119. Join us for a ...

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Academics Stand Against Poverty Lanch Conference

When:		April 23, 2011 11:00am-6:00pm
Where:		Whitney Humanities Center
Cost:		0

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Join Connecticut Food Bank's Walk Against Hunger!

Help fight hunger one step at a time. Join Connecticut Food Banks Walk Against Hunger. You've got three opportunities to make a difference: Sunday, May 1, in New Haven; Sunday, May 15, in Bridgeport; and Sunday, May 22, in Waterbury. Click here to register or visit www.ctfoodbank.org for more information. 35th Annual Greater New ...

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1.4 Billion Reasons: Catalyzing the movement to end extreme poverty

When:		April 13, 2011 7:00am
Where:		LC 102

1.4 billion people on our planet live in extreme poverty. 1.4 Billion Reasons is a thought provoking presentation based on leading research on what really works in ending extreme poverty. It discusses some of the realities of extreme poverty and communicates what can be done about it by everyday people. Be inspired to ...

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Lunch with Mandisa Mbali

When:		April 7, 2011 12:30pm
Where:		Silliman Dining Annex

Join PHC for a special lunch with Mandisa Mbali, a postdoctoral associate in History of Science, History of Medicine. She has just completed her dissertation entitled, 'The New Struggle': A History of AIDS Activism in South Africa, 1982-2003. In addition to an ongoing research focus on the history of AIDS ...

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Stretch for Public Health!

When:		April 9, 2011 2:00pm
Where:		Berkeley Multipurpose Room

Join Yogis at Yale for a session - all levels are welcomed! Mats will be provided, but please bring your own if you have one.

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Apply to be a Dwight Hall Summer Fellow!

This section provides information for those who are interested in applying for Dwight Hall Summer Fellowship funding. Applications for the 2011 fellowship will receive priority consideration through February 21, with interviews held prior to Spring Break. Applications may be accepted beyond the priority deadline contingent on the availability ...

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Strategic Thinking in Global Health: A Talk by Besty Bradley

When:		April 6, 2011 6:00pm
Where:		WLH 119

Join PHC for a talk by Professor of Public Health Betsy Bradley on the core principles for hte development and implementation of grand strategy in addressing common global health problems.

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Speak Truth to Power: 42 Human Rights Defenders

When:		April 8-9, 2011
Where:		JE Theater

Speak Truth to Power: Voices from Beyond the Dark is a play that chronicles the experiences of 42 human rights defenders from countries as diverse as Mexico, Burma, India, and the United States. Eight voices act as channels for these activists, sharing their stories of bravery, determination, and integrity while ...

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Urban Youth Day

When:		April 5, 2011 9:00am-12:00pm
Where:		New Haven, CT - Take the bus from Payne-Whitney every hour

Volunteer at an event designed to bring inner city youth and Special Olympics Connecticut athletes together to compete with and against each other on the basketball court and in track & field. Co-hosted by Yale Special Olympics.

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Call-in for AIDS Funding

When:		April 4, 2011 1:30pm
Where:		Commons Rotunda

Call local government officials to raise funding for HIV/AIDS. Co-hosted by the Student Global Health & AIDS Coalition.

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Yale-Ecuador HIV Clinic Initiative Info Session

When:		April 5, 2011 8:00pm
Where:		WLH 113

The Yale-Ecuador HIV Clinic Initiative is setting up an HIV program in a hospital in the coastal town of Maglaralto, Ecuador. Join them for an info session on their latest trip to Ecuador and find out how you can get involved!

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Events

Why I Survived While My Brothers Died: A Dialogue with International HIV/AIDS & TB Activist, Winstone Zulu

When:		April 4, 2011 12:00pm
Where:		Dwight Hall North, First Floor Lounge

Winstone Zulu is one of Africas most dynamic AIDS activists. After testing positive in 1990, Zulu has become a fierce advocate for those living with the stigma of being HIV positive, and works to raise HIV/TB co-infection awareness. Co-hosted by the Yale Global Health Leadership Institute, RESULTS and Student Global ...

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Lunch with Professor Kaveh Khoshnood

When:		April 1, 2011 12:30pm
Where:		Silliman Dining Annex

Join PHC for a special lunch with Dr. Khoshnood, a professor at the Yale School of Public Health. As an infectious disease epidemiologist, his primary research interests include the epidemiology, prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis among drug users, prisoners and other at risk populations in United States and ...

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Luncheon - Taking Initiative, Making a Difference!!

When:		April 1, 2011 12:00pm-1:00pm
Where:		HGS 119A, 320 York St.
Cost:		free

Ever wonder how to START a NONPROFIT? Do you have a great idea for a NONPROFIT or NGO? Come join us for lunch and conversation with John (current Yale PhD student in sociology) and Jennifer Hartley about their experience founding and managing Pathways for Mutual respect (also http://www.pfmrinteract.org). Pathways for Mutual ...

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Barton Seaver on Sustainable Seafood

When:		March 31, 2011 4:00pm
Where:		Davenport College Common Room, 248 York Street

Chef, activist and author Barton Seaver talks about his work to save the diverse aquatic life in the planet's oceans-- one delicious meal at a time. Sustainable Miyas sushi will be served! Co-sponsored by Davenport College.

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Human Rights in Academia Conference

When:		April 2, 2011 9:00am
Where:		Linsly-Chittenden Hall (LC), Room 102
Cost:		Free

The purpose of the 2011 Human Rights in Academia conference at Yale University is to bring academics and practitioners together to discuss the importance of developing and expanding upon existing human rights programs and initiatives within academic institutions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The conference will be a forum for ...

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Apply to the Pathways for Mutual Respect 2011 Summer Institute

Pathways for Mutual Respect, a New Haven-based nonprofit, is accepting applications for our third annual Summer Institute, cosponsored by the Yale Center for Faith & Culture. The Pathways Summer Institute is a professional and academic development institute which infuses relevant scholarship with hands-on leadership training. The unique curriculum is designed ...

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Summer Volunteer Program - Teaching in Equador

The Village Education Project 2011 Summer Volunteer ProgramTeach in Ecuador this Summer. Help Fund a Student's High School Education. The Village Education Project Summer Volunteer Program is seeking motivated college students to teach in rural Ecuador this summer. Volunteers teach underprivileged seventh graders who cannot afford to attend ...

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Drazan Fellowship for Undergraduates; DEADLINE APRIL 1

The Global Health Initiative invites students to apply for the Drazan Fellowship, a multi-year endeavor to address maternal and child health issues through an innovative, sustainable idea. In the first year of this multi-year endeavor, the winning student will be supported to implement the idea. In subsequent years, the winning ...

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Environmental Film Festival at Yale (EFFY, March 28-April 3)

Environmental Film Festival is going on this week! See this pdf for details and film descriptions, or visit our website at www.environment.yale.edu/film! FREE screenings of various movies, followed by discussions with directors, will be held at the following times: Thursday, March 31 - 7pm Friday, April 1 - ...

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17th Annual Tabor House GIANT tag sale/auction AIDS benefit

When:		July 11, 2011 9:00am-3:00pm
Where:		Convent of the Sisters of St Joseph, 27 Park Rd West Hartford CT

We will need 250-300 volunteers again the week starting July 11th 2011 to setup the Tabor House GIANT Tag sale fund raiser this summer at the Convent of the Sisters of St Joseph, 27 Park Rd/corner Prospect, West Hartford. Dates of the event open to the public are: ...

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Microfinance USA 2011 Conference in NYC

When:

May 23-24, 2011

ACCION USA, Opportunity Fund, and KIVA bring you: Microfinance USA 2011 Conference May 23-24 in New York City Are you a student interested in local economic development? Are you passionate about being part of the growing microfinance movement in the U.S. -- and interested in learning from industry expert ...

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Paid Internship with International Festival of Arts & Ideas

International Festival of Arts & Ideas Undergraduate Intern IFAI Fellowship Program About the Internship Opportunity The International Festival of Arts & Ideas is seeking a graduate or undergraduate student to serve as an intern with the Arts & Ideas Fellowship Program. The program gives economically disadvantaged teens exposure to ...

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Success After Cancer

When:		April 7, 2011 2:30pm
Where:		LC 211

A panel discussion on overcoming cancer and life after recovery. Co-hosted by Colleges Against Cancer and the Womens Leadership Initiative.

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Leeway Day of Service

When:		April 8, 2011 2:30am
Where:		Meet at Phelps Gate

An opportunity to volunteer at Leeway, CTs only residential facility for people with HIV/AIDS. Contact Jackie Outka for more information at This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript

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AIDS WALK NEW HAVEN

When:		April 10, 2011 1:00pm
Where:		New Haven Green

Walk to support victims of HIV/AIDS. Registration begins at 1 PM at the New Haven Green and the walk starts at 2.30 PM.

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Rock to Rock Earth Day Ride

When:		April 30, 2011 10:00am-3:00pm
Where:		New Haven

Registration is now open for the 3rd annual Rock to Rock Earth Day Ride! On Saturday, April 30th, explore New Haven's parks and neighborhoods. Support 12 great environmental organizations. Raise $40,000 in support for 1 great cause: a healthier, greener community. Learn more and register at www.rocktorock.org. ...

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Global Health Film Festival! April 7-9

The School of Public Healths inaugural global health film festival debuts this April with eight documentaries that feature strong global health themes. Admission to all of the films is free and open to the public. The April 7-9 lineup includes: Thursday, April 7th "The Other City" When: 4-6 PM Where: ...

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Today's Restaurant Industry: Empowering Consumers with Healthy Choices and Nutrition Information

When:		April 6, 2011 12:30pm
Where:		309 Edwards St

A talk by Dawn Sweeny, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Restaurant Association. Hosted by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity.

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The Intersection of Public Health and Art

When:		April 4, 2011 6:30pm
Where:		WLH 115

A talk by Dara Lipton, a graduate student in International Relations. She will talk about the representations of public health and art.

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