Future Leaders of Yale

Bron & Noir X CITA Park Presents: The 3rd Annual Men of Color Flash Mob: Suits & Sneakers!

Sunday, October 6 | 1 - 8 PM | 745 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of multicultural excellence as Bron & Noir X CITA Park presents the 3rd Annual Men of Color Flash Mob. This inspiring event brings together professional men, boys, and our allies of multicultural backgrounds for a dynamic fashion showcase that highlights our phenomenal contributions to Connecticut.

Ladies, you're invited! Dresses and sneakers/heels are acceptable. Join us for the networking and awards afterparty. This outdoor event is family-friendly and welcomes all.

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Bron & Noir X CITA Park - 3rd Annual Men's Flash Mob: Suits & Sneakers Join us for an unforgettable celebration of multicultural excellence as Bron & Noir presents the 3rd Annual Men's Flash Mob at CITA Park!

Wear It for ALZ

Thursday, September 12 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Yale University Office of Human Resources, 221 Whitney Ave, 1st Floor Lobby

Save the date and join us to support the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s by:

Purchasing raffle tickets for your chance to win cool prizes ($20)
Donating $10 to receive a professional headshot on the spot
Purchasing Ms. K's Kupcake Boutique infamous cupcakes (2 for $5)
Wearing purple

Joining the Yale University Affinity Groups Team: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2024/CT-Connecticut?pg=team&fr_id=17505&team_id=864484&skip_login_page=true

There will also be a special appearance by Handsome Dan!

Your participation in Wear It for ALZ helps move us closer to a future without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, and makes a difference for those affected by this devastating disease. 100% of your donation helps to advance the care, support, and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Join Us For A Vital Conversation On Alzheimer’s Awareness

Thursday, August 29 | 12 - 1:15 PM | Zoom | RSVP: https://yaleconnect.yale.edu/AGFLY/rsvp_boot?id=2273226

We are excited to invite you to an impactful event, "Let’s Talk Alzheimer’s Awareness – A Discussion with Experts, Advocates, and Volunteers." This is your chance to connect with leading voices in the field and participate in a meaningful conversation about Alzheimer’s awareness and advocacy.

Whether you're personally affected by Alzheimer’s, work in healthcare, or simply want to learn more, this discussion offers valuable insights and resources that could make a real difference. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the conversation and support those impacted by Alzheimer’s.

RSVP today to secure your spot and be part of this essential dialogue.

School Break Groceries

Help kids start school on the right foot by volunteering at our next School Break Groceries distribution on Tuesday, August 20th! In New Haven, summer meal programs end a week before students return to school. This leaves many families without a place to take their children for no-cost meals. In response, United Way of Greater New Haven is organizing food distributions to make groceries more accessible before the start of school.

Volunteer Shifts:

Grocery Bag Packing Shift #1, 9 AM - 11:30 AM
Grocery Bag Packing Shift #2, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Food Distribution at John Martinez School, 2:45 PM - 5 PM
Food Distribution at Lincoln Bassett School, 2:45 PM - 5 PM
Food Distribution at L.W. Beecher School, 2:45 PM - 5 PM
Food Distribution at Truman School, 2:45 PM - 5 PM

Bilingual English and Spanish speaking volunteers are needed across all four distribution sites to help check in families.

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FLY Strategic Planning Meeting

Tuesday, July 30 | 12 - 1 PM | 221 Whitney Ave & Zoom | RSVP: https://yaleconnect.yale.edu/web/rsvp_boot?id=2272625

Join us for our annual strategic planning meeting, where we will reflect on the state of FLY, discuss our achievements from the past year, and set our goals for the upcoming year. If you want to get more involved in shaping our events and programs, this is your opportunity to share your ideas and contribute to our mission. We welcome all who are interested in making a difference. Lunch will be provided for in person attendees that register by Friday, July 26th.

FLY & YVN 10th Anniversary

Wednesday, July 10 | 5-7:30 PM | 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar, 196 Crown St | RSVP: https://cglink.me/2dA/r2272315

Join us in celebrating FLY and YVN’s 10th Anniversary! We’re hosting a special event at 80 Proof, with delicious appetizers and drinks to enjoy. Come and celebrate a decade of support, growth, and community with us. We look forward to seeing everyone who has supported us over the years. Let’s make this milestone memorable together!

LEAP Read-In 2024

Friday, July 19 | 10-11:15 AM | New Haven Green

Join Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership (LEAP) on Friday, July 19th, to read and discuss a book to a small group of 800 children at the New Haven Green. We need more volunteers than ever. Celebrate learning and literacy while passing on the joy of reading to the next generation!

Interested in volunteering to read to a group of children? Fill out the volunteer form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduvqYRifDVR1awllEo0yG6lCQlCUX5KtxMvmFvzfX9z4J5Fg/viewform

The Mayo School Garden Club is an opportunity to nurture the learning space of the youngest students in our communities. You still have a chance to sign up—we have 5 more shifts left! Be a part of the team helping Mayo students flourish when they return from the summer break. Sign up today!

The work is independent, so feel free to bring family or friends to help. You will be given an orientation to the space.

Available Shifts:

July 22 - 28
July 29 - August 4
August 5 - 11
August 12 - 18
August 19 - 25

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FLY Book Club: Real Self-Care Chapters 4-6

Friday, July 19 | 12 - 1 PM | Zoom | RSVP: https://yale.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvdeigqTItHdavS16Sm2nOQJXPONkQEtRE #/registration

We are excited to continue our FLY Book Club Series with our reading of "Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness" by Pooja Lakshmin MD. This month, we will be discussing chapters 4-6.

Unlocking Your Potential: Transitioning from Solo to Leading a Team

Friday, June 28 | 12 - 1:15 PM | Zoom | RSVP: https://cglink.me/2dA/r2271879

Join Yale’s Affinity Groups and the New Haven Hiring Initiative for an interactive panel discussion with Yale staff members that have navigated diverse career pathways to become managers.

Panelists will include: Charmayne Allen, Assistant Director, Student Affairs; Martha Cedeno-Ross, Police Sergeant, Public Safety; and Tisheena Harris, Director of Finance, Development Office – Business Operations.

FLY Summer Social

Tuesday, June 18 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | Yale Farm, 345 Edwards St | RSVP: https://cglink.me/2dA/r2271874

Get ready to welcome the summer with FLY! Join us for our Summer Social filled with door prizes, delicious food from the Big Green Pizza Truck, refreshing drinks, and fun lawn games. Come and celebrate Apple as she ends her term as FLY Co-Chair!

Wellness Series: Healthy Snacking

Wednesday, June 12 | 12 - 1:30 PM | Zoom | RSVP: https://yaleconnect.yale.edu/AGFLY/rsvp_boot?id=2265564

Unlock the Secrets of Healthy Snacking! Join us for an interactive and enlightening workshop led by Functional Nutritionist Eliana Serna Perez. This workshop will revolutionize your approach to snacking and wellness. Discover the art of crafting snacks that not only tantalize your taste buds but also contribute to your overall well-being.

What You'll Learn:

Harmonize Your Hormones: Delve into the world of hormone-balancing snacks that support your body's natural rhythm and vitality.
Nutrient-Packed Goodness: Explore the power of snacks that are densely packed with essential nutrients, giving your body the fuel it craves for optimal performance.
Sustain Your Energy Levels: Uncover the secrets to snacks that provide sustained energy, banishing those midday slumps and keeping you energized throughout the day.
Support Weight Management: Learn how to snack strategically to manage your weight while still enjoying delicious and satisfying treats.

Pre-event Questionnaire: Please take a few minutes to complete this questionnaire, which will help us tailor the workshop for you.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJQspKM9x5XQ25BNgEbNyi0WJ6czDsY3U-IvEOYskyT3sUbA/viewform

Juneteenth New Haven 2024

Join Descendants of the CT 29th Colored Regiment for their annual Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 22nd from 12 – 6 PM at the CT Violence Intervention Center, 230 Ashmun St. The social wellness of all people of color is the inspiration of this year’s theme – Pan Africanism: Unified by History, Connected in Culture, and Focused on the Future.

We are looking for volunteers to help host our affinity group information and resource table. If you’re able to volunteer an hour of your time, please register at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ae_fHO6tD5C-CeJ9eJhAzZ4NMxzYn5R4LIyGhdUzdXg/htmlview #

Week of Action: Together Against Food Insecurity!

From June 18th - June 22nd, United Way of Greater New Haven invites you to participate in Week of Action! Volunteer to make a tangible difference to increase access to food and support the well-being of all our neighbors. Bring a friend, coworker, or family member, or just bring yourself! We need your help – together our Week of Action will make a big impact.

Learn more and register at: https://give.uwgnh.org/store/Category.xhtml?cid=1&utm_term=0_85d72b4277-54279c5fad-49432733&test=&utm_campaign=54279c5fad-WeekofAction24&commerceCampaignFormId=4993&utm_medium=email&mc_=&categoryId=53136&utm_source=Master

FLY May Steering Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 28 | 12 - 1 PM | Kline Tower, 219 Prospect Street, Room 101 | RSVP: https://cglink.me/2dA/r2261427

Please join FLY for our monthly Steering Committee meeting. We will go through our agenda for the first half and provide an opportunity to network for the second half of the meeting.

If you want to get more involved in our events and programs, make sure to attend! We welcome all who are interested in sharing their ideas.

Mayo School Garden Club

Tend garden plots in outdoor classroom this summer! Help us tend the Mayo School garden while students and faculty are on summer break! Bring gloves, gardening tools, and sturdy shoes. The tasks will require being outdoors and bending to tend the garden beds on the ground and lifting up to 15 pounds. Kick-off orientation day is June 8. Weekly sign-ups include watering the garden 2-3 times/week and weeding as needed. Please note that this work is independent, and you are welcome to bring family members or friends to help!

Learn more and register at: https://give.uwgnh.org/store/Item.xhtml?commerceCampaignFormId=5296&categoryId=53019&orderableItemId=56019&test=&cid=1.

Intesectionality at Yale Series - Navigating Bias: How to break down visible and invisible barriers for those with and without disabilities in the workforce

Tuesday, May 28 | 5:30-7pm | Zoom | RSVP: https://yaleconnect.yale.edu/AFLGBTQ/rsvp_boot?id=2268754

The Intersectionality at Yale Series aims to promote diversity and inclusivity by highlighting specific issues within different communities. The panels themselves are diverse, reflecting the intersectional nature of the topics being discussed. The series will focus on original topics such as ableism, trans and queerness, and racial and gender bias.

Each panel will delve into specific issues within specific communities to help attendees understand the unique biases faced by these groups. This will allow for more targeted and productive discussions, as attendees can ask specific questions beforehand.

Yale Security Officer featured in affinity group banner campaign

Congratulations to FLY's own Yale Security Officer Nicholas Simons, who is featured on a banner at the Yale Child Study Center at 350 George Street.

The banner campaign, launched in the fall of 2023, is an initiative of the Disability Alliance at Yale affinity group (DAY) that includes 10 banners placed in high-traffic building locations around campus.

“Diagnosed with autism at the age of five, I am honored to be part of the DAY banner campaign, which aims to amplify the voices and experiences of individuals with disabilities within our community,” said Simons.

The campaign’s goal is to raise awareness, foster inclusivity, and highlight diverse experiences among individuals with disabilities.

https://your.yale.edu/news/2024/03/yale-security-officer-featured-affinity-group-banner-campaign

FLY May Social

Wednesday, May 15 | 5-7 PM | Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue, 470 James St | RSVP: https://cglink.me/2dA/r2271687

Join us for our social gathering hosted by the Future Leaders at Yale (FLY), where you can connect with both new and familiar faces! This month, we'll be meeting at Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue.

*Please note that attendees will be responsible for covering their own food and beverage expenses.

Please join us in welcoming Yale’s 9th affinity group! Indigenous Leaders at Yale (ILY) offers community for those who identify as Indigenous Peoples. ILY provides members with an opportunity to connect with others, grow professionally, and center efforts on recruitment and retention of Indigenous staff and faculty at Yale through community and education.

Follow and like ILY at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558667339946&mibextid=LQQJ4d.

Yale Day of Service Event Recap

On March 29, DAY and FLY partnered for the Annual Yale Day of Service event at G.R.O.W.E.R.S., Inc, a local non-profit that provides horticultural education and training for adults with disabilities. Volunteers from DAY, FLY, and the broader Yale community joined G.R.O.W.E.R.S. staff and clients to perform a wide variety of gardening tasks at the G.R.O.W.E.R.S. greenhouse and organic garden in Edgerton Park. It was a valuable opportunity to give back to our local community and learn a bit about gardening from the staff at GROWERS and the people they serve.

Fair Haven Day – Volunteers Needed

Saturday, May 4 | 11:30 am - 4 pm | Fair Haven School, 164 Grand Avenue

Get ready to celebrate the heart and soul of Fair Haven on Fair Haven Day! Join us for a vibrant parade and festival honoring our diverse community, local artists, and entrepreneurs. We are looking for volunteers to help host an affinity group information and resource table. If you can volunteer an hour of your time, please sign up today!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ae_fHO6tD5C-CeJ9eJhAzZ4NMxzYn5R4LIyGhdUzdXg/edit?usp=sharing

Wellness Series: Super Food, Super You

Friday, April 26 | 12 - 1:30 PM | Zoom | RSVP: https://cglink.me/2dA/r2265566

Superfoods have wrongfully gained a reputation as being expensive and only available at health food stores. However, you may be surprised at how accessible they are at your local grocery store or even how many you already consume daily!

During this experience, Eliana Serna, Functional Nutritionist, will teach participants what makes a superfood truly earn its title, how they can incorporate them into their diet, and how they can optimize their health!

Join the College Bound BIPOC Students Alliance (CBBSA), Future Leaders of Yale (FLY), Working Women’s Network (WWN), and Yale African American Affinity Group (YAAA) for the Spring 2024 College Readiness Series. This three-part series aims to inspire and empower students from diverse backgrounds to confidently pursue their academic and personal goals. Tristan G. Ward and Jonas C. Ward, Co-Founders of CBBSA, will lead these workshop sessions, and industry guest panelists will be present.

College Readiness Series Session One: Internship, Mentorship, Apprenticeship, and Entrepreneurship Programs

Thursday, April 18 | 6 – 7:30 PM | Zoom | RSVP: https://cglink.me/2dA/r2268963

In this College Bound BIPOC Students Alliance (CBBSA) workshop, participants will learn how internships provide students with real-world experience and offer the opportunity to explore potential career paths; how apprenticeship programs combine work-based, on-the-job learning with relevant technical education; how mentoring programs can provide students with the opportunity to gain and refine important skills; and how youth entrepreneurship can show students how a talent or interest can become a business or career opportunity.

College Readiness Series Session Two: Affording College and Applying for Scholarships

Thursday, April 25 | 6 – 7:30 PM | Zoom | RSVP: https://cglink.me/2dA/r2268964

In this College Bound BIPOC Students Alliance (CBBSA) workshop, participants will receive an overview of financial aid and college affordability, including the cost of attendance, the different types of financial aid, and timeline. Participants will also learn about the many different avenues for acquiring the funds necessary to attend college including scholarships (both merit-based and needs-based), grants, student loans, parent loans (both governmental and private), and the Federal Work Study Program.

College Readiness Series Session Three: Successfully Preparing for College Admissions

Thursday, May 9 | 6 – 7:30 PM | Zoom | RSVP: https://cglink.me/2dA/r2268962

In this College Bound BIPOC Students Alliance (CBBSA) workshop, participants will learn about college acceptance criteria and creating a strategic academic plan for a competitive edge. We will discuss the importance of building your GPA by choosing challenging classes, developing good study habits, and time management; developing excellent writing skills; participating in extracurricular activities; securing strong recommendation letters; preparing for college entrance exams; starting your college resume; and more.

CT Women of Color Flash Mob

Saturday, May 4 | 12:30 - 5:30 PM | Yale Hewitt Quadrangle & Beinecke Plaza, 168 Grove Street

FLY is a proud sponsor of the 1st Annual CT Women of Color Flash Mob! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4th at 12:30-2:30 pm and join us for an empowering and stylish celebration of women of color at Beinecke Plaza at Yale University - New Haven, CT!

The celebration will continue from 2:30-5:30 pm at the Canal Dock Boathouse, 475 Long Wharf Dr. Join us for an unforgettable Afterparty and Awards Reception following the flash mob!

Get your tickets today! - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ct-women-of-color-flash-mob-tickets-859566645977

2024 Greater New Haven Heart Walk

Sunday, May 5, 2024 | Check-In Opens @9 am | Walk Begins @10 am | Lighthouse Point Park, 2 Lighthouse Road, New Haven

Yale University, Yale Cardiovascular Medicine, and Yale New Haven Health have again joined forces as proud sponsors of the 2024 American Heart Association’s Greater New Haven Heart Walk! The Heart Walk is an opportunity to raise funds to support lifesaving research for heart disease and stroke.

Join and/or donate to the Yale Affinity Group Team at: https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/HeartWalk/FDA-FoundersAffiliate?team_id=838196&pg=team&fr_id=9817

FLY & ILY Social

Tuesday, April 9 | 5 – 7 PM | Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant, 1104 Chapel Street | RSVP: https://cglink.me/2dA/r2270066

Join us for our social gathering hosted by the Indigenous Leaders at Yale & Future Leaders of Yale (FLY), where you can connect with both new and familiar faces! This month, we'll be meeting at Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant.

*Please note that attendees will be responsible for covering their own food and beverage expenses.

Cultivating Conversation: Speed Friending

Thursday, April 18 | 11:30 AM - 1 PM | Rosenfeld Hall, 109 Grove St

The Office of the Secretary and Vice President for University Life, in collaboration with Future Leaders of Yale (FLY), is excited to present a "Speed Friending" event. Tailored for young professionals and recent Yale graduates working at the university, this gathering aims to build new connections, encourage staff interactions across departments, and enhance the workplace community. Lunch will be served, on us!

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