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Happy Holidays | November 2022
29 November 2022
November 29, 2022
Director’s Note
Hi friends,
The most wonderful time of the year is upon us once again! Are you tasked with hosting a work holiday party? Here are a couple of great resources to help take some of the stress out of your joyous occassion: Eventbrite’s holiday party guide is a full of ideas to make your gathering an unforgettable one and Let’s Roam’s inclusivity guide is a great tool to ensure your event is an inclusive one.
With the new year fast approaching, we might find ourselves looking back at everything that we’ve accomplished and overcome but also looking ahead to the future with excitement and hope. If you need help jumpstarting your new year’s resolutions, check out this expansive list of 30-Day Challenges to Change Your Life that not only includes insightful tips but also suggested phone apps, downloadable templates, and more.
As for looking ahead to the future of event planning, Vario and DemandGen recently published industry trends that will shape 2023 and what’s in store for the future of event planning and beyond (respectively). I hope that these reports will equip you with knowledge to take on 2023 more confidently!
I would like to end this final note of 2022 by encouraging all of you to practice gratitude and take time to reflect on the small wins from this past year. We have so much to be grateful for!
Wishing you all a happy and healthy holiday season!
Sincerely,
Suzanne
Executive Director
Department Updates
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Join our teamWe are looking for energetic and conscientious professionals to join our growing team. Our current full-time opportunities include Housing Assignments Coordinator, Program Manager, and Senior Administrative Assistant. Internships are also available!
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Friendsgiving, the YC&E wayOur YC&E team recently “dressed up” the Greenberg Conference Center for our annual “Friendsgiving” potluck and it was the perfect way to get together before last week’s holiday break.
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Staff favorites: holiday drinks and songsNeed a little inspiration for the holidays? Check out our staff’s favorite holiday drinks list. From traditional drinks like mulled wine and eggnog, to creative sips like cannoli martinis and pomegranate mimosas, there’s something for everyone. Don’t forget to also check out our staff’s favorite holiday songs list. Which ones are your favorites? Let us know in the comments! |
Megan Palluzzi shares staffing essentialsYC&E Program Director Megan Palluzzi presented on “Hiring, Recruitment, and Staffing Essentials” for ACCED-I members last month. Megan shared her insights on hiring seasonal staff by using the technology you have, understand recruitment options for part-time employees, and more. |
University Updates
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Exploring the parallel pressures of sustainable financeThe Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance recently hosted its 2022 Annual Symposium on campus and YC&E had the honor of assisting with this event. The symposium brought together a diverse set of speakers and expert panelists to share cutting-edge insights on impact investing, climate risks, the transition, regulation, and other emerging issues in the world of sustainable finance.
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Designing and implementing resilient peace agreementsOur YC&E team had the pleasure of helping the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs recently with its two-day colloquium on “Strategies for Sustainable Peacebuilding”. Scholars, practicioners, and policy-makers spoke about implementation challenges to designing resilient peace agreements, as well as engaged monitoring and fostering public participation when integrating peace agreements into policy.
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Event Planning Insights
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5 tips to ensure your office holiday party is a successWhether you’re hosting an in-person, virtual, or hybrid company holiday party, here are five tips to help make your event a success.
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Podcast: creating meaningful event experiencesEvent experts discuss some of their most memorable event experiences and how they strive to replicate those transformational moments at their events.
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