Director’s Note
Hi friends,
With so much going on in the world, it’s important to take a moment to pause and reflect. I find that any outdoor activity, like walking, hiking, running, or gardening, puts me in the right mental state for reflection. There are so many benefits to spending more time outside - a study from the University of Michigan linked spending 30 minutes or more outside in warm, sunny spring weather to higher mood and better memory. So be sure to take a moment to appreciate the outdoor beauty of spring in New Haven (including the annual Cherry Blossom festival in Wooster Square) to boost your happiness level.
As the weather gets warmer, we’ll begin to see more and more activities taking place outdoors on Yale’s campus. Now is the perfect time to rethink your spring meetings and consider taking them outside. The Outdoor Classroom at the Greenberg Conference Center is set in the beautiful Farnam Gardens and can accommodate a variety of groups and events. The Greenberg Center is also available for events and has undergone a recent technology and media upgrade for improved hybrid event usage.
It has been nice to see everyone’s smiles again with the newly relaxed mask restrictions, and to see the hustle and bustle of students preparing for housing move out and summer travels. Our YC&E team, in collaboration with Yale College, will be providing undergraduate housing support services through a newly established unity, which is a direct result of our pandemic-era partnership. You can read more about this exciting pandemic silver lining below.
As always, keep living your best life and stay well!
Suzanne Shaw
Executive Director
