A New Academic Year | August 2023

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A New Academic Year | August 2023

31 August 2023

August 31, 2023

Director’s Note

Dear friends,

It’s with a touch of nostalgia that we bid farewell to the summer season. At YC&E, this summer was nothing short of extraordinary, with over 8,000 guests participating in on-campus summer programs over a mere 10 weeks.

This moment offers the perfect opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to our invaluable campus partners. Long after the students departed in May, they dedicated themselves wholeheartedly to ensure a memorable summer experience for our guests. From dining hall workers and custodians to media service technicians, police officers, security personnel, and countless others, we extend our sincere thanks for making this summer a resounding success.

As we shift our focus to the excitement of fall, we welcome the buzz that accompanies a new school year. Within YC&E, a world of new opportunities awaits, including several job openings. We are excited about the continued growth of our team and hope you’ll be a part of it.

Let’s look ahead to the coming academic year with anticipation and enthusiasm. Wishing everyone a successful fall semester!

 
With warm regards,
 
Jen Zuccaro
Director
Yale Conferences & Events

Department Updates

Join our award-winning team!

 
 Yale Conferences & Events is seeking talented and ambitious professionals to join our team.
Our current openings include: 
  • Program Manager
  • Program Operations Assistant
  • Building Technology Manager
  • Casual Manager
  • Various seasonal positions
Click the link below for more details and to apply.
 
 

Celebrating 8 years of YC&E Program Assistant excellence 

 
YC&E recently hosted its first Program Assistant (PA) Reunion, bringing together past and present PAs to reconnect and discuss their post YC&E experiences. These PAs, integral to our team, gain hands-on hospitality industry experience through this internship program, supporting various on-campus events, and contributing to program management and logistics. During the reunion, we caught up with three former PAs to hear more about their lives after YC&E! 
 
 

Update to charging sponsored awards for use of the Greenberg Conference Center

Facility rental charges incurred for use of the Greenberg Conference Center (not Betts House), are now allowable on sponsored awards when the terms of the sponsored award and all applicable allowability, allocability, reasonable and necessary conditions have been met. This does not include additional costs that may be incurred for renting the space, such as audiovisual/technology, linens, after-hours custodial, YC&E management fee, and other add-on services.

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Yale & Beyond

Welcome Yale Class of 2027! 

Yale College welcomed an exceptionally large and diverse group of new students, the Class of 2027, totaling 1,647 first-year students along with 17 transfer students and 21 adult students. This class is marked by a historic yield rate of 72%, comprising graduates from over 1,200 high schools, military veterans, and community college alumni. 

Selected from a record 52,000 applicants, we’re thrilled to welcome this new generation of Bulldogs!

 
 
 

Empowering veterans through research

For veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life, the journey can be both exhilarating and daunting. However, there’s an initiative at Yale that’s been making a difference in the lives of veteran undergraduates: the Research Experience for Veteran Undergraduate (REVU) summer program. YC&E had the privilege of chatting with REVU’s founders to understand how REVU empowers veterans for success in STEM and beyond.
 

Celebrating literary excellence: Windham Campbell Festival

The Windham Campbell Festival is returning to New Haven from September 19th to 22nd, celebrating the 2023 Windham Campbell Prize recipients and honoring the legacy of passionate writers Donald Windham and Sandy M. Campbell. This four-day literary extravaganza offers captivating conversations, readings, film screenings, and more, all set against the backdrop of Yale’s campus and open to the public free of charge. Yale Conferences & Events is honored to assist in organizing this festival!

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Event Planning Insights

How to plan an engaging event with Gen Z attendees in mind

 
As Gen Z begins to advance in their education and enter the workforce, decoding their values and distinctive traits is becoming paramount when orchestrating events that truly resonate with them. 
 
 

Podcast: Design for human connectivity

 
“The Business of Meeting” podcast delves into the significance of nurturing meaningful connections within and beyond meetings, featuring special guest Peter Mandeno, Ph.D.
 
 

One More Thing

Add these events to your calendar

Get ready to savor the flavors of New Haven, lace up your running shoes, and immerse yourself in vibrant festivals! Check out our curated list of upcoming events that promise fun and entertainment for all.

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