News
Red, White, and Blue | June 2023
29 June 2023
Director’s Note
This year, we’re lucky to have a team of over 50 staff members who keep things running smoothly. They prep rooms, check on classrooms, assist housing guests, and handle questions at our 24/7 housing office. You’ll spot them bustling around campus, going the extra mile to make our guests’ stay comfortable. Be sure to give them a friendly wave if you see them!
In July, we’re taking a break from the newsletter, but stay tuned for exciting announcements about new opportunities at YC&E in the coming weeks.
Have a festive and safe Independence Day!
Department Updates
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Join the Yale Housing teamYale Housing is seeking a full-time Housing Operations Manager to join their growing team. The HOM will lead short and long-term planning efforts for Undergraduate Housing and YC&E Summer Housing with occupancy management, data integrity, room draw efforts, as well as provide operational and logistical support. Click the link below for more details and to apply!
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Congratulations to Kelly Vailette!A huge congratulations to Kelly Vailette on her promotion to Program Operations Director! In her new role, Kelly will be responsible for a range of essential client services, programmatic support, and operational solutions that reduce costs while producing greater operational efficiencies. Prior to this, Kelly held various positions with YC&E, including Program Manager and Program Operations Coordinator. We are so proud of you, Kelly, and all of your incredible work over the years!
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Shannon LeGault attends international conference in MexicoThe annual World Education Conference, organized by Meeting Planners International, took place from June 13th to 16th in the picturesque Mexican Carribean. Thousands of meetin planners and suppliers congregated to connect, participate in educational sessions, and gain insights into the services offered by their key partners, such as hotels, venues, and AV/Tech companies. The conference carefully curated speakeres, programming, and hospitality to reignite attendees’ enthusiasm for live events. |
Yale & Beyond
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Unveiling the impact of innovation at Yale and beyondThe Yale Innovations Summit, the largest entrepreneurial event in the northeast, attracted 2,100 entrepreneurs, investors, and creators to Yale’s campus from May 31st to June 1st. Innovators gathered at Edward P. Evans Hall, Yale School of Management, for conversations, networking, and inspiring talks by esteemed guest speakers, fostering leadership among future innovators.
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Exploring Syriac Christianity’s literature, culture, and language worldwideThe Ninth North American Syriac Symposium took place at the Yale Divinity School from June 11th to 14th. The symposium, held every four years since 1991, brings together students and scholars to discuss the history, literature, culture, and language of Syriac Christianity on a global scale.
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Reuniting the Yale School of Medicine graduatesYC&E had the pleasure of assisting with the Yale School of Medicine Reunion Weekend on June 2nd-3rd! We were thrilled to be welcoming back the YSM alumni as they reconnected with classmates and participated in the weekend’s festivities. The alumni had the opportunity to explore the newly updated campus buildings, witnessing the remarkable growth of the medical school program and more. And, of course, what would a reunion weekend be without a delicious BBQ shared with friends and family?
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New Teaching Kitchen and Center for Immersive Technologies in Pediatrics announcedThe Yale School of Medicine recently unveiled two groundbreaking initiatives. First, the introduction of a state-of-the-art Teaching Kitchen aims to integrate culinary medicine into healthcare, revolutionizing the way healthcare professionals understand the relationship between food and health. Second, the Center for Immersive Technologies in Pediatrics has been announced, promising to enhance medical education and patient outcomes in pediatric care through the use of virtual reality and augmented reality.
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Event Planning Insights
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Increasing accessibility for nursing mothers at conferences and eventsThe Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act that went into effect in April 2023 has raised awareness for higher accessibility for nursing mothers in the conferences and events industry. With a higher attendance rate of women in virtual events due to the safety and comfort they feel at home, event organizers are focusing on increasing the accessibility, cleanliness, and amount of lactation rooms at conferences and events.
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The rise of the virtual interpreter boothTraditional interpreter booths where an interpreter is stationed at an event and provides interpretations in person at a conference or even have become an alternative as technology advances. Virtual interpreter booths have become a low risk, efficient option for event planners looking to make their conference or event accessible to attendees who may speak different languages.
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One More Thing
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Celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks, dance salsa under the stars, attend a Christmas in July fair, and take a yoga class with cats (to name a few)!
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