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Why We Serve


Bradford Williams, Class of 2010 graduate, addresses Yale College classmates with his reflection on service at Yale and beyond. He shares his experiences, urging students to take advantage of their opportunities and work on behalf of others--to gain a sense of their obligation to the community outside of Yale. "Opportunity is no longer what we get, it is also what we give."

Spotlight On Honors Alumnus


Tim Tompkins, a 1986 Yale graduate who has championed the revitalization of Times Square and the New York City parks, will return to Dwight Hall on April 29 as Dwight Hall rolls out a new Spotlight On campaign. This is the inaugural celebration of a monthly series that Dwight Hall will continue through the '10-'11 academic year. The reception will take place Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 4 p.m. at Dwight Hall and will follow the format of a Master's Tea.

Take a Stand Under our Umbrella


Find the Dwight Hall groups that suit your passion for service and justice.

Click here to find your Dwight Hall match.

Meet Dwight Hall in NYC


Dwight Hall at Yale is coming to New York City on June 11, 2009 for a friendraiser with Yale's Dwight Hall alumni in the New York area. Hear Dwight Hall students describe their service and justice projects, meet new Executive Director, Alex Knopp, review Dwight Hall's new building plans and moving schedule, learn how Dwight Hall is responding to the economic downturn, and renew friendships with Dwight Hall alumni in the New York area. Click on the heading for more details.

Alex Knopp New Exec. Director


Dwight Hall at Yale today announced the appointment of Alex Knopp, Esq. as the organization's new Executive Director. Alex will succeed current Executive Director Kathrine Burdick on July 1.

Click here for the full press release.

Dominican Republic Service Trip


Nearly 100 Yale alumni, current students, and friends gathered in the Dominican Republic from March 9 - 17, 2008 to participate in the inaugural Yale Service Tour 2008: Home, Health, and Heart.

Click here to learn about our efforts in constructing new, quality homes, staging medical clinics, and providing educational enrichment for children.

An Historic Move for the Hall


On November 10, 2006, the Board of Directors of Dwight Hall voted to move Dwight Hall operations to 143 Elm Street which currently houses offices of the Department of Music. The move is projected for the fall of 2010 after a total renovation of the new location. The Board's decision provides a great opportunity for student, Board, staff leadership and donors to usher in an exciting new chapter in the Hall's history.

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Events

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Functions, activities, seminars and events around town. Please note: to reserve space in Dwight Hall, you must first make a request here.


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Secular Student Alliance Movie Screening

When:   September 10, 2010 7:00am
Where:   TBA
Region:   67 High Street
 
First meeting. Place and Time TBD.

Bulldogs at New Haven Reads

When:   September 10, 2010 3:00pm-3:30pm
Where:   New Haven Reads, 45 Bristol St.
Region:   67 High Street
 
Bulldogs at New Haven Reads will be offering tours of New Haven Reads Friday the 10th from 3-3:30 and Saturday the 11th from 2-2:30.  We'll be meeting on Old Campus and walking over to New Haven Reads, which is at 45 Bristol St.

SAVE THE DATE: Freshman Day of Service

When:   September 11, 2010 10:15am-2:15pm
Where:   Dwight Hall
Region:   67 High Street
 

Get involved and connected with the needs of the New Haven community by spending an afternoon with service-minded freshmen as a site leader at a local non-prot! (Breakfast included!)

PALS Tutoring and Mentoring

When:   September 11, 2010 11:00am-11:45am
Where:   Trumbull Dining Hall - will have "PALS" sign.
Region:   67 High Street
 
First meeting.

Unite For Sight

When:   September 12, 2010 7:00pm-8:00pm
Where:   JE Common Room
Region:   67 High Street
 
First meeting.

Elmseed Enterprise Fund

When:   September 13, 2010 8:00pm-9:00pm
Where:   LC 103
Region:   67 High Street
 
Frist meeting.

Arab Student Association

When:   September 14, 2010 8:00pm-9:00pm
Where:   Branford Common Room
Region:   67 High Street
 
First meeting.

SAVE THE DATE: Dwight Hall Bazaar

When:   September 15, 2010 7:00pm-9:00pm
Where:   Dwight Hall
Region:   67 High Street
 

Come to Dwight Hall to meet representatives from over 100 community-based agencies
and student-run service and social justice organizations that you can join! Or, come to recruit new members to your own Dwight Hall organization!

Youth Together Middle School Tutoring & Mentoring Program

When:   September 17, 2010 12:45pm-2:45pm
Where:   Meet at Phelps Gate
Region:   67 High Street
 
First tutoring trip to Fair Haven School!!

Community Health Educators

When:   September 20, 2010 8:00pm-9:00pm
Where:   LC
Region:   67 High Street
 
First meeting.

Yale UNICEF: First Meeting of the Year

When:   September 21, 2010 7:00pm-8:00pm
Where:   Dwight Hall Library
Region:   Yale Campus
 
Come to the Yale Undergraduate Students for UNICEF's first meeting of the year! We'll be planning for the Trick-or-Treat fundraiser and Children's Week at Yale, introducing the new board, and discussing your new ideas!

SAVE THE DATE: Distinguised Mentor, Kevin Salwen

When:   September 23, 2010 5:00pm
Where:   Dwight Hall
Region:   67 High Street
 

Talk with the author of The Power of Half about his family's decision to donate half
of their wealth to charity. (Time TBD)

Global Health Idea Incubator Workshop in New Haven

When:   September 24, 2010 1:00pm-6:00pm
Where:   234 Church Street (across the street from Yale's Whitney Humanities Center)
Region:   Yale Campus
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  Global Health Idea Incubator Workshop http://www.uniteforsight.org/global-health-university/global-health-workshop Do you have an idea for a program, project, or organization? Unite For Sight's Founder and CEO will hold a 1/2-day workshop to help you develop and launch your idea. The workshop will focus on effective healthcare delivery and the importance ...

Do a 180: 180 minutes of Community Service

When:   September 24, 2010 2:00pm-5:00pm
Where:   Chaplain's Office - Bingham Hall on Old Campus, entryway D
Region:   New Haven
 
 Do a 180: 180 minutes of community service! We cook dinner at Ronald McDonald House & Fellowship Place, and talk about service from various perspectives and traditions. Students (grad & undergrad) of any or no faith are welcome to participate. To sign-up, email This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript by September 22nd. Sponsored ...

Protect Your Balls

When:   September 25, 2010 1:00pm-4:00pm
Where:   Old Campus
Region:   67 High Street
 
A dodgeball tournament supporting prostate and testicular cancer awareness. There will be refreshments and snacks provided!

Walk for Lupus Now 2010

When:   September 26, 2010 10:00am-2:00pm
Where:   Hamden Middle School
2623 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT
Region:   New Haven
 
  The Lupus Foundation of America, CT Chapter, Inc. will hold their annual Walkathon on September 26, 2010. Registration begins at 10:00 AM with the Walkathon commencing at 11 AM. There is no registration fee. Prizes, music, raffles, and surprise guests will be there.     The Lupus Foundation of ...

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Spotlight On Honors Alumnus

When:   April 29, 2010 4:00pm
Where:   Dwight Hall
Region:   67 High Street
 

A 1986 Yale graduate who has championed the revitalization of Times Square and the New York City parks will return to Dwight Hall on April 29 as Dwight Hall rolls out a new “Spotlight On” campaign.  This is the inaugural celebration of a monthly series that Dwight Hall will continue through the ’10-’11 academic year...

Herb Cahoon, mentor of students at Dwight Hall at Yale and former Director of Yale Volunteer Services, passes away at 91

Herbert Ames Cahoon, Jr., social worker, community activist, mentor of students at Dwight Hall at Yale and long-time Director of Yale Volunteer Services, died August 18, 2008 at his home in Woodbridge, CT at 91 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Jean, daughter Catherine Burnett of Canada ...

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How to Reserve Dwight Hall vehicles

Students who are volunteering on behalf of Dwight Hall member organizations in good standing may use Dwight Hall's vehicles to pursue service and justice work within CT state boundaries.  To become an eligible driver, you must first attend a mandatory training administered by Yale University's Office of Risk Management: ...

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April - June 2010 Opportunities to Get Invovled in the Arts at COOP High School

Dwight Hall at Yale and Coop Center for Creativity, Inc. seek teaching assistants for afterschool programming at Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School in downtown New Haven. The programs will run from March 29, 2010 – June 18, 2010 and students can be hired for the full duration of ...

Graphic Design Teaching Assistant

Dwight Hall at Yale, Coop High School, and Coop Center for Creativity   Graphic Design Teaching Assistant – Coop Center for Creativity Afterschool Program   About the Coop Center for Creativity Afterschool Program The Coop Center for Creativity Afterschool Program is designed to give Coop High School students in grades 9-12 training ...

Yale Service Tour 2010: Monterrey - March 13-21

Join Dwight Hall and the AYA in Monterrey, Mexico for the Yale Service Tour - March 13 - 21, 2010

 

 
Click on the heading to learn more about the Yale Service Tour and how you can apply to participate.  Limited scholarships are available for Yale College and Yale graduate and professional school students.