Pilgrimage, Protest, and the Preservation of Memory: The Case of the 1977 Safar Uprising in Iraq

Location: WLH 309, 100 Wall St, New Haven, CT In 1977, an attempt to ban the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq transformed a religious procession into a mass anti-government movement. The crackdown that followed—marked by armed confrontation, arrests, executions, and suppression—highlights a critical question: will gatherings for Imam Hussein always be understood, by political authorities, as carrying latent political potential? If […]

Connecting for Change: Yale Alumni, Student, and Community Partner Networking Event

Location: Dwight Hall Common Room, 67 High St, New Haven RSVP here! Curious about careers in public service and social justice? Wondering how to turn your passion into meaningful work? Join Dwight Hall, Yale alumni, and local community partners for an engaging networking event designed to connect students with professionals in social impact careers. This reception offers a unique opportunity […]

Ask OCS at Dwight Hall: Drop-In Office Hours

Join the Office of Career Strategy and Dwight Hall for drop-in office hours centered on demystifying common good and creative careers! Confused about job and internship application cycles? Want to learn how to better network with alumni in your fields of interest? Come by between 2 and 4:30 pm to share your questions alongside students with similar interests. This event […]