Yale Day of Service is the university’s annual celebration of service, with Yalies banding together each year to give back to their local communities. In all, alumni communities host close to 300 service projects each year. We estimate that at least 3,500 service initiatives have taken place in the program’s history, dating back to its inception in 2008.

What began more than a decade ago as a single day has now grown into an ongoing call to action for service activities that span the globe, in sectors from environmental clean-ups to educational webinars, legal clinics to house painting.

Now more than ever, every day can be a Yale Day of service. How will YOU make a difference this year?

Opportunities in the San Francisco Bay Area include four activities on May 13, and three activities on other dates, just in case you are busy on May 13. You can even sign up for multiple activities.

So far, the opportunities include:

- Serving Lunch at Glide Foundation Free Meals Program, May 13, 10 am
- Working at Alemany Farm in Southern SF, May 13, 1 pm-5 pm
- Helping at The Gardens at Lake Merritt in Oakland, May 13, 9:45 am-noon
- Building grocery bags at the San Francisco Food Bank Warehouse, May 13, 11 am-1:30 pm
- Sort Food at Project Open Hand, May 12, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
- Volunteering at Angel Island, May 6, 8:30 am
- Caring for newly-planted trees with Trees for Oakland, May 21, 9:45 am-12:30 pm

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Thursday, May 11 · 6 - 6:45pm PDT

As moms, taking care of ourselves and our own health and wellness often gets put last on our to do list. In this workshop, you will learn how to create healthier habits so you can become healthier, less stressed, and a more present mom. Whether you are newly postpartum or have been a mama for years, you’re at home or at work, you will leave with some new tips to better take care of you.

Speaker Bio: Megan Aronson, Director of Health & Wellness for Columbia University Club of Northern California, is the founder of Take Care Coaching, LLC. She has a Master's in Health Education from Teachers College at Columbia University. She is also a Master Certified Health Education Specialist, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Certified Professional Health & Wellness Coach, and ICF Professional Certified Coach. Note:

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Southern Africa: Botswana and Namibia

A Virtual Zoom Talk by Robert Root, MD

May 9, 2023 - 7 PM

This presentation will focus on wildlife photography in two extraordinary geographic regions of Southern Africa: the UNESCO World Heritage floodplains of the Okavango Delta in Botswana and the arid desert landscapes of Western Namibia. The images will illustrate the remarkable diversity of wildlife in these areas with a particular emphasis on elephants and lions.

The talk will also address issues around conservation and current threats to wildlife including climate change.

Robert Root MD (Yale '88) is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist in San Francisco and a Climate Reality Leader through Al Gore's Climate Reality Project. He has also published two books of photography: Image in Mind and Imagining Istanbul.

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Thursday, April 27 · 6 - 8pm PDT

Please join Accelerate Yale for our first Silicon Valley event, an evening of networking and insightful conversation on the current climate tech landscape, as well as an opportunity to meet fellow Yalies across the Bay Area!

Our panel of experts, such as Nancy Pfund (Yale SOM '82, Managing Partner, DBL Partners), Cheryl Contee (Yale University '93, CEO of the Impact Seat Foundation), and Steve Siger (Yale University '05, COO and CoFounder of CNaught) will share their unique perspectives on the latest trends and challenges in climate tech investing, and discuss the exciting opportunities ahead.

This event is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow Yale alumni who are making an impact in the world of climate tech, entrepreneurship and venture capital.

Come share your experiences, expand your network, and be part of the Accelerate Yale community.

We will also provide refreshments as you network with like-minded individuals around venture and tech. Don't miss this chance to be part of the conversation and accelerate your learning.

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Dan Kammen, UC Berkeley professor and Yale ’19 parent, will discuss how economic, social, racial and gender issues are shaping the development of climate policy, and argue that governments need to pursue a “just energy transition.”

Yale Blue Green—SF Bay Area Chapter

Zoom webinar

April 18, 2023, 1:00-2:00

In partnership with the YAA, the Yale Club of San Francisco, Yale Club of Silicon Valley and Accelerate Yale, welcome Dean Jeff Brock and Josh Geballe to the Bay Area in April for two opportunities to learn more about and discuss innovation and entrepreneurship at Yale and beyond.

Monday, April 10, 2023 - "Yale & 8VC: Investing in Entrepreneurship"
6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at 8VC, Pier 5 in San Francisco hosted by Bhaskar “BG” Ghosh '95 Ph.D., Partner and CTO at 8VC

Networking reception with brief remarks from BG, Dean Brock, and Josh Geballe. This event will give you insight into what is going on at Yale and in the Bay Area and will provide you will an opportunity to network with fellow Yalies.

Thursday, April 13, 2023 - "Yale Sparks Innovation and Entrepreneurship with Yale Ventures"

6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hotel Nia in Menlo Park hosted by Yale Club of San Francisco, Yale Club of Silicon Valley, and Accelerate Yale

YAA Redpath Faculty Speaker event with Josh Geballe, Senior Associate Provost for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Yale University and Managing Director of Yale Ventures

Reception at 6:00 p.m. | Remarks at 6:45 p.m.

This event will provide a deep dive behind the scenes into Yale Ventures including a time for Q and A.

Tickets

The musical Cambodian Rock Band by acclaimed playwright Lauren Yee ES '07 has been a hit everywhere it's been staged, and the Berkeley Repertory Theater is presenting it through April 2.

The Yale Club of San Francisco and Association of Asian American Yale Alumni have organized a Yale Day at the Rep for the April 2 matinee at 2 p.m. and you'll not only get to see the show, but participate in a post-show discussion with members of the production, and meet one of the actors, Francis Jue BK '86.

Instructions for discounted tickets are included in the YCSF email newsletter.

Any questions, contact Grant Din BR '79 at grant@tonaidin.net