STILL UNSURE OF YOUR SPRING BREAK PLANS? WANT TO GO ABROAD AND VOLUNTEER? Encountour Naked Travel is taking two Yale Groups to Guatemala and Costa Rica this Spring Break.   

The trip will be a combination of meaningful volunteer work, relaxation, and some really exotic excursions.  The group will building houses in Guatemala, or doing a specific economic development project in Costa, while interacting with the local families and NGOs. This will not be a typical Spring Break vacation! Unlike being a traditional tourist, you'll actually form relationships with the local community through homestays, gain incredible intercultural experience, learn more about yourself, and make a real difference in the world. 

If you're interested, come to our information session ON TUESDAY, FEBRURARY 1^ST, 8PM IN WLH 113, where well review details of the trip and answer any questions. Or you can CHECK US OUT AT www.encountour.com.

If you would like to apply now, email  This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript  for a short application to gauge your interest. Applications are DUE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5^TH by 2pm.  

The Dwight Hall Early Childhood Education Fellowship is a program designed to create future leaders with hands-on experience in New Haven child care programs working with children birth to 5 years of age. Fellows assist teachers in a high quality early childhood center for 4-6 hours/week and earn a stipend of $300/semester (or an hourly rate if you qualify for federal work-study). The Fellows also gather for a bi-weekly student-directed seminar on interesting child development and education policy issues, with visits from local leaders in Early Childhood policy. Please email This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript to receive more information about the program and an application form. Applications are due Tuesday, February 1st!

The Public Service/Social Justice Committee of YAAMNY will be co-sponsoring a day-long event with the Center for Community Values and Action at Horace Mann School:

Jeremy Leeds, a co-chair of the Public Service/Social Justice Committee, is the Director of the CCVA.  YAAMNY- PS/SJ has collaborated with the CCVA on several events in the past, and this promises to be another important and interesting day of discussion, learning, and planning for service-learning activities.

Global Health Idea Incubator Workshop on February 4

http://www.uniteforsight.org/global-health-university/global-health-workshop

Do you have an idea for a program, project, organization, or research study? 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 of best practices in global health, successful strategies of social innovation and social entrepreneurship, and mentoring and guidance on how to establish new initiatives and organizations. The workshop will be a small, intimate roundtable forum.

• Who: Students and professionals are eligible to apply. Successful applicants will have demonstrated an interest in global health.
• When: Friday, February 4 (1:00-6:00pm)
• Where: Unite For Sight headquarters in downtown New Haven (across the street from Yale's Whitney Humanities Center)
• How to apply: Submit a resume and a short essay (suggested length of 300-500 words) that describes your interest in the workshop and past involvement in global health (if any).  Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis, and the first qualified applicants are accepted.  Complete workshop details and application instructions online at http://www.uniteforsight.org/global-health-university/global-health-workshop

What Participants Say About The Workshop:

• "The workshop was well organized. The content was focused and the speaker was excellent. Absolutely enjoyed the afternoon and believe the workshop was well worth the very long train ride."
• "I think this is a great way to help really revolutionize global health!"
• "The instructor clearly has a wide range of experience and is inspiring to all who wish to work in the field of global health."
• "I really loved the way in which material was presented. It was presented in a really engaging manner."
• "The examples and advice shared were helpful and the forum allowed for wonderful and interesting interaction between the attendees. It was a privilege to be there."
• "I found the workshop to be outstanding and I truly gained a great deal of information from the instructor and the other participants."
• "I learned a great deal about what has worked and what has failed, in terms of global health. I found this particularly interesting because it was the first time I have ever seen such a comprehensive case study of the sort. I now have a better understanding of where the field is heading and where it is steering away from."
• "Excellent review of foreseeable and less obvious barriers to care. Great small group discussion and participation from members. Fantastic afternoon."
• "The examples were all great! So much information!"
• See more accounts at http://www.uniteforsight.org/global-health-university/global-health-workshop

Every Saturday in the Dwight Hall Common room, students are welcome to help volunteer with the Yale Children's Theater in the hands' on program from 10am - 2:30 pm. Please contact for more information. 

 IRISs 4^th Annual Run for Refugees, a 5K run/walk fundraiser on Super Bowl Sunday, will take place on February 6, 2011.  Were expecting over 600 people to run or walk the race, and we are looking for volunteers to ensure that everything proceeds smoothly!  Please let me know if you are interested in serving refugees at this special event. Volunteers are needed for registration, passing out water, parking attendants, food pick-up, setting up and cleaning-up the post-race party, traffic control, and more!

Order a Goody-bag for your special someone, write a cute message, and we'll deliver it the day before Valentine's Day to them. $3 for the first goody-bag, $2 for subsequent bags. Each goody-bag has ribbon decorations, confetti, chocolates, and your personalized message. You can find Habitat volunteers in the dining halls. Schedule is on our facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=189558924401587. ALL money raised will go towards building homes for the homeless! 

Please join us for our first meeting of 2011 on Monday, February 7th!

The Development Committee is looking forward to an exciting year fulfilling its mission to promote and support the Yale Alumni Association of Metropolitan New York and its commitment to enrich the cityscape and make a meaningful contribution to our community. Our goals for the year are: to promote the YAAMNY brand to the broader Yale community, to be a forum for multi-generational and multi-class interaction, and to liaison with other Yale organizations. In addition, we are committed to raising funds to execute YAAMNYs vision and to strengthen the Association and further facilitate meaningful engagement with the larger community.

Your presence, insights, and constructive engagement are crucial to our efforts, especially since we are a young and (excuse the pun) developing committee.  We hope you join us in making the Development Committee a magnetic force!

Created just last year, the Development Committee has already become a significant presence in YAAMNY.  In 2010, we hosted the first ever (and fabulously successful) Benefit Soiree; organized a book talk with best selling author Ron Chernow; and held a spa-sporting event.   

There's much more to come for 2011! We are planning another Benefit Soiree, capitalizing on the financial success and frankly-- the fun of our inaugural benefit to establish this into an annual much-anticipated event for our community.  Also, monthly dinners filled with lively conversations among alumni are in the works.  There's also work to be done on adding greater sponsorship of our news letter and events.  These are to name just a few.

We look forward to seeing you! If you plan on joining us, please send an email to Anne Moss: This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript

Experiential Learning Initiative: Africa (ELI Africa) is looking for enthusiastic, dedicated Yalies to lead hands-on learning projects and community-building programs for underprivileged youth in Mauritius this summer. Fellows will work as a team with local educators to run targeted creative projects based upon their skills and local needs.
ELI Africa works with underprivileged children who have fallen out of the main educational systems to help them reach their full potential and broaden their horizons.

Nourish International and Engineers Without Borders Present: Careers in International Development Panel
Wednesday, February 9th at 8pm in LC 102

Interested in working in the field of international development after Yale? Come learn more about global service, sustainability, and more! The event will feature the following panelists:
Erika Linnander - Global Health Initiative
Ryan Richards - Executive Director, Nourish International
Dave Sacco - Professional Mentor, EWB-Yale
Lee Crawfurd - Communications Project Coordinator, Innovations for Poverty Action

A reception will follow directly after the event with light refreshments.

THE RETURN OF THE ARGONAUTS, a seminar taught by Lee Patterson, Frederick W. Hilles Professor of English, Yale University, on 10 February 2011 (6-7:30pm) at The Frick Collection.

On loan to the Frick from a private collection are two superb late fifteenth century Italian paintings depicting scenes from the myth of Jason and the Argonauts. These panels spin a complex version of this tale of adventure and revenge, revealing unexpected insights about the historical times in which they were made. With Professor Patterson, explore the relationship between literary text and image and how both are mutable over time.

Join the staff of Good Food Jobs, the Yale Sustainable Food Project, and Undergraduate Career Services as we explore the various opportunities available in the exciting and expanding sector of food and agriculture. We'll be talking about volunteer opportunities, internships, summer jobs and careers.

SCHEDULE:

1:00PM
Welcome & Introduction

 1:15PM
Presentation: Finding Your Place in the Food Movement featuring Taylor Cocalis and Dorothy Neagle, founders of Good Food Jobs

2:00PM
General Q & A

2:15-2:45PM
WWOOFing - Jacquie Lewin and Yale students who have WWOOFed will share their experiences and advice

2:15-4:00PM
Individual Counseling Meetings: Sign up to have a 20 minute one-on-one with someone from the staff of the YSFP, UCS or Good Food Jobs! Come prepared with your resume and some thoughts about your future plans. Reserve your timeslot by emailing  This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript <http:// This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript > . Walk-ins also welcome!


Attend one session or attend them all!

Interested in a career in public service?  Not sure what you want to do, but find yourself serving your community and enjoying it? 

Come learn about City Hall Fellows!

Join Elaine Sullivan, PC '10, in the Pierson Common Room on Friday, February 11th at 4:00pm to hear about this year-long fellowship that combines hands-on experience working within the highest levels of local government with intensive civic leadership training.  For the Fellowship Year of 2011-2012, placements will be in San Francisco, California, the beautiful City by the Bay.

www.cityhallfellows.org

The Board of Directors of the Edith B. Jackson Child Care Program invites you to join us for a very special evening.

The New Problem of Bullying – and Solutions

an evening with Emily Bazelon

Every Saturday in the Dwight Hall Common room, students are welcome to help volunteer with the Yale Children's Theater in the hands' on program from 10am - 2:30 pm. Please contact for more information. 

The Educational Programs Committee of the Yale Alumni Association of Metropolitan New York is engaged in planning educational enrichment programs for New York City area alumni and the general public. If you are interested in crafting first-rate, thoughtful, and intellectually stimulating programs with fellow Yale alumni, you are warmly invited to the join the Committee. If you would like to join, please contact the Committee with your name, Yale affiliation, contact information, areas of intellectual interest, and if applicable, any specific specialized skills that you may contribute to the Committee. Among specialized skills of value to the Committee are: graphic design, web design, information technology, social media, and audio and video recording. The Committee also welcomes overtures from Yale alumni involved with any educational or cultural institutions in the metropolitan New York area that may prove possible partners in developing, presenting, or hosting enrichment programming. The Committee endeavors to highlight the intellectual and cultural richness of the cityscape in its programming and partner with institutions as it shares Yale faculty, alumni, and resources with New York audiences. You can reach the Committee via e-mail at: This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript . 

Reach Out's

World Micro-Market

presents

Saturday 12th February 2011 12 4pm Dwight Hall Chapel 67 High Street   Find unique gifts made by artisans from all over the world.   Buy your loved one fair trade gifts including paper bead bracelets and necklaces from Uganda, aromatic hand-made soap from Afghanistan, delicious Equal Exchange chocolate and woven belts and scarves from Awamaki and other artisan groups from around the world.   ~ Buy your Valentine a gift that counts ~ ~ share the love with entrepreneurs in the developing world ~   Join us in making a difference! Please contact This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript or This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript if your organization is interested in selling for your organization. 

YUSBS presents the first faculty dinner of the semester with Professor Richard Prum in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Dept. at Yale University.  Join us on Monday, February 14 from 6-7 pm in the Pierson College Blair Room, which is upstairs from the Pierson library (YUSBS members will be present to direct you). Please bring your dinner from the dining hall. Professor Prum, William Robertson Coe Professor of Ornithology, Curator of Ornithology in the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, and Head Curator of Vertebrate Zoology, will share his research interests and related life experiences, as well as give students advice on how to succeed in the scientific field.  He teaches Ornithology, Laboratory for Ornithology, and Evolution of Beauty this semester.  He has conducted field work throughout the Neotropics and in Madagascar, has studied fossil theropods in China, and was one of 24 recipients of the 2009 MacArthur Foundation "Genius Grant". 

Slifka is hosting a Rabbi's Tea on February 15th with Leslie Lewin, the executive director of Seeds of Peace. The tea will be at 4pm in the purple room of Slifka, and will feature tea and conversation with this prominent non-profit director. 

Join Artists on the Brink and the YAAMNY for a rewarding and intimately scaled studio visit to the architecture and industrial design studio of Moorhead & Moorhead.

All are welcome, but space is strictly limited. Register immediately to secure your spot for our visit to an engaging, visually arresting, idea-rich design practice.

The substance of this studio visit will include: an introduction to Granger and Robert Moorhead and their practice; representative projects; insights into their design process; and the working space, materials, and tools of a design team. Moorhead & Moorheads projects address: design and social change (Cityracks Slipcover); design and enriching civic space (Cityracks Slipcover, Shade Station, Ice Heart) and lived experience (Uruguay Compound); crafting a journey through physical space (Ecotones Exhibition); innovative use of materials (FeltStool, Filament Wound Bench); and the role of the built environment in capturing the public imagination (Ice Heart) or facilitating peace of mind, contemplation, and introspection (Mobile Chaplet, Shade Station).

Brink Lab is the educational enrichment programming series of arts not-for-profit Artists on the Brink and introduces the public to a laboratory ideas on the creative process and effecting social change.

Company of Scholars is an initiative of the Yale Alumni Association of Metropolitan New Yorks Educational Programs Committee and encompasses a broad constellation of intellectually rich learning experiences from enlightening talks to encounters with cultural institutions to on the ground immersion in the places where light and truth collide.

Web Resources:

Moorhead & Moorhead website:

A New York Times shopping excursion with the Moorhead brothers:

Moorhead & Moorheads Ice Heart in Times Square:
 

Boycott Cafe Goodfellas!! 

Picket this Friday, February 18th

with Unidad Latina en Acción, New Haven Worker's Association and Junta

The owners of Goodfellas still have not paid the $23,000 that they owe to four former workers.  Until they do, we will be back every Friday to tell them that we won't stand for wage theft any longer!

Join us this Friday, February 18th, at 6PM outside Cafe Goodfellas at 758 State Street in New Haven.

Our Blog
boycottgoodfellas.blogspot.com  Read it... Email us to submit your own stories, photos, video, chants, songs.  Spread the word! "Like" the New Haven Workers Association page on Facebook to get updates on actions, and invite your friends to the Facebook event for Friday night's picket.

Every Saturday in the Dwight Hall Common room, students are welcome to help volunteer with the Yale Children's Theater in the hands' on program from 10am - 2:30 pm. Please contact for more information. 

REMEDY (http://remedyinc.org), Recovered Medical Equipment for the Developing World, is a 501 {c}{3} not-for-profit organization dedicated to actively promoting the recovery of unused medical supplies for the purpose of global aid, waste reduction, and cost-effectiveness. We seek to inspire and serve as a catalyst through education, practice, and example.

RYSA (REMEDY at Yale Student organization) is an undergraduate student organization which organizes and facilitates the medical supply recovery at the Yale-New Haven Hospital and supports REMEDY through fundraising, research, outreach service, and student coordination. RYSA is an official undergraduate organization at Yale and a member group of Dwight Hall. RYSA aspires to create a national university alliance of REMEDY chapters to expand the RYSA model of university-based REMEDY chapter across North America.  

We sincerely invite you to join RYSA! RYSA is implementing a number of new projects and needs a motivated executive board for the expansion to succeed. Anybody interested is invited to apply for executive positions!

To sign up for RYSA and apply for positions, email: This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript  

Executive Officer Application Deadline: 11:59pm, Saturday, February 19, 2010. 

Meeting about anti-war actions - see below - on Saturday the 19th at noon until 1pm at the People's Center (37 Howe Street). 

The Endless Wars are Killing U.S.
Spring Actions to Fund Jobs, Human Needs and the Environment

We invite you to join in organizing a month of daily (March 15 to April 15 - tax day) public vigils/protests/tabling in New Haven to call for an end to the wars and to re-direct resources to local needs. We propose that different groups/organizations each take responsibility for one day (Sun., Mon., Tues., etc.) each week to be at the location and time of their choosing with the theme: The Endless Wars Are Killing U.S.: Fund Jobs, Human Needs and the Environment.

We will also put together fliers and postcards groups could use, but each group could decide itself how it wants to organize its vigil/event/action. We do want to pressure elected leaders to commit to take clear action on this - e.g., support the Frank/Paul call to cut Pentagon spending by 25%.

We are also hoping to start and close the Spring Actions with joint publicity/ gathering/ teach in /action.

The goals are:
Educate and mobilize the public about the massive cost on ongoing wars (using    National  Priorities Project, FCNL information, over $1 trillion per year for the military, with wars on Iraq and Afghanistan costing New Haven $83 million for FY 2011).

Invite people to do something concrete - send post cards, come to event, call Congress to redirect funds to human and environmental needs.

Try to generate more energy in antiwar movement, and encourage people to turn out on  April 9th in New York  for the Tax Day demonstration, or other local events.

If you're interested in participating please let us know by Feb. 4th, or if you have questions contact Chris Schweitzer or Henry Lowendorf. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 21st February 2011

ANGEL JUST-RIGHTS, Rebecca Parker (Publication date: 13 Feb 11; Biography & Autobiography, Psychology, Social Sciences, Anorexia, Mental Health).

Talented new author exposes exhilarating epic of endurance: beautifully candid, bravely sincere, witty, compelling, and astute. Launched in conjunction with NEDAwareness Week (20th 26th February 2011) and adeptly reflecting this years theme Its Time to Talk about It the World excitedly receives exclusive, highly original work of fiction. Based on a true story of one childs lost voice in Angel Just-Rights lays an astonishing story of strength: easy-to-read (far from superficial), a thought-provoking motivator, and an insightful presage for all...

Evolution of the book realisation into the debilitating extent at which broken down channels of communication, life experiences, and ingrained individualistic personality traits, have been allowed in full strength and power to render one so weak are explained by Parker in her beginning Preface. Book 1 delves into issues relating to everyday living such as dealing with strict family values, loyalty and devotion while intermittently riddling with her reader in efforts to gain the yearned-for rationality and reassurance so desperately sought. At the height of deathly battles, harrowing happenings of Book 2 raise one simple question: how can implicitly pure intentions precipitate such devastating results? A plethora of mortifyingly unhealthy, demoralising and ritualistic behaviours manifesting deeply in a single fragile life so touched by the world around her are showered, shatteringly, over the reader.

Gradually learning how coping in silence can cruelly fester, devastating consequences are hastened: eating disorders (Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia), post-traumatic stresses and flash-backs, self-harm, psychosis, suicidal desires, over-exercise, increasing obsessions, extreme rituals, distorted beliefs leading to incredibly debilitating afflictions to low self-esteem, mood swings, depression, hospitalisations, sectioning under Mental Health Act and excruciatingly honest accounts of associated inequitable treatments enforced. Startling, captivating, and bitterly heart-rending to the general reader, a silent sufferers solace, enlightening to friends, families and health professionals alike, in equilibrium with the theme of this book, Parkers voice adeptly portrays ironic angst exceptionally, right to the very end.

About the Author
Reading and writing have always excited Parker, previous works winning recognition and Prizes for both short stories and poetry. Sharing this unique collection of books, originally cathartic in aim, enables her to offer even a strand of hope unto any individual similarly searching for their own only voice that is allowed and to offer even a slice of solace to those continuing to hurt silently and alone. The disclosure of her story also aims to offer those enduring the last few years of this particular stretch of illness by her side, excessively long-awaited answers and an opportunity to finally embark upon healing.

Angel Just-Rights is published by Chipmunkapublishing and is now available to order online and from all good bookshops (Waterstones, Foyles, Blackwells, WHSmith, Tesco etc). For more information on Angel Just-Rights or to contact the author directly, visit wix website at RebeccaAngelParker/RebeccaAngelParker or see above.

If you are suffering alone, feeling confused or misunderstood, or concerned for a close friend or family member you care about, find this book, read it & gain strength.

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NEDA Week 2011 : It's Time To Talk... Rebecca Angel Parker finally finds Her Voice; YOU CAN FIND YOURS EARLIER... PLEASE DISTRIBUTE

Please join a plethora of campus and community groups next Monday for a panel discussion on the disturbing pattern of wrongful convictions and racial injustice associated with the death penalty in America. California death row exoneree Shujaa Graham, who spent years in prison as an innocent man after being framed for murder, will headline the panel.

Additional session Thursday, Feb. 24 at 7PM

 On Camera Workshop for the Actor

 Please email us at This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript  if interested

The workshop is designed strictly to hone your acting skills for the camera.

With that goal in mind, we provide instant feedback through your recorded performance. Additionally, you walk with a DVD of your work from the current session and can access the DV tape for your use for reels or whatever. You will also be taught the basics of camera work, framing and composition.

We'll be using small pro camcorders. They're easier to use, and I've found that newbie camera ops are more able to achieve good composition with them than with the studio rigs. They allow the camera ops (often you when you're not acting) to reframe and compensate for actors' movements during a scene.

During each scene, each camera is recorded in its entirety without switching so all of your performance will be on your DVD. When played back immediately after the scene is shot, both actors will be seen on separate side by side screens. The other actors present in the workshop watch as you perform. They view your performance two ways, live and/or the live pictures from the cameras on the monitors.

Once you see your work, you'll perform again later in the evening or immediately after incorporating whatever changes you wish to make in your performance. Sometimes other participants may offer constructive comments about your work.  Depending on the number of participants, it's possible for you to do your scene several times in one evening.

All of your work will be on your DVD for you to study later or to share with other professionals you know to get their opinions on it.  Scenes should be short - around three minutes - sometimes up to five minutes but short is good.

Once we have worked together for a while, I might put a pamphlet together on how we do this that might be published. It could help other actors set up their own on camera workshop.

I want to get a group of up to 20 who'll take part when they can. Out of that 20, we might get 6 to 8 per session. We need at least four participants in any session.  Two will shoot and two will perform and then switch. Those who have performed could become camera operators or watch the monitors as others perform. There's a lot to be learned in watching others act. The short comments after scenes are played back should also be a learning experience for all participants.  If you are participating in the workshop, you'll be expected to be in for the three hour session. Please don't expect to show up just to do your scene and then leave.

Here are some answers to the many questions Ive been receiving:

The address is:

Otterson TV

251 West 30th Street

Suite 14W

NYC   10001

It currently takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7PM.

The workshop is set-up for scenes for two characters.  You will be expected to be off book.  Those that aren't will be expected to learn their lines by the following week.

Some of our screenwriters have scenes they would like to see performed and videotaped.  We'll put you in touch. 

If you bring a monologue, you'll get one run through of it.

You'll be expected to participate for the 2 ½ to 3 hours of the workshop.

You will be given basic instruction in camera operation and are expected to run a camera at times during the workshop.

You will be given a DVD of you work at the end of each session.

You will do your scene and then it will be played back on side by side monitors.  You will be seen on one and your scene partner will be on the other.  The monitors will be arranged in such a way that you and your scene partner will be facing each other.

That's why I want simple blocking at the beginning.  If you want to sit, that is fine.

Keep you scenes under 5 minutes.

Those who have brought scenes for two characters and are off book will always be given preference.  It is possible for you to run your 2 character scene several times and try it different ways.

We'll often have screenwriters and filmmakers working with us who will be looking to cast their projects.

The address is:

Otterson TV

251 West 30th Street

Suite 14W

NYC   10001

Please email us at This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript  if interested

 Come learn and see what you can do about policy related to wood burning furnaces.  The group this semester will be exploring how these furnaces have an impact on the environment and on human health. The policy team is conducting reviews on Connecticut's policy on these furnaces, and how it will impact public health and environmental law. Contact This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript if interested. 

  Interested in global health? Join a group of global health political advocates and activists at Yale's Global Health & Coalition for their weekly meeting in WLH 003 this Wednesday.  Come check out their projects and plans for this semester and the future. 

Do you love listening to great music?

Want to give back to homeless shelters here in New Haven?

If you answered yes to either of those questions, or even if you answered no, come to the YHHAP Benefit Concert this Friday at 8 PM in Dwight Hall!

TUIB (Tangled up in Blue), OOTB (Out of the Blue), and SHADES are all performing!

Come! If you're busy.. stop by for a little bit! The festivities will last for a little more than an hour.

Also, Akbar Ahmed is the emcee for the night. Check out how funny he is!

Admission: $5, but donations are welcomed.
* Remember that all the proceeds will go to a homeless shelter here in New Haven.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 21st February 2011

ANGEL JUST-RIGHTS, Rebecca Parker (Publication date: 13 Feb 11; Biography & Autobiography, Psychology, Social Sciences, Anorexia, Mental Health).

Talented new author exposes exhilarating epic of endurance: beautifully candid, bravely sincere, witty, compelling, and astute. Launched in conjunction with NEDAwareness Week (20th 26th February 2011) and adeptly reflecting this years theme Its Time to Talk about It the World excitedly receives exclusive, highly original work of fiction. Based on a true story of one childs lost voice in Angel Just-Rights lays an astonishing story of strength: easy-to-read (far from superficial), a thought-provoking motivator, and an insightful presage for all...

Evolution of the book realisation into the debilitating extent at which broken down channels of communication, life experiences, and ingrained individualistic personality traits, have been allowed in full strength and power to render one so weak are explained by Parker in her beginning Preface. Book 1 delves into issues relating to everyday living such as dealing with strict family values, loyalty and devotion while intermittently riddling with her reader in efforts to gain the yearned-for rationality and reassurance so desperately sought. At the height of deathly battles, harrowing happenings of Book 2 raise one simple question: how can implicitly pure intentions precipitate such devastating results? A plethora of mortifyingly unhealthy, demoralising and ritualistic behaviours manifesting deeply in a single fragile life so touched by the world around her are showered, shatteringly, over the reader.

Gradually learning how coping in silence can cruelly fester, devastating consequences are hastened: eating disorders (Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia), post-traumatic stresses and flash-backs, self-harm, psychosis, suicidal desires, over-exercise, increasing obsessions, extreme rituals, distorted beliefs leading to incredibly debilitating afflictions to low self-esteem, mood swings, depression, hospitalisations, sectioning under Mental Health Act and excruciatingly honest accounts of associated inequitable treatments enforced. Startling, captivating, and bitterly heart-rending to the general reader, a silent sufferers solace, enlightening to friends, families and health professionals alike, in equilibrium with the theme of this book, Parkers voice adeptly portrays ironic angst exceptionally, right to the very end.

About the Author
Reading and writing have always excited Parker, previous works winning recognition and Prizes for both short stories and poetry. Sharing this unique collection of books, originally cathartic in aim, enables her to offer even a strand of hope unto any individual similarly searching for their own only voice that is allowed and to offer even a slice of solace to those continuing to hurt silently and alone. The disclosure of her story also aims to offer those enduring the last few years of this particular stretch of illness by her side, excessively long-awaited answers and an opportunity to finally embark upon healing.

Angel Just-Rights is published by Chipmunkapublishing and is now available to order online and from all good bookshops (Waterstones, Foyles, Blackwells, WHSmith, Tesco etc). For more information on Angel Just-Rights or to contact the author directly, visit wix website at RebeccaAngelParker/RebeccaAngelParker or see above.

If you are suffering alone, feeling confused or misunderstood, or concerned for a close friend or family member you care about, find this book, read it & gain strength.

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NEDA Week 2011 : It's Time To Talk... Rebecca Angel Parker finally finds Her Voice; YOU CAN FIND YOURS EARLIER... PLEASE DISTRIBUTE

Ann Yonkers has spent the last decade growing Washington D.C.'s FreshFarm markets from a small start into a year-round market with eight locations and more than 180,000 customers. Come talk about the growth of farmers' markets in the United States with someone who's been helping to make it happen! Co-sponsored by Saybrook College.

 Want to volunteer in a health professional setting? Want to learn real world skills? Want to make a difference?  

Then come to AAP and YMPO's Health Professions Volunteering Panel.  Representatives from different health-related organizations on campus will be there to talk about how YOU can get involved as a volunteer. Thai food and dessert will be served!

Come learn about the complex life teeming in the ground beneath your feet with this world-premiere screening of a special, work-in-progress rough cut of Symphony of the Soil. Director Deborah Koons Garcia will do a moderated Q&A with Ann Yonkers after the film. Co-sponsored by the Environmental Film Festival at Yale and the Whitney Humanities Center.

On Thursday, February 24, the College Council for Care will screen the film "Reporter"--a feature documentary about Nicholas Kristof, a two time Pulitzer Prize winning columnist for the New York Times. The film tracks Kristof during a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and explores his methods as well as the horrifying issues that arise in the DRC conflict. Kristof searches for individual stories in order to inspire his readers to care, and the movie follows his methods of reporting as he explores some of the poorest and most war-ravaged areas in the world.  The event will take place at 7 pm in LC 101.

On Thursday, February 24, the College Council for Care will screen the film "Reporter"--a feature documentary about Nicholas Kristof, a two time Pulitzer Prize winning columnist for the New York Times. The film tracks Kristof during a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and explores his methods as well as the horrifying issues that arise in the DRC conflict. Kristof searches for individual stories in order to inspire his readers to care, and the movie follows his methods of reporting as he explores some of the poorest and most war-ravaged areas in the world.  The event will take place at 7 pm in LC 101.  

ARE YOU READY TO WINE DOWN?

The 4^th Annual New York Wine Expo, February 25^th and 26^th (2^7th for trade only), offers attendees a chance to sample more than 600 wines from over 150 winemakers from around the globe. Attendees can casually sip and stroll through old world Italian, French, German Austrian, Spanish and Portuguese wines then let their taste buds lead them through the new world wines of South America, Australia, Canada, South Africa, and the United States.

Attend the Expo not just for the sampling, but for the learning experience as well. To date, seminar presenters include Gloria Maroti Frazee whooversees Wine Spectator School and Leslie Sbrocco, award winning author, and Founder of Thirsty Girl.

WHAT:           4^th Annual New York Wine Expo

                        February 25^th and 26^th

                        Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City

WHEN:           Friday, February 25, 2011

                        6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.

                        Saturday, February 26, 2011

                        2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

                        Sunday, February 27, 2011

                        12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 

PRICE:           Save $10 on tickets purchased before February 18

                        Friday admission:  $80 in advance

                       Saturday admission:  $90 in advance

TO PURCHASE:    Go to:  www.NewYorkWineExpo.com or call 800-544-1660

This Saturday (2/26) from 9AM-4PM with Habitat for Humanity:

Every Saturday in the Dwight Hall Common room, students are welcome to help volunteer with the Yale Children's Theater in the hands' on program from 10am - 2:30 pm. Please contact for more information. 

ARE YOU READY TO WINE DOWN?

The 4^th Annual New York Wine Expo, February 25^th and 26^th (28^th for trade only), offers attendees a chance to sample more than 600 wines from over 150 winemakers from around the globe. Attendees can casually sip and stroll through old world Italian, French, German Austrian, Spanish and Portuguese wines then let their taste buds lead them through the new world wines of South America, Australia, Canada, South Africa, and the United States.

Attend the Expo not just for the sampling, but for the learning experience as well. To date, seminar presenters include Gloria Maroti Frazee whooversees Wine Spectator School and Leslie Sbrocco, award winning author, and Founder of Thirsty Girl.

WHAT:           4^th Annual New York Wine Expo

                        February 25^th and 26^th

                        Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City

WHEN:           Friday, February 25, 2011

                        6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.

                        Saturday, February 26, 2011

                        2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

                        Sunday, February 27, 2011

                        12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

PRICE:           Save $10 on tickets purchased before February 18

                        Friday admission:  $80 in advance

                       Saturday admission:  $90 in advance

TO PURCHASE:    Go to:  www.NewYorkWineExpo.com or call 800-544-1660

Come join the members of the Yale Belly Dance Society as we perform traditional
and contemporary dances from across the Middle East and beyond! An evening of
swirling skirts, intricate music, and energetic dance all in support of a great
cause. Tickets are $5 each, and all proceeds from ticket sales benefit the
Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen.


Sponsored by the Office of International Students & Scholars.

The YAAMNY Arts Committee provides a forum where alumni can learn from leading practitioners in the world capital of fine and performing arts and support those in the entertainment industry. Whether you have won a Pulitzer and travel by limousine or are pushing cabs between auditions, come share your ideas and help create a resource to assist us all in our work.  Please RSVP to This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript .

YaleWomen and their guests are invited to a delicious dinner and to hear Min Ye (Saybrook '95) speak about her unique background combining finance, design education, fine dining, and green agriculture. A mother of three boys, Ms. Ye began her career in investment banking and then formed the world's largest online college for professional design. Ultimately she founded Smorgas Chef Restaurants with 4 locations in NYC. 

Guests and spouses welcome.

SMORGAS CHEF 3-COURSE DINNER

 
APPETIZER (CHOICE OF):
SOUP OF THE DAY

SCANDINAVIAN CEASAR SALAD
Crisp romaine, baguette croutons, shaved parmesan

 
 ENTRÉE (CHOICE OF):
SMORGASBORD TASTING PLATE
Gravlaks, pickled herring, smoked salmon, Swedish meatballs, jarlsberg cheese, potato lefse, traditional accompaniments
 
GRILLED PORTOBELLO CAPS AND ASPARAGUS
Baby Greens, fingerlings, roasted pepper sauce
 
 DESSERTS (CHOICE OF):
TRADITIONAL VANILLA WAFFLE
Cloudberry sauce & whipped cream
 
CHOCOLATE MOLTEN CAKE
Molten center, Nordic berry coulis
 
Coffee/Tea served with desserts
 
 
WINE MENU
(6pm-8:30pm)

Pinot Grigio, Ca Donini, Venezie, Italy
Merlot, Trapiche, Argentina
 
(served during reception and dinner)

RSVP:  http://yalewomendinner1.eventbrite.com/  Use password: Dinner

The acclaimed Yale in New York series presents the Yale Philharmonia and conductor Shinik Hahm on Monday, February 28. Come to Carnegie Hall to hear them perform four twentieth-century pieces for chamber orchestra and soloists.

Featuring the New York premiere of Frank Martin's Ballade No. 2 for flute, string orchestra, piano, and percussion, originally written for saxophone in 1939. Ransom Wilson is the soloist in this recently rediscovered version for flute.

The program opens with Ernest Bloch's Concerto Grosso No. 1 for string orchestra (1925), with Jian Liu playing the piano obbligato part. Clarinetist David Shifrin and bassoonist Frank Morelli are the soloists in the Duet-Concertino (1947) of Richard Strauss. The orchestra concludes with Alberto Ginastera's colorful Variaciones concertantes, Op. 23 (1953).