A virtual event designed for Philly alums to learn more about what we do and how to become involved. Our council has been focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as part of our ongoing commitment to our community. As a component of this effort, we are developing a DEI committee to propose events, educational …

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Join the Sunday Burn crew! Combine Pilates-inspired exercises with strength and mobility drills, all set to music for a good sweat! As a professional ballet dancer with The Washington Ballet, a Stott Pilates instructor, and a NASM-certified personal trainer, Sarah Steele founded SteeleSculpt to offer low-impact, high-burn virtual workouts that you can do from your …

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What determines adults' opinions about pre-school, and how does that reflect our social structure? Yale graduate student Sophie Jacobson, winner of the 2020 Yale Philly Graduate Fellowship, presents her findings about how attitudes are derived from experiences surrounding pre-school. The effects of the pandemic on learning make this a vital topic as we think about …

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Join a group of other Yalies to show off your knowledge of Yale and general trivia. Prizes to the champs. Thu, February 18, 2021 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST Pubs are not safe these days. But you can have pub fun, and Feb Club fellowship, by joining in our first virtual Quizzo night. BYOB. …

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Sat, January 9, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST Online only This will be a unique opportunity to learn about the work of self-taught artist Elijah Pierce (1892-1984). We will share a special docent-lead virtual visit to this exhibit. A link for logging in will be sent to all who register. Sign up before …

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We are looking forward to this new version of our annual holiday party. Join us this Thursday at 6:00PM EST for wine secrets. You bring your favorite wine, we provide the education! Attendees will learn how to effectively taste the various flavor components of wine varietals by breaking down the 5 S’s of wine tasting …

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This is an online event- we will send out the link before the event. Thu, December 17, 2020 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST You bring your favorite wine, we provide the education! Attendees will learn how to effectively taste the various flavor components of wine varietals by breaking down the 5 S’s of wine …

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November 10 | 7:00-8:00PMOnline  Yale Philly Talks is our Book Club focusing on works around diversity, equity, and inclusion.  This month, we are reading “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson. The book provides a gripping analysis of history and experiences of racism in the United States that challenges basic constructs and language by examining the comparative …

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Thu, December 17, 2020 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST You bring your favorite wine, we provide the education! Attendees will learn how to effectively taste the various flavor components of wine varietals by breaking down the 5 S’s of wine tasting (see, swirl, smell, sip, savor). We will discuss in detail common wine …

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The Yale Club of Philadelphia is comprised of volunteers who contribute to the alumni organization and to our local community through a number of educational, service, and social initiatives each year. We are currently looking for two additional volunteers to help with: 1. Website design/maintenance2. Event planning/management If you are interested in helping in either …

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