Rethinking Contemporary Practice
May
5

Rethinking Contemporary Practice

This panel is a follow up to a previous panel discussion, "Architectural Work and Activism,” which compared educational and professional environments.

This one includes panelists who are testing different approaches to architectural work in firms of various kinds and sizes, in all cases putting in place approaches that offer more reward, relevance, and empowerment.

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YWA 2022 Kickoff Meeting
Feb
10

YWA 2022 Kickoff Meeting

Join us for updates and news, including our new website, changes to the Facebook page, and a discussion on the possibilities for in-person events.

We have lots planned for 2022 so please join and help plan our roster of events, or to say hello and stay connected in your network! Mark your calendars!

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Equality in Design PANEL CONVERSATION
Apr
5

Equality in Design PANEL CONVERSATION

What is Allyship in architecture, both in words and actions?
Whether you identify with a particular privilege or as a minority, whether you are a student, practitioner, and/or academic, our aspiration is that the panel will show us ways to continue to shape our industry. Our panel will discuss some successes and challenges of Allyship, please join us for this important event!

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Practicing Architecture: An International Perspective
Nov
11

Practicing Architecture: An International Perspective

How can we gain insights into the similarities and differences of architectural practices across an international spectrum?

Check out the websites of our remarkable panelists and moderator. They will engage in a pivotal discussion from their perspectives of living and/or working in Poland, Hungary, Japan, India, China, Portugal and Burundi.

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Aligning Architecture with Social Change
Oct
28

Aligning Architecture with Social Change

The first step of design is listening. As we design our spaces and places, how are the calls for systemic change galvanizing communities and various departments at Yale? YWA and The Yale Schwarzman Center invite you to a salon to share perspectives on how the built environment can listen and respond to the communities that shape them.

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Yale's Equality in Design: Disrupting Past Normalities
Aug
18

Yale's Equality in Design: Disrupting Past Normalities

Yale Architecture Equality in Design group is only a few years old. Founded by students that hoped to supplement their education with other relevant topics, it has been maintained as a platform that aims to amplify a multitude of voices. EiD also kicked off several initiatives and projects concerned with equity and equality among other relevant conversations happening today.

Our conversation will give new students, current students, faculty, alumni, and friends an opportunity to hear about EiD and learn how we can become a part of making student and alumni experiences better for all.

Attendees MUST Register in advance for this meeting

Panelists:

Maya Alexander M. Arch 2015

Elisa Iturbe - M. Arch 2015

Rhea Schmid - M. Arch 2020

Dominiq Oti - M. Arch 2022

Lilly Agutu - M. Arch 2022

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Panel Discussion: Alternative Careers to Architecture & the Visual Arts
May
14

Panel Discussion: Alternative Careers to Architecture & the Visual Arts

Hosted by YWA in conjunction with the Yale School of Architecture. Alumni from YSoA will discuss their paths from Master of Architecture degrees to their alternate careers in various professional fields.

The Panel will discuss careers such as Construction Management//Real Estate Development//Sustainability Consulting//Curtain Wall Design//Product Design.

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February Mixer
Feb
19

February Mixer

All welcome!
Rubin Museum of Art, Cafe Serai
150 West 17th St, NY NY 10011

Join us for cocktails and conversation every 3rd Weds. of the month at the RMA
RSVP not required.

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