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Yale Effective Altruism is a hub for students to not only know more about effective altruism but also a place to build a community and get to know other students professionally and personally. We host a variety of speaker events, socials, workshops, and discussions outside of the fellowships that are open for anyone to come check out. The global EA community also hosts many conferences open for all students to apply to. The list below while not comprehensive, gives an idea of some of what we do. Check out the newsletters for more details or sign up for events. Also check out our google calendar below to stay updated on all that's happening!
Open Discussion Dinners
ODD is a place for all YEA community members to gather and discuss topics that might be relevant to everyone. Topics change weekly. All are welcome, including people new to YEA!
Cold Takes Reading Group
The cold takes reading group is especially for anyone interested or skeptical of longtermism and engage in some short pieces that make the case for supporting the cause. The reading group is perfect for anyone that wants to stay involved with YEA without the commitment of a fellowship and thinks that articles like "Digital People Would Be An Even Bigger Deal," "Where's Today's Beethoven?," and "Summary of history (empowerment and well-being lens)" sound cool.
Speaker Events
We typically host a handful of speaker events each year including talks by alums or Yale professors. Past events have included Will Macaskill, one of the originators of the EA movement; Dennis Woodside, the president of Impossible Foods; and Yale professors, Molly Crocket, Mushfiq Mobarak, and Shelly Kag
YEA Lunch Tag
Lunch tag is a great way to meet other people in Yale Effective Altruism! We’ll randomly pair you with someone every two weeks and you can arrange a time to meet in person or online to grab a meal or talk.
Retreats
YEA hosts a retreat every semester! It is a great to meet new people, bond with old friends, learn more about the latest developments in EA, and plan some of the semester's events. It is open to all community members, and YEA retreats are often highlights of the year!
YEA Study Groups
We know classes can get really stressful and covid protocols don’t make finding people to work with very easy, so we wanted to give you guys this resource and opportunity to find people in the YEA community that are also in your classes! This can be a great opportunity to meet more people in YEA as well as get support in your courses.
Friday Night Socials
Friday night socials are a time for catching up with friends, meeting new people, and lots of talking or playing games! The EA house boasts a large collection of video or board games to choose from (including Catan, to Code Names, Mario Party, and Jackbox TV). Everyone is welcome for snacks, games, and good company.