YALE GALA
Yale University's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Alumni Network
relationship with Yale.
In some ways, it's only the beginning ...
Yale GALA is an educational and cultural organization. Our objectives include:
- Promote the well being and betterment of the Yale University LGBTQ community, including alumni, faculty, students and the public at large
- Provide educational opportunities for Yale University students--including scholarships, awards and prizes--as well as mentoring and support
- Organize educational activites and events to inform gay and lesbian alumni, students and the general public of current activites and historical significance of LGBTQ people at Yale and on collegiate campuses around the country and world
- Foster positive
relations between Yale University and its
LGBTQ alumni and students
- Assist and aid members and the community with shared interests and problems
- Participate with other
organizations in activities pertaining to the LGBT community and its
interests
Every year Yale GALA:
- Hosts a student-alumni dinner (offered to
students below
cost) and provides other programming to the University Community and
mentoring to students
- Awards a cash prize of $250 for the best senior essay related to gay and lesbian studies
- Hosts a yearly reception for graduating students (undergrads & graduates)
- Hosts numerous events in New York, San Francisco, and elsewhere, bringing alumni together to network and socialize
- Participates in LGBT Pride events and other community events
- Publishes paper and e-mail newsletters for its membership and supports our members' initiatives
Our board:
Tim Bertaccini '77, Treasurer
Mickey Dobbs '92, President
Dennis Blackwell '87
Natasha Haase '91, Co-President
Graham Boettcher '95, PhD '06
Jason Kramer, Los Angeles Rep '96
Tom Burke '85
Jeff Rosa '94 Mid-West Rep
Thom Cantey '00
Eric Shiner, NY Rep
Jesus Chapa-Malacara '04
Bob Cruz '79, Secretary
Board Vacancy. E-mail Mickey to apply