Honoring the Legacy: Advancing Justice, Equality, and Unity
As we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, we are reminded of his lifelong commitment to justice, equality, and unity. His dream of a society rooted in fairness and inclusion continues to inspire movements for social change. Let us carry forward his vision by advocating for inclusivity, dismantling systemic inequities, and fostering communities where everyone belongs. Together, we can turn his dream into a reality
Visit the Yale MLK Page for opportunities to engage and honor his legacy.
Reflect and Engage: GLC Book Talk: David Blight in conversation with Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
Event time:
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Location:
Henry R. Luce Hall, Room 101 (Auditorium) See map
34 Hillhouse Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
Event description:
Book Talk: 5:00 - 6:00pm | Luce Hall Auditorium
Reception and book sale: 6:00 - 7:00pm | Luce Hall Common Room
Visit the event page for more details and attendance options.
We Need Your Input! Participate in the Ceremonial Mace Redesign Survey
Public health is all about collaboration, and who better to contribute design ideas than the members of our own community—faculty, students, and staff—who embody the values and mission of YSPH, of linking science and society, making public health foundational to communities everywhere. Your thoughts and insights are crucial to ensuring that the new ceremonial mace reflects the enduring principles and aspirations of our school.
Survey Details
We invite all members of the YSPH community to participate in the Mace Redesign Survey, which will be open from January 13th through January 24th. This is your chance to share your ideas about the visual, tactile, and conceptual elements that should define the mace, as well as the enduring principles that represent YSPH.
Your input will help us design a new ceremonial mace that embodies the distinctive qualities and mission of YSPH as we step into the future of public health. The survey should take only a few minutes to complete. We encourage you to be as creative and thoughtful as possible.
In your planning during the Spring 2025 semester, please use this list of holy days that occur when classes are in session and require work restrictions and/or fasting. The listed sacred days and holidays will likely affect many of our students and could present a clear conflict with academic demands.
Please note that this list does not encompass every religion. The Chaplain’s Office website includes a Multi-Faith Calendar, which is an excellent resource for more detailed information about many religious holy days. You can also
subscribe to this calendar on your Google or Outlook calendar.
Shivaratri (Hindu) Wednesday February 26, 2025 (some observers may fast)
Nineteen Day Fast (Baha’i) sunrise Saturday March 1 to sunset Wednesday March 19 (fasting)
Ramadan (Muslim) Saturday March 1 to Saturday March 29 (fasting from sunrise to sunset)
Ash Wednesday (Christian) Wednesday March 5 (some observers may fast) – begins the season of Lent which may include different fasting days: March 5 – April 17 (Western) and March 3 – April 19 (Eastern)
Eid Al-Fitr (Muslim) Sunday March 30 (work restrictions)
Passover (Jewish) sunset Saturday April 12 to nightfall Sunday April 20 (work restrictions for the first and last two days)
Good Friday (Christian and Orthodox Christian) Friday, April 18 (some observers may fast)
Easter (Christian) and Pascha (Orthodox Christian) Sunday, April 20 (work restrictions)
