Thursday, October 13 -- 8:30 p.m. -- Dwight Hall Education Network Room

Does residential segregation exist? Why does it exist? Is that a problem? Why should we care? What can we do? Get answers to these questions and more Thursday night's DreamPioneers meeting. There will be a video clip on the causes and outcomes of racially and economically isolated neighborhoods, followed by a discussion of DP-Yale's advocacy, internship and education programs and how you can get involved in the effort to help fight residential segregation in New Haven. Contact kimberly.hayden@yale.edu if you have any questions.

Tuesday, October 11 -- 11:00 p.m. -- Lanman Wright

Join the Yale chapter of Habitat for Humanity for one of its most successful fundraising events of the year! The cost is only $4 per runner, and you get a Habitat shirt, stickers, cookies, and drinks. Come out rain or shine for registration at 11 p.m. in front of Lanman Wright. The run begins at midnight! Questions? Contact shruti.gupta@yale.edu.

Tuesday, October 11 -- 9:00 p.m. -- Women's Center

RALY is hosting a reproductive rights "mixer" with Shanta Evans and Gretchen Raffa from Planned Parenthood of Connecticut. They are coming to mix, mingle, and discuss the Supreme Court, Emergency Contraception, and more. There will be refreshments and good company!

Tuesday, October 11 -- 7:30 p.m. -- Naples Pizza (90 Wall Street)

Join the Yale College Democrats and Students for Kleeb to talk to Scott Kleeb, Democratic Candidate for Congress in Nebraska's 3rd District. Talk about his campaign, and learn how students at Yale are working to help him win this open seat. Also, sign up to meet with Scott in a small group on Wednesday. This is a winnable seat in a traditionally “Red” district – don’t miss this historic opportunity to take it back! Free pizza and soda will be served. For questions or more information, contact alissa.stollwerk@yale.edu, Jeremy.Ershow@yale.edu, or Adam.Barth@yale.edu.

This event is paid for and authorized by Kleeb for Congress - Jim Ziebarth, Treasurer.

Tuesday, October 11 -- 9:00 a.m. -- Phelps Gate

Students for Clean Elections and the Yale College Democrats are cosponsoring a bus to Hartford for the kickoff of the Special Session to pass comprehensive campaign finance reform with public financing of all state elections. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from Phelps Gate and will return at 1 p.m. We will be lobbying our legislators, holding a press conference, and showing our support for truly historic reform in Connecticut. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the cause of public financing! To RSVP, please e-mail rachel.wetts@yale.edu.

Monday, October 10 -- 8:00 p.m. -- JE Common Room

Join Students for Clean Elections, the Yale College Democrats, Ward 1 Alderwoman Rebecca Livengood, and the Roosevelt Institution at Yale College Center on Democracy for a Town Hall meeting to discuss public financing, the special session, and the upcoming campaign to pass municipal campaign finance reform in New Haven. Come with any questions you have about Clean Elections and the impact that this important legislation will have on the state and local level.

Sunday, October 9 -- 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. (plus transportation time)

The CT Democratic Party has asked Yale Dems to help work at their New Haven fundraiser on October 9. This is a great opportunity to help the state Democratic Party and to hear guest speaker Howard Dean! If you are interested in helping out, please e-mail cynthia.okechukwu@yale.edu. Priority for this event will be given to active members.