Wednesday, November 16 -- 12:10 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. -- Yale Law School, Room 122

The American Constitution Society of Yale Law School, in conjunction with the Yale College Democrats, is honored to be hosting Judge Abner Mikva, the former 5-term congressman from Chicago, former Chief Justice of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, former White House Counsel under Clinton, and current professor at the University of Chicago Law School. Judge Mikva's address, “The President as Commander in Chief in the 21st Century,” will examine the current use of executive power.

Tuesday, November 15 -- 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. -- City Hall (165 Church Street)

Come to the Board of Alderman public hearing about the hospital and its policies toward low-income New Haveners. There will be expert testimony from public officials from all over the country who have faced similar challenges.

Monday, November 14 -- 8:00 p.m. -- SSS 114

Hear MoveOn.org Political Action Washington Director Tom Matzzie give a talk on our progressive ideals and what progressives are doing in Washington and across the country to win the fights we need to win. From the corruption in the Bush Administration to the war in Iraq to the latest nomination for the Supreme Court, come find out about what MoveOn.org and others are doing to protect our values. Prior to coming to MoveOn.org, Tom worked as the Director of Online Organizing for Kerry-Edwards 2004 and as the Online Mobilization Director for the AFL-CIO.

This event is co-sponsored by Reproductive Rights Action League at Yale, Social Justice Network, Undergraduate Organizing Committee, Women's Center PAC, Yale Coalition for Peace, Queer Political Action Committee, and Yale Student Environmental Coalition.

Monday, November 14 -- 6:00 p.m. (after the Master's Tea)

You are all invited to join the Yale College Democrats for dinner with Tom Matzzie, Washington Director for MoveOn.org Political Action, following his Saybrook Master's Tea. If you would like to attend, please e-mail cynthia.okechukwu@yale.edu. Priority will be given to active Dems members.

Monday, November 14 -- 4:00 p.m. -- Saybrook Master's House

Saybrook College presents Tom Matzzie, the Washington Director of MoveOn.org's Political Action. We hope you can join the Dems for this great event!

Monday, November 14 -- 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. -- Woolsey Hall (300 College St.)

Author and comedian Al Franken will broadcast his national radio program live from Yale University! This event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

Monday, November 14 - Thursday, November 17

The Yale Hunger and Homelessness Action Project's twice-annual Fast is Thursday (November 17, 2005), and we need your help to reach our goal of 1,300 student participants and $6,500+ raised for local, national, and international charities! To sign up, go to http://www.yale.edu/yhhap/fast/ for instructions. The website also has more information about the charities that this semester's fast will help. Encourage your friends to sign up, too, and remember that the AASA Pan-Asian Dinner on Thursday night is only $5! E-mail david.tian@yale.edu with questions.

It's YHHAP Awareness Week! YHHAP's twice-annual Awareness Week begins on November 14, culminating with the YHHAP Fast on November 17. The week will focus on raising awareness on campus about issues of hunger and homelessness facing the New Haven community. We have a number of exciting events planned, so mark your calendars and plan to attend. We hope to see you there! Contac caroline.camic@yale.edu for more information.

• Monday, November 14 -- Candlelight Vigil -- 9:00, Cross Campus
• Tuesday, November 15 -- Panel: What it's like to be homeless -- 8:00-9:00, Dwight Hall Library
• Wednesday, November 16 -- Dwight Hall Tea with DESK -- 3:00-4:00, Dwight Hall Library
• Thursday, November 17 -- Break-the-Fast Dessert Study Break ($2 recommended donation) -- 9:00-10:00, SJN room in Dwight Hall

Yale has committed to reducing greenhouse gases by 10% below 1990 levels by 2020! You can help with achieving this important goal by signing the Yale Energy Pledge at http://www.yale.edu/energy.

The Yale Energy Pledge:

I pledge to contribute to Yale’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gases by 10% below 1990 levels by 2020 by encouraging:

• Yale Facilities to set the temperature in common areas between 70-73 degrees during the day and reduce 3-5 degrees in the evening where applicable.

I commit to taking action by:

• Setting the temperature in my suite to 70-73 degrees during the day and reducing 3-5 degrees in the evening where applicable.
• Assuring that all of my appliances are unplugged and my windows are closed during Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break.
• Setting power management features on my computer.
• Unplugging my computer, lights, and appliances when not in use.
• Washing only full loads and using cold bright colors or warm colors setting.
• Using Energy Star appliances.
• Contacting Facilities at www.yale.edu/energy if I identify an energy issue in my residential college.

I pledge to contribute to a 5% energy reduction in my residential college which will lead to 1/3 of our electricity being supplied by renewable sources.