Dwight Hall at Yale

Dwight Hall at Yale
Formation 1886
Purpose Nonprofit Organization
Headquarters Yale University
Location
Executive Director
 Peter Crumlish
Coordinator
 Briana Burroughs
Coordinator
 Anthony D'Ambrosio
Website dwighthall.org

Dwight Hall at Yale is a student-run, staff supported public service and social action organization at Yale University. Founded in 1886, "The Hall" stands as one of the oldest and most storied collegiate public service institutions in the nation. It is the largest student-run organization at Yale College.

Dwight Hall via Old Campus

Mission

“ To nurture and inspire students as leaders of social change and to advance justice and service in New Haven and around the world. ”

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Dwight Hall Chapel

Historical Origin

Upon its founding, Dwight Hall was heralded as an organization that boasted deeply religious roots. Initially named the Young Men's Christian Association, the organization served as the nexus between Christian-based service and intellectual life at Yale College. Today, Dwight Hall is not religiously affiliated.

Dwight Hall Circa 1890s

Governance

Dwight Hall is primarily governed by its Cabinet and Executive Committee. The Cabinet is composed of leaders from each of the Hall's nearly 100 Member Groups and organizations.

Recent Activity

Since the arrival of Executive Director Peter Crumlish in the mid-2000s, Dwight Hall has sought to innovate and modernize in the field of collegiate public service. The 2015 and 2016 Executive Committees have put a particular emphasis on expanding the Hall's presence on campus. For example, the recently founded "Outreach Program" works to connect Dwight Hall to many different organizations and students at Yale, including those without a service affiliation.[2] The Hall has also made an active effort to expand its social justice advocacy efforts[3]

Dwight Hall Floor Plan

and recently endorsed a candidate for the Yale College Council Presidency for the first time.[4]

Member Groups

Dwight Hall serves as the umbrella organization for nearly 100 member groups that are divided into four networks.

Social Justice Network:

Education Network:

Public Health Network:

International Network:

References

  1. ↑ http://dwighthall.org/about-us/mission/
  2. ↑ "Dwight Hall Outreach Program".
  3. ↑ "Dwight Hall Advocacy".
  4. ↑ "Dwight Hall Endorses Huang".
  5. ↑ http://dwighthall.yale.edu/student-cabinet
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