IAC Funding Guidelines 

The IAC Funding Committee offers funding as a co-sponsor for events involving two or more student organizations that support its mission of promoting respect, inclusivity, and intercultural understanding at Yale. The Committee seeks events that showcase and explore the rich cultural resources our campus enjoys—with the understanding that culture refers not only to race and ethnicity but also to the multitude of unique and distinct groups here at Yale.

The IAC seeks to support educational and social programming and provides opportunities for personal growth and advocacy; for constructive intercultural dialogue; and for challenging bias on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, citizenship, or other identities

Guidelines

• The event needs to be collaborative (i.e. at least two student organizations involved in the event implementation)
• IAC funding applications may be submitted by registered Yale undergraduate and graduate student organizations.
• The proposed event must be free and open to the broader Yale community.
• Applications must be submitted at least 10 business days before the scheduled event.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. IAC co-sponsorships are typically in the range of $500 or less.
• Proposals for events that have already happened will not be considered.
• If the event is approved, there must be an acknowledgement of the IAC’s sponsorship on the event’s promotional materials (flyers, newsletters, etc.).

Events with IAC Support

The IAC has cosponsored the following events in previous years: 

• Roshni: South Asian Showcase, in collaboration with South Asian Society, Jashan Bhangra, Rangeela, MonstRAASity, Kalaa, Yale Dhvani
• NYC Field Trip, in collaboration with Yale African Students Association, Yale Black Muslims Students Association, Yale Undergraduate Association for African Peace and Development
• Lunar New Year Ball, in collaboration with the Chinese American Students Association, Taiwanese American Society, Asian American Students Alliance, Korean American Students at Yale, Vietnamese Students Association
• College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational, in collaboration with Jook Songs, WORD, ¡Oye!, TEETH Poetry
• Gospel Through the Ages, Yale Gospel Choir, Steppin’ Out
• Screening of Loving, in collaboration with the Racial and Ethnic Openness Club

Council Members

• Omer Bajwa, Chaplain’s Office
• Timeica Bethel, Afro-American Cultural Center
• Melanie Boyd, Student Affairs
• Samuel Byrd, Office of LGBTQ Resources
• Peter Crumlish, Dwight Hall at Yale: Center for Public Service and Social Justice
• Enrique De La Cruz, Head of College (Branford College)
• Ziv Eisenberg, Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale
• Andrés Fernández, Yale School of the Environment
• Eileen Galvez, La Casa Cultural Center
• Burgwell Howard, Student Engagement
• Matthew Makomenaw, Native American Cultural Center
• Kimberly McKeown, Student Accessibility Services
• Mica Rencher, Residential College Dean (Benjamin Franklin College)
• Maytal Saltiel, Chaplain’s Office
• Ozan Say, Office of International Students and Scholars
• Joliana Yee, Asian American Cultural Center (Chair)

Preventing and Addressing Discrimination & Harassment and Sexual Misconduct

Yale is a community committed to fostering an environment of diversity, mutual respect, and intellectual discovery in which all students can thrive.    

Acts of discrimination and harassment are contrary to the community standards and ideals of our university. If you have experienced discrimination or harassment, been witness to a situation, or just need to talk, we encourage you to seek support. The resources, offices, and individuals highlighted on the Resources to Address Discrimination and Harassment Concerns website are available to provide guidance and to help you through informal or formal complaint procedures.    

An integral part of this commitment is ensuring a campus environment free of sex- or gender-based discrimination. This includes promoting a welcoming environment for pregnant and parenting individuals. The Title IX website gives information on accessing support, reporting options, policies and definitions; and education and outreach.     

Yale College students may also contact the heads or deans of their residential colleges or the directors of cultural and affinity centers and programs for assistance in accessing the appropriate resources.