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node--view-mode-full"> <header> <span property="dc:title" content="Affinity Groups" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span><span property="sioc:num_replies" content="0" datatype="xsd:integer" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span> </header> <div class="field field-label-hidden field--cas-restricted"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-label-hidden field--header-image"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://your.yale.edu/sites/default/files/affinitygroupsweb.jpg" width="875" height="404" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-label-hidden field--summary"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Since 2005 Yale has invested in developing affinity groups or employee resource groups. Each of the nine groups supports recruitment, retention, education, advocacy, and community building.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field-collection-container clearfix"><div class="field field-label-hidden field--content-listing"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div class="field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full"><div about="/field-collection/field-content-listing/8176" typeof="" class="ds-1col entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-content-listing view-mode-full clearfix"> <h2><a href="http://asiannetwork.yale.edu/">Asian Network at Yale (ANY)</a></h2><div class="field field-label-hidden field--listing-image"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://your.yale.edu/sites/default/files/content_listings/asian_network_at_yale.jpg" width="360" height="200" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-label-hidden field--listing-description"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>All Yale employees of Asian heritage and those who have an interest in learning more about Asian culture are invited to attend ANY events.</p> </div></div></div></div> </div></div><div class="field-item odd"><div class="field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full"><div about="/field-collection/field-content-listing/8911" typeof="" class="ds-1col entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-content-listing view-mode-full clearfix"> <h2><a href="http://day.yale.edu/">Disability Alliance At Yale</a></h2><div class="field field-label-hidden field--listing-image"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://your.yale.edu/sites/default/files/content_listings/disability-alliance-logo.jpg" width="360" height="200" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-label-hidden field--listing-description"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The Disability Alliance At Yale (DAY) Affinity Group creates an environment that is open and inclusive for all individuals impacted by disability through engagement, education, and advocacy.聽</p> </div></div></div></div> </div></div><div class="field-item even"><div class="field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full"><div about="/field-collection/field-content-listing/8201" typeof="" class="ds-1col entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-content-listing view-mode-full clearfix"> <h2><a href="http://fly.yale.edu/">Future Leaders of Yale (FLY)</a></h2><div class="field field-label-hidden field--listing-image"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://your.yale.edu/sites/default/files/content_listings/fly.jpg" width="360" height="200" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-label-hidden field--listing-description"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>FLY hopes to provide a voice for young professionals who are seeking to develop and strengthen their long-term opportunities and impact at Yale in the early stages of their careers.</p> </div></div></div></div> </div></div><div class="field-item odd"><div class="field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full"><div about="/field-collection/field-content-listing/17571" typeof="" class="ds-1col entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-content-listing view-mode-full clearfix"> <h2><a href="https://indigenous.yale.edu/">Indigenous Leaders at Yale (ILY)</a></h2><div class="field field-label-hidden field--listing-image"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://your.yale.edu/sites/default/files/content_listings/ily-logo.jpg" width="360" height="200" alt="Indigenous Leaders at Yale (ILY) logo." /></div></div></div><div class="field field-label-hidden field--listing-description"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The Indigenous Leaders at Yale (ILY) offers community for those who identify as Indigenous Peoples. We provide our members with an opportunity to connect with others, grow professionally, and center efforts on recruitment and retention of Indigenous staff and faculty at Yale through community and education.</p> </div></div></div></div> </div></div><div class="field-item even"><div class="field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full"><div about="/field-collection/field-content-listing/8196" typeof="" class="ds-1col entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-content-listing view-mode-full clearfix"> <h2><a href="http://wwn.yale.edu/">Working Women's Network (WWN)</a></h2><div class="field field-label-hidden field--listing-image"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://your.yale.edu/sites/default/files/content_listings/wwn.jpg" width="360" height="200" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-label-hidden field--listing-description"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>WWN provides programs and resources to Yale’s women employees to help them pursue personal and professional goals– enhancing their individual success furthers the advancement of the university.</p> </div></div></div></div> </div></div><div class="field-item odd"><div class="field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full"><div about="/field-collection/field-content-listing/8181" typeof="" class="ds-1col entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-content-listing view-mode-full clearfix"> <h2><a href="http://yaaa.yale.edu/">Yale African American Affinity Group (YAAA)</a></h2><div class="field field-label-hidden field--listing-image"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://your.yale.edu/sites/default/files/content_listings/yaaa.jpg" width="360" height="200" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-label-hidden field--listing-description"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>YAAA strives to provide opportunities for staff to engage, build community and make connections at Yale and the broader New Haven community.</p> </div></div></div></div> </div></div><div class="field-item even"><div class="field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full"><div about="/field-collection/field-content-listing/8186" typeof="" class="ds-1col entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-content-listing view-mode-full clearfix"> <h2><a href="http://ylng.yale.edu/">Yale Latino Networking Group (YLNG)</a></h2><div class="field field-label-hidden field--listing-image"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://your.yale.edu/sites/default/files/content_listings/ylng_logo.jpg" width="360" height="200" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-label-hidden field--listing-description"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>YLNG seeks to promote a community of interest among Latino staff members, and to champion an inclusive and empowering work environment for all Yale employees.</p> </div></div></div></div> </div></div><div class="field-item odd"><div class="field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full"><div about="/field-collection/field-content-listing/8191" typeof="" class="ds-1col entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-content-listing view-mode-full clearfix"> <h2><a href="http://lgbtqaffinity.yale.edu/">Yale Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Affinity Group (LGBTQ)</a></h2><div class="field field-label-hidden field--listing-image"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://your.yale.edu/sites/default/files/content_listings/lgbtq_logo.jpg" width="360" height="200" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-label-hidden field--listing-description"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The LGBTQ聽 group creates a welcoming and respectful campus community for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer individuals and their allies with a focus on employee retention and edification.</p> </div></div></div></div> </div></div><div class="field-item even"><div class="field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full field-collection-view-final"><div about="/field-collection/field-content-listing/8206" typeof="" class="ds-1col entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-content-listing view-mode-full clearfix"> <h2><a href="http://yvn.yale.edu/">Yale Veterans Network (YVN)</a></h2><div class="field field-label-hidden field--listing-image"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://your.yale.edu/sites/default/files/content_listings/yale_veterans_network.jpg" width="360" height="200" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-label-hidden field--listing-description"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The YVN’s vision is to make Yale the employer of choice for veterans, 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