Yale College | Class of 1955 | 65th Reunion
1955's LAST GREAT HOORAH!
The time has come for you to let us know that you will be joining us for our 65th Reunion in New Haven, at the Omni Hotel, on October 15-17, 2021. We are very excited about our program, which will be a blend of education, entertainment, and plenty of time to visit with friends. Please see below for a full schedule of events. Our programs will take place at the Omni since at this time Yale is not able to welcome visitors on campus.
Now we ask you to do two things: register for the reunion and book your hotel room.
You may register for the reunion at https://tinyurl.com/YC1955-65thReunion. The first thing you will see is a screen that says, "First time logging in? Sign up here." Click on that link; you will be asked to enter your email address and create a password. Then you will enter that user name and password to access the registration form itself.
Please fill in your contact information, select the meals you will be joining us for, provide the YAA with any information about your dietary or mobility needs, and pay the modest fee of $100 for both yourself and your guest. Our class widows are invited to attend free of charge.
A hotel room for the two nights of the reunion (October 15 & 16) may be obtained by clicking on this link:
https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/new-haven-yale/meetings/yale-class-of-1955-reunion-10152021
Or, you may call the Omni Hotel at 203-772-6664 and mention the Class of 1955 65th reunion. Please note that September 15 is deadline for making your hotel reservation, and October 1 is the deadline for cancelling it. The Omni Hotel and other meal venues are subject to restrictions dictated by State and local laws. Currently, New Haven has a mandate that all vaccinated or unvaccinated persons must wear a mask indoors except when they are eating or drinking.
If you need assistance, please email reunions@yale.edu or call the Yale Alumni Association at 203-432-2110.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday October 15
4:00 p.m. 1955 Registration at Omni Hotel
4:30 p.m. Professor Paul Freedman – “Ten Restaurants that Changed America”
5:45 p.m. Bus to Elm City Club (formerly the Graduate Club) for cocktails, dinner, and entertainment
9:00 p.m. Bus Back to Omni
Saturday October 16
7:30-9:15 a.m. Breakfast at Omni Hotel
9:30 a.m. Professor Akhil Amar, “Today’s Threats to the U.S. Constitution”
10:30 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. Sam Chauncey ’57 – “Reviewing Out Yale Presidents: Griswold to Salovey”
12:00 Noon Bus to Mory’s for Luncheon
1:45 p.m. Bus back to Omni
2:00 p.m. “Looking Back to September 1951:” Five classmates – Alan Englander, Steve Gurney, Stan Johanson, Kris Kreggi and Dan Ward – reflect on their paths to Yale and their experiences during their first month on campus.
3:15 p.m. Break
3:30 p.m. Phil Zeidman and Pete Wilson: “Our Three Best and Three Worst President: Truman to Biden”
4:30 p.m. Break
4:45 p.m. Memorial Service
5:45 p.m. Bus to Union League for cocktails, dinner, and entertainment
9:00 p.m. Bus back to Omni
Sunday October 17
7:30-9:30 a.m. Breakfast and Farewell at Omni Hotel