Class of 1977 45th Reunion - Program & Schedule - 1977

Patrick Noonan is organizing an evening of conversation and catching-up under the tent, with a scattering of musical and comedy performances by our classmates.

Start your Saturday morning (weather permitting) with some gentle stretching and breathing exercises, and get your body feeling "yoga good" for a busy day of reunion activities! This is a mixed-level class featuring modifications for all levels of ability, so whether you have been practicing for years or have never touched a yoga mat, everyone can have an enjoyable experience in this class. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. No previous yoga experience necessary; children and all ages welcome.

Start the day with Yale signature bagel breakfast featuring an assortment of "Bruegger's" bagels, fresh sliced tomato and cucumber, hummus, smoked salmon plater, sliced fruit platter, fair trade coffee, an assortment of teas, and fruit juices.

Your first stop when arriving in New Haven is Central Registration where you will be able to check in and pick up your keys if you are staying in campus housing. Once checked in, you can proceed to Timothy Dwight College, our home for the weekend.

After checking in at Central Registration, head to Timothy Dwight College, our home for the weekend. YAA staff and students at the Class Help Desk in the TD Common Room will be ready to hand out nametags and reunion souvenirs and answer your questions throughout the weekend.

David Skelly, Frank R. Oastler Professor of Ecology, Yale School of the Environment; Director, Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History

When the Peabody Museum was created in 1866 it was part of a broad effort by Yale College to embrace the sciences - a new way to understand the world. From its inception, the museum was intended to be integrated with the experiences of Yale students. In 2024, we will re-open a completely renovated Peabody with a renewed dedication to undergraduate engagement and support of teaching and research across the University.

We regret that this lecture has been cancelled. 

Barbara Rockenbach, Stephen F. Gates ’68 University Librarian

Barbara Rockenbach began her tenure as the Stephen F. Gates ’68 University Librarian in July 2020. In this talk, she will discuss some innovations and lessons learned during this challenging time. She will also explore how the library continues to build on historic strengths by activating its world-class collections in new ways and how some recent and anticipated capital projects continue to make the library’s spaces an inspiration to new generations at Yale.

John Lafferty, John C. Malone Professor of Satistics and Data Science

Machine learning is now a household phrase, and we all use machine learning technologies many times each day, often unknowingly. What are some of the key ideas and techniques of machine learning? Are current algorithms truly "intelligent"? What's new, what's missing, and what are some concerns about our machine learning futures?

Enjoy a cuppa in the light-filled Entrance Court of the Yale Center for British Art before the museum opens to the public. Join curators for tours of the world-renowned collection and view special exhibition Bridget Riley: Perceptual Abstraction. Born in London in 1931, Riley is among the most influential painters in Britain and the world. Displayed on two floors, the show presents more than fifty paintings and works on paper selected by the artist in collaboration with the YCBA.