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Class of 1979 40th Reunion

May 30 - Jun 2, 2019
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  • Friday 5/31/19

    • Full Open Bar

      May 31
      11:30AM – 1:30PM
      Branford College — 74 High Street
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    • American Picnic Buffet Lunch

      May 31
      12:00PM – 1:30PM
      Branford College — 74 High Street

      Join us under the tent for a buffet picnic lunch featuring fried chicken, grass-finished hamburgers and cheeseburgers, grilled cheese, grilled Hummel hot dogs, savory veggie burgers, chilli, assorted salads, sides and dessert.  

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      Join us under the tent for a buffet picnic lunch featuring fried chicken, grass-finished hamburgers and cheeseburgers, grilled cheese, grilled Hummel hot dogs, savory veggie burgers, chilli, assorted salads, sides and dessert.  

       Branford College — 74 High Street

    • Class of 1979 TED Talks meets NPR's The Moth

      May 31
      2:00PM – 4:00PM
      Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall | Room: 114 — 1 Prospect Street

      For our class panels this year we are having 13 classmates share stories and experience in a TED-talk meets NPR's The Moth format. The topics are varied and are intended to encourage conversations throughout the weekend. Come and meet some new classmates and/or support the ones you know!

      SPEAKER SCHEDULE

      Friday, 2 pm: Phil Bernstein, Siobhan McNally, Ted Jaroscewicz

      Friday, 3 pm: Maritza Hernandez, Lori Kornblum, Michael Kosnett

       

      Add to Calendar 2019-05-31T14:00:00 2019-05-31T16:00:00 America/New_York Class of 1979 TED Talks meets NPR's The Moth

      For our class panels this year we are having 13 classmates share stories and experience in a TED-talk meets NPR's The Moth format. The topics are varied and are intended to encourage conversations throughout the weekend. Come and meet some new classmates and/or support the ones you know!

      SPEAKER SCHEDULE

      Friday, 2 pm: Phil Bernstein, Siobhan McNally, Ted Jaroscewicz

      Friday, 3 pm: Maritza Hernandez, Lori Kornblum, Michael Kosnett

       

       Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall | Room: 114 — 1 Prospect Street

    • University Welcome Reception

      May 31
      4:30PM – 6:30PM
      Cross Campus — On College between Elm & Wall

      All classes are invited to a festive wine and cheese reception on Cross Campus. Bring your friends and enjoy a wide sampling of labels from a variety of small vineyards.

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      All classes are invited to a festive wine and cheese reception on Cross Campus. Bring your friends and enjoy a wide sampling of labels from a variety of small vineyards.

       Cross Campus — On College between Elm & Wall

    • Cocktail Hour Under the Tent

      May 31
      6:30PM – 7:30PM
      Branford College | Room: Courtyard — 74 High Street
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    • Local Favorites Dinner Buffet

      May 31
      7:30PM – 9:30PM
      Branford College | Room: Courtyard — 74 High Street

      The Local Favorites Dinner buffet will feature: New England stuffed chicken breast, braised short ribs, stuffed piquant peppers, a pasta bar, seared cod and assortment of sides, salad, and sweets.

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      The Local Favorites Dinner buffet will feature: New England stuffed chicken breast, braised short ribs, stuffed piquant peppers, a pasta bar, seared cod and assortment of sides, salad, and sweets.

       Branford College | Room: Courtyard — 74 High Street

    • 1979 Classmate Cabaret

      May 31
      9:30PM - Midnight
      Branford College | Room: Courtyard — 74 High Street

      Calling class talent! We know you're out there! Please join the Friday night post-prandial coffee house/open mic event!

      What's YOUR superpower? Serenade classmates under the Branford College Tent! Or perhaps a little soft-shoe, hiphop, or hypnosis?
      Friendly fans! Captive Audience! Open bar! :-)

      Please email us at yalecollege1979@gmail.com if you're interested in performing, what equipment you would need (piano, stilts, tap shoes, ribbons....) and anything else...!

       

      Add to Calendar 2019-05-31T21:30:00 2019-06-01T00:00:00 America/New_York 1979 Classmate Cabaret

      Calling class talent! We know you're out there! Please join the Friday night post-prandial coffee house/open mic event!

      What's YOUR superpower? Serenade classmates under the Branford College Tent! Or perhaps a little soft-shoe, hiphop, or hypnosis?
      Friendly fans! Captive Audience! Open bar! :-)

      Please email us at yalecollege1979@gmail.com if you're interested in performing, what equipment you would need (piano, stilts, tap shoes, ribbons....) and anything else...!

       

       Branford College | Room: Courtyard — 74 High Street

  • Saturday 6/1/19

    • Class of 1979 Reunion Headquarters Open in Branford College

      Jun 1, 7:00AM – Jun 2, 12:00AM
      Branford College : HQ - Special Activities Room

      Reunion Headquarters opens in Branford College, campus rooms available.  

       

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      Reunion Headquarters opens in Branford College, campus rooms available.  

       

    • Morning Yoga & Meditation for All Classes

      Jun 1
      7:30AM – 8:30AM
      Old Campus — 67 High Street

      Join us on Old Campus for a morning practice that will leave you feeling aligned with your younger years. We'll use breath work, physical practice, and meditation to ground back into Yale and get you ready to greet the day. A time of reflection and resonance with what has come to pass. You'll leave ready to re-connect with classmates and this special space. No previous yoga experience necessary; children and all ages welcome.

      Add to Calendar 2019-06-01T07:30:00 2019-06-01T08:30:00 America/New_York Morning Yoga & Meditation for All Classes

      Join us on Old Campus for a morning practice that will leave you feeling aligned with your younger years. We'll use breath work, physical practice, and meditation to ground back into Yale and get you ready to greet the day. A time of reflection and resonance with what has come to pass. You'll leave ready to re-connect with classmates and this special space. No previous yoga experience necessary; children and all ages welcome.

       Old Campus — 67 High Street
      morning yoga