Class of 1989 30th Reunion - Fees & Financial Aid - 1989

Time for mingling and casual conversations with classmates and guests.   Re-connect with folks you know and get to meet some you don’t. Dress code is "Come as you Are!"

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Five years ago, an experiment for our 25th Reunion became a great kickoff to the weekend, and was one of the most highly-rated events of Reunion. We’re excited to bring the Yale Moth storytelling hour back for the 30th Reunion of the Yale Class of 1989! In the spirit of the national storytelling forum “The Moth,” join us for an evening of Fill in the Blank. What happened at Yale that brought you to the person you are today? Your classmates will share their stories with lively anecdotes, humor, irreverence and deep thoughts...inspired by classic 80's music and fueled by the preceding cocktail hour. . Bring your curiosity, bring your families and classmates, and we’ll help Fill in the Blank.

Yale Moth 2.0 will be brought to you by MC Karen Hough and DJ Greg Spotts:

Karen Hough ‘89 is CEO of ImprovEdge, one of the Top 1% of Woman-Owned businesses in the US. Karen is an Amazon #1 bestselling author, and contributor to the Huffington Post, Thrive Global and BusinessInsider. She is the Stevie International Award winner for Most Innovative Company of the Year, and more importantly, she was in the Purple Crayon, Whim ‘n Rhythm, and wants to see YOU for the Moth.

Greg Spotts ’89 spent the 90's in the music business, but changed gears and is now the Chief Sustainability Officer for the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services. Greg will spin some classic songs from 1985-89 to introduce and wrap up each performer's story. To be considered for a slot as a storyteller, please email info@improvedge.com.  

The bar will remain open until 1 am and for background music, we’ll have a curated playlist from across the past few decades.

Reunion Headquarters opens in Branford College.

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.

Includes baked goods, whole fruit, cereals, yogurt, oatmeal, coffee, tea, milk, and juices

Led by the Rev. John Tirro ’89.  Rev. Tirro is a pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, serving as Campus Pastor at the University of Tennessee and Pastor of Music and Campus Ministry at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Knoxville.  He is married to Dr. Misty Anderson ‘89, Professor of English, Adjunct Professor of Theatre and Religious Studies, and President of the Faculty at UTK.  They have two sons, Anderson and Trevor, and one daughter-in-law, Kate (married to Andy). Prior to becoming a pastor, John wrote songs for country radio, and he currently writes hymns and hymn settings, many of which may be heard at www.johntirro.com.     

A one hour walking tour, led by Jon Hinkson​ of the Rivendell Institute, of some of the sites on campus telling the story of various figures and episodes of Yale's history, from John Davenport and Abraham Pierson and the founding of colony and college, to Jonathan Edwards and Timothy Dwight and the Great Awakenings. Come hear some of the stories behind the names at Yale

Meet at Phelps Gate, Old Campus.