Class of 2007 15th Reunion - Program & Schedule - 2007

Join the Lillian Goldman Law Library staff for a guided tour of the “Constance Baker Motley: Lady of the Law” exhibit. Drawing on images and personal items from the collection of her family, and from her own words in her autobiography, the exhibition offers a glimpse of Motley, brilliantly at work, from her childhood in New Haven through her career as a Civil Rights attorney, New York Senator, and federal judge. Meet at the front entrance to the Law School. This tour is limited to 25 people.

Priyamvada Natarajan, Professor of Astronomy and Physics

In this talk, Professor Natarajan will discuss two radical ideas in cosmology that involve invisible entities – dark matter and black holes. The history of the discovery of dark matter and black holes, as well as their current status – including recent leaps in understanding of the nature of dark matter obtained from mapping it via light bending; the discovery of gravitational waves from colliding black holes and peering close to the event horizon of supermassive black holes  – will be presented.

Jay Gitlin, ’71, ’74 MusM, ’02 PhD, Lecturer in History; Associate Director, Howard R. Lamar Center for the Study of Frontiers & Borders

Professor Gitlin will give a brief description of his popular seminar, "Yale and America," and will then be joined by three students giving short talks based on their research.

Grab some friends or fly solo and see how many items from the scavenger hunt list you can find around campus! Lists can be obtained at the Help Desk.

Reconnect with '07 friends at a pre-dinner cocktail hour under the tent in the Pierson Courtyard. A beer/wine/soda bar will be available until 1am and will feature a specialty cocktail! During cocktail hour, there will be a complimentary kid's table offering a kid-friendly meal for our little Bulldogs!

Savor all the flavors of a delicious American Picnic buffet under the tent in Pierson Courtyard. If you require individualized dietary accommodations, you will be able to note this when registering for our Reunion. 

Join us under the Pierson tent for an informal game night! Put your Yale and Class of '07 knowledge to the test with trivia centered on Yale's history and our class fun facts. In addition to trivia, there will also be board games and large yard games for all to enjoy!

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 your weekend off by joining classmates for breakfast under the Pierson tent! If you require individualized dietary accommodations, you will be able to note this when registering for our Reunion.