Class of 1962 Detailed Weekend Schedule
THURSDAY, MAY 31
8:30 am – 9:45 pm
Class of 1962 “Books by Class Authors” Exhibit
Be sure to stop by the Memorabilia Room at Sterling Library (located near the Wall St. entrance) to view our exhibit of classmate authors, organized by Ed Rowan. Also in the exhibit will be a copy of our Ivy Ode, translated for the first time, and our Class Poem.
Sterling Memorial Library, Memorabilia Room, 120 High Street
9:00 am
Class Golf Tournament, Yale Golf Course
Chairman Howard Kolodny. On site Larry Lipsher
1:00 pm
Reunion Headquarters Open in Davenport College
Campus rooms available
1:00 – 11:00 pm
Class of 1962 “Art, Sculpture, Photography and Music” Exhibit
Our Class art exhibit, arranged by Dixie Carroll, is located in the Davenport Art Gallery right next to our reunion headquarters.
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Class of 1962 Art Gallery Tour
Classmate Rob Irving will lead a gallery tour at the Yale University Art Gallery.
1111 Chapel Street
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Perspectives on Yale’s Endowment Philosophy
David Swensen ’80 PhD, Yale’s Chief Investment Officer, will meet privately with our class and provide his comments and perspectives on Yale’s investment philosophy now and for the future. Questions are welcomed. Swensen has earned wide acclaim for his success in managing the University’s endowment.
Yale University Art Gallery, McNeil Lecture Hall, 1111 Chapel Street; enter from High Street
3:30 – 5:00 pm
Class Panel: “The Financial Debacle”
Chairman: Ed Goodman
Panelists: Bob Bremner, Richard Portes, Bob Rosencrantz, Steve Susman, Roman Weil
Linsly-Chittenden Hall, Room 102, 63 High Street
3:30 – 5:00 pm
“Revisiting New Haven and How It Has Changed”
In this lecture, Alex Garvin will present his perspective on New Haven then and now. Lots of questions welcomed.
Yale University Art Gallery, McNeil Lecture Hall, 1111 Chapel Street; enter from High Street
4:00 – 5:00 pm
“Residential College Life in the 21st Century”
Join one of our student reunion clerks on a tour of Davenport, and hear about academic and social life in a newly renovated residential college. Please meet outside the Common Room.
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Welcome Cocktails in the Courtyard
Come, meet old friends and make new acquaintances!
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Chef’s Classic Buffet Dinner
9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Socializing in the Courtyard
FRIDAY, JUNE 1
7:00 – 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast in the Courtyard
8:00 am – midnight
Class of 1962 “Art, Sculpture, Photography and Music” Exhibit
See description for Thursday.
8:00 – 9:00 am
Class Panel: “The Military Returns to Yale”
In 2011 the University announced the return of the ROTC program to Yale after a decades-long hiatus. Come hear about plans for the newly revitalized Air Force and Navy programs. Panelists: Tom Opladen ’66, President of the Yale Veterans Association; LT Molly Crabbe, USN, OIC NROTC; LCOL Theodore Weibel, USAF, OIC AFROTC; Rich Jacob, Yale Assoc. VP, Federal Relations.
Loria Center, Room 250, 200 York Street
8:15 – 8:45 am
“Elihu Yale, the first financier of Yale: who he was and what he means to us today”
Benjamin Zucker
Location to be assigned
8:30 am – 4:45 pm
Class of 1962 “Books by Class Authors” Exhibit
See description for Thursday.
Sterling Memorial Library, Memorabilia Room, 120 High Street
10:00 – 11:00 am
Rehearsal for Memorial Service Singers
At this time we ask all who have volunteered to sing at the Memorial Service this afternoon to meet for a rehearsal led by John Stewart. All voices (SATB) are welcome!
Hendrie Hall, Glee Club Room, 165 Elm Street; use side entrance
9:00 and 10:30 am
AYA Faulty Lectures and tours
Details to be announced
Noon – 1:30 pm
Club Lunch Buffet in the Courtyard
Special guest will be Tony Reno, Yale’s new football coach
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Class of 1962 Yale Center for British Art Tour
Classmate Rob Irving will lead a gallery tour at the Yale Center for British Art.
1080 Chapel Street
2:00 – 3:45 pm
Class Panel: “The Environment”
Chairman: Ed Strobehn. Panelists: Bob Connery, Bill Reilly
Yale University Art Gallery, McNeil Lecture Hall, 1111 Chapel Street; enter from High Street
2:00 – 3:45 pm
Class Panel: “China Rising”
Chairmen: Tony Carbone, Jack Pirozzolo. Panelists: David Scharff, Bill Stork
Yale Center for British Art, Auditorium, 1080 Chapel Street
2:00 – 3:45 pm
Class Panel: “What Are We Doing Next?”
Chairman: Bob Titus. Panelists: Steve Buck, Mike Gill, Dave Hummel, Eli Newberger
Linsly-Chittenden Hall, Room 102, 63 High Street
2:00 – 3:45 pm
Class Panel: “Careers”
Chairmen: Clay Alderfer, Tim Hall
Linsly-Chittenden Hall, Room 101, 63 High Street
4:00 – 4:45 pm
Class of 1962 Memorial Service
Led by the Rev. Peter Sipple, with readings and singing by classmates.
Battell Chapel, Old Campus
5:00 – 6:00 pm
1962 Reception at the Yale University Art Gallery
Director Jock Reynolds will greet you at the stunning new gallery and sculpture terrace donated by our classmate Steve Susman.
Yale University Art Gallery, Susman Gallery, 1111 Chapel Street
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Surfside Buffet Dinner in the Courtyard
8:30 – 10:30 pm
1962 Class Entertainment
Chairmen David Finkle & Bill Weeden. Featuring Sam Waterston, William Hamilton, ’62 Whiffenpoofs, Phil Proctor, Weeden & Finkle, and more.
University Theater, 222 York Street
SATURDAY, JUNE 2
7:00 – 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast in the Courtyard
8:00 am – midnight
Class of 1962 “Art, Sculpture, Photography and Music” Exhibit
See description for Thursday.
8:30 – 10:00 am
“Profiles of Our Class 50 Years On,” Report and discussion, Joint Class Survey with Smith College
Chairman Al Chambers with Celine Sullivan, S62
Sprague Hall, 470 College Street
9:00 – 10:00 am
Rehearsal for Class Glee Club
Please join classmates (TTBB) to practice for this evening’s Class Dinner entertainment, when we’ll sing three or four songs from the Yale Songbook. John Stewart will lead us.
Hendrie Hall, Glee Club Room, 165 Elm Street
9:00 – 10:00 am
Residential College Life in the 21st Century
Join one of our student reunion clerks on a tour of Davenport and hear about academic and social life in a newly renovated residential college. Please meet outside the Common Room.
10 am – 4:45 pm
Class of 1962 “Books by Class Authors” Exhibit
See description for Thursday.
Sterling Memorial Library, Memorabilia Room, 120 High Street
10:00 am – 12:15 pm
“A Morning at Yale”
A variety of interesting special programs and presentations organized by AYA; details to be announced
Noon – 1:30 pm
Big City Grill Buffet in the Courtyard
Noon – 1:00 pm
“Hide and Seek: Emerging Gay Lives at Yale in the Eisenhower Era”
Informal discussion led by Bill Nye and Prof. George Chauncey over lunch
Seminar room, Davenport
1:45 – 4:00 pm
Class Panel: “What Yale Means to Me”
With Lance Liebman, David Scharff and Lee Patterson and breakout sessions.
Sprague Hall, 470 College Street
4:30 – 5:00 pm
President Levin’s University Update
The president’s review of Yale today and his outlook for Yale tomorrow
Woolsey Hall
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Celebration of Yale Singing
Alumni from over the years and from the Glee Club, the Whiffs, Whim ‘n Rhythm and others
Woolsey Hall
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Cocktails in the Courtyard
7:30 – 9:30 pm
1962 Buffet Class Dinner in the Courtyard
Featuring awards, election of new officers, celebrations, singing by ’62 Glee Clubbers, music by the Joe Holmes Swing Band, dancing and more.
Special guests to be announced
9:30 pm – midnight
Socializing in the Courtyard
SUNDAY, JUNE 3
7:00 – 9:00 am
Coffee in the Courtyard
7:30 – 11:30 am
Breakfast/Brunch for all class at Commons
8:00 am – noon
Class of 1962 “Art, Sculpture, Photography and Music” Exhibit
See description for Thursday.
2:00 pm
Reunion Weekend Ends – Campus Housing Checkout
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