1962 50th Reunion Schedule

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.

Class Golf Tournament

Organized by Howard Kolodny & Jim Litvack, with Larry Lipsher on site to organize the play.

Reunion Headquarters Open in Davenport College

Campus rooms available

Class of 1962 “Art, Sculpture, Photography and Music” Exhibit

Our Class art exhibit, arranged by Dixie Carroll, will be located in the Davenport Art Gallery right next to our reunion headquarters.

Class of 1962 Art Gallery Tour

Classmate Rob Irving will lead a gallery tour at the Yale University Art Gallery.

Please meet on the first floor at the "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness Exhibit.".

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.

Class Panel: "The Financial Debacle"

Chairman: Ed Goodman

Panelists: Bob Bremner, Richard Portes, Bob Rosencrantz, Steve Susman, Roman Weil

Revisiting New Haven and How It Has Changed

In this lecture, Alex Garvin will present his perspective on New Haven then and now.

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.

Welcome Cocktails In the Courtyard

Come, meet old friends and make new acquaintances! New football coach, Tony Reno, is scheduled to stop by for a while.

Chef's Classic Buffet Dinner

Socializing in the Courtyard

Continental Breakfast in the Courtyard

Class of 1962 “Art, Sculpture, Photography and Music” Exhibit

See description for Thursday.

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 curriculum. Panelists include Tom Opladen '66, President of the Yale Veterans Association; LT Molly Crabbe, USN, OIC NROTC; and LCOL Theodore Weibel, USAF, OIC AFROTC; and Rich Jacobs, Yale Associate Vice President of Federal Relations.

Elihu Yale, The First Financier: Who He Was and What He Means to Us Today

A talk by Benjamin Zucker.

Class of 1962 "Books by Class Authors" Exhibit

See description for Thursday.

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!

Club Lunch Buffet in the Courtyard

Class of 1962 Tour of the Yale Center for British Art

Classmate Rob Irving will lead a gallery tour at the Yale Center for British Art. Please sign up in Davenport headquarters.

Meet in the lobby of the museum.

Class Panel: "The Environment"

Chairman: Ed Strobehn

Panelists: Bob Connery, Bill Reilly

Class Panel: "China Rising"

Chairmen: Tony Carbone, Jack Pirozzolo

Panelists: David Scharff, Bill Stork

Class Panel: "What Are We Doing Next?"

Chairman: Bob Titus

Panelists: Steve Buck, Mike Gill, Dave Hummel, Eli Newberger

Class Panel: "Careers"

Chairmen: Clay Alderfer, Tim Hall

Class of 1962 Memorial Service

Led by the Rev. Peter Sipple, with readings and singing by classmates.

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.

Surfside Buffet Dinner in the Courtyard

President and Mrs. Levin will visit the class during dinner.

1962 Class Entertainment

Chairman, David Finkle & Bill Weeden. Featuring Sam Waterston, '62 Whiffenpoofs, Phil Proctor, Weeden & Finkle, and more.

Continental Breakfast in the Courtyard

Class of 1962 “Art, Sculpture, Photography and Music” Exhibit

See description for Thursday.

Profiles of Our Class 50 Years On

A report and discussionon our Joint Class Survey with Smith College

Chairman, Al Chambers, with Celine Sullivan, S62

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.

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.

Class of 1962 "Books by Class Authors" Exhibit

See description for Thursday.

Big City Grill Buffet in the Courtyard

Hide and Seek: Emerging Gay Lives at Yale in the Eisenhower Era

An informal discussion over lunch led by Bill Nye and Professor George Chauncey.

Class Panel: "What Yale Means to Me"

With Lance Liebman and Lee Patterson and breakout sessions.

Cocktails in the Courtyard

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.

Socializing in the Courtyard

Coffee in the Courtyard

Farewell Breakfast in Commons

Enjoy memories of Commons and a final gathering with friends at this delicious breakfast for all classes, featuring muffins, coffee cake, bagels, oatmeal, grits, Belgian waffles, eggs, French toast, potatoes, bacon, sausage, fruit, coffee, and juices. We promise you won't go home hungry!

Class of 1962 “Art, Sculpture, Photography and Music” Exhibit

See description for Thursday.

Reunion Weekend Ends - Campus Housing Checkout