Campus Events

Shakespeare at Yale

This semester at Yale saw the presentation of a remarkable series of events displaying the extraordinary resources that exist at the University for the study and enjoyment of Shakespeare.  Fortunately for reunion attendees, almost all of the exhibits associated with Shakespeare at Yale are still up, and you will find descriptions of them below as well as links to online exhibitions and blogs.  We encourage you to explore these links as well as other information about the semester-long celebration at shakespeare.yale.edu.

Shakespeare & the Law

This exhibit highlights the Law Library's collections of books and recent student publications concerning Shakespeare and the law. Law-connected quotations, gathered from the Bard's works, are featured.

Remembering Shakespeare

This exhibit at the Beinecke presents an  extraordinary visual history of how Shakepeare's folio editions were made and read, written and remembered, from his lifetime to the present. To enjoy a daily blog on the exhibit, click here, and to see some highlights, click here.

[Your Name Here]: The Ex-Libris and Image Making

This exhibit at the Haas Family Art Library examines both historic and modern examples of bookplates with a variety of motifs.  It also uncovers how questions of authorship arise in the collaboration between artist and patron as well as in the act of collecting itself.

Women in Science and Engineering at Yale: The Evolution

This vibrant digital exhibit features over 70 women scientists currently or historically engaged in teaching and research at Yale and includes portraits, research images, and citations to notable publications. A timeline of signficant events and historical tables illustrates the development of Women in Science at Yale and features notable "first" achievements.  Photo by Professor Antonia Monteiro.

Big Food: Health, Culture and the Evolution of Eating

An exhibit focusing on our evolutionary history, our complex food environment, and the serious health consequences of obesity.

Edwin Austin Abbey: Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and the Lady Anne

On special view at the Yale Art Gallery is Edwin Austin Abbey's Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and the Lady Anne, along with three preliminary studies. The painting depicts the scene in Shakespeare's Richard III when Richard proposes to the grieving Lady Anne, who knows that he has murdered both her husband and her father-in-law. For more, click here.

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: American Rising

Drawing on the Yale Art Gallery’s renowned collection of American art, this exhibit looks at the physical and artistic expansion of the United States during the second half of the 19th century.

'While These Visions Did Appear:' Shakespeare on Canvas

This exhibit at the Yale Center for British Art focuses primarily on depictions of Shakespeare’s comedies, but also draws on comedic elements from the tragedies and histories, and encourages consideration of the multifaceted ways - verbal and visual - in which Shakespeare’s plays have inspired painters and audiences alike. For a sneak peak at the images in this exhibit, click here.

Medicine in Shakespeare's London

Shakespeare made numerous references to medicine in his plays, and this exhibit picks up on themes in Shakespeare's works, such as plague, midwifery, domestic medicine, herbals, astrological medicine, surgery, and other medical topics from the time period.

Yale Christian Fellowship

God continues to be at work in the lives of students and on Yale's campus! Josh Williams '08 DIV '11, YCF staff, would love to catch up with alumni and friends. Call (317) 522-7179 or email joshua.williams@yale.edu.

Yale Bookstore Alumni Authors Display

The Yale Bookstore is proud to feature alumni works on display and to host book signings for any interested authors during reunion weekend. Please contact Joseph King, General Manager, by May 1st at sm321@bncollege.com. Please include your name, book title(s), publishers, and ISBN numbers and let us know if you would like the Yale Bookstore to host a specific signing event.

Shakespeare at Yale Rep

This exhibit at the Gallery at the Whitney Humanities Center features production photographs and posters that illuminate the Yale Repertory Theater's rich, four-decade history of staging Shakepeare's dramas. To see images from the exhibit, click here.

International Room at Sterling Memorial Library

Take the opportunity to view the newly renovated International Room in Sterling Memorial Library, located directly to the left when you walk in the High Street entrance.  The International Room provides a portal to all international aspects of the University, including the Library.  Spaces within the room are used to display books, periodicals, maps, media, and electronic resources, all featuring Yale's intellectual contributions to the world. Exhibits of various international activities at Yale, as well as materials drawn from Yale’s art, natural history and other collections, are a major focus.

AA Open Discussion Meeting

 

Remembering Shakespeare

This exhibit at the Beinecke presents an  extraordinary visual history of how Shakepeare's folio editions were made and read, written and remembered, from his lifetime to the present. To enjoy a daily blog on the exhibit, click here, and to see some highlights, click here.

[Your Name Here]: The Ex-Libris and Image Making

This exhibit at the Haas Family Art Library examines both historic and modern examples of bookplates with a variety of motifs.  It also uncovers how questions of authorship arise in the collaboration between artist and patron as well as in the act of collecting itself.

Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale/Yale Hillel - Friday

Visit your Jewish alumni house at Yale; explore the Allan and Leah Rabinowitz Gallery on the 2nd floor; visit with Rabbi Jim Ponet and the Slifka staff and learn more about Jewish life at Yale.

Shabbat candlelighting - 5:30 pm
Happy Hour - 5:45 pm
Minyanim - Please contact Slifka Center (jennifer.wallis@yale.edu; 203-432-7376) to help organize
Family-style Shabbat Dinner* (reservation requested; please call 203-432-7376) - 7 pm
D'var Torah/Discussion with Rabbi Ponet - 8:30 pm

*Shabbat dinner at Slifka is transferable from your reunion meal package.

All reunion meals include vegan/vegetarian options (no special request required.) Kosher meals (prepackaged and reheated) can also be delivered to any meal served with your Class. Please use the registration form to reserve.

Women in Science and Engineering at Yale: The Evolution

This vibrant digital exhibit features over 70 women scientists currently or historically engaged in teaching and research at Yale and includes portraits, research images, and citations to notable publications. A timeline of signficant events and historical tables illustrates the development of Women in Science at Yale and features notable "first" achievements.  Photo by Professor Antonia Monteiro.

Big Food: Health, Culture and the Evolution of Eating

An exhibit focusing on our evolutionary history, our complex food environment, and the serious health consequences of obesity.

Edwin Austin Abbey: Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and the Lady Anne

On special view at the Yale Art Gallery is Edwin Austin Abbey's Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and the Lady Anne, along with three preliminary studies. The painting depicts the scene in Shakespeare's Richard III when Richard proposes to the grieving Lady Anne, who knows that he has murdered both her husband and her father-in-law. For more, click here.

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: American Rising

Drawing on the Yale Art Gallery’s renowned collection of American art, this exhibit looks at the physical and artistic expansion of the United States during the second half of the 19th century.

'While These Visions Did Appear:' Shakespeare on Canvas

This exhibit at the Yale Center for British Art focuses primarily on depictions of Shakespeare’s comedies, but also draws on comedic elements from the tragedies and histories, and encourages consideration of the multifaceted ways - verbal and visual - in which Shakespeare’s plays have inspired painters and audiences alike. For a sneak peak at the images in this exhibit, click here.

Campus Tours by the Visitor Center

Yale College students provide a glimpse into the history and architecture of the University. In addition, the Center offers self-guided tours of "Architecture of Yale" and "Public Art at Yale;" and a self-guided tour for families with children ages 6-11, following clues to find fun and unusual architectural details around campus.

Medicine in Shakespeare's London

Shakespeare made numerous references to medicine in his plays, and this exhibit picks up on themes in Shakespeare's works, such as plague, midwifery, domestic medicine, herbals, astrological medicine, surgery, and other medical topics from the time period.

Campus Tours by the Visitor Center

Yale College students provide a glimpse into the history and architecture of the University. In addition, the Center offers self-guided tours of "Architecture of Yale" and "Public Art at Yale;" and a self-guided tour for families with children ages 6-11, following clues to find fun and unusual architectural details around campus.

Shakespeare at Yale Rep

This exhibit at the Gallery at the Whitney Humanities Center features production photographs and posters that illuminate the Yale Repertory Theater's rich, four-decade history of staging Shakepeare's dramas. To see images from the exhibit, click here.

St. Thomas More, the Catholic Chapel & Center at Yale

Join us for a cocktail reception for Catholic alumni and friends.

St. Anthony Hall Society (Delta Psi) - Cocktails

St. A's alumni are welcome to invite their families and friends to cocktails.

AA Open Discussion Meeting

 

Chabad at Yale University

You are invited to join us at Chabad at Yale for events throughout reunion weekend. Chabad at Yale is a home for Jewish students and alumni throughout the year, and we look forward to welcoming you. Be sure to check out our future location (currently under construction) at 36 Lynwood Place.

Friday, June 1, 6:45 pm: Kabbalat Shabbat; 7:30 pm: Gourmet Shabbat dinner

Saturday, June 2: 10 am: Breakfast and study; 10:30 am: Shabbat services followed by Kiddush

Please RSVP to Rabbi@ChabadYale.org or call 203-49-8-9770.

St. Thomas More, the Catholic Chapel & Center at Yale

A breakfast for Catholic alumni and their friends.

St. Anthony Hall Society (Delta Psi) - Hot Breakfast

The Hall Stewards serve up your favorites.

Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale/Yale Hillel - Saturday

Visit your Jewish alumni house at Yale; explore the Allan and Leah Rabinowitz Gallery on the 2nd floor; visit with Rabbi Jim Ponet and the Slifka staff and learn more about Jewish life at Yale.

Minyanim - Please contact Slifka Center (jennifer.wallis@yale.edu; 203-432-7376) to help organize
Lunch* (reservation requested; please call 203-432-7376) - 12 noon
Open House Reception - 4 - 6 pm

*Shabbat lunch at Slifka is transferable from your reunion meal package.

All reunion meals include vegan/vegetarian options (no special request required.) Kosher meals (prepackaged and reheated) can also be delivered to any meal served with your Class. Please use the registration form to reserve.

Yale Swimming & Diving Association Alumni Reunion

Optional swim led by Frank Keefe. Food and refreshments provided. All welcome!

Big Food: Health, Culture and the Evolution of Eating

An exhibit focusing on our evolutionary history, our complex food environment, and the serious health consequences of obesity.

Edwin Austin Abbey: Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and the Lady Anne

On special view at the Yale Art Gallery is Edwin Austin Abbey's Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and the Lady Anne, along with three preliminary studies. The painting depicts the scene in Shakespeare's Richard III when Richard proposes to the grieving Lady Anne, who knows that he has murdered both her husband and her father-in-law. For more, click here.

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: American Rising

Drawing on the Yale Art Gallery’s renowned collection of American art, this exhibit looks at the physical and artistic expansion of the United States during the second half of the 19th century.

International Room at Sterling Memorial Library

Take the opportunity to view the newly renovated International Room in Sterling Memorial Library, located directly to the left when you walk in the High Street entrance.  The International Room provides a portal to all international aspects of the University, including the Library.  Spaces within the room are used to display books, periodicals, maps, media, and electronic resources, all featuring Yale's intellectual contributions to the world. Exhibits of various international activities at Yale, as well as materials drawn from Yale’s art, natural history and other collections, are a major focus.

'While These Visions Did Appear:' Shakespeare on Canvas

This exhibit at the Yale Center for British Art focuses primarily on depictions of Shakespeare’s comedies, but also draws on comedic elements from the tragedies and histories, and encourages consideration of the multifaceted ways - verbal and visual - in which Shakespeare’s plays have inspired painters and audiences alike. For a sneak peak at the images in this exhibit, click here.

Women in Science and Engineering at Yale: The Evolution

This vibrant digital exhibit features over 70 women scientists currently or historically engaged in teaching and research at Yale and includes portraits, research images, and citations to notable publications. A timeline of signficant events and historical tables illustrates the development of Women in Science at Yale and features notable "first" achievements.  Photo by Professor Antonia Monteiro.

Tour of the Peabody Museum of Natural History

Enjoy one of the Peabody's highlight tours which cover the entire museum in one hour.

Campus Tours by the Visitor Center

Yale College students provide a glimpse into the history and architecture of the University. In addition, the Center offers self-guided tours of "Architecture of Yale" and "Public Art at Yale;" and a self-guided tour for families with children ages 6-11, following clues to find fun and unusual architectural details around campus.

Tour of the Peabody Museum of Natural History

Enjoy one of the Peabody's highlight tours which cover the entire museum in one hour.

Yale Farm Open House

The Sustainble Food Project manages an organic farm on campus, runs diverse programs that support exploration and academic inquiry related to food and agriculture, and collaborates on a sustainable dining program at Yale. Staff will be on hand to give tours.

Directed Studies Alumni Reception

DS alumni from all classes are invited to a gathering at Whitney Humanities Center.

Yale’s LGBT Alumni Association

Please join us for a reception as we talk to students and faculty about the current affairs of the LGBT campus community. (www.yalegala.org)

Yale Fencing Association Reunion

Re-live those halcyon sword-fighting days of yore!

AA Open Discussion Meeting
 

Guild of Carilloneurs

The Guild of Carilloneurs is proud to sponsor a tour of the playing cabinet in Harkness Tower for alumni on Saturday at 5:30 pm. Tours are limited to the first 15 people; those interested should meet on Library Walk between the High St. gates of Branford and JE. Guild alumni are encouraged to email yalesummercarillon@gmail.com to arrange for practice time during the weekend and to participate in reunion rings.

Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale/Yale Hillel - Sunday

Visit your Jewish alumni house at Yale; explore the Allan and Leah Rabinowitz Gallery on the 2nd floor; visit with Rabbi Jim Ponet and the Slifka staff and learn more about Jewish life at Yale.

Minyanim - Please contact Slifka Center (jennifer.wallis@yale.edu; 203-432-7376) to help organize
Bagel Brunch* (reservation requested; please call 203-432-7376) - 9:30 am - 1 pm

*Bagel brunch at Slifka is transferable from your reunion meal package.

All reunion meals include vegan/vegetarian options (no special request required.) Kosher meals (prepackaged and reheated) can also be delivered to any meal served with your Class. Please use the registration form to reserve.

Episcopal Church at Yale

Join us for a service of Holy Eucharist and Remambrance officiated by the Chaplain, the Rev. Nihal de Lanerolle.

St. Thomas More, the Catholic Chapel & Center at Yale

A Mass of Remembrance for deceased alumni of reunion classes is celebrated followed by brunch. All are welcome.

Women in Science and Engineering at Yale: The Evolution

This vibrant digital exhibit features over 70 women scientists currently or historically engaged in teaching and research at Yale and includes portraits, research images, and citations to notable publications. A timeline of signficant events and historical tables illustrates the development of Women in Science at Yale and features notable "first" achievements.  Photo by Professor Antonia Monteiro.

Big Food: Health, Culture and the Evolution of Eating

An exhibit focusing on our evolutionary history, our complex food environment, and the serious health consequences of obesity.

Tour of the Peabody Museum of Natural History

Enjoy one of the Peabody's highlight tours which cover the entire museum in one hour.

Edwin Austin Abbey: Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and the Lady Anne

On special view at the Yale Art Gallery is Edwin Austin Abbey's Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and the Lady Anne, along with three preliminary studies. The painting depicts the scene in Shakespeare's Richard III when Richard proposes to the grieving Lady Anne, who knows that he has murdered both her husband and her father-in-law. For more, click here.

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: American Rising

Drawing on the Yale Art Gallery’s renowned collection of American art, this exhibit looks at the physical and artistic expansion of the United States during the second half of the 19th century.

Campus Tours by the Visitor Center

Yale College students provide a glimpse into the history and architecture of the University. In addition, the Center offers self-guided tours of "Architecture of Yale" and "Public Art at Yale;" and a self-guided tour for families with children ages 6-11, following clues to find fun and unusual architectural details around campus.

Tour of the Peabody Museum of Natural History

Enjoy one of the Peabody's highlight tours which cover the entire museum in one hour.