Greetings, Classmates:
YAA has announced plans for the University-wide virtual reunion on June 4 and 5, 2021. For most reunion classes that is when class programming will happen. The reunion committee for the Class of 1971 has decided to hold our Class Program in early May, with all events taking place on the weekends (May 1 and 2, and May 8 and 9). There is, of course, no charge associated with these events.
We plan four panels:
- “Covid: Perspectives on the Pandemic” – Saturday, May 1 (4pm ET)
- “Public Service: Off of the Pedestal into the Crosshairs” – Sunday, May 2 (4pm ET)
- “The Arts: Roads Less Taken” – Saturday May 8 (4pm ET)
- “Climate Change: Risk and Opportunity” – Sunday May 9 (4pm ET)
In addition, our class Memorial Service and a presentation of the results of the Class Survey will also happen on those days, times TBD. All events will be one-hour Zoom Webinars in which attendees can “chat” and ask questions via the Zoom functions but will not be seen or heard. (As a reminder, we will be able to enjoy considerable social time at our in-person 50th in the spring of 2022.)
We are very excited about the level of talent we have been able to assemble for these events and very grateful to those who have agreed to participate. In the next few weeks we will be sharing with you the names and biographies of participants and, in some cases, their suggestions for things to read, view, or listen to prior to “attending.”
We look forward to connecting with you in May.
We also hope you will join the YAA for its all-class programming on June 4 & 5. Included will be faculty lectures with Q&A; tours of the Peabody Museum and the Schwarzman Center, both under construction; a University update by President Salovey; cultural house receptions; and a Celebration of Yale Music.
All the best,
Bob Bruner and Lupi Robinson (Reunion Chairs)
Andy Kaufman (Class Secretary)
Bill Primps (Class Treasurer)