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Yale F&ES Reunion Weekend 2016
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Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
195 Prospect St New Haven, CT 06511Refund Policy
Description
Reunion Weekend Schedule
Friday, October 7
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. – Pre-Reunion Field Trip to Yale-Myers Forest
This trip is filled to capacity. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact the F&ES Office of Development and Alumni Services.
Beginning at 2:30 p.m. – Reunion Welcome Table – Knobloch Environment Center (3rd Floor, Kroon Hall)
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. – Westies Reunion Weekend Coffee Chat – Sage Lounge
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. – Welcoming Remarks by Dean Burke, Burke Auditorium, Kroon Hall
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. – TGIF, Knobloch Environment Center
Kick off Reunion Weekend at a huge TGIF with alumni, faculty, students, and staff.
Attention, kids! Watch a movie on the big screen in Burke Auditorium with popcorn and drinks during TGIF. Don't forget to bring a parent to supervise you!
8:00 p.m. – Class Dinners and Gatherings On Your Own
Coordinate with your friends and classmates to catch up during a memorable night in New Haven.
Saturday, October 8
All events in Kroon Hall, unless otherwise noted.
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Networking Breakfasts/Breakfast on Your Own – Knobloch Environment Center
Networking breakfast details coming soon!
9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. – Seminars by Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
- Guillermo Castilleja '83 M.F.S., '91 Ph.D.
- Jennifer Greenfeld '91 M.F.S.
- Bram Gunther '91 M.E.M.
11:00 a.m. – Reunion Weekend 2016 Keynote Address by Majora Carter
Majora Carter is an urban revitalization strategy consultant, real estate developer, and Peabody Award-winning broadcaster. She is responsible for the creation and successful implementation of numerous green-infrastructure projects and policies.
12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. – Alumni Awards Luncheon – Knobloch Environment Center
Beginning at 2:30 p.m. – Guided Tours, Field Trips, and Activities
Guided tour details coming soon!
Additional Fun and Free Activities in New Haven:
- Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
- East Rock Park
- Edgerton Park and Gardens
- Yale Art Gallery and the Yale Center for British Art
- Sterling Memorial Nave
- Grove Street Cemetery
Class of 2011 departs for Great Mountain Forest Camp for the five-year class overnight trip – not to be missed!
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. – Cocktail Reception – Kroon Hall South Courtyard
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. – Harvest Dinner – Kroon Hall South Courtyard
A true New England experience – family-friendly harvest meal, décor, and music.
Sunday, October 9
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – Brunch and Tour of Yale Farm
Enjoy brunch and a tour of the Yale Farm – families welcome!