Event Schedule

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Transportation to Rose Alumni House3:30 PM

Shuttle buses will depart from the Omni Hotel at 3:30 PM. Stops include the Graduate Hotel (3:45 PM) and Rose Alumni House (4:00 PM). The shuttle will then continue to complete the loop until ending the route at Rose Alumni House at 5:30 PM.

Check-in and Refreshments at Rose Alumni House4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Check-in opens at 3:30 pm in the Rose Alumni House Great Hall. Please stop by to pick up your weekend credentials and join us for light refreshments before dinner.

Rose Alumni House: 232 York St, New Haven, CT 06511

Transportation to Mory's5:45 PM

Shuttle buses will depart from Rose Alumni House at 5:45 PM for those who wish to travel on the shuttle. 

Dinner at Mory's6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Dinner in the Main Dining Room

  • House red and white wine
  • First Course: Choice of Baker Soup or Farmer Salad (VE)
  • Second Course: Choice of Four Cheese Ravioli (VE), Grilled Flat Iron Steak (GF), or Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon-Saffron Aioli (GF)
  • Third Course: Coffee, Tea, and choice of NY Cheesecake (VE) or Seasonal Sorbet (VE, VG, GF)

Mory's Association: 306 York Street New Haven, CT 06511

Transportation to Hotels8:15 PM

Shuttle buses will depart from Mory's at 8:15 PM. Stops include the Omni Hotel and Graduate Hotel.

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Transportation from Hotels8:30 AM

Shuttle buses will depart from the Omni Hotel at 8:30 AM. Stops include the Graduate Hotel (8:45 AM) and Rose Alumni House (9:00 AM).

Continental Breakfast at Rose Alumni House9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Join classmates and Yale College undergraduate students for a continental breakfast and conversation in the Rose Alumni House Great Hall. 

Rose Alumni House: 232 York St, New Haven, CT 06511

Transportation to Peabody10:45 AM

Shuttle buses will depart from the Rose Alumni House at 10:45 AM to the Peabody Museum of Natural History dropping off guests at the group entrance on Sachem Street. 

Yale Peabody Museum and Lunch11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Join us for a conversation with David Skelly, Frank R. Oastler Professor of Ecology; Director of the Yale Peabody Museum; Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, followed by lunch in Classroom 118 and free time to view the exhibits.

Conversation with David Skelly in Classroom 118 | 11:15 - 11:45 am

Lunch | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Coffee, Beer, Wine & Soda
  • First Course: Diced Marinated Beets, Burrata, Blueberries, Micro Arugula, Sheer Vinaigrette (GF) with Artisan Bread with Fleur de Sel Butter
  • Second Course: French Breast Chicken with a Parsnip Puree, Shiitake Mushrooms, Harissa Butter Sauce, Confit Tomatoes, Chive Old (GF) or Plant Based Chicken (VG, GF)
  • Third Course: Carmal Apple Layer Cake or Fresh Fruit Place (VG, GF)

Time to View the Exhibits | 1:30 - 2:30 PM

Peabody Museum of Natural History: 170 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511

Transportation from Peabody2:45 PM

Shuttle buses will depart from the Peabody at 2:45 PM. Stops include the Omni Hotel and the Graduate Hotel.

YAA Transportation & Support Ends3:00 PM

The YAA portion of the event concludes. Classmates who wish to remain in New Haven can visit the self-organized optional activities tab above.

Dinner at Union League Cafe6:00 PM

The Class of 1953 Treasury will cover dinner at Union League Cafe for attendees still in town. Please note that transportation to and from this dinner is the responsibility of each attendee. Guests staying at the Omni Hotel and Graduate Hotel may enjoy a brief 5–10-minute walk to Union League Cafe.

Union League Cafe: 1032 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06510

 

Hotel Information

The Class of 1953 Treasury will cover your hotel stay costs at the Omni Hotel and Graduate Hotel using the specified reservation methods below. Room service charges, incidentals, and parking fees are not included.

 

Omni New Haven at Yale

Address: 155 Temple Street, New Haven, Connecticut, 06510

Room Block:
A courtesy room block has been reserved at the Omni Hotel for the Yale Class of 1953 event.

Accessibility:
The Omni Hotel offers accessible guest rooms with various mobility features. Please specify your needs when reserving your room with Tanya Baron.

Parking:

  • Valet parking: $29.90 per night (not covered by the Class)
  • Covered self-parking: $23 per night - includes in/out privileges (not covered by the Class)

Shuttle Service:
Shuttles will transport guests to and from the Omni Hotel.

Group Rate:
$194.37 per night.

Reservation:
To reserve a room, call Tanya Baron at 203-974-6839. Mention the Yale Class of 1953 event. 

The Graduate Hotel

Address: 1151 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut, 06511

Room Block:
A courtesy room block has been reserved at the Graduate Hotel for the Yale Class of 1953 event. A two-night minimum is required. This offer is only available until March 12, 2025. 

Accessibility:
Classmates looking for a hotel within walking distance to Rose Alumni House may book at the Graduate Hotel. The Graduate Hotel has limited accessibility. Guests are encouraged to call the Graduate to confirm they can meet your needs before booking.

Shuttle Service:
Shuttles will transport guests to and from the Graduate Hotel.

Parking:

  • Please confirm parking options when reserving with the Graduate Hotel (not covered by the Class).

Group Rate:

$299/night as a courtesy block. A two-night minimum is required. 

Reservation:
To reserve a room, call the Graduate Hotel at 475-207-7070 or visit this link (TBD).

Visit the Yale Visitor Center to learn more about other hotels in the area. Please note the Shuttle Service is not able to transport guests from these hotels and costs are not covered by the Class Treasurery. 

  • Hotel Parking:

    • If you are staying at the Omni Hotel or the Graduate Hotel, please confirm parking arrangements directly with the hotel. Many hotels provide parking for guests for a nominal fee. Hotel parking fees are not covered by the Class Treasurery. 

  • Yale Peabody Museum Lunch:

    • The visitor lot is available but has limited space (about 40 spaces). Guests parking in the visitor lot will need to validate their parking ticket at the front desk when leaving the Peabody. Street parking is also available but subject to meters, ticketing, and towing. More information can be found on the Visit Peabody page.

  • Additional Parking Options:

    • Street parking is also available but subject to meters, ticketing, and towing.

    • There are several public lots and garages around campus. Make sure to check their rates and operating hours, as not all are open 24 hours a day.

The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 11:59 pm ET. Although the event is free, please let us know if you are no longer able to attend. If you need to cancel your registration for the Class of 1953 event, you must also contact your hotel directly to cancel your room reservation. The Yale Alumni Association (YAA) is not responsible for canceling room reservations at the Omni Hotel or The Graduate Hotel.

Shuttle Service

Shuttle Service
We are pleased to offer a convenient accessible shuttle service for our attendees. Shuttles will be available from both the Omni Hotel and the Graduate Hotel, providing transportation to and from all event locations. See the schedule below.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

3:30 PM: Shuttle departs from Omni Hotel to Graduate Hotel

3:45 PM: Shuttle departs from Graduate Hotel to Rose Alumni House

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Check-in and refreshments Rose Alumni House 

5:45 PM: Shuttle departs from Rose Alumni House

  • Stops: Mory's

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Dinner at Mory's

8:15 PM: Shuttle departs from Mory's

  • Stops: Omni Hotel, Graduate Hotel

Thursday, April 10, 2025

8:30 AM: Shuttle departs from Omni Hotel to Graduate Hotel

8:45 AM: Shuttle departs from Graduate Hotel to Rose Alumni House

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Continental Breakfast at Rose Alumni House

10:45 AM: Shuttle departs from Rose Alumni House to Yale Peabody Museum Group Entrance (Sachem St)

11:00 AM - 2:30 PM: Tour and Lunch at Yale Peabody Museum

2:45 PM: Shuttle departs from Yale Peabody Museum

  • Stops: Omni Hotel, Graduate Hotel

 

Optional Activities

Optional activities for classmates to self-organize. The following offerings are not affiliated with the YAA. Please make your own reservations and provide your own transportation.

 

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9am – 7pm

Wednesday, 10am – 7pm

Friday, 9am – 5pm

Saturday and Sunday, noon – 5pm

No reservation or registration is required for individual walk-in visits. 

121 Wall Street, New Haven

 

Yale British Art Center

Reopening in March 2025. Visit the website in March to view the hours of operation.

1080 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06510

 

Yale Art Gallery

Tuesday–Friday 10:00 am–5:00 pm

Thursday (Sept.–June) 10:00 am–8:00 pm

Saturday–Sunday 11:00 am–5:00 pm

The Gallery is free and open to the public.

1111 Chapel Street, New Haven

 

Yale Rep

Visit the website to view the show schedule and purchase tickets. 

1120 Chapel Street, New Haven

 

Yale Athletics

Visit the Athletics website to view the game schedule and purchase tickets.

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RICHARD E YADEAU
Classmate