— May 22 - 25, 2025 —
◈ Pierson College ◈
WELCOME to the 60th REUNION!
Dear Classmates & Friends—
Gratefully, and for the first time after a decade-long hiatus, we finally have the wonderful opportunity to gather together in person for our Yale Class of 1965 60th Reunion!
While our Class has managed to stay closely connected over the past few years through our monthly Zoom calls, a few regional mini-reunions, and this year’s many regional lunches, there’s nothing like seeing one another face-to-face.
It’s time to REGISTER. We are eager to see and be with all of you again!
TIME AND PLACE
Dates: May 22-25, 2025 | Thursday through Sunday
Headquarters: Pierson College
YALE ACTIVITIES
◈Fri/Sat Mornings at Yale: Choose among many top Yale lecturers.
◈Tours: Visit Yale’s many new and restored facilities, including the Peabody Museum, British Art Center, Poorvu Learning Center, two new residential colleges, the Schwarzman Center, the West Campus science facilities, and the beautiful Alexander Way honoring our classmate, Bruce Alexander.
◈Sat Afternoon at Woolsey Hall: Hear from new Yale President, Maurie McInnis, and then enjoy a Celebration of Music.
CLASS ACTIVITIES
◈Friday Afternoon: Attend Class Panels and Talks, plus a series of breakout rooms for special interest discussions.
◈Saturday Afternoon: Attend a Widows' Reception and then the Class Memorial Service at Battell Chapel.
◈Meals: Dine with old and new friends at all breakfasts, lunches and dinners. At Saturday evening dinner, we’ll hold our Official Class Meeting, with a band after dinner.
◈Camaraderie: Enjoy mixing during ample unscheduled time and at cocktail hours after dinner each night.
Financial assistance is available to classmates for reunion fees and campus housing. Please email our YAA Staff Person, Janene Castaldi, to request confidential financial assistance before registering.
FUTURE UPDATES
To stay connected, visit www.yale1965.org and stay tuned for a few more email updates as we finalize our plans.
We can’t wait to see you in New Haven!
Boola boola,
Carl, Bob, & David
60th Reunion Chairs
Weekend Schedule
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The weekend schedule will be updated as details are finalized. Be sure to check back often!
Thursday, May 22, 2025 | |||
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Class Headquarters Open & Reunion Check-in Begins | 2:00 PM - 11:59 PM | St. Thomas More - Golden Center | |
6Y5 | CLASS PROGRAMMING (Check back soon!) | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | ||
6Y5 | Welcome Reception | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Pierson College - Courtyard | |
6Y5 | Welcome Dinner Buffet | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Pierson College - Courtyard | |
Friday, May 23, 2025 | |||
6Y5 | Breakfast Buffet | 7:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Pierson College - Courtyard | |
Class Headquarters Open & Reunion Check-in Continues | 8:00 AM - 11:59 PM | St. Thomas More - Golden Center | |
YAA | Friday Lectures & Tours | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | ||
YAA | Friday Lectures & Tours | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ||
6Y5 | Lunch Buffet | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Pierson College - Courtyard | |
6Y5 | “Journalist on Journalist”—Dave Martin interviews Bob Woodward! | 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | ||
6Y5 | Passions & Pursuits Panel | 2:20 PM - 3:30 PM | ||
Asian American Cultural Center Reception | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 295 Crown Street | |
Office of LGBTQ Resources Open House | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 135 Prospect Street | |
Native American Cultural Center Reception | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 26 High Street | |
Afro-American Cultural Center Reception | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 211 Park Street | |
La Casa Cultural Reception | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 301 Crown Street | |
Yale Veterans Reunion Reception | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Yale ROTC, 55 Whitney Avenue – 4th Floor (Room 442) | |
6Y5 | Friday Breakout Sessions - Round 1 | 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | ||
YAA | Schwarzman Center Open House | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Schwarzman Center | |
6Y5 | Friday Breakout Sessions - Round 2 | 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM | ||
6Y5 | Class Cocktails | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Pierson College - Courtyard | |
6Y5 | Friends of Bill | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Pierson College - Buttery | |
Shabbat Dinner at Slifka Center | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Slifka Center | |
6Y5 | Dinner Buffet | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Pierson College - Courtyard | |
6Y5 | Conversations Under the Tent | 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Pierson College - Courtyard | |
Saturday, May 24, 2025 | |||
6Y5 | Breakfast Buffet | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Pierson College - Courtyard | |
Class Headquarters Open & Reunion Check-in Continues | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM | St. Thomas More - Golden Center | |
YAA | Morning at Yale | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | ||
YAA | Morning at Yale | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ||
6Y5 | Lunch Buffet | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Pierson College - Courtyard | |
6Y5 | Widows' Reception | 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | The Elm City Club | |
YAA| Alumni Engagement Bazaar | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Schwarzman Center - The Underground | |
6Y5 | Memorial Service at Battell Chapel | 2:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Battell Chapel | |
YAA | President’s University Update | 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Woolsey Hall | |
YAA | Celebration of Yale Singing | 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM | Woolsey Hall | |
6Y5 | Class Cocktails | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Pierson College - Courtyard | |
6Y5 | Friends of Bill | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Pierson College - Buttery | |
6Y5 | Class Dinner | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Pierson College - Courtyard | |
6Y5 | Dance Party with Bales-Gitlin Band | 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM | Pierson College - Courtyard | |
Sunday, May 25, 2025 | |||
Class Headquarters Open | 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Pierson College - Common Room | |
6Y5 | Farewell Breakfast Buffet in Pierson Courtyard | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Pierson College - Courtyard | |
University Church Worship | 10:30 AM | Battell Chapel | |
Reunion Weekend Ends & Campus Housing Checkout | 1:00 PM | Pierson College - Common Room |
Reunion Registrants
See who's registered for your reunion by filtering on Residential College. Please note classmates have the option to be removed from this list.
First Name | Last Name | Residential College |
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James | Acquistapace | Ezra Stiles |
John | Ahrens | Calhoun |
Bruce | Alexander | Berkeley |
Dorothy | Armstrong | (not set) |
William | Baker | Jonathan Edwards |
Robert | Baker | Branford |
Fred | Bamber | Branford |
Kenneth | Bardach | Berkeley |
Middleton | Barrow | Pierson |
Robert | Becker | Saybrook |
John | Beyer | Davenport |
David | Biegelsen | Calhoun |
Sam | Black | Calhoun/Grace Hopper |
C | Carter | Berkeley |
William | Clarkson | Berkeley |
Christopher | Cooke | Berkeley |
William | Cooper | Ezra Stiles |
Philippe | Crane | Pierson |
Bruce | Cribley | Trumbull |
William | Crosby | Berkeley |
Class of 1965 60th Reunion - Full Reunion - $375.00
Full Reunion includes all meals and activities.
Class of 1965 60th Reunion - Friday Only - $250.00
Friday Only includes the following meals and all activities on Friday: Friday Breakfast, Friday Lunch, Friday Dinner, and Saturday Breakfast.
Class of 1965 60th Reunion - Saturday Only - $300.00
Saturday Only includes the following meals and all activities on Saturday: Saturday Breakfast, Saturday Lunch, Class Dinner, and Sunday Breakfast.
Surviving Spouses: The Class of 1965 welcomes you to participate in reunion activities free of charge.
Financial assistance is available to classmates for reunion fees and campus housing. Please email our YAA Staff Person, Janene Castaldi, to request confidential financial assistance before registering.
Reunion fees are set by your reunion chairs and class leadership. The fees cover reunion activities, meals, and operations. We want to help as many classmates as we can attend their reunion and reconnect with the Class of 1965. If the cost of attending is a financial burden, please request financial aid. This support is provided on a first-come, first-served basis to ensure fairness and inclusivity.
Financial Aid Covers:
- Registration costs and all of on-campus housing for classmates and one additional guest.
Financial Aid Does Not Cover:
- Personal transportation/travel to New Haven
- Local hotels or other accommodations
Confidentiality: Your information is confidential and only seen by Yale Alumni Association staff.
Application Process:
- Please email our YAA Staff Person, Janene Castaldi, to request confidential financial assistance before registering.
- Wait for your application to be reviewed before registering as financial aid cannot adjust payments already made by credit card.
- Register for your reunion using the financial aid code you receive by email.
Deadline: Apply by May 1, 2025. Please request assistance before this deadline. Financial aid is not available for walk-in registrations.
**If attending your reunion is still a significant financial burden after the discount on reunion fees and campus housing, please let us know. We're here to support you and will do our best to ensure you can join us on campus.
You can reserve a bed per-person, per night, at a rate of $85 when you register for your reunion using the blue button above. Visit the What You Need to Know page to learn more about campus housing. Please contact Yale Housing for specific inquiries related to special accommodations.
ONLINE REGISTRATION |
Online reunion registration will close on Thursday, May 15. If you wish to register for reunions after online registration closes, you may do so as a walk-in during your reunion weekend.
CANCELLATION |
The cancellation deadline to receive a FULL REFUND for reunion registration and campus housing is Thursday, May 1. In the event you need to cancel after the May 1 deadline, refunds are based on the Classes recoverable costs and will be evaluated after your reunion. You can cancel your registration by logging into your registration or emailing reunions@yale.edu.
ACCESSIBILITY & SPECIAL REQUESTS |
The accessibility and special requests deadline is Thursday, May 1. The YAA makes every effort to ensure that reunions are accessible to all alumni and guests. Special transportation and limited ADA accommodations are available. If you have physical limitations, special medical needs, or requests concerning meals, please include this information on Page 2 when you register for your reunion. You may also contact YAA at reunions@yale.edu or 203-432-2110 to help with your arrangements. Discussions must take place before the special requests deadline of May 1. For more information, please visit the Reunion Resources page.
Questions? Visit our What You Need to Know page or contact us at reunions@yale.edu or 203-432-2110.