
Thursday, May 28 - Sunday, May 31, 2026
Join us in Davenport College to celebrate 50 years since our graduation.
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Dear Yale ’76 Classmates & Friends:
Welcome to our 50th Reunion, Thursday, May 28 - Sunday, May 31 in Davenport College!
PLEASE JOIN US!–and encourage your classmates to attend. Our 50th reunion is a major milestone. It will be our biggest reunion ever and our best opportunity to gather and see each other again. And it will be fun!
REGISTRATION. Click on the REGISTER NOW link to register. You’ll be asked (1) whether you wish to register for the entire reunion (which we encourage) or only for Friday or Saturday; (2) which meals you expect to attend; and (3) whether you want to register for on-campus housing at Davenport. Click on Fees, Deadlines and FAQs for more information about reunion fees, meals, housing options, and disability accommodations.
REUNION PROGRAM. The most important part of all reunions is the chance to renew old friendships with classmates and make new friendships–so we’ve left a lot of time for that, particularly during meals and social hours. We are also planning a wide range of activities including talks and panels by classmates, entertainment by our talented classmates at our Friday evening Showcase of Talent, a Class Banquet with entertainment by the Whiffenpoofs of 1976 followed by a dance party, and much more. There will also be a very wide range of activities organized by the Yale Alumni Association (YAA) for all reunion classes such as campus tours, open houses, lectures by Yale Faculty, and an address by Yale’s president Maurie D. McInnis. Click on Reunion Schedule for detailed information on what’s on the schedule.
CLASS BOOK. We are preparing a Fiftieth Reunion Class Book, with space for all of us to share reflections on our Yale experiences and life since Yale. Digital version of the 50th reunion class book will be available at reunion. Click on Get Involved! and see the Class Book section for instructions. Don’t miss the April 15 deadline!
MEMORIAL WALL. We have lost a painfully large number of our classmates over the past fifty years. To remember our departed classmates, we will create a memorial wall in the Davenport common room. Friends of a departed classmate are invited to create a one-page tribute consisting of photos and recollections, as they see fit. Please send your contributions by April 15 to Jeanne Smith Verser (jeanneverser@windstream.net).
REUNION GIFT EFFORT. The 50th Reunion Gift Committee is making good progress towards our class goal of $19,760,000. To join those donors, please contact fiona.boucher@yale.edu or give online. Gifts of all sizes are meaningful.
CONTACT US! If you have questions about reunion plans, suggestions of any kind for the reunion, or if you’d like to help with any aspect of reunion planning, please feel free to contact any of us. If you have specific questions about registration, housing, meals, or other reunion details organized by YAA, please contact: reunions@yale.edu | 203.432.2110.
Haven’t been getting reunion emails? Check your spam and update your contact information when you register for reunions or via the online alumni directory: www.yalealumni.yale.edu. (And here’s a guide for how to navigate the alumni directory.) We want to stay in touch—and emails are still the easiest way.
Sincerely,
Joyce A. Levy, Class Secretary/Reunion Co-Chair (jlevy@smfllp.com)
Vince Day, Class Treasurer/Reunion Co-Chair (vdprovest@outlook.com)
Weekend Schedule
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The weekend schedule will be updated as details are finalized. Be sure to check back often!
Scroll to the bottom of the schedule and follow the prompts to view YAA programming details and other campus events!
| Thursday, May 28, 2026 | |||
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| Central Registration & Class Headquarters Open | 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM | St. Thomas More - Golden Center | |
| 7Y6 | Welcome Cocktails | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Davenport College - Courtyard | |
| 7Y6 | Thursday Dinner Buffet | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Davenport College - Courtyard | |
| 7Y6 | After Dinner Social Hour | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Davenport College - Courtyard | |
| Friday, May 29, 2026 | |||
| 7Y6 | Welcome Breakfast | 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Davenport College - Courtyard | |
| YAA | Friday Morning at Yale | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | ||
| YAA | Friday Morning at Yale | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ||
| 7Y6 | Friday Bistro Lunch | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Davenport College - Courtyard | |
| 7Y6 | Class Programming | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Davenport College | |
| Central Registration & Class Headquarters Open | 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM | St. Thomas More - Golden Center | |
| Asian American Cultural Center Reception | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 295 Crown Street | |
| Yale Veterans Reunion Reception | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Yale ROTC, 55 Whitney Avenue – 4th Floor (Room 442) | |
| Afro-American Cultural Center Reception | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 211 Park Street | |
| Native American Cultural Center Reception | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 26 High Street | |
| Middle Eastern & North African Cultural Community Suite Reception | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 305 Crown St. | |
| La Casa Cultural Reception | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 301 Crown Street | |
| Yale LGBTQ Center Open House | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 135 Prospect Street | |
| 7Y6 | Cocktails under the Tent | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Davenport College - Courtyard | |
| AA Daily Reflections Meeting | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Dwight Hall - Library | |
| Shabbat Dinner at Slifka Center | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Slifka Center | |
| 7Y6 | Friday Dinner Buffet | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Davenport College - Courtyard | |
| 7Y6 | Class of 1976 Showcase of Talent | 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM | University Theater (David Geffen School of Drama) | |
| Saturday, May 30, 2026 | |||
| 7Y6 | Saturday Breakfast | 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Davenport College - Courtyard | |
| Central Registration & Class Headquarters Open | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM | St. Thomas More - Golden Center | |
| YAA | Saturday Morning at Yale | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | ||
| Slifka Center Bagel Brunch | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Slifka Center for Jewish Life, 80 Wall St, New Haven, CT 06511 | |
| Schwarzman Center Open House | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Schwarzman Center | |
| Dwight Hall Open House | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Dwight Hall - Library | |
| YAA | Saturday Morning at Yale | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ||
| 7Y6 | Regional Cookout | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Davenport College - Courtyard | |
| 7Y6 | Class Programming | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Davenport College | |
| 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 | |
| 7Y6 | Cocktails on Beinecke Plaza | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Beinecke Plaza | |
| 7Y6 | 50th Reunion Class Dinner | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Schwarzman Center - Commons | |
| 7Y6 | Class Party Under the Tent | 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM | Davenport College - Courtyard | |
| Sunday, May 31, 2026 | |||
| Class Headquarters Open | 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Davenport College - Common Room | |
| AA Daily Reflections Meeting | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Dwight Hall - Library | |
| 7Y6 | Farewell Breakfast | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Davenport College | |
Class of 1976 50th Reunion - Full Reunion - $355.00
Full Reunion includes all meals and activities.
Class of 1976 50th Reunion - Friday Only - $245.00
Friday Only includes the following meals and all activities on Friday: Friday Breakfast, Friday Lunch, Friday Dinner, and Saturday Breakfast. *Thursday dinner is also included.
Class of 1976 50th Reunion - Saturday Only - $310.00
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 1976 welcomes you to participate in reunion activities at a fifty-percent discount rate (reduced rate will automatically be applied based upon selected registrant type/relationship to class).
Financial assistance is available to classmates for reunion fees and campus housing. Please fill out the form detailed in the next section before registering. If you have questions or concerns, please email our YAA Staff Person, Julisa De Los Santos.
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 1976. 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:
- 75% of registration fee and all of on-campus housing for classmates only
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 COMPLETE THIS FORM 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, 2026. 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. Please email our YAA staff liaison Julisa De Los Santos at julisa.delossantos@yale.edu.
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 and hotel accommodations. Please contact Yale Housing for specific inquiries related to special accommodations.
CANCELLATIONS |
The cancellation deadline to receive a FULL REFUND for reunion registration and campus housing is Friday, 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 Friday, 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.
April 15th Deadline!
— MEMORIAL WALL —
April 15th Deadline! We have lost a painfully large number of our classmates over the past fifty years. To remember our departed classmates, we will create a memorial wall in the Davenport common room. Friends of a departed classmate are invited to create a one-page tribute consisting of photos and recollections, as they see fit. Please send your contributions by April 15 to Jeanne Smith Verser (jeanneverser@windstream.net).
— REUNION CONTACTS —
Questions/Concerns? Send us an email & let us know!
Questions? Visit our What You Need to Know page or contact us at reunions@yale.edu or 203.432.2110.

