When: Tuesday, June 15, 7 - 10 pm
                Where: 53 Leonard St. #2W, bet. Church & W. Broadway in Tribeca

Get your ticket online at:  http://benefitsoiree.eventbrite.com
We have sold over 150 tickets so far!
Tickets will also be available at the door: please bring $50 cash or check payable to "YAAMNY".
All Yalies plus family, friends and guests are invited to attend this special event.

Your attendance at this special event will benefit the rejuvenated Yale Alumni Association of Metropolitan NY, a revitalized alumni community nonprofit by and for Yalies who want more out of their alumni experience in NYC. Your support will help us overhaul our technology and communications strategy, fuel our efforts for more events, and better showcase the rich tapestry of Yale activity in the city. We're here for you, and we're excited about the possibilities.

Take part in our Silent Auction, with fabulous items from David Yurman, Aero Studio, Reebok Sports Club, Sephora, Avon, Smorgas Chef, Crepes du Nord, Tuniclove, CLO Intimo, Academy Floral, Paul Goldberger and Bulldog Gin!

For further information, please contact Anne Nakaoka Moss: [email address hidden].

As part of the Fellowship, the Fellows will be participating in dinner forums which consist of (a) each Fellow doing presentations of their respective countries; (b) informal meals; and (c) discussions between the Fellows and other participants. We are seeking up to three alumni to participate in each forum.  In particular we are looking for alumni participants who have worked or who are interested in working with international organizations, or who have a general interest in international affairs.

2010 Ford Fellow Dinners and Country Presentations at the 92nd Street Y

MALI - Wednesday, June 9
Malian Dinner: 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm; Malian Country Presentation: 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm
Rsvp by June 8 to This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript [email address hidden]

EGYPT - Sunday, June 13
Egyptian Dinner: 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm; Egyptian Country Presentation: 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm
Rsvp by June 10 to This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript [email address hidden]

THAILAND - Monday, June 14
Thai Dinner: 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm; Thai Country Presentation: 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm
Rsvp by June 11 to This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript [email address hidden]

CHINA - Tuesday, June 15
Chinese Dinner: 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm; Chinese Country Presentation: 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm
Rsvp by June 12 to This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript [email address hidden]

ISRAEL - Wednesday, June 16
Israeli Dinner: 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm; Israeli Country Presentation: 7:30-9:30 pm
Rsvp by June 13 to This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript [email address hidden] 

INDIA - Thursday, June 17
Indian Country Presentation: 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm; Indian Dinner: 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm
Rsvp by June 14 to This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript [email address hidden]

Guys, there are only a few tickets for men left! Although the tickets for women are sold out, we are accepting names for the waitlist.

Register at: http://www.weekenddating.com/upcoming.shtml?eventid=645.

Advance sale tickets for the event are only $25 and include an open bar. You can purchase tickets at: http://www.nyclu.org/event/just-art-2010. Advance ticket purchases are highly recommended. Should any tickets remain available, they will cost $35 at the door.

The first meeting of the Haiti Assistance Task Force will be held on Wednesday May 26, 2010 at 6:30 p.m, at Financier Pastry Shop (www.financierpastries.com/locations.cfm, 62 Stone Street, near the 2/3 Wall Street Station, the 2/3/4/5/J/M/Z at Fulton Street, or the A/C at Broadway Nassau).

If you are interested in attending the first meeting or getting involved, please email [email address hidden].

The YAAMNY Arts Committee cordially invites you to our inaugural Spring Showcase.

The show and networking party will consist of  an evening of music, dance, song, comedy and more featuring alumni of Yale University.

Space is limited, register today at http://yaamny-showcase.eventbrite.com/.

IARU is a unique cooperative of ten leading research-intensive universities: the Australian National University, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, University of California, Berkeley, Yale University, Peking University, the National University of Singapore, the University of Tokyo, the University of Copenhagen, and ETH Zurich.

Join fellow members and alumni in the Tap Room for a reception that highlights the regional wines and cheeses from the countries represented, the chance to meet alumni from these universities and become part of the network of international alumni.

Please reserve a space at the reception for $25 per person by Tuesday, June 8, by emailing [email address hidden] or calling 212-716-2133. Space permitting, we will accept walk-ins at the door for $25 cash only.

All are welcome. Please RSVP to [email address hidden] This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript .

The New York City Science and Engineering Fair for NYC High School students is, for the first year, sponsored by the City University of New York under the auspices of the CUNY College Now Program (which I work for).

The Science Fair is looking for judges in fourteen areas, including social and behavioral sciences. Judges can be practicing scientists, doctoral students or other professionals in their fields in the New York City area (unfortunately the program cannot provide accommodations or funding for people coming from outside the area).

It's an excellent volunteer opportunity and a chance to meet talented students from throughout New York City and become involved in fostering and promoting science education.

You can find more information on qualifications for judges as well as the fair in general on the website:
http://collegenow.cuny.edu/sciencefair/

I can answer some questions as well, or at least direct you to someone who definitely can.

Thanks so much!
Rana

On this day, thousands of Yale Alumni, family members and friends will gather to volunteer for meaningful events and projects ranging from the labor intensive (sprucing up parks, planting gardens & painting) to the more intellectually stimulating (reading books to children, assisting with job applications & college applications and tutoring) throughout the New York City Area and around the globe.  During the first global Yale Day of Service (2009), we had the pleasure of helping over 500 Yale Alumni & their family & friends serve at approximately 20 sites throughout the area.

Among the possible activities are park clean-up activities, tutoring, planting gardens, teaching tennis, various walks and assisting with job and college applications. This year we have added more sites including additional child-friendly sites, we have a broader range of activities and have activities on various dates throughout the month of May to allow alumni to participate on the day that best suits them.  Our first event as part of this year's Day of Service, at the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program, was very well attended with 26 volunteers and 50 children. Mayor Dinkins gave an inspirational introductory speech at this event.It was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Click here to learn more and register for a Yale Day of Service site in your area.

The Yale Alumni Association of Metropolitan NY's Arts Committee cordially invites you to a performance of Manhattan Theatre Club's Collected Stories on Broadway, followed by an exclusive talk back with the members of the creative team and cast and MTC's associate artistic director Mandy Greenfield '96.

Pullitzer Prize-winning playwright and Yale College playwrighting professor, Donald Margulies returns to MTC following this season's Broadway premiere of the crtitically acclaimed play, Time Stands Still. Collected Stories centers on a celebrated New York author and her bright-eyed young protégé. As their relationship evolves and the line between fact and fiction blurs, their fascinating story comes to a dramatic conclusion. Tony Award winner Linda Lavin and director Lynne Meadow, who collaborated on MTCs The Tale of the Allergists Wife, reunite for this new production.

The limited number of tickets available are all orchestra seats. We expect this exclusive event to sell out. Tickets are $85 before March 31, $90 after. Register now at http://yaamny-collectedstories.eventbrite.com. First come, first served.

Gretchen Grant, SY '81
Co-editor
gretchen@yaamny.net

Twitter:  www.twitter.com/yaamny

Quick links:

• April 14: AAAYA & YAAMNY Benefit Concert in Memory Of Annie Le
• April 16: Spring ...]]> Gretchen Grant YAAMNY Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:16:58 -0400 http://www.yaamny.net/13920/Take_a_Spring_break_with_us_at_YAAMNY http://www.yaamny.net/13784/Welcome_to_the_mid_March_edition_of_the_YAAMNY_Newsletter We have many events planned for the early spring, including a discussion on the future of social entrepreneurship, two benefits, social mixers, a Broadway show outing, and more! YAAMNY is pleased to support the Yale Entrepreneurial Institute's panel discussion and reception on social entrepreneurship on March 31.  This week, we are co-sponsoring a banquet fundraiser in honor of the Lunar New Year and, on April 14, a concert in memory of Annie Le. 

  Like fine food? Join us for an international extravaganza at the Yale Club on March 23.  This special event, open to all Yalies, will feature a showcase of foods from some of New Haven's finest restaurants and a presentation by AYA Executive Director Mark Dollhopf '77 on AYA's recent global initiatives.

  It's also not too early to start thinking about the Yale Day of Service. This world-wide event brings Yalies together every May for community service projects in their communities.  Like to do art with kids? To garden? To help with job interview and career planning? These are just a few possibilities.  Last year, over 500 Yale alumni, family and friends volunteered at some 20 locations in and around NYC.   ...]]> Gretchen Grant YAAMNY Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:29:03 -0400 http://www.yaamny.net/13784/Welcome_to_the_mid_March_edition_of_the_YAAMNY_Newsletter http://www.yaamny.net/13768/AAAYA_amp_YAAMNY_Benefit_Concert_in_Memory_Of_Annie_Le AAAYA & YAAMNY  cordially invite you to a benefit concert in memory of Annie Le.
  

  Please join Yale Alumni, students, and friends for the very First Fellowship Benefit to honor the memory of Annie Le, the 24-year-old Yale pharmacology doctorate student who was murdered on campus in September of 2009.  Classical music performance by Dean Robert Blocker, Yale School of Music, Professor Ransom Wilson, Yale School of Music, Jessica Chang '08, Akiko Kobayashi '07, and Gabriella Tortorello '11.

  RSVP: Limited space is available. You must RSVP online to reserve a space via the comment box at http://aaaya.org/?p=1759. 

  Voluntary Donation at the door, cash or check made payable to Yale University.  All Proceeds to benefit the ANNIE LE MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP FUND. Full event details available here, including how to make a donation if you are unable to attend the benefit.

  ]]> Gretchen Grant YAAMNY Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:48:49 -0400 http://www.yaamny.net/13768/AAAYA_amp_YAAMNY_Benefit_Concert_in_Memory_Of_Annie_Le http://www.yaamny.net/13918/Housing_Classifieds_at_YAAMNY With summer almost upon us, we've seen a big uptick in people listing rentals at YAAMNY.net both for the summer and for the long-term.  Check it out and see how YAAMNY Classifieds are growing as a housing marketplace.
  ]]> Gretchen Grant YAAMNY Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:41:34 -0400 http://www.yaamny.net/13918/Housing_Classifieds_at_YAAMNY http://www.yaamny.net/13917/Latest_from_Yale_Daily_News_Yale_Housing_amp_How_It_Really_Works Housing is all over the news these days not only on the national scene, but at Yale, too, where it's the middle of housing season.  The Yale Daily News takes a look at how the assignment of undergraduate housing works, and examines why there's not much prospect for change.
  ]]> Gretchen Grant YAAMNY Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:32:30 -0400 http://www.yaamny.net/13917/Latest_from_Yale_Daily_News_Yale_Housing_amp_How_It_Really_Works