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Funny Business: Phoebe Tree '77 Comedy

 Phoebe Tree '77 will be performing at the New York Comedy Club on Wednesday, May 28 at 9 p.m.  The location is:  241 E. 24th St. , New York City.  $10 admission, 2 drink minimum.  Come out an enjoy an evening of wonderful and eclectic performers.  Don't forget, laughter is ...

Dwight Hall friendraiser in NYC

When:   June 11, 2009 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where:   The NYC Office of Jonathan Rose Companies, LLC
551 5th Ave 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10176
  FreeReception
Dwight Hall at Yale is coming to New York City on June 11, 2009 for a "friendraiser" with Yale's Dwight Hall alumni in the New York area. This is NOT a "fundraiser." Please come to: Hear Dwight Hall students describe their service and justice projects Meet Dwight Hall's new ...

Yalie from class of '08 launches new blog about Luxury & Philanthropy

Please visit: www.makeluxurycount.org This blog was recently created to catalog, examine and celebrate what luxury brands are doing to make a difference. It also calls on consumers to demand "Brand Philanthropy" and reward brands which are aiming not only for financial profits, but also for social profits.   Brand ...

Stand-Up Comedy by Phoebe Tree, '77

 Come out to see one of New York's most interesting groups of comics on Saturday, April 4th at 8 p.m. at the New York Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th Street.  $15 admission, two drink minimum.  See actors from Law and Order, CSI , independent film actors and comedians visiting from ...

Join the new YAAMNY Social Activities Committee!

The YAAMNY Social Activities Committee is tasked with conceptualizing and planning a variety of regular events for Yale alumni. We want to appeal to all class ranges, and encourage greater participation and mingling among alumni in the metropolitan area. Past activities have included mixers with alumni from other universities, as well as Yale only cocktail hours. If you have ideas and want input, this could be a great way to get involved!

Interested in serving on the planning committee? Email This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript , Social Activities Committee Chair for more information.

Judges Needed for 2009 New York City Science and Engineering Fair

Hello Everyone, The program I work for, College Now at City University of New York, is looking for people to volunteer as judges for the New York City Science and Engineering Fair. The New York City Science and Engineering Fair (NYCSEF), sponsored by the New York City Department of ...

Happy New Year from the YAAMNY Board!

Greetings!   Hope your 2009 is off to a great start.   The Yale Alumni Association of Metropolitan New York (YAAMNY) welcomes those who moved to the area this past year (in which case, you are receiving this newsletter for the first time).   This month we have a great line-up ...

IMPROV and POLITICAL NOVELS classes by Bob Lamm

Classes on THE JOY OF IMPROV and on CLASSIC POLITICAL NOVELS taught by Bob Lamm.  Bob Lamm--a member of the class of 1969 and a Visiting Lecturer at Yale in 1978 and 1980--will be offering two classes this fall and winter at the City University of New York Graduate Center ...

Young Opera Series Goes Live

Hot for opera in the city? Check out a new series Kevin Lezak '93 has been making with fellow Yalie Dan Goldman '93.  It's for PBS and New York's own, Channel thirteen -- all for art, rarefied, splendorous and lovely.  New episodes will be posting every week throughout the summer....

YAAMNY March 31, 2008 Leadership Reception

Photos by Jim Davoust!

Support Dwight Hall!

Support Dwight Hall!  Support Dwight Hall with this exciting chance to win a vacation for four to Tortuga Bay Hotel in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.  Enjoy a week in a private villa at this luxurious small resort on the east coast featuring a wonderful golf course and spa, with a prize value ...

Lisa Kereszi MFA '00 Book Release today for Fantasies

Lisa Kereszi MFA '00 Book Release today for FantasiesFantasies by Lisa Kereszi, essay by Lynne Tillman Book release today, March 1st, by Damiani Editore through Distributed Art Publishers Available at Amazon.com.          

Be a Better Bulldog, Join the YAAMNY Public Service / Social Justice Committee

The YAAMNY Public Service /  Social Justice Committee is committed to promoting public service while fostering and strengthening alumni relations.  Thus, we are asking alumni for proposals and news about your activites that incorporate the need for volunteers to promote public interest and social justice initiatives in the area. In addition to ...

Want to Interview the Next Generation of Yalies?

Did you enjoy your many years at Yale and have an interest in sharing your Yale experience with others? If so, then you should consider becoming a part of the Bronx Yale Alumni Schools Committee (Bronx YASC). We offer you the unique experience to meet and interview high school students.  If you are interested in being part of the Bronx YASC, please contact Dr. Mill Etienne (SM '98) at This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript Say CYAN sent you!

Via YDN: Yale Latinos Unitied Organization

Latinos push for united organization - via YDN [LINK]    Vivek Kembaiyan Contributing Reporter Published Friday, October 12, 2007 After 30 years of development, the Latino community at Yale is reaching a major milestone this weekend with a move toward organizing alumni on a national scale. An interim National Latino ...

Come See A Walk to Beautiful-Feb 13th

Come See A Walk to Beautiful-Feb 13thAs a Yale graduate working at Engel Entertainment, a non-fiction production company in New York, I am pleased to invite you to see our award-winning documentary, A Walk to Beautiful, on the big screen. A Walk to Beautiful follows five Ethiopian women who suffer from devastating childbirth injuries as they ...

YAAMNY Dec 12 Holiday Social Photos

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Jewcy has arrived

What matters now. http://www.jewcy.com/

Editor Has a Baby

For those of you who are both baby junkies and who wonder why the newsletter hasn't been getting out for the last 10 months - this is my (i hope worthy) excuse: http://mnov.net/catalina

Duke's Men of Yale Winter Tour 2005-06

To all who may be interested: The Duke's Men of Yale, the number one collegiate a cappella group in New England, will be touring New York City from December 27-31, 2006 after returning from singing the White House Christmas party ...

Unofficial NY Yale Cabaret is a hit!

The Yale Cabaret has arrived in NY at its new home at the West Bank Cafe at 407 W. 42nd St. TalkinBroadway.com raves: The Unofficial New York Yale Cabaret has demonstrated in less than a full season more creativity, ...

Yale Undergrads working to stop genocide

Dear YAAMNY, Hello, I am a current student at Yale from the New York area. I am also an active member of a student organization called STAND - Students Taking Action Now: Darfur. We are working towards ending the genocide ...

Beast on the Moon - Daily News "Must-See Play!"

Drama Critic Howard Kissel has featured Beast on the Moon as one of Five Must-See Plays currently running in New York. Aside from the great photograph, and the praise for Beast on the Moon, I also like that he mentions ...

Academic journal at Yale

Dear Yale alumni, This spring term, Yale University is premiering an undergraduate publication whose presence has so far rather conspicuously been missing: an interdisciplinary scholarly magazine. Titled ‘Symposium,’ our publication is an academic journal, loosely modeled on the Yale ...

Krista Madsen's ('95) Brooklyn wine lounge

Krista Madsen's ('95) Brooklyn wine lounge has recently celebrated its grand opening. A cozy art bar featuring New York wine, beer and talent, Stain is open daily from 5 p.m. until 2ish a.m. There's a big garden (smoking ...