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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 ...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 ...YAAMNY Arts Network Party
| When: | July 23, 2009 7:30pm-10:30pm | |
| Where: | Retreat Lounge 37 W 17th St |
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Attention: composers, writers, artists, musicians, comics, actors, dancers, filmmakers, graphic artists, animators, poets, singers, fashion designers, playwrights, patrons, and fans...
The YAAMNY Arts & Entertainment committee in collaboration with the Creative Yale Alumni Network and the Yale Theater Initiative cordially invites you to YAAMNY's Arts Network Party.
The purpose of YAAMNY Arts is to provide support for metro NY alumni involved in the fine and performing arts. We aim to foster collaborative contact and outreach to the largest group of Yale graduates in the world. Whether you have won a Pullitzer and travel by limousine or are pushing a cab between auditions, come meet and be met, discover folks involved in your field or related fields, and help us create a resource to assist all of us in our work.
Tickets are $10 before July 10, and $15 on or after July 10. There will be drink specials and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Space is limited, register today at http://yaamny-artsparty.eventbrite.com/.
YAAMNY Arts & Entertainment Commitee Meeting
| When: | July 19, 2009 2:30pm | |
| Where: | Cosi (21st & Park) | |
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Join us to help plan arts and entertainment programming for Yale alumni in NYC. All are welcome.
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- News analysis: Ruling's 'staying power' questioned
For a case that could have far reaching implications not only for employment practices in the United States but also for Judge Sonia Sotomayor?s LAW ?79 nomination to the Supreme Court, legal experts agreed that the ruling in Ricci v. DeStefano was an unusual one. In fact, the case?s very eccentricities had onlookers, pundits and Supreme Court justices alike wondering whether the ruling had only further muddled the constitutional issues at hand.
- Court sides with firefighters in Ricci case
Horace Williams/Contributing Photographer
Updated Monday 7:45 p.m. The Supreme Court ruled Monday in favor of 20 New Haven firefighters who claimed in a reverse discrimination case that they were denied promotion because of their race. The Court's 5-4 ruling in Ricci v. DeStefano sets a new standard that raises the amount of evidence that must be present to throw out an employment or promotion test. Read more.
MORE COVERAGE: Read live updates on Cross Campus | View a photo slideshow - Watching and waiting at Frank Ricci's firehouse
For years, New Haven?s firefighters have waited.
Yale Entrepreneurs Reception
| When: | July 9, 2009 6:30pm-8:00pm | |
| Where: | Smorgas Chef at Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue (38th Street) | |
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Meet and greet Yale student entrepreneurs participating in the Yale Entrepreneurial Institute's Summer Fellowship Program. Plus mix and mingle with other entrepreneurs, alumni and investors. For a sneak peak at new ventures Yale students are working on, visit: http://yalestation.yale.edu/yei/summer-fellows.html. And come check out Smorgas Chef at the Scandinavia House, which was co-founded by an entrepreneurial Yalie as well!
Cover: $7 early-registration and $10 at the door. RSVP at https://maestropay.com/yei/nycjuly. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided.
Presented by the Yale Entrepreneurial Institute (www.yale.edu/yei) and YAAMNY.
LOOKING FOR 40 GREAT VOLUNTEERS TO BEAUTIFY LA PLAZA CULTURAL COMMUNITY GARDEN
| When: | July 11, 2009 10:00am-2:00pm | |
| Where: | La Plaza Cultural Community Garden (located at the southwest corner of 9th Street & Avenue C). | |
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The Public Service/Social Justice Committee of the Yale Alumni Association of Metropolitan New York is proud to return to La Plaza Cultural Community Garden (one of the sites from the Yale Day of Service), where volunteers throughly enjoyed beautifying this gem in the East Village.
We are now looking for 40 energetic volunteers to complete the work started by YALIES on the Day of Service last month. Afterwards, volunteers will enjoy a barbeque at the garden. Children and Families Welcome!
TEAM LEADER FOR THIS PROJECT: Astrid Andre '94 at This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript or alternatively, feel free to contact Anne Moss '77, Co-Chair of the Public Service/Social Justice Committee at This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript
LOG ONTO www.laplazacutlural.org for additional info about the garden: "La Plaza Cultural a unique open-air theater and green space, combining the functions of a community garden, a park and play area, wildlife refuge and performance venue. La Plaza is also utilized by local day-care centers, after-school programs and a growing number of parents with small children who rely on us for environmental learning and recreation."
Dim Sum Brunch
| When: | July 12, 2009 11:00am-2:00pm | |
| Where: | Cafe Evergreen 1288 1st Ave, (between 69th St & 70th St) New York, NY 10021 (212) 744-3266, www.cafeevergreennyc.com |
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Join fellow Yale Alumni for brunch on Sunday July 12th at 11am.
Meet new people and socialize with old friends over a delicious dim sum brunch at Cafe Evergreen on the upper east side.
Please use the link to RSVP for the event. Everyone will pay for their meal at the restaurant.
http://yaamny-dimsum.eventbrite.com/
Girls Inc. Corporate Camp for Entrepreneurs Breakfast
| When: | July 15, 2009 8:00am | |
| Where: | New York, NY E-mail for more details. |
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YAAMNY Public Service and Social Justice Committee Meeting
| When: | July 15, 2009 7:00pm-8:30pm | |
| Where: | Ashiya Sushi, 167 First Avenue (btwn 10th & 11th Streets) | |
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We wish to invite everyone to the upcoming Public Service/Social Justice Meeting.
We have many exciting projects and prospects as we try to build on the momentum we gained from the Yale Day of Service in May. Additionally, our social justice/juvenile justice project in collaboration with the very progressive Mayor Booker of Newark is currently underway and a preliminary task force has been formed. Our hope is to build a team of volunteers from diverse professions that will help transform Newark's Juvenile Justice System so that children have the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential.
We look forward to seeing you.
All the best,
Anne Moss
Amanda Taffy
Andrew Burgie
Co-Chairs of the Public Service/Social Justice Cmte
Agenda:
1. Review June & July Projects: Portside Fundraiser & La Plaza Cultural Garden Event
2. Discuss possible September Projects
3. Yale Day of Service 2009 Review: Outreach to all paticipants, both volunteers and organizations
4. Status on Juvenile Justice Project with Mayor Corey Booker's Office (Newark, NJ)
5. Discuss mentoring/Big Brother/Big Sister initiative
5. Final Comments
Social / Networking Committee Meeting
| When: | July 15, 2009 7:30pm-8:30pm | |
| Where: | Barnes & Noble 150 East 86th Street Between Lexington and Third Avenues Meet in downstairs Cafe |
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YAAMNY Arts & Entertainment Commitee Meeting
| When: | July 19, 2009 2:30pm | |
| Where: | Cosi (21st & Park) | |
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Join us to help plan arts and entertainment programming for Yale alumni in NYC. All are welcome.
Ivy Plus Young Alum Party
| When: | July 22, 2009 7:00pm-11:00pm | |
| Where: | The Park (Penthouse) 118 10th Ave New York, NY 10011 www.theparknyc.com |
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YAAMNY has joined forces with The Ivy Plus Society Society to bring you a great night of summer socializing at The Park (Penthouse). The Penthouse has a spacious rooftop patio, so you will be able to see the stars while meeting new people and catching up with old friends.
Advanced RSVP is required: Use this link to register.
YAAMNY Arts Network Party
| When: | July 23, 2009 7:30pm-10:30pm | |
| Where: | Retreat Lounge 37 W 17th St |
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Attention: composers, writers, artists, musicians, comics, actors, dancers, filmmakers, graphic artists, animators, poets, singers, fashion designers, playwrights, patrons, and fans...
The YAAMNY Arts & Entertainment committee in collaboration with the Creative Yale Alumni Network and the Yale Theater Initiative cordially invites you to YAAMNY's Arts Network Party.
The purpose of YAAMNY Arts is to provide support for metro NY alumni involved in the fine and performing arts. We aim to foster collaborative contact and outreach to the largest group of Yale graduates in the world. Whether you have won a Pullitzer and travel by limousine or are pushing a cab between auditions, come meet and be met, discover folks involved in your field or related fields, and help us create a resource to assist all of us in our work.
Tickets are $10 before July 10, and $15 on or after July 10. There will be drink specials and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Space is limited, register today at http://yaamny-artsparty.eventbrite.com/.
Career Planning and Financial Literacy for Undergraduate Women - Part 1
| When: | July 29, 2009 6:30pm-8:30pm | |
| Where: | JP Morgan 383 Madison Avenue (between 46th and 47th) |
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go-girl finance presents:
Empowering College Women: Welcome to the Real World
A two-part seminar series designed to empower college women to take control of their future careers and personal finances.
Wednesday, July 29
Help! I Need a Job
Planning & Optimizing Your Career
Wednesday, August 5th
Oh No! Now its my Money
Introduction to Personal Finances
For more information, go to http://gogirlfinance.com/. Use this link to register for the event: http://gogirlfinance.eventbrite.com/. If you register before July 12th, you will receive a $175 discount. Enter code GGF09.
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- Important Notice for Yale Athletics RSS Feed Users
Effective July 1, 2009, the Yale Athletics RSS Feed will have a new address:http://yale.prestosports.com/landing/headlines-featured?feed=rss_2.0Please update your RSS feed readers accordingly.
- W. Basketball. Dianne Nolan Named Associate Head Coach
Chris Gobrecht, the Joel E. Smilow, Class of 1954 Head Coach of Women's Basketball at Yale has announced that Dianne Nolan has been promoted to Associate Head Coach. Nolan. A 35-year Division I coaching veteran, served as an assistant coach on the Bulldogs' sidelines for the past two seasons.
- W. Crew. Henley Blog - Living In Henley
Yale women's crew is currently in Henley-On-Thames, England, preparing for the Henley Royal Regatta. Periodically during the trip, a member of the team will blog about the experience. Today, Alice Henly describes what it's like to stay in Henley.
- Baseball. Brandon Josselyn '09 Makes Professional Debut
Former Yale pitcher Brandon Josselyn '09 made his professional debut last night, tossing 2.2 innings in relief for the Pulaski (Va.) Mariners of the Appalachian League. Josselyn, the 2009 Ivy League Pitcher of the Year, was drafted by the Mariners organization in the 25th round of the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft on June 10.
- W. Crew. Henley Blog - Tess Gerrand Recaps Varsity Eight Victory At Henley Women's Regatta
Yale women's crew is currently in Henley-On-Thames, England, preparing for the Henley Royal Regatta. Periodically during the trip, a member of the team will blog about the experience. Today, Tess Gerrand recaps the varsity eight's win at the Henley Women's Regatta.
- W. Crew. Henley Blog - Yale Women's Crew Tackles London
Yale women's crew is currently in Henley-On-Thames, England, preparing for the Henley Royal Regatta. Periodically during the trip, a member of the team will blog about the experience. Today, Christine Glandorf writes about Monday's trip to London.
- M. Basketball. Morin Signs Contract To Play Professionally In Switzerland
Ross Morin, who led Yale in scoring (13.6 ppg.) and rebounding (5.9 rpg.) last winter, has signed a professional contract to play for SAM Massagno of the Swiss A League. Massagno is located in the southern region of Switzerland.
- M. Crew-Lightweight. Brendan McCook Elected Lightweight Crew Captain
Brendan McCook, a rising senior from McLean, Va., has been named captain of the Yale lightweight crew for the 2009-2010 season. McCook was elected by his teammates to succeed Daniel Ensslen.
- M. Track. Labosky Named ESPN The Magazine Academic All American
Rising senior Chris Labosky was named to the CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America men's track and field/cross country third team. Labosky, a humanities major, earned a second team All-Ivy nod during the 2008-09 indoor track and field season as a member of the 4x880-yard relay team. The Tallmadge, Ohio native was also an IC4A qualifier in the 800-meter run and the 4x800-meter relay in the outdoor campaign.
- M. Golf. Wescoe, McCarthy Named to Northeast PING Region Team
Rising senior Ben Wescoe and rising junior Thomas McCarthy were named to the Northeast PING All-Region team by the Golf Coaches Association of America.
- W. Crew. Yale's Elite Eight And Senior Eight Victorious At Henley Women's Regatta
Yale's elite eight and senior eight both won titles on the final day of the Henley Women's Regatta on the Thames River. The elite eight captured the Sports Council Cup by defeating the Leander Club, Britain's under-23 national team, by three-quarters of a length. The Bulldogs' time of 4 minutes, 40 seconds on the 1,500-meter course was a new Henley record. The senior eight cruised to a two-and-three-quarters length victory over Agecroft to win the GP Jefferies Cup. The Bulldogs finished in 4:57.
- W. Crew. Two Yale Boats Advance At Henley Women's Regatta
Both Yale boats that raced on Saturday advanced at the Henley Women's Regatta on the Thames River. The Bulldogs' elite four with coxswain defeated the Thames Rowing Club by a half-a-length, finishing in a time of 5:28. The Yale senior eight cruised to a win over Dublin University with a time of 5:02.
- Sailing. No. 3 Bulldog Sailors Featured in ESPNU's Broadcast of the ICSA/Gill Coed Dinghy National Championships
The No. 3 Bulldog coed sailing team will be featured during ESPNU's broadcast of highlights from the ICSA/Gill Coed Dinghy National Championships. The Bulldog squad, which took second at the National Championship on its way to capturing the Fowle Trophy as the top team in college sailing, will be prominently featured in the one-hour program that will be broadcast at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday.
- W. Crew. Bulldogs Head Across The Pond To Race At Henley
Members of the Yale women's crew will spend the next three weeks competing on one of the most famous courses in the world - the Thames River in Henley-on-Thames, England. Four Yale boats are entered in the Henley Women's Regatta which begins this weekend. The varsity eight will remain to participate in the Henley Royal Regatta from July 1-5.
- Course At Yale To Host 2010 NCAA Regional
The Course At Yale, recently voted the No. 1 college course in the United States, has been selected as one of six regional sites for the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship. The three-day event will be held on May 20-22, 2010. Yale is hosting a regional for the fourth (1991, 1995 and 2004) time.
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- Dim Sum Brunch
- Career Planning and Financial Literacy for Undergraduate Women - Part 1
- Career Planning and Financial Literacy for Undergraduate Women - Part 2
- Ivy Plus Young Alum Party
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- YAAMNY Educational Programs Committee Meeting
- YAAMNY Educational Programs Committee Meeting
- YAAMNY Educational Programs Committee Meeting
- YAAMNY Educational Programs Committee Meeting
- YAAMNY Public Service and Social Justice Committee Meeting
- Social / Networking Committee Meeting
- Girls Inc. Corporate Camp for Entrepreneurs Breakfast
