Yale 2009 Reunion

RIGHT NOW is the moment to text, call, and lovingly guilt friends, roommates, former crushes etc. into joining us at the Reunion // Just send them this post! Tickets and housing are still available at http://bit.ly/yale2009

Yale '09 fam — Matthew O. Brimer here checking in! As some of you may know, I accepted the opportunity to volunteer as Chair & Exec Producer of our our upcoming ten-year Reunion this May, supported by some amazing Yale '09 teammates. I did so with an intention to rewrite the playbook, to make this Reunion something truly unique and special and inclusive. I couldn't be more excited about what the team is creating... it's going to be a truly special weekend.

One of the aspects of Reunion that the team and I are most excited about are two sessions called 'Lightning Talks' and 'Conversations That Matter'.

*Lightning Talks* are opportunities to share something profound you’ve learned since graduation. These short, seven-minute presentations can be on any topic and in any format so long as there’s a clear, actionable takeaway for the audience. This isn’t a brag session – it’s a chance to give back some hard-won wisdom to the community that launched you on your journey.

// If you (or a fellow '09er) have something compelling to share in a Lightning Talk, sign up here: http://bit.ly/yale2009lt

*Conversations That Matter* are small, moderated conversations on topics that have challenged and driven us in our lives after Yale. These 75-minute discussions are a chance to ask questions, share experiences, and potentially make some new-old friends in a setting that allows for deeper connection than a typical happy hour.

// If you (or a fellow '09er) would like to facilitate a small-group for one of the Conversations That Matter, sign up here: http://bit.ly/yale2009ctm

Thanks all! Looking forward to this.

Cheers,
Matthew O. Brimer

P.S. And if you haven't yet signed up to actually attend Reunion yet, snag your ticket here asap! http://bit.ly/yale2009

Early bird tickets for reunion are still available but they won't last much longer! Have you and your friends got yours yet?

>> REGISTER FOR REUNION NOW: bit.ly/yale2009

Don't let any one miss out 😉 We can't wait to see you in just a couple months!

We couldn't resist re-posting this gem, in case you missed it the first time.

Last Song - Yale Class of 2009 - 5th Year Reunion Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer

Any suggestions on what to name the two new colleges?

Name Suggestions for the New Colleges | Office of the President The Yale Corporation seeks suggestions for names for the two new residential colleges. 1 Start 2 2nd suggested name 3 3rd suggested name 4 Complete Your first name * Your last name * Email address Affiliation * Suggested college name * Comments Would you like to suggest an additional college name?…

How awesome is the Class of 2009? For the first time ever, we brought over half of the class back to Yale, and we broke every Five Year Reunion record in the books! Here's to making history.

..53.9% of classmates attended reunion
..701 total classmates
..782 total classmates and guests

And, a well-deserved Champagne Toast went to Branford College for an outstanding showing, with 63.7% of classmates present.

Thanks so much from all of us at Reunion HQ for making this past weekend so amazing. We're still coming down from it. What a whirlwind!

NB: Reunion may be over, but you should still follow the Class of 2009 on Twitter , because we plan to keep the account active for class news, alumni news, and feedback. Go forth, Yalies, and add us!

(Also, join the FB group if you haven't yet!)

Random photos

Robert Martinez invitation: At 1:00am tonight we're throwing a floating silent dance party:

Time: 1:00am tonight
Start location: Silliman college street entrance
Track: http://www.mixcloud.com/yale2009/fdp (duration: 45mins)
How: Plug some headphones into your phone/ipod, click the mixcloud link, and follow the crowd!

Fdp Listen to Fdp by yale2009