Spirituality in Our 70s as members of the Class of 1969

Spirituality in Our 70s as members of the Class of 1969

ByMike Baum

Class Program

Our 50th Reunion Survey asked some probing questions about our collective approaches to spirituality. The 55th Reunion Survey sought to determine whether and how our beliefs have continued to evolve.  This presentation examined the spiritual state of our class, raised some questions about why it is and what it is, and presented some individual views and questions to ponder as we age.

Yale’s new University Chaplain responded to the presentation and compare our class to Yale today. Speaker: Michael Baum; Contributors: Michael Folz, Matthew Flynn; Respondent: Maytal Saltiel, University Chaplain.

Report From The Medved Class Colloquium

Report From The Medved Class Colloquium

ByMike Baum

Mike Medved does a three hour talk-radio show EVERY DAY, and recently he’s been broadcasting from his home in Washington State.  After he was done for the day and took a half hour break, he joined over 100 interested classmates for the fourth in our series of Class Colloquia, this one being “A View from the Right, a conservative looks at the current state of politics.”

Here is a recording of Michael’s presentation and some Q&A.

Class Colloquium 4: Michael Medved, A View From the Right; September 2nd, 7:30pm (EDT)

Class Colloquium 4: Michael Medved, A View From the Right; September 2nd, 7:30pm (EDT)

ByMike Baum

Michael Medved now contributes to the American cultural and political conversation as a radio show host, author, political commentator, and film critic. His talk show, The Michael Medved Show, is syndicated to over 200 stations from his home in Seattle. Michael will speak to us privately about the current political situation, the Trump Presidency, and the upcoming election from an independent Conservative point of view.

Please register now for the event.

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For Whom, for country, and for Yale? Religion and spirituality in the Class of 1969

ByMike Baum

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Proverbs 9:10 “Urim and thummim.” Yale seal (Hebrew script meaning either “lights and perfections” or “curses and blessings” depending on translation – see Exodus 28:30)   “Acquire the Holy Spirit, and a thousand around you will be saved.” St Seraphim of Sarov “Il faut imaginer Sisyphe heureux.” Camus (“One must imagine Sisyphus as happy.”)   In a way, this essay reflects a journey of discovery….

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Michael Baum – 50th Reunion Essay

ByMike Baum

Michael Baum 206 W. Erie Street Spring Valley IL 61362 mhbaum@gmail.com 608-575-2077 Spouse(s): Ruth Baum (1977) Child(ren): Patricia (1981); Harold (1984); Eleanor (1987) Grandchild(ren): Magdalena Kishler (2005); Susannah Kishler (2007); John Kishler (2010); Isaac Kishler (2012); Bridget Kishler (2014); Joseph Kishler (2016) Education: Yale MAT, 1970; Northwestern MBA, 1994 National Service: SN, US Navy, 1969-1970 Career: High school English teacher, New Haven, 1969-1970; Buyer, Bennett Brothers, Chicago, 1970-1983; Franchise consultant, executive vice president, Francorp, Olympia…

Reunion: Thursday afternoon will make sense of it all

Reunion: Thursday afternoon will make sense of it all

ByMike Baum

What were we like 50 years ago? What’s happened to us since?  What’s it all meant? And where are we going from here? Those and other Big Questions will be addressed — and maybe even answered — at the Reunion opening sessions starting at 2:15 on Thursday afternoon, setting the stage for this uniquely special weekend. Classmates Tom Guterbock and Mike Baum will present and analyze the findings of the Class Survey – from the…

Survey 7: Religion and Spirituality

Survey 7: Religion and Spirituality

ByMike Baum

Editor’s Note:  This is the final installment of the Survey results, and it addresses Religion and Spirituality.  Unlike our summary posts on Survey results in parts 1 – 6, this one is an in-depth analysis and report.  It’s a copy of the essay that Mike Baum did for the 50th Reunion ClassBook … which you’ll see next month in your mailboxes.  It’s longer than the others, but well worth the read. For Whom, for country, and…

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Banner Bio – Michael Baum

ByMike Baum

MICHAEL HART BAUM (Mike). Born July 15, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, son of Harold Morris Baum and Patricia Eleanor Tenney Baum. Attended Hyde Park High School, Chicago, Illinois. Entered Yale Sept., 1965. English major; Dean’s List, 1966-67. Resident: Timothy Dwight. Freshman Glee Club, 1965-66, Assistant Manager; Apollo Glee Club, 1966-67, Manager; Yale Glee Club, 1967-69, Manager; Freshman Fencing, 1965-66, numerals. Roommate: Jack Deemer Lantz. Future occupation: Writing or Teaching. Address: Apt. #2, 5325 Harper Avenue,…