Over 120 classmates signed up to hear our classmate Ken Davis, CEO of Mt. Sinai Health System, give a short report from the front lines of COVID-19, followed by some Q&As. It was our first classwide Zoom meeting, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Here is a recording of that session and some feedback from classmates who attended.
Editor’s Note: This is an Op-Ed published on April 19th in the Washington Post.
As the covid-19 pandemic tears through the country, weaknesses in our communications and health-care systems have been laid bare. Approximately 25 percent of Americans do not have a primary care doctor, in many cases because of geographic, financial, …
The Yale Archives just added this short film about the fabrication and installation of the Claus Oldenburg (Yale ’50) artwork that appeared in front of Commons in May of our Senior Year. As you watch this 15-minute film, you’ll recognize a number of faces — Coffin, Scully, Brewster, and some patrician representing the Yale Corporation – Sam Chauncey? There are many student faces in the crowd, too — perhaps yours?
On Wednesday, March 18, I was scheduled for a regular follow up appointment with my Primary Care Provider. On the Monday or Tuesday prior to my appointment, her office called and asked how I was feeling. “Fine,” I said, “a mild sore throat, a little throat congestion, but I feel fine.” When I went to the appointment, initially I saw a nurse instead of my doctor. She took my vitals (temp 97.6F), and did a…
from Legacy.com
James Alan (sic) Steffenburg of New Haven died peacefully on the morning of February 27, 2020 at Yale-New Haven Hospital, after an extensive hospitalization. He was 72 years old.
Jim was born on December 17, 1947 in Libertyville, Illinois, to Lars Steffenburg and Virginia Tidmarsh Steffenburg. He grew up in […]
“A Home in Hendrie Hall,” is an 18-minute film by Miriam Lewin ’80. It chronicles the transformation of both the Glee Club and the University over the past 50 years — in celebration of the 50th anniversary of coeducation at Yale College. It spends a lot of time on the classes of 1969, 70 and 71, as women arrived. And it features more than a few recognizable faces of ’69ers.
Terry Miller died Feb 22 from complications due Parkinson’s disease, which he had had since 1993. After graduation in 1969, he married, went to Navy OCS, graduated, and luckily spent his three years behind a desk at the NSA rather than on a gunboat in Vietnam. In 1972 he returned to Yale, where he got his M.S., M.Phil, and PhD in computer science. From 1977-1979 he was an assistant professor in computer Science at the…
“An erudite retiree enters this facility in the isolated atmosphere of the White Mountains with hopes of finding personal revelations in the relatively structured and tranquil existence at Arcadia Estates. As soon as he enters, with the intent of reading his prized, classic books by his recliner, his life takes an unexpected […]
I was surprised and saddened to learn of the death of John Nelson. At the 50th Reunion, I was with John on the Yale golf course and at the dinner table. Others have said that John told them of his cancer, but he never said anything of the sort to me. He was the same John Nelson that I’ve known since freshman year – overly good-looking, athletic, intellectually sharp. John and I were in the…
As President & CEO Mount Sinai Health System in NYC, our own Ken Davis has a unique perspective on the COVID-19 crisis. On Friday, April 10th, from 11:30 AM – Noon (EDT), Ken will talk with us privately about what’s going on and to answer questions you have.
We will use the new Zoom account for Yale 1969 to host the online meeting. Because this is a private briefing, you must sign up in advance here.
Especially in the wake of the “stay-at-home” orders in Spring 2020, many classmates are discovering how to use their computers, smartphones or tablets to join online meetings. Several Yale 1969 groups are using Zoom conferencing now. As the Editor of Yale1969.org, I introduced many of these groups to Zoom, and I can tell you that, despite initial fears of dealing with a new technology, almost everyone finds it very easy and much better than the old, telephone-only conference calls. Here’s how YOU can join.
Editor’s Note: This is the first instance of organizing a “shared interest group” (SIG) within Yale 1969. (More about SIGs on Yale1969.org here.)
This post is Doug Leonard’s proposal for a discussion (and action!) group of Yale ’69 classmates who want to have a real, positive impact on society. Click through to learn more … and take action!
The COVID challenge clarified a decision I was struggling to make: How best should Yale1969.org enable sub-groups of the Class to meet and hold discussions as a “Shared Interest Group” (SIG)?
Should we use video conferencing or a text-oriented, online “Discussion Forum”? Our recent stay-at-home experiences with Zoom (or Skype) make the choice obvious: video conferencing. This article shows how you can find, join (or create) “Shared Interest Groups” of like-minded ’69ers.
Do you ever recall looking at the weekly “Yale Bulletin and Calendar” while we were students? It was a 6- or 8-page newsprint tabloid that listed ALL the events at Yale, e.g., political figures speaking in a Common Room, a visiting prof giving a presentation on some research finding, a concert, something at the Med school that I couldn’t understand, a poetry reading in JE, a demonstration of the carillon, a guided tour of some…
With social distancing mandates in effect across the country, millions of Americans are preventing the spread of COVID-19 by avoiding groups of people and hunkering down at home.
But distancing, while an effective public health policy, can lead to boredom and feelings of loneliness, experts note.
Yale University offers a variety of online resources to keep your mind sharp and stimulated while you’re keeping safe by staying home. There are still plenty of ways to take a Yale class, explore the university’s cultural treasures, and …
Dear Members of the Yale Community,
I write with significant updates to Yale’s response to the spread of COVID-19.
In recent weeks, we have all seen that the challenges posed by COVID-19 are rapidly changing across our country and the world. I ask you to join me in taking new actions to prevent and slow the spread of the virus. Current scientific and medical evidence suggests that preemptive public health measures are more effective than those that are reactive. By being proactive as a community, we can safeguard our own health and the well-being of those with whom we interact.
