When we graduated in 1969: We had spent four years with assigned reading from books available only in printed form. We probably bought those books at the Yale Co-op, an independent store owned by the University. New Haven had few other bookstores we would frequent and no chain bookstores. The immense resources of Sterling Library meant that we could do pretty much any research we could imagine on campus. We could not research or access…
How Yale enabled a confident naif to game “success.” Above descriptions proposed as applying to me were suggested to merit a class essay of broader scope. This being somewhat a soapbox—irresistible to a Yalie, no?—, here goes. If nothing else, material to guide one into the precious (love mine!) late afternoon nap. First, from perspective of one who’s thus far fended off two episodes of the Big C, if reading this, you’re successful! You probably…
Class surveys have been a regular feature of 50th reunions for years, and—as we have with so many traditions—Yale ‘69ers might well wonder what purposes this elaborate group ritual might serve. The reunion committee had several purposes clearly in mind: to gather information that would inform several invited essays planned for this volume; to activate interest in class affairs as a prelude to the reunion itself; and to take the measure of where we stand…
excerpts with commentary Although freshman year could have been justifiably regarded as an oasis of calm, our subsequent undergraduate years (along with 1970) probably constituted the most tumultuous period at Yale (and many other American college campuses) since World War II. The controversial and escalating Vietnam War, the prospect of compulsory service in it following our college careers, the fervent political activity to “dump Johnson” and end the War, the black (and to some extent)…
I practiced medicine for forty years before retiring in the spring of 2017. I had flourished in my work, enjoying the challenges even in the most demanding moments. I loved virtually every phase of my career and felt privileged to have the opportunity to care for patients. Beyond the long hours and perpetual sleeplessness, and despite the insatiable demands of the healthcare bureaucracy, I found an inner sense of purposefulness, honor, and responsibility in having…
“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….
John Bernard Waldman 1183 Krumkill Road Slingerlands, NY 12159 drjbwaldman@icloud.com 518-495-2222 Spouse(s): Marjorie (Muffi) Payne Waldman (1969) Child(ren): Aaron Everett (Rett) Waldman (1972), Marjory (Jory) Waldman, 1975 Degrees:Albany Medical College, MD, 1973 Career: Residency in Neurological Surgery, Albany Medical Center Hospital, Albany Medical College, 1973-1979; Fellowships in Pediatric Neurosurgery at The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto 1980 and Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA 1980; Professor of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Albany Medical College 1979- 2012 College: Saybrook…
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Walter D. Zimpfer Date of Death: 23-Nov-2001 College: Calhoun
Alan L. Zaur 128 Trillium Hill Montpelier, Vermont 05602 AlanZaur@comcast.net 802-223-4176 or 802 272-8913 Spouse(s): Karen Berkman Zaur (1969) Child(ren): Isaac Zaur (1977), Nathaniel Zaur (1980) Grandchild(ren): Jean Marie Zaur (2005), Sophie Marie Zaur (2006), Natalie Marie Zaur (2013) Education: Hahnemann Medical College Drexel University, MD 1975 Career: Private practice of adult and adolescent psychiatry 37 years Avocations: Amateur Radio, volunteer at free community medical clinic, hiking, learning to cook, physics and mathematics College: Silliman…
Richard W. Zalar Jr., MD 8300 Delmar Boulevard #518 University City, Missouri 63124 Rzalar@aol.com Spouse(s): 1st marriage: (1975–1985). Paula Zuk (1987) Education: Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, 1969–1973, MD degree. Los Angeles County; University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internship/Residency, 1973–1977 Career: Clinical Practice Obstetrics and Gynecology for 20 years, Chairman of OB Department, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Torrance, California 1993–1994. Published Research on Prevention of Premature Birth…
Richard Lee Zahn 3357 Brush Creek Road Oklahoma City, OK 73120 rlzahn47@outlook.com 405-818-6793 Spouse(s): Linda Meinig Zahn, (1969) Child(ren): Stephen (1971), Brian (1974), Emily (1978) Grandchild(ren): Regan Zahn (1998), Addie Zahn (2001), Carson Zahn (2003), Campbell Zahn (2005), Peyton Braly (2009), Corbin Braly (2011) Education: Stanford University MBA 1974 National Service: Lt., US Navy ’69–’72 Career: Banker/Investment Banker 8 years, Entrepreneur 12 years, Consultant/Coach. Board Member 25 years Avocations: Golf, Watching Grandkids play sports, College…
Fred N. Zackon 1 Central Place Newburyport, MA 01950 fredzackon@gmail.com 978-766-0098 Child(ren): Leah (1993), Aaron( 1995) College: Trumbull Often enough it’s all a mash-up to me, so this report is unstoried. I’ve lived for eight years now in the fine seaside town of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Though single, I have armfuls of treasured friendships. I write a little, I dance some, I’m a long-time gym rat, I deep dive the news, and I luxuriate in reading…
Robert J. (Buzz) Yudell 933 Pico Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90405 byudell@mryarchitects.com 310-450-1400 Spouse(s): Christine B. Beebe (1982) Education: Yale, 1969 BA; Yale, M.Arch 1973 Career: Architect, Founding Partner Moore Ruble Yudell Architects and Planners for 40 years, Adjunct Professor UCLA 1977–2001, Friedman Visiting Professor UC Berkeley 2001, Visiting Critic Yale 1973–1976, Visiting Critic UT Austin Avocations: World Architecture, Architectural history, sketching and painting, sculpture, sustainable design and technologies, reading, writing, travel, swimming College: Branford…
Bryant Young 39 Gramercy Park North, Apt. 2E New York, NY 10010 paullik@aol.com 212-460-9341 Spouse(s): Rebecca Wong (1981) Child(ren): Nicholas (1986), Paul (1980) Education: Yale, BA English 1971; Harvard, M.Arch 1975; Columbia, MBA 1985 Career: Architecture: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Abramowitz, Harris Kingland, 10 years; Real Estate Management: Merrill Lynch Hubbard, HRE Properties, 21 Street LLC, 30 years College: Silliman First the broad arc of my life. I grew up in New York City, moved…
Wendell Atom Yee 1154 Willow Glen Way San Jose, CA 95125 atomyee@aol.com 408-947-1571 (home phone) Spouse(s): Amy Randall Yee (1984) Child(ren): Abigail Lourinda Yee (1989), David Neil Yee (1993) Education: Yale University BS Chemistry 1969, University of California, Santa Cruz PhD Chemistry 1977 Career: Chemistry Professor 1977–present Avocations: I ride my bicycle to work every day when weather permits. College: Branford Life is short. You have probably discovered, or rediscovered, this idea, too. I had…
