Navigating the Yale Alumni Directory: A Comprehensive Guide
Yale University boasts a rich history and a vast network of accomplished alumni. Connecting with this network can be invaluable for professional development, personal enrichment, and staying connected to the Yale community. This article provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the Yale Alumni Directory and accessing related resources.
Accessing the Online Alumni Directory
The primary tool for connecting with fellow graduates is the Yale University Online Alumni Community page. This online directory provides a convenient way to search for and connect with alumni from various schools and graduating years.
Registration and Login:
To access the Online Directory, you must first register online and obtain a user ID and password. The registration process is quick, easy, and free. If you have forgotten your user ID or password, a recovery option is available on the login page.
Search Functionality:
Upon successful login, you will be presented with the “Simple Search” page, allowing you to initiate your search for specific alumni.
Additional Resources for Alumni Information
Beyond the online directory, several other resources can aid in your search for information on Yale alumni.
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Catalogue of Graduates:
To determine the year a student graduated, consult the Catalogue of Graduates of Yale University (in 2 vols., 1701-1924 and 1925-1954). This catalogue provides the type of degree(s) received and the year of graduation.
Class Books, Histories, and Reunion Books:
For biographical information on Yale College graduates, explore class books, class histories, and reunion books. These materials are located in the Manuscripts and Archives reading room, arranged by year of graduation with call numbers beginning with Ybb. The collection of these class-related books in Manuscripts and Archives begins with 1797, although there may be gaps through the late 19th century.
Resources for Law, Medical, and Divinity Schools:
Manuscripts and Archives holds sporadic class books for graduates of the Law School (call numbers begin with Ybf), Medical School (call numbers begin with Ybd), and Divinity School (call numbers begin with Ybe). These are housed at the Library Shelving Facility and must be requested through Orbis, the library's online catalog, at least 48 hours in advance of your planned use of them.
Information on Non-Graduates:
While there are no compiled catalogs of students who attended Yale but did not graduate, some information can be found in the 1910 and 1914 Directory of Living Non-Graduates and in some issues of the Alumni Directory. These resources are located in the Manuscripts and Archives reading room with the call number Yb25 A2.
Staying Connected Through Alumni Notes and the Yale Alumni Magazine
Alumni Notes:
Yale Alumni Magazine publishes Alumni Notes in each print issue for each Yale College class and for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Yale College Alumni Notes are written by class secretaries; contact information for each class secretary can be found in the Alumni Notes section of the magazine if you would like to submit news or obituaries. Deborah Jagielow compiles the Graduate School notes.
Read also: Graduates of Yale University
Yale Alumni Magazine:
All Yale alumni living in the United States may receive the print magazine free of charge. If you are an alum living in the US and are not receiving the print magazine, contact Alumni Records to ensure they have your current address.
Reprinting Articles:
In most cases, the magazine or the author holds the copyright to article text, and the text (or portions thereof) cannot be reprinted without permission. However, there is usually no fee for one-time educational use. If the article is to be included in a book, provide print run, price, and publisher details.
The Yale Alumni Association (YAA)
The Yale Alumni Association (YAA) plays a vital role in connecting alumni with each other and the university. The YAA offers various programs and events to foster a strong alumni community.
Yale Afternoons with Alison:
In the series Yale Afternoons with Alison, Alison Cole ’99, executive director of the YAA, meets with university leaders to learn more about their priorities and how the alumni community can support them.
Alumni Gatherings:
Every February, Yale alumni from around the world come together in small gatherings and large groups.
Read also: Yale's Tuition Explained
Yale Alumni College:
Registration for the Spring semester of Yale Alumni College is open.
Giving Back to Yale
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