New Law School Dean
David Boies Professor of Law, Robert C. Post '77 J.D. has been named Dean and Sol and Lillian Goldman Professor of Law at Yale Law School. He is a specialist in the area of constitutional law, including the First Amendment, equal protection, and legal history, and succeeds Harold Hongju Koh who was recently confirmed as legal adviser for the State Department. Post assumed his duties as dean on July 1.  Read more about this news item.
New Forestry & Environmental Studies Dean Named
Distinguished evolutionary biologist Sir Peter Crane has been appointed Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. Dean of the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Currently the John and Marion Sullivan University Professor in the Department of Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago, Crane is also the former director of England's renowned Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Crane's research is focused on the diversity of plant life; its origin and fossil history, its current status, and its conservation and use. He succeeds James "Gus" Speth who will join the faculty at Vermont Law School. Crane will assume his duties as dean on September 1. Read more about this news item.
2009 Alumni Fellow Election is "Green!"
After a successful transition last year, we will continue to strengthen our commitment to Yale's Sustainability Strategy, and distribute the Alumni Fellow election ballots electronically to all eligible alumni who have an e-mail address on file with the University. Please take a moment and update your e-mail addresses here. For those of you who cannot receive the ballot electronically, we will send a paper ballot to your mailing address.
Fraudulent E-mail Warning
We have received several reports of phishing emails being sent to individuals asking the recipient to verify their email account or confirm their email identity. These message have not been sent by the AYA or Yale University and we ask that you not respond to them. More information on these messages can be found at www.aya.yale.edu/online/phishing.html
Yale Doubles Number of Free Online Courses
For so many, education is a life-long endeavor, enriching and rewarding. Eight new courses in history, economics, literature and biomedical engineering taught by leading faculty have been added to " Open Yale Courses," the University's free online education initiative. Over half a million visitors from 187 countries have immersed themselves in this extraordinary experience since its debut last year. Will you be next? Read more about this news item.
Yale Netcasts now at iTunes U! 
The number of Yale netcasts has grown to over 700 and new episodes are being added weekly. Our expanded site in now available at iTunes U. Visit Yale on iTunes U to subscribe to specific Yale series across a broad range of subjects and to get access to all the new Yale offerings and features as they become available.
Celebration of Yale Women

40 Years in Yale College, 140 Years at Yale

It’s been 40 years since the coeducation of Yale College and 140 years since women first took their places as students in the graduate and professional schools, beginning with the School of Art in 1869. This year, we celebrate the role women have played in the life of Yale University and the role Yale women have played after leaving Yale – in their homes and communities, in the workplace, and in the world at large – with events in New Haven and across the country.

Join us for the campus celebration on March 26-28, 2010. See the Women at Yale site for full details.

Yale Day of Service Photo Contest Winner Announced
The Yale Alumni Magazine sponsored a photo contest in conjunction with the Association of Yale Alumni's first global Yale Day of Service held on May, 16, 2009. Read more about the Day of Service and the photo contest.
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May 15, 2010
www.yaledayofservice.org
Last May nearly 3,500 members of the Yale community made a difference where they lived and we hope you will be a part of the Yale Day of Service in 2010!


Traditional Strengths + New Vision = The New AYA Strategic Plan

Learn more about the AYA Strategic Plan

New expanded space for the AYA

With the growth of our staff came the need for additional space. In April 2008, AYA made its home at both Rose Alumni House and in our nearby new facility at 1201 Chapel Street. Visit us at either location when you are next in New Haven.