Dear Yale Alumni,My favorite time of year has arrived! Last week, classes began, and I visited one of our residential colleges — I won’t say which one — for a quick lunch. Students were discussing problem sets, schedules, roommates, and club meetings over salads, pizza, and froyo. Our students are fully immersed in the daily life of Yale. For me, …

I’m excited for the inaugural 1stGenYale alumni conference, and for your making this possible. I’m grateful for the energetic leadership of all the Yale Alumni Trailblazers. The keynote speakers will be inspiring, and the conference promises to unite the entire community. ☙ Best,Marvin Chun, Yale College Dean