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.
New Yale College Dean Named
Sterling Professor and Saybrook Master Mary E. Miller '81 Ph.D. has been named the new dean of Yale College. "Mary has devoted her entire career to Yale and has been an exemplary academic citizen," said President Richard C. Levin '74 Ph.D. Miller, a specialist on Mesoamerican Art, has been the popular master of Saybrook College for nine years and was a member of the Study Group to Consider New Residential Colleges. Her deanship begins December 1. Read more about this news item.
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 College Dean Named University Provost
On August 27, President Richard C. Levin named Yale College Dean Peter Salovey as University provost effective October 1. Salovey succeeds Andrew Hamilton, who will lead the University of Oxford as vice-chancellor. Read more about this news item.
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 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.
Yale Day of Service: Be a Part of Something Big!
Yale Day of Service Yale Day of Service
May 16, 2009
www.yaledayofservice.org
Alumni around the world will participate in the first-ever global Yale Day of Service on May 16. The day will bring Yale graduates (along with friends and family) together to volunteer in their local communities. Join Yale alumni around the world and give back to your local community on May 16, 2009.

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.