Campus & Community

Thousands on campus join in first Founders Day celebration

“We, today, are Yale. We are the guardians of its history, but we are also the makers of its tradition,” said President Peter Salovey on Oct. 14 on Cross Campus, where more than 2,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of Yale gathered in the late afternoon to celebrate a new Yale tradition, Founders Day.
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By
Michael Morand
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Founders Day 2014

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    A relief in the nave of Sterling Memorial Library depicting the founding of Yale University in 1701.
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    Cross Campus was decorated with a fall theme.
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    Salovey had an early morning meeting with members of the arts community at the Loria Center.
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    The President chatting with Lindsey Spann and Jayson Ellison prior to offering remarks at the School of Medicine.
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    43 Hillhouse Ave., the "university's house" where Salovey and Moret live, was open to the public.
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    In The Presidents Room at Woolsey Hall, the presidential robe, collar, and mace were on display.
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    The Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library was a popular open house venue.
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    Whim 'n Rhythm performing on Cross Campus.
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    The newly restored nave of Sterling Memorial Library attracted crowds.
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    Waiting for a chance to climb Harkness Tower to see the carillon.
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    In the afternoon, Salovey and Moret visited Ingalls Rink ...
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    ... and 25 Science Park to meet with members of the Yale community.
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    The Citations, a graduate school a cappella singing group, performs on Cross Campus.
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    The party on Cross Campus attracted people from all over the university.
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    Salovey reflected on the founding of the university ...
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    ... to an audience that filled Cross Campus.
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    Cutting the Founders Day cake.
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    Blue and white cupcakes were one of the tasty treats served.
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    Chris O'Keefe had one of the busiest jobs of the day ...
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    ... passing out sugar-coated apples and pears.
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    Two photo booths allowed celebrants to either have their photos taken and posted on Flickr or to grab a shot with their phones.
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    Po, left, and Sasha joined in the festivities.
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