Yale Alumni Corporation of Rochester

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Our goal is to provide entertainment, educational and social outlets for the Yale alumni in the Rochester area to meet and build on the “Friendships formed at Yale”.

About the YACR

Celebrating 100 years

The YACR is among the oldest Yale alumni associations in the United States.

Board of Directors

YACR Members

Building awareness of programs, services, and happenings in Rochester and New Haven.

Events Archive

Recent Events & Galleries

The YACR maintains a strong presence in western New York through a number of activities.

History of YACR

Incorporated on May 12, 1913

The year 2013 marks the 100^th anniversary year of the Yale Alumni Corporation of Rochester.

Yale ASC

Prospective Applicants

ASC conducts interviews with local high school students applying for admission to Yale.

Links and News

Yale Resources & News Feed

There are a wide variety of sites and resources that are available for Yale Alumni.

Yale University’s largest active alumni group. The two primary responsibilities of an ASC member are to conduct evaluative interviews of freshman applicants and to serve as the public relations arm of the Undergraduate Admissions Office at the local level. Yale Alumni Schools Committee

Yale’s main website. From here you can link to a wide variety of academic departments and professional schools as well as find general information about Yale. Yale University

The AYA provides a channel for communication between the alumni and the University, oversees the direction of alumni organizations and programs, provides the means for examination of University policies and maintains the stature of Yale University. Association of Yale Alumni

Yale University athletics website. Check on your favorite sports team, watch streaming videos and catch up on any news from the Sports Information Director. Yale Athletics

Annually interviewing local students applying for admission to Yale College through the Alumni Schools Committee (ASC).
Offering continuing education and intellectual stimulation by bringing Yale faculty, administrators, and friends to the area; organizing talks, discussions, and other presentations by alumni and other speakers.
Fostering social and professional interaction among members by organizing networking and professional, young alumni, special interests, All-Ivy, sporting, and performing arts events.
Embodying Yale’s spirit of service through a variety of volunteering opportunities throughout the Rochester area.
Building awareness of programs, services, and happenings in Rochester and New Haven through newsletters, e-mails, and regular updates to our website.

Michael joined the YACR Board in 2006 and assumed the role of President in 2016. He graduated from Yale in 1995 with a degree in history and is an associate professor of neurology in the Sleep Medicine division at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Michael Yurcheshen

President

Johanna has been on the YACR board since 1993. She graduated from Yale in 1987 with a degree in Psychology and currently works at Xerox Corporation as Senior Corporate Counsel.

Johanna Bartlett

Vice President

Jeannie has been on the YACR board since 2009. She graduated from Yale in 1988 with a degree in English Literature and currently is an attorney at Littler Mendelson.

Jeannie Yim Figer

Secretary

Stefan joined the YACR Board in 2010. He graduated from Yale in 2008 with a degree in Applied Mathematics and currently is a Vice President of Strategy at Howe and Rusling.

Stefan Astheimer

Treasurer

Please drop us a line to let us know how we are doing, what we can be doing better or if you have suggestions on activities or events we should consider.

Our job is to serve the Rochester Yale community.

Your feedback will help us accomplish that goal.

Email: yacr@yaleinrochester.org