2/20/25, Vail/Edwards, 5-7 p.m.

Harvest Restaurant & Bar at the Sonnenalp Golf Club, 1265 Berry Creek Rd, Edwards, CO 81632

Non-binding RSVP to Sally Austen

Evergreen Feb Club

Location: Evergreen Brewery, 2962 Evergreen Parkway, Evergreen, CO

Non-binding RSVP to Angie O'Keefe

Crested Butte Feb Club

Location: Public House, 202 Elk Ave, Crested Butte

Non-binding RSVP to Amy Savin

Colorado Springs, Feb Club

Location: The Ute at CityROCK Climbing Gym, 21 N Nevada Ave,

Non-binding RSVP to Russ Steil

Golden Feb Club!

Location: Dirty Dogs Roadhouse, 17999 West Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO

Non-binding RSVP to David Rachlin

When: Monday, February 10th

Time: 6 - 8 PM

Location: Boulder Social, 1600 38th St, Boulder, CO

Food/Drink: Food and drink are available for purchase

Non-binding RSVP to Alison Jaffe

Save the date for a ski afternoon at Eldora on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00pm. We’ll explore the mountain and then have some apres-ski snacks and drinks at the end of the day. All ability levels welcome, and both Nordic and Alpine skiers/snowboarders are encouraged to attend.

Meet upstairs at the Indian Peaks Lodge at 1pm. Après ski will be at the Timbers Bar on the second floor of the Timbers Lodge.

The Ikon Pass provides access to Eldora. You can ride the RTD bus NB route from Boulder or drive and park at the resort.

Due to a generous anonymous donor, a limited number of free lift tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis for those in need of financial assistance.

Please RSVP to Dave Belin if you are interested in joining us!

One of our most popular CYA events, the free annual holiday party hosted by Joe Smith '88 at his Denver Country Club neighborhood home will be on Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.

Because there is a cap on the number of attendees, alumni can RSVP for 1 person. Once we reach our maximum guest count, we will start a waiting list.  Also, in the unlikely event we don’t reach the maximum guest count, we will open the party to non-Yalie guests of attendees.  If your plans change, please do let us know (even day of) so we can open a spot for another attendee.

Please RSVP to Dave Belin. Address will be provided to those who RSVP.

The Yale Whiffenpoofs are planning to perform two concerts at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts in Denver on January 4th at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Newman Center website. (Note that this is not an official CYA event)

The Whiffenpoofs will also perform at the Arts Center of Willits in Basalt, CO on January 8th at 8 p.m. Tickets available at TACAW (Not a CYA event)

Join your follow Yalies at our annual watch party, one of our best attended events of the year.  Come decked out in your spirit wear as we will have a contest against Harvard for the number of people showing school spirit.  We will also have a Football Squares game where you can win prizes for correctly guessing the score for each quarter.

 New location: Ice House Tavern
1801 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202
Food and beverages available for purchase.

 Doors open at 9:45 am.
The Game starts at 10:00 a.m.

Non-binding RSVP to Heather Hill. Walk-ins welcome.

Parking Options:
Spot Hero
LAZ Parking 

The Rocky Mountain Harvard University Club is sponsoring an all-Ivy event at the CU Fiske Planetarium featuring Dr. Erica Nelson (Yale Ph.D., Harvard Hubble fellowship)

October 20 at 6 PM.

Tickets: $15 adult 18+, children free

Purchase tickets here.

Please bring your family and friends for a mind-expanding presentation on the recent discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope by CU astrophysics professor Erica Nelson (Yale Ph.D., Harvard Hubble fellowship) followed by a space viewing opportunity at the adjacent, iconically-domed Sommers-Bausch Observatory.

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is one of the greatest achievements of modern astrophysics. After just two years of observations, the James Webb Space Telescope has revolutionized our understanding of the Universe we live in. JWST is a 6.5-meter space telescope sensitive to infrared light, allowing us for the first time to detect the light of galaxies from close to the beginning of time itself. These first galaxies seem to be forming earlier and more rapidly than previously thought, defying predictions from our best theoretical models. JWST now also finds an abundance of over-sized supermassive black holes when the Universe was merely (!) one billion years old. Taken together, our entire knowledge of early galaxy formation is in a state of transformation.

Dr. Nelson will treat us to a smorgasbord of JWST’s recent discoveries and their profound implications for the nature of the universe. Simultaneously, synchronized images form JWST will illumine the planetarium, bringing the far distant universe to you.

Following the presentation, stay for an all-generation visit to the Sommers-Bausch Observatory (SBO), located directly behind Fiske Planetarium. SBO was built in 1953 and housed in CU's first on campus observatory. Part of CU's Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences Department – like the Planetarium itself -- SBO has 3 large telescopes with apertures of 24", 18", and 16", all of which are regularly used for undergraduate research projects. The primary research telescope is the 24", housed in the observatory dome while the 16" & 18" scopes are primarily used for general public viewing.

Seeing JWST images from near the birth of the universe at the Fiske and then walking up to the Observatory to see galaxies, nebulae and other deep sky objects with your own eyes is profound experience that can bring the remote universe home for all ages.

Dr. Nelson completed her PhD at Yale University and a Hubble Fellowship at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics studying galaxy evolution. She joined the Astrophysics faculty at the University of Colorado, Boulder in September 2020 and uses the JWST to observe and take pictures of the first galaxies to learn what the universe was like at the beginning of time. A world expert in cutting-edge science with JWST, she has over 1000 hours of observation time, has published over 100 papers with the data, and plays a leadership role in the allocation of time and money for the telescope.

This event, organized by the Rocky Mountain Harvard University Club, is open to all alumni of the Colorado Ivy+ network, their friends, and their families.

Come join your fellow alumni and cheer on the Yale Bulldogs as they take on the University of Denver! Yale men's soccer will play DU on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 7:00pm at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium.

The 2023 Yale men's soccer team won the inaugural Ivy League tournament and then won their first-round game in the NCAA tournament. The 2024 squad is looking to build on that success and has a challenging schedule this fall. The Yale captain, TJ Presthus, has been named a Player to Watch by United Soccer Coaches. This match-up promises to be an exciting clash between two great teams.

We have a special group ticket rate of $11 per ticket (plus fees). Please use this link to purchase your tickets today.

Please RSVP to Dave Belin, who will be coordinating the seating at the game as well as a pre-game get together in advance of the contest.

Go Bulldogs!

Looking for a reason to be silly, wacky and spontaneous? Look no further! Join fellow Colorado Yale alumni for an improv workshop where we’ll play interactive games and laugh together.

No experience required - just an openness to having fun!

The $10 ticket includes a drink at the venue, in case anyone needs a little liquid courage. Please pay using the button below. Don't wait too long, we are capping the number at 20 to keep things intimate.

Catch up with old friends and make new connections at the joint happy hour with the Stanford Rocky Mountain Alumni Association.

We’ve reserved a private space at Number 38, and food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Thursday, June 6th 2024
5:30 to 8:00 PM
Number 38
3560 Chestnut Pl, Denver, CO 80216

RSVP preferred but not required. Please submit RSVPs and any questions to Kenneth Fang.

Broomfield FISH, hosted by Hasib Nasirullah '11

• Friday, May 17, 2024, 10am to 12pm MT

• Join Broomfield FISH, a cost-free, neighborhood food assistance marketplace to help with sorting donations, restocking shelves, and repackaging bulk items. Click here for more information. To register, please see this link.

Thorne Nature Experience, hosted by Oak Thorne '51

• Saturday, May 4, 2024, 10am to 1pm MT

• Join the Sombrero Marsh Environmental Educational Center to engage in family-friendly weeding and landscaping activities. Click here for more information. To register, please see this link.

Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver State Education Day

• Saturday, May 4, 2024, 9:45am to 2:00pm MT

• Join the Boys and Girls Club to help host activities in reading, geography, science, and math for 1st to 6th grade students at the club's Owen location. Click here for more information and here to register.

What a game!  Following a big upset over SEC Champion Auburn, the Yale men’s basketball team takes on San Diego State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Come cheer the Bulldogs with your fellow alums! 

7:00pm reservation, 7:40 p.m. tip off.  

DIFFERENT LOCATION

Cap City Tavern
1247 Bannock St.
Denver, CO 80204

RSVP preferred but not required to Sandy Weil.

Go Bulldogs!

Following a dramatic win over Brown in the Ivy League championship, the Yale Bulldogs are a #13 seed in the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament.

Join us to cheer on the Elis against the Auburn Tigers at 2pm on Friday, March 22, 2024. We’ll meet at the RINO Beer Garden, where we have a group section reserved.

RSVP appreciated but not required to Sandy Weil.

Go Bulldogs!

The Bulldogs are coming to Denver! The Yale men’s lacrosse team will take on the University of Denver on Sunday, March 10 at 12 noon at Peter Barton Stadium. Yale is the top-rated team in the Ivy League this season, while Denver has recently been named the #1 team in the country. Come cheer on Yale in what is sure to be an exciting contest!

Feb Club started decades ago as a way for Yale College students to endure the gloomy days of February in New Haven with nightly parties. A group of students or organization would be handed down the solemn task of organizing 28 (29) parties around the Yale campus and spreading the word among the student population.   In 2008, two alumni at a class of ’87 lunch remembered the Yale College tradition. and they got the idea that this could be adapted as an alumni activity, and thus Feb Club Emeritus was born.

Feb Club Emeritus has only three rules: no speeches, no fundraising, it’s just a party.  Whether it’s two or three people in a mountain town or a large turnout in a Front Range city, we all gather together in a designated location for a strictly-social good time. It can be an opportunity to connect with that classmate you haven’t seen in ages or to meet a new best friend or someone to share an evening of stories. Bring your Mory’s cup , if you have one.

Crested Butte: Thursday, February 8th, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Public House, 202 Elk Avenue, hosted by Amy Savin

Aurora: Tuesday, February 13th, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, A Bit Twisted, 3095 South Peoria Street #B, hosted by Bo Reynolds

Boulder: Thursday, February 15th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, The Sophomore, 1043 Pearl Street, downstairs, hosted by Alison Jaffe, who asks that attendees RSVP alisonjaffe@gmail.com

Colorado Springs: Friday, February 16th, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Bristol Pub 1604 South Cascade Avenue,  Hosted by Christian Rice

Grand Junction: Tuesday, February 20th, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Gemini Beer Company, 310 North 7th Street, hosted by Craig Niemeyer

Denver/Edgewater: Thursday, February 29th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Edgewater Public Market, 5505 West 20th Avenue, Hosted by Brendan Murray

Join us for some great ski runs and social time on the chairlift with your fellow Bulldog alums! Friday, January 26, 2024, is Yale alumni ski/snowboard day at Eldora, three miles west of Nederland. All abilities welcome.

The Ikon Pass is valid at Eldora for downhill skiing, or choose to cross country ski/snowshoe on the quiet and beautiful Nordic trails. Day pass ticket info is on their website. Due to a generous donor, there are a limited number of free ski tickets for the day for those who need assistance.

The RTD Route NB serves as easy transportation from Boulder to the mountain.

Meet at the upstairs level of the Indian Peaks Lodge at 9am. We’ll ski (with breaks) until noon, and then lunch on your own dime (or bring a sack lunch). You can come for as little or as much skiing as you want. 

RSVP to Dave Belin

One of the most popular CYA events, the annual holiday party hosted by Joe Smith ’88 at his Country Club neighborhood home in Denver will be on Sunday, January 7th, from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Come join others in the Colorado Yale community for light bites, libation, and, most importantly, lively conversations.  Special guests will be Yale a cappella singing group Out of the Blue!

This event is free, but there is a cap on the number of attendees. The early RSVP deadline of December 24th is for Yale alumni, parents, and current students for themselves. On the 25th, registration will open for +1 guests space permitting. The exact location will be provided before the party.

Please include your request for a +1 in your RSVP to CYA president, Heather Hill: heather.kingsbury.hill@gmail.com

Colorado Yalies will gather to cheer for the Bulldogs on Saturday, November 25th, when the hockey team plays the University of Denver Pioneers. The game starts at 6:00 pm. Our tickets are in upper section 19. There is a concession stand below section 19 (to the right as you are looking at the ice from the seats). Let’s plan to meet between the first and second periods at the concession stand to get a group photo of everyone wearing their Yale gear!

If you can’t make it to the game, it will be televised on the NCHC online streaming channel. Go to https://nchchockey.com/tv/subscriptions to sign up for a day pass the day of the game for $17. You should select Denver as your favorite school. You can watch on your phone, laptop, or tablet, and you should be able to cast the broadcast to your television from your device. if you want to watch the Friday night Yale-DU game, you could purchase a day pass to watch that game prior to attending the Saturday game. And if you want to watch both games at home, you could purchase a monthly pass for the month of November.

Tickets in the Yale area sold out almost immediately. If you can’t use your tickets, please let Dave Belin know: davebelin@comcast.net. There are several people who missed out on the ticket purchase and I can facilitate a ticket transfer between interested parties. There are still regular tickets available in other sections.

For those interested, we will have a pre-game get-together at 4:30 pm at Tacos el Matate, 2060 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210. Get a  snack and drink and socialize with fellow alums  before the puck drops. It’s a short walk to Magness Arena from the restaurant.

Root for the Bulldogs at the Yale/Harvard Game watch party! Join your follow Yalies at our annual family-friendly watch party on Saturday, November 18th. This is one of our best attended events of the year. So it is great way to meet old and new friends.

Come decked out in your spirit wear, as we will have a contest against Harvard for the number of people showing school spirit. Harvard won the inagural competition in 2021 and again last year. Let’s show rise to the occasion this year, Yalies! We will also have a Football Squares game where you can win prizes for correctly guessing the score for each quarter.

This year the event is at a new ADA-compliant location: Will Call Pub, 3043 North Brighton Boulevard, Denver. Doors open at 9:45 am. Kickoff is at 10:00. Food and beverages are available for purchase off the menu.

Email non-binding RSVPS to Heather Hill: heather.kingsbury.hill@gmail.com. Walk-ins welcome.

Mark your calendars for an autumn gathering at the home of CYA board member Christina Schultz MBA ’04 in Grand Junction on November 5th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Hot cider and light appetizers will be provided. Additional appetizers or adult additions to the cider are welcome but not required. Spouses, partners, and family members are welcome. Address provided upon RSVPing by November 3rd: cschultz@yourcornerconsulting.com.

Although the majority of Colorado Yalies live in the Denver/Boulder area, alumni throughout the state are encouraged to organize events in their neck of the woods. Contact CYA president, Heather Kingsbury Hill ’87, if you would like to organize/host an event where you live: heather.kingsbury.hill@gmail.com