Welcome to the
Yale Alumni Association of the Northwest

About

The Yale Alumni Association of the Northwest, serving Minnesota, western Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota, is one of the most active Yale alumni clubs in the nation. Through events, lectures, and service projects, we connect Yalies in the area with each other and the communities in which they live.

Upcoming Events

Events
Yale Day of Service: Cedar Lake Cleanup
May 11
Yale Day of Service: Cedar Lake Cleanup
Keith Haring at Walker Art Center
May 16
Keith Haring at Walker Art Center

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YAANW Annual Picnic
Jun 15
YAANW Annual Picnic

Past Events

Events
Yale Day of Service at Habitat for Humanity
Apr 13
Yale Day of Service at Habitat for Humanity

Participate in an all day Habitat for Humanity build with fellow Yalies

Lunch will be provided

please contact Andrea Feshach at andreareads@gmail.com

or Nannette Beckley nannette@yaanw.org for more information

Feb Club Emeritus
Feb 26
Feb Club Emeritus

Feb Club Emeritus at Graze

January brings to a close the THIRD warmest year on record for the Twin Cities while February brings only the MOST exciting event for Yale alumni: FEB CLUB!!!

Don't know what Feb Club is? Every night of February, Yale alumni and their friends gather around the world in small groups and large, in cities, towns, hamlets and villages, on every continent. Feb Club is simply a way for Yalies the world over to get together for a happy hour, dinner, or other social gathering.

This year, come join other Yalies across the Twin Cities area at Graze | Provisions + Libations in the North Loop (520 N 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401) on Monday, February 26th from 5:30-7:30pm. Please RSVP so we know how many to expect.

RSVP

YAANW Holiday Party at the Turnblad Mansion
Dec 8
YAANW Holiday Party at the Turnblad Mansion
The Game: Yale vs Harvard Football 2023
Nov 18
The Game: Yale vs Harvard Football 2023
Minnesota State Capital tour with Jim Dorsey, YC ‘74 and Mark Ritchie, former Mn Secretary of State
Oct 21
Minnesota State Capital tour with Jim Dorsey, YC ‘74 and Mark Ritchie, former Mn Secretary of State
Ken Freed and Isle Ensemble: Exodus
Oct 15
Ken Freed and Isle Ensemble: Exodus
Wine Tasting with Page Knudsen Cowles Y'77, General Partner of Knudsen Vineyards
Sep 20
Wine Tasting with Page Knudsen Cowles Y'77, General Partner of Knudsen Vineyards
Lunch with Charlie Zelle, Yale SOM '83
Sep 13
Lunch with Charlie Zelle, Yale SOM '83
YAANW Annual Summer Outing at The Minikahda Club
Aug 22
YAANW Annual Summer Outing at The Minikahda Club
YAANW Family Picnic
Jun 10
YAANW Family Picnic
Yale Spizzwinks in Minneapolis
May 12
Yale Spizzwinks in Minneapolis
President Salovey at MIA
Apr 25
President Salovey at MIA
Special Speaking Event at Owamni by The Sioux Chef
Mar 2
Special Speaking Event at Owamni by The Sioux Chef
Feb Club Emeritus - Minneapolis
Feb 13
Feb Club Emeritus - Minneapolis
Minnesota Orchestra Chamber Music and YAANW Reception
Jan 8
Minnesota Orchestra Chamber Music and YAANW Reception

News

News
October 2023
October 2023
September 2023
September 2023
May 2023
May 2023
April 2023
April 2023
March 2023
March 2023
February 2023
February 2023
January 2023
January 2023
2022
2022
2021
2021
Archive: Arts in Minnesota
Archive: Arts in Minnesota
2020
2020

It all begins with an idea.

2019
2019
2018
2018

Membership

Are you a graduate of either Yale College or a Yale graduate school who lives in Minnesota, western Wisconsin, or the Dakotas? Congratulations! You are automatically a member of YAANW and eligible to come to any of our events.

To update your information with the Yale Alumni Association, please visit the Alumni Directory at alumni.yale.edu.

Supporting Students

We give a fellowship each year to two current Yale students to support a project or opportunity that enriches the student’s education.

We also distribute book awards to high school juniors who demonstrate outstanding character and intellectual promise.