Yale Bulletin and Calendar

November 2, 2007|Volume 36, Number 9

Yale singing groups come together
for a concert to benefit United Way

Members of the Yale community can enjoy a cappella music while supporting a good cause at “United in Song for the United Way,” a concert being presented by Whim ‘n Rhythm and the Yale Whiffenpoofs at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, at Battell Chapel, corner of Elm and College streets.

All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Yale United Way Campaign. The suggested donations are $10 for adults and $5 for students and children. Tickets will be on sale at the door.

Joining Whim ‘n Rhythm and the Whiffenpoofs for the performance will be Yale singing groups The New Blue, Mixed Company, The Society of Orpheus and Bacchus, the Spizzwinks(?), Something Extra, The Dukes Men and The Baker’s Dozen. Mark Dollhopf, director of the Association of Yale Alumni and former Yale Whiffenpoof, will serve as master of ceremonies.

“This promises to be a wonderful afternoon of singing for a very worthy cause,” says Danielle Gilbert, business manager for Whim ‘n Rhythm, Yale’s all-senior women’s’ group. Noting that it is a rare opportunity for audiences to enjoy the enjoy the wide range of styles of the various campus singing groups, she adds, “It will be so incredible when we all do this together.”

The Yale United Way Campaign, the only general fundraising effort sponsored by the University, has set a goal of $1.2 million for this year’s drive. To aid in reaching this goal, President Richard C. Levin and the officers of the University have offered $100,000 in matching funds for any new donations or new dollars raised in the campaign.

The United Way of Greater New Haven and its more than 40 partner agencies serve nine towns in the Greater New Haven area. In order to address education and economic disparities in the region, United Way is focusing its resources in three community priority areas: Economically Vibrant Communities (Economic Opportunity and Housing); Successful Children and Youth (Success By 6 and School Age Youth); and Healthy and Connected Communities (Health and Civic Engagement).

For more information about the Yale United Way Campaign, visit www.yale.edu/unitedway.

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