A Centennial Celebration to Remember

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 

Yale Conferences & Events had the honor of assisting with the Yale Lightweight Crew Centennial, which took place on January 28th at the Yale Schwarzman Center. A full house of over 400 alumni, students, and parents attended this event, along with a number of VIP guests, to commemorate 100 years of Yale Lightweight Rowing. In fact, the event was so popular, a waitlist had to be established. Guests were treated to a reception from 6 to 7 PM, followed by dinner and speeches from 7 to 10 PM.

By working with multiple partners, including the Schwarzman Center’s hospitality and production teams, Yale Catering, Yale Public Safety and YPPS, YC&E was able to leverage our collective resources and expertise to create an event that was not only successful but ran smoothly and safely. Kudos to everyone involved!

Event Website: Y150 Centennial

Yale Conferences & Events assisted the Y150 Lightweight Centennial with:

  • Created and managed online registration
  • Booked space at the Yale Schwarzman Center
  • Selected menu with Yale Catering
  • Liaised with the Schwarzman production team for set up, lighting/design and run of show
  • Coordinated with YPPS on all print materials, including the amazing book, backdrops, signage, and videos
  • Created original designs such as the centennial logo, email graphics, and more
  • Managed some of the mass email communications to invitees and stakeholders 
  • Worked with Yale Public Safety to ensure the safety of all guests
  • Handled all décor, including florals, candles and linens
  • Collaborated with the client and Yale Athletics on invitations and seating chart
  • Secured a photographer to capture the evening
  • Created a website after the event to showcase all of the pictures, speeches, and acknowledgements