From: Whitehall Apartments
Date: September 9, 2020
Subject: September Newsletter


Meet your Housing Team!

Elizabeth Beale
Community Fellow
Elizabeth has lived at Whitehall since 2017. She's often found in the courtyard with her toddler. Come over and say hi!

 
 
Judy Johnston
Community Fellow
Judy lives with her husband and 2 year old daughter at Whitehall. She loves to get outdoors and is happy to give suggestions on places for scenic runs and hikes.

EVENT

Whitehall Zoom Welcome Meeting

Sunday, September 13
3:30pm - 5:00pm
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A little (or not so little) Zoom get together to introduce the Whitehall residents to their neighbors and go over some frequently asked questions. There will be a crazy mask contest and a raffle with prizes!
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Information from Housing

The following fees will be charged to your SFAS account in September, per the Housing License agreement:

  • $100 – application fee, one-time, non-refundable, for new residents only

  • $60 – personal property insurance, non-refundable. Residents with proof of insurance may opt out no later than September 7, 2020.

  •  The residental life fee will be waived due to COVID-19

For more information on all your housing policies please refer to your Housing License Agreement, Community Fellow, and the Residential Handbook.

 

Smoke Free
Yale is a smoke free campus. Anyone caught smoking on housing property could have their contract terminated.

Bike Registration
If you have a bike on campus please be sure to register it with the housing office by contacting Monique.moore@yale.edu. Any unregistered bikes may be removed.

 

Children's Playgroup


Whitehall is proud to host a children's playgroup for all ages. Due to COVID-19, playgroup will take place over Zoom until further notice. Please follow the links below to take a survey telling us what you'd like out of playgroup this year and to share some information about your family with your neighbors!

The Swap Room

What is the Swap Room?

The swap room is a space located in the basement of Whitehall Apartments (533 Prospect St) where you can donate and/or adopt gently used clothing and other small household items. Open only to Yale Graduate Housing residents, it has been in operation since 2010 and has grown since then into a thriving center for recycling and exchange of household items from Graduate Housing residences.

What items does the Swap Room have?

  • Clothing and shoes (infants/toddlers and adults)
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Electronics
  • Small furnishings
  • Toys
  • Books
  • Strollers
The swap room does NOT accept:
  • Food
  • Large furniture
  • Bedding
  • Broken or expired items

When and how can visit the Swap Room?
Due to COVID-19, the swap room is open by appointment only between 7-9pm Thursdays and 9-10:40am Saturdays. Please visit https://swaproom.youcanbook.me/ to make an appointment, or click the link below. Up to three people may schedule to visit at a time.

To donate items you do not need an appointment. During open hours there will be a basket labeled "Swap Room Donations" outside the swap room. Please leave your donation there. If your donation does not fit, it is likely too large for the swap room. If you have questions, please contact the swap room coordinators ahead of time at swaproom.whitehall@gmail.com.

Tired of being cooped up indoors due to Covid? Here is a list of local outdoor locations where you can safely socially distance.

1. Edgerton Park: 15 minute walk
2. Farminton Canal Greenway: 2 minute walk to nearest entrance. Local walking trail that continues up through Hartford
3. East Rock Park: 35 minute walk, 15 minute drive
4. West Rock Park: 50 minute walk, 12 minute drive
5. Sleeping Giant State Park: 17 minute drive, 31 min bus ride. Good for hiking.
6. Lighthouse Point Park: 18 minute drive. Beach with a playground and splash pad.
7. Brooksvale Park: 23 minute drive. Local park with farm animals. Sunday mornings you can get 1lb of fresh vegetables for $1.
8. Silver Sands State Park: 25 minute drive
9. Beardsley Zoo: 30 minute drive
10. Wadsworth Falls State Park: 30 min drive
11. Lyman Orchards: 30 min drive
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General News
Please reminder yourself to do your daily self-checks (if going to campus) and contact Yale Health should you develop any COVID related symptoms. Cloth face coverings must be worn at all times when outside of your individual apartment.

Do I need to be tested?
The on-arrival screening test is mandatory and should be done as soon as you arrive in New Haven. Please find the link to schedule one here. Students may request a test as often as once per week if they have may have been exposed or have symptoms.

Guests
Due to COVID, currently no guests are allowed to stay on campus until further notice.

Community spaces
All gyms, community rooms and other similar indoor spaces at Whitehall are closed. The outdoor courtyards and playgrounds are available for use at your own risk.

The guidelines are changing daily, so it is important to check Yale's COVID website regularly for any updates: https://covid19.yale.edu

Help! Someone isn't social distancing!

You may report a concern about compliance with COVID-19 health and safety policies or regulations by calling Yale's COVID-19 hotline at 877-360-9253, or online at your.yale.edu/hotline. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

EVENT

Whitehall Breakfast Gathering

Thursday, September 10
8:30am - 9:30am
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Come socialize with your neighbors via Zoom! Your Community Fellows will be available during this time as well to answer any questions or concerns you have. Every second Thursday of each month.
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EVENT

Zoom Happy Hour

Thursday, September 24
8:15pm - 9:15pm
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Come hang out with your neighbors via Zoom! We'll chat and get to know each other a little better. Bring your own drinks and snacks- alcohol optional. Your Community Fellows will be available during this time to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Every fourth Thursday of each month.
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EVENT

Download the Yale Connect App

Wednesday, July 15 at 1:00am
to Tuesday, September 15 at 11:00pm
Apple App store or Google play store, New Haven, CT 06520, United States
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Download the free Yale Connect App for Mobile Devices
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