From: McDougal Center
Date: August 9, 2020
Subject: McDougal Graduate Student Life Notes: Week of 08-09-2020


EVENT

COVID Initial Testing for GSAS Students - Schedule Now

Monday, August 10
9:00am - 5:00pm
Yale Health Testing sites, see testing scheduler for sites, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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GET TESTED NOW! All GSAS students who will be in residence in the greater New Haven area are REQUIRED to do free initial COVID-19 viral screening and testing before Fall 2020 term Aug.31 (or whenever you arrive in area). Get started at https://covid19.yale.edu/screening
Testing will be recorded and there will be consequences for non-compliance with required testing.
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EVENT

CT Party Primary - Vote

Tuesday, August 11
6:00am - 8:00pm
Mail in Absentee ballot from CT Secretary of State
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CT holds its Presidential Party Primary election today, rescheduled from spring due to Covid. Now all voters safely vote by mail-in absentee ballot in this closed Party-members only Primary. Put it in the mail with an 8/11 Tuesday postmark or drop it in the lockbox at City Hall on the NH Green by Tuesday night to be counted. If you did not receive a ballot by election day, you can vote in person at your designated local polling place - see city registrar of voters for list of places.
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EVENT

Movies in the Plaza New Haven: Knives Out

Wednesday, August 12
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Pitkin Plaza, 145 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Downtown New Haven brings you free socially distanced outdoor movies in Pitkin Plaza, under the stars.Go on your own or with a partner or house mate- Bring your own LawnChair or blanket. Socially distanced spaces are limited so get their early and Mask up!
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Grad Group leaders - update your Yale Connect Sites now

Thursday, August 13
9:00am - 12:00pm
McDougal Graduate Student Center, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Grad student groups and clubs registered with McDougal GSL GSAS - please have your leaders update your new Yale Connect group site by Aug. 12. Group officers have been added with edit permissions to most groups. If your group does not have an officer designated in YC, email mcdougal.center@yale.edu with their name(s) and your group name.
* Groups must be activated & updated online in YC by Aug. 13 at 12 noon to receive an invite to McDougal GSAS Grad Activity Virtual Fair on Aug. 26 - V.Fair will be live on Yale Connect for GSAS Orientation with up to 700 new grad students.
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Fellows' Tips of the Week


Nakeirah’s New Haven Cocktail Week Tip of the Week - 

The third annual New Haven Cocktail Week starts in just 3 weeks and runs from Aug 31 - Sept 5! Check out the website in the coming weeks for participating specials, such as tickets to virtual spirit & cocktail classes!

Sarah’s Free Online Zumba Tip of the Week - 

Get ready to dance! The last FREE virtual Zumba class offered by the West Campus Student and Postdoc Committee is next Saturday, 8/15 at 11 AM. Bring your friends, bring your pets, ALL are welcome! Register here.

Sam’s Downtown New Haven Summer Deals Tip of the Week - 

Head downtown on the weekend to enjoy New Haven's Summer Weekend deals! Celebrate Summer Saturdays every Saturday in August, and eat, shop, and treat yourself with a $20 lunch (2-course prix fixe menu) and 20% off one retail item! Also check out Summer Sundays for $25 prix-fixe brunch menus, including a mimosa, at participating restaurants!

Lisa’s Happy Hour Tip of the Week - 

East Rock Brewing, owned by a GSAS alum (PhD Chemistry), is offering $5 drafts at their Weekday Happy Hours Wed-Fri 3-6 pm at their Beer Hall on Nicoll Street. Stop by for a beer on site, take home a growler or a sixpack, or get some great East Rock merch.

Jo McDougal’s Yale Connect App Tip of the Week - 

Download the new Yale Connect App for apple or android mobile devices to connect with classmates, grad groups, McDougal GSL & grad services, and your school. Plus get info on all Yale events, services and groups from across the University open to you.