From: McDougal Center
Date: November 1, 2020
Subject: McDougal Graduate Student Life Notes: Week of 11-01-2020


Fellows' Tips of the Week

Jing and Saiti's International Tip of the Week -
Are you an international student who is still struggling to understand how the Presidential election works in America? With the 2020 U.S. presidential election fast approaching on Tuesday, November 3rd, OISS has put together a website explaining all the steps in the election process, resources about the election that highlight the work conducted by Yale faculty and students. Go and check out the website now!

Connor & Jen and Taryn & Johnny's Spouse and Family Tip of the Week - 
Sleep schedules and Time changes - check out this interesting NPR audio story on the Daylight Savings time-change & kids' bedtimes. Good luck!

Emily and Sarwar's Sports and Rec Tip of the Week - 
Swimming at Payne Whitney Gym is open again after a brief cleaning and disinfection period. You can reserve time slots of 45 mins for your lap swims here. Make sure to go through the gym's covid guidelines here before you book an appointment, and remember that you need to be registered as "in-residence" to be able to use the gym.

Caitlin and Cecilia's Public Service Tip of the Week - 
The Yale Interpreter Network provides pro-bono interpretation for members of the New Haven community with limited English who are seeking social services. Visit their website to learn how you can use your language skills to help, from visiting ICE detention centers to interviewing survivors of domestic violence.

Lisa's Jazz & Democracy Tip of the Week - 
Just when we need it most, New Haven's Arts & Ideas Festival brings us "The Sounds of Democracy - Jazz from Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis" on Nov. 1-2. Free, donations accepted, signup here.

Nakeirah and BIlly's Social Tip of the Week - 
Still vibing Halloweekend? Check out this original audio performance by professional Yale storytellers Edwin Joseph and Sola Fadiran, free and downloadable from McDougal GSL

EVENT

Get your FREE Flu Shot by NOV. 14!

Sunday, November 1
1:00am - 11:00pm
On campus clinics and Off-campus at any US CVS (with Yale voucher)
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Keep yourself and others well by getting your Flu Shot now. As a Yale Health Student member, you have options to get your FREE flu shot, so use the Flu Shot Finder Tool and schedule your shot today! *Getting a flu shot is required for all students, faculty & staff on campus this fall.
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EVENT

Health & Wellness Trivia Night!

Monday, November 2
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Come test your health & wellness knowledge! Everyone welcome!
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Pre-Election Game Night!

Monday, November 2
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Relax and chill with your fellow grad students before the chaos of Election begins! The long-awaited Game Night is here. Joins us for an evening of exciting Jackbox games on November 2nd from 7pm onwards. Bring all your friends and celebrate!
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EVENT

US Election Day - What's Your Plan to Vote?

Tuesday, November 3
6:00am - 8:00pm
local polling places or absentee ballots, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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If you are eligible, what's your a Plan to Vote Safety this year - Absentee, Early, In-Person? Check out Yale votes http://votes.yale.edu for all your options & local poling places. If you can't vote, encourage your friends and classmates to vote. Remember, it may take days or even a week or more to have final results in some races so stay calm. *If you are concerned or in distress about the campaign or election outcomes, please reach out to staff in McDougal GSL, OGSDD, Chaplains, OISS and/or Mental Health & Counseling - talking to someone can help!
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EVENT

DIY Embroidery

Wednesday, November 4
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Join your Arts and Culture McDougal fellows for a night of embroidery. Embroidery is the craft of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to apply thread or yarn to create a design. At this event you will have the opportunity to embroider a special design. This is a great way to create your own one-of-a-kind fashion statement, or to simply revive an old shirt (cotton, linen, muslin, silk, or blends) that has been sitting in the back of your drawer!
P.S. in addition to an old shirt other fabrics you might use for the event are, a pillow case, a thin tote bag, or 7in piece of fabric that you can use as a wall hanging!!
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EVENT

STEM Day Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

Monday, November 9
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join us to celebrate STEM Day by editing and adding new Wikipedia articles for women in STEM!
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EVENT

Cook Your Own Indian Food at home With Sherkaan Chef! (In Person Kit pickup, Buy Tix by Nov.6)

Tuesday, November 10
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Feeling excited to cook some authentic Indian food at home? Chef Bryan from Sherkaan restaurant will teach you how to make simple Indian foods - Dahi Puri and Tiger Milk on Tuesday Nov. 10. They will prepare all the basic ingredients for the dishes in one kit. You just need to register and buy your $15 + fee ticket in advance online. The ingredient kit will be ready for you to pick up beforehand at Sherkaan on Sunday or Monday! You supply pans, utensils and your kitchen as you zoom along with the chef and meet other grad student cooks to make traditional Indian street food!
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EVENT

Zentangle: An Artistic Meditation

Tuesday, November 10
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Learn to soothe anxieties and relieve stress while expressing your creativity and making beautiful art. Zentangle is an art practice that uses structured patterns to overcome self-criticism, fear of failure, lack of immediate positive feedback, and worrying about outcomes. Laura Marks is a certified Zentangle teacher who has been practicing this method since 2014, and will be leading this virtual workshop.
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EVENT

Bullet Journal How-To

Friday, November 13
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Have a writing project you're working through? Looking for a central location to keep up with personal goals and tasks? Bullet journaling is a flexible and effective way to organize numerous aspects of your life! Julia Istomina from the GWL will join us to share the basics of bullet journaling. Then we'll take time to set up our brand new, complementary bullet journals together!
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EVENT

Have a Break, Have a Kid Chat: Virtual 15 minute Coffee Breaks for GSAS Parents (current and prospective) and Spouses

Monday, November 9 at 11:15am
to Friday, November 13 at 3:30pm
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Take a minute to catch your breath and meet some fellow grad student parents (and expectant parents!) for a quick drop-in zoom coffee break, Monday through Thursday at 11:15 and Mon-Wed-Fri at 3pm. Same Zoom link for all events Connect virtually with fellow parents to chat about the wonders and challenges of having kids in grad school, or something completely unrelated!
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EVENT

Flags of the World Pictionary Game Night!

Saturday, November 14
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Are you interested in learning cultures of other countries? Are you wondering what the meanings behind the country flags or event flags of US states? Do you also want to meet other graduate students and play game together? If yes, you must find this event exciting! We will create a pool of country flags. You can pick one and draw the clues. We will also introduce you some interesting facts about the countries, such as music and costumes.
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Paint Your Own Mug!

Monday, November 16
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Paint your own snowman mug that's perfect for the upcoming winter season! Pick up your art supplies at Art Plus Studio then join us on zoom and we will paint them together. Instructions will be provided by Bella Zadore from Arts Plus Studio. Last day of mug sales is Nov. 2nd!
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