From: McDougal Center
Date: November 8, 2020
Subject: McDougal Graduate Student Life Notes - Week of 11-08-2020


Jo McDougal's Pet and Plant Friends

Did you know that looking at cute animals can help with stress? These are some of Jo McDougal's furry/flora friends, whose humans are McDougal GSL fellows! If you have a cute picture of your pet you want us to share, tag us on Facebook or Instagram, or email us at mcdougalgsl@gmail.com! If you don't have a pet, you can also send us a picture of your plants or stuffed animals! The more, the merrier! 

Fellows' Tips of the Week


Alycia and Helen's Arts and Culture Tip of the Week - Check out the cool events and shows hosted by the Yale Cabaret, from virtual festivals to radio plays. Their upcoming show, “Ambient Dreams for Sleep-Deprived Teens,” will be held from Nov 12 – 14 at 8 PM. More information can be found here.

Sarah and Tayah's West Campus TIp of the Week -  Looking for a way to stay active? A lot of virtual races and walks are available in the New Haven and West Haven area. Check out nearby virtual races here.

Adrian and Larissa's Health and Wellness Tip of the Week -  Need someone to talk to? Schedule a meeting with a Chaplain! The Chaplain's Office offers one-on-one meetings with students over Zoom, phone, or text. You need not be religious! All are welcome. Make appointments to talk here.

Liam's YaleConnect Tip of the Week -  For all student group leaders, we've got some new help files uploaded to the "Toolkit & Resources for Graduate Student Organization Leaders" page on YaleConnect. Check out the "feed files" folder (perhaps someday to be replaced with a more exciting name) to find information on licensing your swag, serving alcohol at events, and managing group finances and taxes.

Sam's Free Hot Cocoa Tip of the Week -  With a same-day receipt of $25 or more from the Shops at Yale, you can get a free hot cocoa from Blue State Coffee (276 York St) or Claire's Corner Copia (1000 Chapel St)! See participating retailers and more Shops at Yale deals here!

Jen's Breathing Tip of the Week -  Feeling stressed in this time of uncertainty? Try the 4-7-8 breathing exercise. The 4-7-8 Breath (also known as the Relaxing Breath) is the perfect, portable stress antidote, as it puts the practitioner in a relaxed state almost immediately. It takes almost no time, requires no equipment and can be done anywhere.

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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DIY Bath Fizzies (pickup at West Campus)

Tuesday, November 10
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Join your West Campus GSL fellows in making your own bath fizzies! We will provide all the supplies to make a fun, relaxing craft that can be personalized and kept or given as a gift!
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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 doodling mindfully. Zentangle is an art practice that uses structured patterns to overcome self-criticism and fear of failure. Laura Marks is a certified Zentangle teacher who has been practicing this method since 2014, and will be leading this virtual workshop. You don't need any artistic experience or special supplies!
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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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Have a Break, Have a Kid Chat: Coffee Breaks(15 min) for GSAS Parents 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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Culture Subjects of Countries Around 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! You can draw any culture subjects, such as foods and costumes, related to a country. Your team members will guess the country based on these clues. We will also introduce you some interesting facts about countries in the world, such as their music and geography. Plus, participants can get Grubhub coupons.
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DUE DATE - Get your Flu Shot by NOV. 14!

Saturday, November 14
1:00am - 11:00pm
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Today is the DUE DATE to get your Free Flu Shot from Yale Health if an on-campus Student - it's required and part of COVID compliance for Campus access. You have on and off-campus options to get your FREE flu shot, thru Yale Health clinics or CVS - use the YH Flu Shot Finder Tool and schedule your shot today! > Yale Health will record flu shots from on-campus clinics or Yale Health and from CVS voucher use, for compliance, and will send reminders. Contact your YH clinician if you need to discuss a medical waiver for the Flu shot requirement. *Documented flu shots will be needed for on-campus students for Spring 2021 term.
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West Campus Student Forum

Tuesday, November 17
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join the West Campus Student and Postdoc Committee for it's Fall 2020 student forum. This meeting will be a safe space to share suggestions, ideas, complaints questions, and problems involving West Campus, Coronavirus, or general topics.
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#yaleGRADitude: Free Postcards and Social Media Campaign!

Tuesday, November 17
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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During the month of thanksgiving, we would like you to join us in expressing GRADitude towards the people in our lives that have made our lives warmer and brighter. Pick up free postcards and stamps(domestic and international) at McDougal Center on Nov. 17th during 4:00-5:30pm. You need to register by Nov. 15th to reserve yours!
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Mid-Week Wind Down

Wednesday, November 18
12:00pm - 6:00pm
McDougal Graduate Student Center, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Do classes/teaching/research/life have you feeling stressed out? Wind down with a facial sheet mask and some herbal tea, for pick-up at the McDougal Center any time between 12-6pm! Take some time for self-care!!
*Reminder - please fill out Yale's Daily Health Check before coming to campus to pick up facial sheet mask and tea! Limit one per item per person.*
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Amnesty International Write for Rights

Wednesday, November 18
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Human Rights Day is December 10. Make your voice heard by participating in the Amnesty International Write for Rights campaign. Join us as we discuss pressing human rights issues, how to write a letter, and how to send that letter out into the world.
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Cake Decorating with Julia's Bakery (Kit pickup at West Campus) - Buy Tix by 11/16 11:59pm

Thursday, November 19
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Join your West Campus GSL fellows in partnership with Julia's Bakery for a cake decorating master class on Zoom on 11/19! Buy Kit tickets for $10 + fee each here by 11/16: https://2020cakedecorgsl.eventbrite.com
*Kits will include a vanilla sprinkle cake, a variety of colored frosting, and an assortment of sprinkles!
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Winter Is Coming (Knit Your Own Hat(Supplies Included for Free!))

Wednesday, November 25
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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The weather outside will be frightful, so join us for a beginners knitting tutorial and make yourself a hat! No experience or supplies necessary: we're providing everything you need: yarn, needles, and hot cocoa to boot. Our zoom session will go over the basics you need to complete your own hat for the holidays!
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Mini Yarn Hat Ornaments

Monday, November 30
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Are you looking to make a cute craft for the holiday season? Join your McDougal Fellows for a cozy night making the cutest DIY Christmas ornament. We will make a bunch of mini hat ornaments that you can hang individually or string together to make an adorable garland!
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