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The university is strongly discouraging unnecessary travel for students, faculty and staff for the duration of this public health crisis. If you must request to travel outside of the Greater New Haven CT area in Spring 2021, as a GSAS Student you are required to submit a Travel Form to GSAS HSL IN ADVANCE of any proposed travel. Upon return, you must do required 10 day quarantine or 2 negative tests (Day 1 and day 5) before returning to any on-campus activities or access.

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CT Covid Vax eligibility for ages 16-44 - schedule your shot this month!

Monday, April 12
1:00pm - 1:00pm

You can schedule your free COVID-19 shot thru Yale or other local health providers - see your Yale Health mychart for information. New vaccines are delivered and appts open daily, so check regularly to find a time and location that meets your needs.

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West Campus Egg Hunt

Monday, April 12 at 12:00pm
to Friday, April 30 at 5:00pm

West Campus, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Get outside and enjoy the spring weather with a campus-wide egg hunt! Starting April 12th, look around campus outside for hidden plastic eggs filled with prizes and candy. Check your surroundings when you walk to lunch, as you walk to the shuttle or your car, or as you explore the rest of campus.

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Mid-Day Mobility Break

Wednesday, April 14
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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We wanted to call this "you’ve been sitting at your desk all day, and this is what you should do so you don’t permanently damage your body" but it was a little long. Join yoga instructor and mobility expert Jeremy Bennett for a weekly class to keep us all moving. The exercises demonstrated may be a little different each week but you can join at any time. No special equipment needed. Accessible for all fitness levels.

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DIY Embroidery Tote Bag

Wednesday, April 14
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Join your Arts and Culture McDougal fellows embroidery nite part II. 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 we will have the opportunity to embroider a special design on to tote bags! This is a great way to create your own one-of-a-kind accessory! This will be a fun and easy craft so no prior experience is necessary (and you do not need to have come to part I). We will provide everything you need to create a beautiful bag that you will want to use everyday.

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Spring Hiking Challenge

Thursday, April 15 at 10:00am
to Friday, April 30 at 11:00am

A beautiful hiking trail!, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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With things starting to look better both in terms of the pandemic and the weather, the best socially distanced social activity to do right now is go for a HIKE! So, we challenge you to take a hike either with someone (encouraged) or by yourself. From April 15th-30th, find a beautiful place to hike near wherever you are, record it with the AllTrails app, take a snapshot, and then fill out our online form. You'll be competing for several categories--best photo, greatest elevation change, longest hike, etc.--and winners will receive a FREE Yale goodie (T-shirt from Campus Customs etc.)

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Free Kite Decorating and Making

Thursday, April 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Get ready to enjoy the spring weather with a free kite kit! Pre-register for a free kit and then join us on zoom to decorate and build the kite together.

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Personal Safety with Craig Elkin!

Monday, April 19
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Zoom, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Craig Elkin, self-defense instructor at Payne Whitney, will give a presentation on personal safety tips. Stay safe everyone!

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Introduction to Scrivener for Writing and Research

Wednesday, April 21
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Online, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Scrivener is a word-processing and outlining software made specifically for writers and our often-chaotic writing process. Its flexible, binder-like setup has the potential to be a game changer for those who find themselves with piles of random thoughts scattered across any number of documents, journals, and sticky notes. Join us for a workshop and panel where we discuss the numerous ways Scrivener can become an integral part of your writing process. No prior familiarity necessary!

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All Points West Symposium 2021

Friday, April 23
1:00pm - 5:00pm

The third annual All Points West 2021, the only campus-wide symposium showcasing trainee research, is taking place in a virtual format again this year. Join us on zoom for an afternoon of research presentations, networking, and celebration of the diverse West Campus community. The event will consist of eight flashtalks highlighting research across each institute of West Campus, a collaborative networking session, an alumni panel, raffles, and voting to decide the audience favorite award. Please register here to attend the event and we will send you the event pamphlet and the All Points West 2021 Zoom link. West Campus community members who register before April 9th will receive a $10 GrubHub voucher.

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New Reach Outdoor Cleanup

Sunday, April 25
8:30am - 12:00pm

New Reach shelter serves over 3000 women and children experiencing housing insecurity every year. Help us with an outdoor cleanup at one of their facilities and enjoy some time outside as well!

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Cherry Blossom Watercolor Origami Painting

Wednesday, April 28
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Celebrate spring with a beautiful watercolor painting of cherry blossoms and origami birds. You can use them as wall decorations or greeting cards! (Mother's Day is coming up!) No watercolor/origami experience is required.