From: McDougal Center
Date: October 4, 2020
Subject: McDougal Graduate Student Life Notes: Week of 10-04-2020


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Travel Notification Form for GSAS Students - Online 24/7 on Yale Connect

Sunday, October 4
1:00am - 11:00pm
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GSAS students are urged to limit their travel outside of CT in Fall 2020. If they must travel, they are required to notify their GSAS Safety Team in advance, using the online form and process found here in the GSAS Health & Safety Team Group on Yale Connect.
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Get your Flu Shot this Month!

Monday, October 5
1:00am - 11:00pm
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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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Yale vs. Harvard GSAS Voter Pledge Drive

Tuesday, October 6
9:00am - 10:00am
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Afraid of VOMO (Vote or Miss Out)? You don't need to be. Pledge to vote so you can be heard and beat Harvard. Its a win-win! Just fill out the short pledge at the "meeting link" provided. Everyone who fills out the pledge by October 30 will be entered into a raffle to win a Yale t-shirt.

Check out vote.yale.edu for any voting information you may need!
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Watercolor Galaxy Happy Hour

Wednesday, October 7
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Relax and kickoff October with a fun night of watercolor painting! We'll provide an online step-by-step tutorial that we'll follow together, so no prior painting experience is necessary. Just bring your amazing self, your favorite beverage, and some creativity!
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Bright Horizons Webinar: Back-Up Care - Yale GSAS Students

Wednesday, October 7
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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If you're raising a family, providing care for elder loved ones, or both, any disruption can mean turning life upside-down to find a back-up caregiver…or staying home from work/school if no one’s available. What will you do when your child’s school is closed or Dad’s caregiver is on vacation? Your Bright Horizons Back-Up CareTM program makes it easy to find reliable care, in advance or last minute.

GSAS students and their spouses/partners can join this Bright Horizons webinar to find out how to take advantage of your new back-up care program and ensure your children and adult or elder relatives are well cared for, even when you have to be at work or school.
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Vice Presidential Debate Watch-Party - For Grad students & Scholars!

Wednesday, October 7
8:30pm - 10:30pm
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The U.S. Presidential election is coming in one month! We are inviting you to join us on zoom to watch the Vice Presidential Debate together. We have two graduate students from Political Science Department to discuss this presidential election and American politics. We will also play the Bingo Game when watching the debate. There will be lots of fun!
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Sustaining Yourself through Grad School

Tuesday, October 13
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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You’re invited to gather with peers for conversation and reflection on your experience at GSAS and the things that sustain you. In this time of COVID, when we cannot socialize, connect and study like we are used to, how are you getting by? (and how are you not?) This session is hosted by Associate Chaplain Jenny Peek and will provide time, space, and thoughtful resources to assist in navigating the ups and downs of grad school and beyond.
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Sports and Recreation Trivia Night!

Tuesday, October 13
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Join your Sports and Recreation McDougal fellows for a night of trivia, and challenge your knowledge of all things mascots, medalists, and match points. This semester your McDougal Fellows will be holding a monthly trivia night, where graduate students can come with a team or be placed on a team and enjoy a night of friendly competition. (While we will do our best to accommodate your request to be put into a specific team, please note that it's not guaranteed.) Each month our first place team will win a prize (a Yale T-shirt from Campus Customs). In December the top 3 teams from the monthly trivia will compete in a final trivia night for the chance to win THE GRAND PRIZE! So come with your friends (or come and make new friends), answer questions, win prizes, and have a good time!
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Cena di Famiglia : Pasta-making Lesson at home with Skappo Italian Wine Bar (Buy Tix by 10/8 5pm)!

Tuesday, October 13
5:45pm - 7:00pm
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ZOOM Event with In-Person Pickup in New Haven: Make Tuesday night delicioso with the family of owners/chefs at Skappo! For a $14+ fee, pick up your kit of supplies downtown in advance; then put on your best apron at home to learn how to make fresh pici pasta with grapes on Zoom with Mamma from Skappo and your fellow grad students! The meal is completely vegetarian. Wine purchase optional. Buy your tickets by October 8th at 5pm.
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West Campus Pumpkin Party

Wednesday, October 14
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Carve a pumpkin over zoom with us! Bring your creativity and we will bring the pumpkins and spooky fun!
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United Way's Read to Students

Tuesday, October 20
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Looking for an opportunity to volunteer virtually? The United Way is hosting a reading to students volunteering opportunity. Find out how to record and upload your reading below and join us to share how the experience went!
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Origami Basics

Tuesday, October 20
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Come and hangout with your fellow graduate students for a fun night of Origami folding! We will provide an online step-by-step tutorial that everyone can follow together. No folding experience is necessary as we will spend the night learning a new craft together. Just bring your amazing self, some squares of paper and your creativity!
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West Campus Photo Contest - All October!

Thursday, October 1 at 10:00am
to Friday, October 30 at 11:00pm
Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Submit pictures of something new you tried during 2020!
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Fellows' Tips of the Week
 

Connor & Jen and Taryn & Johnny's Spouse and Family Tip of the Week -
While fall has fully arrived, it's not too late to get a last little bit of parks recreation for free! Many state parks and city beaches are less crowded and also stop charging admission this time of year, so it's a great time to explore while the weather is still quite lovely for sand castle building or taking a hike. Get Outside! 

Caitlin and Cecilia's Public Service Tip of the Week -
Participate in the electoral process by volunteering as a poll worker for the election!

Emily and Sarwar's Sports and Rec Tip of the Week -
Looking for running partners? Contact GSAS student Rebecca Greenberg (r.greenberg@yale.edu) if you're interested in running with fellow grad students. She has organized regular runs on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings!

Jing and Saiti's International Tip of the Week -
Are you concerned about the DHS Proposal to shorten F-1 and J-1 visa length of stay for international students? To find out what this may mean for you, attend the OISS town hall and ask your questions!

Jo McDougal's Hacking Racism & Healthcare Tip of the Week -
MIT students are organizing a hackathon event on 10/16 dedicated to hacking racism ingrained in the healthcare system - all Yale students are invited to participate.