From: McDougal Center
Date: February 14, 2021
Subject: McDougal Graduate Student Life Notes: Week of 02-14-2020


Fellows' Tips of the Week

Caitlin and Cecilia's Public Service Tip of the Week - Looking for more volunteer opportunities? Join Dwight Hall's Volunteer Hub for information on current local projects. Find the hub here and sign up today!

Adrian and Larissa’s Health and Wellness Tip of the Week - Want to start a meditation practice? Learn more about one of the world’s oldest art forms? Join Mindful Kala - a virtual Good Life Center program and research study that integrates Bharatanatyam (Indian Classical Dance) with mindfulness. It will take place over 4 sessions on Mondays from 5:30-6:30pm. Learn more about it here or here.

Sarah and Tayah’s West Campus Tip of the Week - Know someone working, researching, or rotating at West Campus who is not getting our monthly event emails? Tell them to join our West Campus Community campus groups page here.

Connor & Jen and Taryn & Johnny's Spouse and Family Tip of the Week - With snow sticking on the ground for a change, and more in the forecast, now is the time to get the kids (or the kid in you) out for some sledding. Check out this article on New Haven's best sledding spots, accessible by either foot or car. If you're in need of a sled, consider improvising with some round-the-house items for the true "Yankee Ingenuity" spirit!

Jo McDougal's GSA Survey on the Experience of Students with Disabilities Tip of the Week - A GSA priority this year is to collect information about the experiences of students with disabilities in order to best advocate for the needs of these students. Based on feedback and comments from an initial soft roll out last year, the GSA has revised and expanded our data collection and would like to hear from you! Please fill out this anonymous survey, which includes questions on accessibility, inclusivity and discrimination, medical care, personal leave, and COVID-19. Everyone is invited to complete this survey, as even those without disabilities may have valuable input related to inclusivity and accessibility. Anyone with a Yale email address who completes the survey will be eligible to win a $50 gift card! The drawing will take place at the end of February. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach out to Megan.Kelley@yale.edu or submit a comment to the GSA.

Lisa's Grad productivity Tip of the Week - Take charge of your year, with a little bit of planning and some good self care in this advice from Inside Higher Ed

Jen's Zoom Fatigue Tip of the Week - Feeling drained after a day of virtual meetings and classes? As we have moved to a virtual world, many have increasingly reported the feeling of Zoom fatigue. In Zoomed Out? 5 Ways to Combat Virtual Meeting Fatigue you will learn what Zoom fatigue is, what causes Zoom fatigue and 5 easy ways to get Zoom fatigue under control.This eLearning was developed by Being Well at Yale and Yale Medicine Learning and Development.

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GSAS Travel Forms needed for Travel outside CT Jan- May 2021

Monday, February 15
1:00am - 1:00pm
GSAS Travel Form online in Yale Connect group
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The university is strongly discouraging unnecessary travel for students, faculty and staff for the duration of this public health crisis. Enrolled in residence students (those who are authorized to be on campus) are required to obtain permission from their school’s Health and Safety Leader to travel outside the Greater New Haven Area for more than 24 hours. If you must travel outside of CT 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. *If you are regularly commuting to campus from outside Greater New Haven, please email GSAS HSLs at gsas.safetyteam@yale.edu to notify us one time about your commuting plans.
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How to "succulents" for Grad Students [Wait List only]

Monday, February 15
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Need to add some greenery to your space? Wish to learn more about succulent care and be a good parent to your plant? Join us as we discuss succulents and how to best care for them with Sarah Jane from the office of Sustainability. We will also provide a succulent and soil for it. Bring your own "pot" and friends.
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Dating Culture Around the World

Tuesday, February 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Are you interested in knowing the differences of dating culture across the world? Is there any consistence in the norm, such as who should pay for the dinner, across countries? It is great to talk about them in the love month! We design this interactive event to answer all these questions! We will have people from different countries to chat about the dating culture and you are also welcome to contribute your thoughts!
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Mid-Day Mobility Break

Wednesday, February 17
1:00pm - 1:30pm
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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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Make Your Own Thank-You Card

Wednesday, February 17
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Join us for an evening of card-making! Show your gratitude for someone important in your life by making them a beautiful card.
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DIY Toilet Paper Flowers

Wednesday, February 17
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Toilet paper. It taught us patience, it taught us pain, and now we can teach you how to make it into beautiful flowers! Don't worry -- each flower only requires 3-4 squares, so we won't be wasteful. Come join us for a lighthearted and fun night of diy toilet paper flowers night!
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Gin Cocktail Happy Hour with Enjoy Wine and Spirits (Buy tix before 2/16)

Thursday, February 18
6:00pm - 7:30pm
McDougal Graduate Student Center, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Start the weekend off right with a guided gin drink sampling from Enjoy Beer, Wine, and Spirits in the comfort of your home! We'll be mixing 3 drinks including some excellent gin classics and a new pre-made gin cocktail recommended by the experts! Come with your questions and learn about this essential liquor for the bar!
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Exploring West Campus Flora with the Peabody Museum

Tuesday, February 23
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Zoom, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Join your West Campus fellows and friends at the Peabody virtually along the West Campus nature trail where we will identify and learn about plants! This event will be recorded.
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Relax with Reiki

Wednesday, February 24
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Reiki is the most popularly requested service at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Learn more about this energy healing method and its benefits and receive a virtual session to help you feel more relaxed!
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Making Baklava (layered sweet pastry) with Chef Nieda - Buy tix before 2/23

Thursday, February 25
6:30pm - 8:30pm
 
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Learn how to make baklava, a layered pastry dessert dating back to the Ottoman-era with Chef Nieda at Havenly Treats.
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Yale's 2021 3-Minute Thesis Submission - Due Feb, 26

Thursday, January 28 at 1:00pm
to Friday, February 26 at 12:00pm
https://ocs.yale.edu/2021-3-minute-thesis-competition-details/
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Twelve finalists will be selected to move onto the championship round and will be announced on Friday, March 12th via email.
All finalists will then have the opportunity to modify, re-record and submit their presentations (modifications based on feedback from the preliminary round will be welcome and expected). These revised presentations will be due by Thursday, April 1st at 12noon ET.
The winners of the 2021 3-Minute Thesis Competition will be revealed during an awards ceremony over Zoom on Thursday, April 22nd at 5pm ET.
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Get to Know Dungeons and Dragons

Friday, February 26
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Are you interested in Dungeons and Dragons, but don't know how to get started? Has it been a while since you've played, but now you're looking to get back into it? Join us for an evening of play with your fellow GSAS students! We'll start by going over the basics of the game, then set off on a one-shot campaign, the Lost Mine of Phandelver. No experience necessary!
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Noodle Art and Mac and Cheese: Family-Friendly Craft and make-at-home Lunch! (Sign up by 02/24)

Saturday, February 27
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Looking for an easy weekend activity (and lunch!) with your kids? Join us making pasta necklaces, picture frames, and noodle art. Pick up craft supplies and some boxed mac n cheese for lunch too! (Gluten Free and Vegan available!)
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Sanctuary Kitchen Iraqi Cooking Class

Wednesday, March 3
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Sanctuary Kitchen partners with immigrants and refugees to use food to promote cultural exchange and community. Join us in preparing fusiliya and rice with a Sanctuary Kitchen chef!
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GSAS Public Service Awards

Thursday, April 1
12:00pm - 12:00pm
Online, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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The Graduate School invites nominations for its annual Public Service Awards for GSAS students who engage in public scholarship, disciplinary-related community outreach, and community service. The winners are recognized at GSAS Convocation and each receive $1,000 prize. You may nominate yourself or another graduate student. Nominations are due by April 1. See application for full descriptions of each award.
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