From: McDougal Center
Date: November 22, 2020
Subject: McDougal Graduate Student Life Notes: Week of 11-22-2020


Tips for Thanksgiving Week!

Ten Things to do During Thanksgiving Break In New Haven and Online (in no particular order)

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Safe Travel Reminders - Test B4 & After Any Travel, Quarantine as Required

Saturday, November 28
1:00am - 11:00pm
for Travel outside CT, see Yale Travel Guidelines webpages
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If you are travelling outside CT for more than 24 hours, please take precautions keep yourself and others safe - Get a Test Before you Travel, use safety measures while travelling and Quarantine or get testing as required by Yale and CT Travel Guidelines.
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Mini Yarn Hat Ornaments (Pickup or provide your own supplies)

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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Due Date - Apply for Graduate Prof. Experience (GPE) Fellowship with McDougal GSL

Tuesday, December 1
1:00am - 11:00pm
McDougal Graduate Student Center, working virtually, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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GSAS offers Ph.D. students the opportunity to work on meaningful projects in administrative offices across the university to expand opportunities for doctoral students to strengthen their professional skill set and broaden their career exposure by working with experienced administrators outside of their academic programs. Plus you get paid for your part-time work as a GPE Fellow!
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Friluftsliv Hiking Challenge

Tuesday, December 1 at 8:00am
to Tuesday, December 15 at 8:00am
Wherever you want to hike!, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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While temperatures drop and we all look for ways to stay active AND socially distanced, the hot new winter activity this year is... going outside in the cold! In the spirit of friluftsliv (hygge's more outdoorsy and bold sibling), we challenge you to take a hike. From December 1st-15th, 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 receiver a FREE Yale T-shirt from Campus Customs.
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Home for the Holidays: the US Refugee Resettlement Program

Wednesday, December 2
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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As the holidays approach, take the time to learn the process through which refugees and immigrants make the United States their home. Chris George, Executive Director of Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS), will present on the United States Refugee Resettlement Program and discuss the role IRIS plays in helping our new neighbors find a community in their new home.
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Winter KEEPS ON Coming (Knit Your Own Hat - Free Supplies Included) #2

Thursday, December 3
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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The weather outside may be frightful, and lots of folks want a hat to keep them warm, so we're doing another session of our beginners' knitting tutorial! No experience or supplies necessary: we're providing everything you need: yarn, needles, and if in NHV, hot cocoa or tea packet. too. Our zoom session will go over the knitting basics you need to complete your own hat for the holidays!
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Thrifty & Thriving!: Budgeting & DIY Gift Ideas

Tuesday, December 8
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Want to give great gifts on a budget? No problem! Make your own holiday gifts & learn budgeting tips! We will get you started on your first gift with a DIY face mask. Hope to see you there!
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Holiday Cocktail and Food Pairing With Ordinary and Fundraiser for Animal Rescue(21+, Buy before 12/13)

Tuesday, December 15
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Indulge in holiday cheer with evening of food and drink pairings at home, with supplies picked up in advance at Ordinary New Haven (990 Chapel). Then join Tim Cabral and the mixologists of Ordinary for a guided food and drink session over Zoom. Choose your own price, and if you can, consider donating a few dollars to Halfway Home Animal Rescue!!
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