From: McDougal Center
Date: April 18, 2021
Subject: McDougal Graduate Student Life Notes: Week of 04-18-2021



Fellows' Tips of the Week

Jing and Saiti's International Tip of the Week - Follow the new Yale European Graduate Student society on Facebook, Instagram (@yaleeurograds), LinkedIn, and Yale Connect to stay informed about social, networking, and speaker events coming up soon! The society is a space for European students and European enthusiasts at the graduate and professional level at Yale, facilitating friendships, networking, and discussion.

Billy and Nakeirah’s Social Tip of the Week - Flowers are blossoming! Check out this guide for what flowers might be the best to watch when!

Emily and Sarwar's Sports and Rec Tip of the Week - Feeling too lazy to cook? Wanting to impress your friends at your next outdoor gathering? Check out Sanctuary Kitchen, a CitySeed organization that works with immigrants and refugees so that they can share their culinary talents with the New Haven area. Check out their website for weekly menus, where to find them at the farmer's market, and virtual cooking classes!

Alycia and Helen’s Arts and Culture Tip of the Week - Did you know that the Yale Center for British Art has a "Coloring Book" with images from its collections? Grab your crayons, paints, markers, or use an app to create your own masterpiece! To download the coloring book plates click here!

Jo McDougal's Earth Week Tip of the Week - Yale Office of Sustainability has a series of events upcoming during Earth Week, such as how to be a conscious eater and Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Walk and Talk. You can find complete event information here!

Lisa's Apartment Search Tip of the Week - Check out the Yale owned apts managed by Elm Campus partners, downtown and on the edges of campus in Science Hill/Mansfield area. Attend April 23 info session webinar or check out ElmCampus website!

Sam's CampusGroups Training for Student Leaders Tip of the Week - CampusGroups is hosting a training for Leaders of Student Orgs next Tuesday, April 27th! Learn how to effectively communicate with your groups members, build surveys and forms,  store important documents, and more! Register here!

Happening Around GSAS

Thursday, April 22
Start End   Event         Hosted By
5:30pm 6:30pm Welcome to the New World Book Discussion with IRIS OISS
Tuesday, April 27
9:00am 12:00pm Distinguished Woman in Science - Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein WISAYale - a Student and Postdoc Organization
Thursday, April 29
12:00pm 1:00pm Lunch Networking Session with Dr. Bryan Bryson oSTEM.Grad

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Upcoming GSL Events

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

Monday, April 19
1:00pm - 1:00pm
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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. You may need to travel outside of greater NH to get an available shot slot in CT.

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

Monday, April 26
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. If you must travel outside of Greater New Haven CT area in Spring 2021 for 24 hours or more, as a GSAS Student you are required to submit a Travel Form to GSAS HSL IN ADVANCE of any travel. The form and Safety team will advise on Post-travel guidance for Fully Vaccinated Students, whose quarantine is eliminated or shortened, and not fully vaccinated students (required quarantine or 2 negative tests (Day 1 and day 5) before returning to any on-campus activities or access.)

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Apply to be a McDougal Graduate Student Life Family Fellow for 2021-22 - due date 5/02!

Sunday, April 18
12:05am - 11:55pm
application online in Yale Connect, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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McDougal Graduate Student Life is looking for a Family Fellow for the 2021-22 academic year! GSL Family Fellows create student life programs catered to GSAS students with families, and meet and collaborate with other students and administrators. You'll also get to develop your leadership and teamwork skills, and get paid! GSAS full-time degree students, in residence in Greater New Haven and in years 2-6 during the next academic year are invited to apply in any of 8 GSL program areas. Fellows serve 5-8 hrs per week and receive an honorarium. Applications close Sunday, May 2nd at 11:59pm. Interviews will be conducted over Zoom.

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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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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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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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Mid-Day Mobility Break

Wednesday, April 21
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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All Points West Symposium 2021

Friday, April 23
1:00pm - 5:00pm
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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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Break-Day Take-Away with McDougal GSL - (belated) Earth Day!

Friday, April 23
11:00am - 6:00pm
McDougal Graduate Student Center, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Thursday April 22nd is Earth Day! For our final Break-Day Take-Away of the semester, McDougal GSL is providing planting kits, with pots, seeds and soil! Stop by the McDougal Center between 11am-6pm on FRIDAY, April 23rd for a planting kit! *Pots and soil available while supplies last*

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New Reach Outdoor Cleanup

Sunday, April 25
8:30am - 12:00pm
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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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Family-Friendly Dinner Time Crafts with BackSlash Baker!

Tuesday, April 27
5:15pm - 6:15pm
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Kid-focused event. Join us over supper time for stories and cupcake decorating with local baker and Yale grad student BackSlash baker! Zoom event with In-Person pickup.

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Cherry Blossom Watercolor Origami Painting

Wednesday, April 28
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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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.

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DIY Eco-Friendly Soaps!

Thursday, April 29
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Does making your own zero-waste and non-toxic soap bars sound like a good idea for celebrating earth month? We invite Sarah Jane from Yale Office of Sustainability to teach us how to make soap bars! We will also learn about sustainable lifestyles happening in Yale College. Supplies for soap making will be provided and you just need to pick up and come to this wonderful event!

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Edgerton Park Outdoor Cleanup

Saturday, May 1
10:00am - 1:00pm
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Edgerton Park is a beautiful and historic park on the Hamden-New Haven border. Join us for a morning outdoor cleanup in the park! Duties may include raking, putting down mulch, painting benches, and more!

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Take a Break: Find & Share Game

Tuesday, May 4
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zoom, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Take a break from finals and play a scavenger hunt in your own home! Winner will receive a cool wellness prize!

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Zentangle

Wednesday, May 5
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Laura Marks, a certified Zentangle instructor, will guide this introductory workshop. Everyone is welcome – beginners as well as those who had previously attended our fall Zentangle workshop will all learn something new!

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