From: McDougal Center
Date: November 15, 2020
Subject: McDougal Graduate Student Life Notes: Week of 11-15-2020


Fellows' Tips of the Week
 

Jing and Saiti's International Tip of the Week -  Do you want to make some Indian foods but don’t know where to get these particular spices? Chef Brian from Sherkaan restaurant kindly suggested that Indian Farmer Market in West Haven is a good place to find the common Indian spices, such as chaat masala and chutney.

Connor & Jen and Taryn & Johnny's Spouse and Family Tip of the Week -  Don't forget, New Haven and State Parks grounds are open to the public even after their operational season. They may not have facilities available, but they're still plenty of fun! Lighthouse Point Park will be closing soon; it's weather dependent whether they will be open and charging non-NHV residents parking fees on the weekends. For those with transport, Hammonasset State Park is beautiful no matter the temperature. So remember: If it's "closed," it's open and free. Note: Lighthouse Point is always free for NHV residents with proof of residency!

Emily and Sarwar's Sports and Rec Tip of the Week -  Looking for a free and effective tool to organise and manage your personal and/or professional goals ? Check out notion.so , a free tool that can help you de-clutter your mind from all the tasks and plans by allowing you to create custom sections to organise eveything as you wish.

Caitlin and Cecilia's Public Service Tip of the Week -  Give thanks by giving to the United Way of Greater New Haven (facilitated by the Yale Genetics Department) to help end hunger in the region. Find out more here.

Sam's Yale's 150th Anniversary WomenAtYale Symposium Recordings Tip of the Week - Check out the closed-captioned replays of the capstone 150th Anniversary of Women At Yale Virtual Symposium, which occurred from September 24-27, 2020. Over 4,000 alumni joined us live for this historic, first-of-its kind online event for Yale. We were honored to be joined by Secretary Hillary Clinton, Jodie Foster, Dr. Elizabeth Alexander, and many more outstanding alumnae, who engaged in thoughtful conversations on the most pressing issues of our time. View replays of the historic symposium and additional resources here.

Jo's COVID Alert Tip of the Week - Download the CT Covid Alert app for apple and android smartphones to get covid exposure proximity alerts by phone - telling you if you've been near to someone who is positive. It's completely anonymous, download it today. More info here.
 

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West Campus Student Forum

Tuesday, November 17
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join the West Campus Student and Postdoc Committee for it's Fall 2020 student forum. This meeting will be a safe space to share suggestions, ideas, complaints questions, and problems involving West Campus, Coronavirus, or general topics.
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#yaleGRADitude: Free Postcards and Social Media Campaign! (Pick up on the 17th)

Tuesday, November 17
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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During the month of thanksgiving, we would like you to join us in expressing GRADitude towards the people in our lives that have made our lives warmer and brighter. Pick up free postcards and stamps(domestic and international) at McDougal Center on Nov. 17th during 4:00-5:30pm. You need to register by Nov. 16th to reserve yours!
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Mid-Week Wind Down

Wednesday, November 18
12:00pm - 6:00pm
McDougal Graduate Student Center, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Do classes/teaching/research/life have you feeling stressed out? Wind down with a facial sheet mask and some herbal tea, for pick-up at the McDougal Center any time between 12-6pm! Take some time for self-care!!
*Reminder - please fill out Yale's Daily Health Check before coming to campus to pick up facial sheet mask and tea! Limit one per item per person.*
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Amnesty International Write for Rights

Wednesday, November 18
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Human Rights Day is December 10. Make your voice heard by participating in the Amnesty International Write for Rights campaign. Join us as we discuss pressing human rights issues, how to write a letter, and how to send that letter out into the world.
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Cake Decorating with Julia's Bakery (Kit pickup at West Campus) - Buy Tix by 11/16 11:59pm

Thursday, November 19
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Join your West Campus GSL fellows in partnership with Julia's Bakery for a cake decorating master class on Zoom on 11/19! Buy Kit tickets for $10 + fee each here by 11/16: https://2020cakedecorgsl.eventbrite.com
*Kits will include a vanilla sprinkle cake, a variety of colored frosting, and an assortment of sprinkles!
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Safe Travel Reminders - Test B4 & After Any Travel, Quarantine as Required

Saturday, November 21
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 free COVD Test Before you Travel, and practice safety measures while travelling. When you return to CT and Yale you'll need to Quarantine for 14 days or Q for 5 days with tests on Days 1 & 5 before coming back onto campus - review Yale and CT Travel Guidelines online.
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Winter Is Coming (Knit Your Own Hat - Free Supplies Included)

Wednesday, November 25
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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The weather outside may be frightful, so join us for a beginners knitting tutorial and make yourself a hat! No experience or supplies necessary: we're providing everything you need: yarn, needles, and hot cocoa to boot. Our zoom session will go over the basics you need to complete your own hat for the holidays!
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Mini Yarn Hat Ornaments

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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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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