From: McDougal Center
Date: September 19, 2021
Subject: McDougal Graduate Student Life Notes: Week of 09-19-2021


Fellows' Tips of the Week

Emily and Tayah's Sports and Rec Tip of the Week -   Grad-Pro Intramurals are back! Fall registration for Soccer, Softball, and Volleyball is open through Monday, September 20th. Grad-Pro IMs are open to all vaccinated faculty, staff, and students. The season starts on Sunday, September 26th. Visit here to sign up! Please email elliott.taylor@yale.edu with questions.

Brianna and Emily's Health and Wellness Tip of the Week -  Did you know that September is National Self-Care Awareness Month? Support your personal health and wellness by checking out these COVID-19 friendly self-care tips from Being Well at Yale!

Saiti and Shenqi's International Tip of the Week -  Are you in New Haven with a husband, wife, or partner who is studying or working at Yale? OISS invites you to join the International Spouses and Partners at Yale (ISPY) community for a virtual orientation on Friday, September 24th. This orientation is an opportunity for you to network with other spouses and learn more about the opportunities and resources that are available to you at Yale. Register at https://yaleconnect.yale.edu/OISS/rsvp_boot?id=1245896.

Alycia and Juliana's Arts and Culture Tip of the Week -  Take some time to visit the Yale Art Gallery this week! They are currently hosting On the Basis of Art: 150 Years of Women at Yale, an art exhibition honoring the fabulous work of female graduates of Yale University. The exhibit will be there until the end of the year, but you do need advance reservations at the gallery due to COVID restrictions -- so get your tickets today!

Happening Around GSAS

 Sunday, September 26
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Now 11:55pm Apply for Spring 2022 GSAS Professional Experience (GPE) Fellowships! Private Location (rsvp to display)
Sunday, September 26
Now 9:00pm Welcome to New Haven Virtual Shopping & Dining Offers for Students The Shops at Yale

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GSL Geocaching

Tuesday, September 21
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Broadway Island, 56 Broadway, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Love scavenger hunts? Want to explore New Haven and meet some new people? Join McDougal GSL for Geocaching: a global scavenger hunt that uses GPS to find hide and seek containers.

Meet us at the island on Broadway (56 Broadway, New Haven, CT 06511) to start our hunt for Geocaches downtown New Haven. We will be walking from the Island to the Yale Art Museum and end with free ice cream at Arethusa!

This event is for students only.
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Koru Mindfulness and Meditation Course

Tuesday, September 21
5:30pm - 6:45pm
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Stressed out? Trouble sleeping? Want more compassion for yourself and others? Try Koru Mindfulness, a four-week course designed to teach students the basics of mindfulness and meditation. These skills can help you manage daily stress and bring more ease into your life. The course is offered for matriculating students only.
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Second-Year Meet & Mingle! (Pizza and wine provided)

Wednesday, September 22
4:30pm - 6:30pm
McDougal Graduate Student Center - Caulkins Courtyard, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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[SECOND YEAR GRAD STUDENTS ONLY] We know that the second years did not get to enjoy many in-person events last year. But now it's different! Here's your chance to meet everyone else who joined Yale in 2020! Mingle with your peers in person in the McDougal Center courtyard. We will provide yard games (cornhole, kanjam, giant jenga, and more!), pizza, and wine. You can look forward to low-stakes ice breakers and a rocking good time. Encourage your cohort mates to register and let's get to minglin'!
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Michelle's House Volunteering

Saturday, September 25
7:00am - 11:00am
College Woods East Rock Park, 41 Cold Spring Street, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Please join us in giving a helping hand to Michelle's House.

Michelle's House, which is home to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America CT, is holding their 30th annual walk and James Barber 5K Run and Bike. They need your help to support this event.
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Graduate and Professional Student LGBTQ Welcome Back Reception

Wednesday, September 29
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Caulkins Courtyard, behind the McDougal Graduate Student Center, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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McDougal Graduate Student Life and The Office of LGBTQ Resources are excited to offer a welcome mixer for Yale Graduate and Professional LGBTQ students! We hope you will stop by to make some new friends and reconnect with old ones as we celebrate our community and welcome in the new school year. We are pleased to provide individually packaged food as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for your enjoyment while maintaining appropriate safety measures. Please consider joining us from 5:30 pm on Wednesday, September 29th in the Caulkins Courtyard located behind the Watson Center. See you there!
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DIY Self-Care Kits

Thursday, September 30
6:30pm - 8:00pm
McDougal Graduate Student Center, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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We're celebrating Self Care Awareness Month by making self-care kits at the McDougal Center! Drink some tea and show off your creativity as you decorate a box and fill it with your choice of health-inspired items, intended to promote self-care and personal wellness throughout the school year. We'll also share some self-care tips, including breathing exercises and relaxation techniques, that you can use whenever you need a quick break!
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Connecticut Coastal Cleanup at Long Wharf

Saturday, October 2
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Long Wharf Food Truck Area, 351 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Save The Sound is organizing its annual Connecticut Cleanup! Help us keep our beautiful Long Wharf coast clean and the beach free of trash!
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