From: McDougal Center
Date: September 27, 2020
Subject: McDougal Graduate Student Life Notes: Week of 09-27-2020


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Travel Notification Form for GSAS Students - Submit 24/7 online in Yale Connect before leaving

Sunday, September 27
8:00am - 10:00pm
Online form in Yale Connect, United States
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The University urges GSAS students to limit their travel outside of CT in Fall 2020. If they must travel, students are required to notify their GSAS Safety Team in advance, using the online form and process found here in the GSAS Health & Safety Team Group on Yale Connect.
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Due Date - PhD Family Support Subsidy Enrollment for Fall 2020

Wednesday, September 30
1:00am - 11:55pm
online enrollment form, New Haven, CT 06520, United States
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PhD students with children should enroll in GSAS Family Support by September 30 for Fall term Subsidy Payment. Info and form online https://gsas.yale.edu/resources-students/finances-fellowships/funding-phd-students/phd-student-family-support-policy Fall Subsidy is $2,450 for first child under 18,
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Biking to West Campus

Monday, September 7 at 10:00am
to Wednesday, September 30 at 11:00pm
Yale West Campus, (Center closed due to COVID-19 precautions in Fall 2020) 135 Prospect Street, upper level (accessible) McDougal Graduate Student Center Yale University, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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This September, challenge yourself to bike to West Campus and submit a photo for a chance to win a prize. We have designed a fun bike route for you to follow to bike from New Haven to West Haven!
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Connecticut Coastal Cleanup at Long Wharf (In-Person)

Sunday, October 4
10:00am - 1:00pm
Long Wharf Nature Preserve, New Haven
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Save the Sound is organizing its annual Connecticut Cleanup! Let's help keep our coast clean and our beach free of trash. Join us at Long Wharf for a morning by the water! This is an in-person event following strict safety protocol and will be occurring rain or shine!
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Yale vs. Harvard GSAS Voter Pledge Drive

Tuesday, October 6
9:00am - 10:00am
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Afraid of VOMO (Vote or Miss Out)? You don't need to be. Pledge to vote so you can be heard and beat Harvard. Its a win-win! Just fill out the short pledge at the "meeting link" provided. Everyone who fills out the pledge by October 30 will be entered into a raffle to win a Yale t-shirt.

Check out vote.yale.edu for any voting information you may need!
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Watercolor Galaxy Happy Hour

Wednesday, October 7
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Relax and kickoff October with a fun night of watercolor painting! We'll provide an online step-by-step tutorial that we'll follow together, so no prior painting experience is necessary. Just bring your amazing self, your favorite beverage, and some creativity!
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Vice Presidential Debate Watch-Party - For Grad students!

Wednesday, October 7
8:30pm - 10:30pm
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The U.S. Presidential election is coming in one month! We are inviting you to join us together to watch the Vice Presidential Debate. We have two graduate students from Political Science Department to discuss this presidential election and American politics. We will also play the Bingo Game when watching the debate. There must be lots of fun!
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Sports and Recreation Trivia Night!

Tuesday, October 13
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Join your Sports and Recreation McDougal fellows for a night of trivia, and challenge your knowledge of all things mascots, medalists, and match points. This semester your McDougal Fellows will be holding a monthly trivia night, where graduate students can come with a team or be placed on a team and enjoy a night of friendly competition. (While we will do our best to accommodate your request to be put into a specific team, please note that it's not guaranteed.) Each month our first place team will win a prize (a Yale T-shirt from Campus Customs). In December the top 3 teams from the monthly trivia will compete in a final trivia night for the chance to win THE GRAND PRIZE! So come with your friends (or come and make new friends), answer questions, win prizes, and have a good time!
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Cena di Famiglia : Pasta-making Lesson at home with Skappo Italian Wine Bar!

Tuesday, October 13
5:45pm - 7:00pm
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ZOOM Event with In-Person Pickup in New Haven: Make Tuesday night delicioso with the family of owners/chefs at Skappo! For a $14+ fee, pick up your kit of supplies downtown in advance; then put on your best apron at home to learn how to make fresh pici pasta with grapes on Zoom with Mamma from Skappo and your fellow grad students! The meal is completely vegetarian. Wine purchase optional. Buy your tickets by October 8th at 5pm.
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Fellows' Tips of the Week

Adrian and Larissa’s Health and Wellness Tip of the Week - 
Go get your flu shots! Flu shots are especially important this year to prevent getting Covid-19 and influenza simultaneously. Get more info here.
 

Billy and Nakeirah’s Social Tip of the Week -
Fall is officially here, and that means soon your doggo can accompany you to the beach! Always check the rules before you go, but beaches like Hammonasett become pup-friendly from 30 Sept- 1 April!
 

Alycia and Helen’s Arts and Culture Tip of the Week -
Do you miss the excitement of heading to the movies? Town Green District has an exciting line-up of “Movies in the Plaza.” Every Wednesday evening at sundown you can enjoy some of your favorite films under the stars in downtown New Haven’s public park-Pitkin Plaza. This week Edward Scissorhands will be playing! Get there early as space is limited (in order to maintain social distancing!) and wear your mask. You can find more info and a schedule of films here.
 

Sarah and Tayah’s West Campus Tip of the Week -
Grab your bike or rent one to enjoy nearby biking trails throughout Connecticut before winter comes! Also, check out the Biking to West Campus event for a fun bike ride and chance to win a prize before the end of September.
 

Lisa's Apizza Tip of the Week - 
Catch the hometown film "Pizza - A Love Story" in Sally's apizza parking lot Tuesday 9/29 8pm. This mouthwatering documentary shows the history of New Haven apizza, teaches you the 7 Rules of Apizza, and reminds us that pizza wasn't invented here, but it was perfected in #HVN! Buy tix $20 & up, and snag a copy of the newly released DVD.
 

Jo McDougal's Art Tip of the Week - 
Take a break and get your art on with the Yale University Art Gallery & Yale Center for British Art, both reopened now. Make your free timed reservations today, with hours and Info at their websites.