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COVID Initial Testing for GSAS Students - Schedule Now

Monday, August 31
9:00am - 5:00pm

Yale Health Testing sites, see testing scheduler for sites, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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GET TESTED NOW! All GSAS students who will be in residence in the greater New Haven area are REQUIRED to do free initial COVID-19 viral screening and testing before Fall 2020 term Aug.31 (or whenever you arrive in area). Get started at https://covid19.yale.edu/screening
Testing will be recorded with consequences for non-compliance with required testing.

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Travel Notification Form for GSAS Students - Required in Advance for Travel Outside of CT

Monday, August 31
8:00pm - 10:00pm

Online form in Yale Connect, New Haven, CT 06520, United States
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GSAS students are urged to limit their travel outside of CT in Fall 2020. If they must travel, they 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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Clinic #4 - Yale Connect (Campus Groups) for Group Officers - Setup Group Sites

Monday, August 31
6:30pm - 9:00pm

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Grad Student Group leaders can stop by this Open Zoom Room - stop into the Zoom Room of Lisa Brandes, Asst Dean for Student Affairs and Yale Connect Admin, for personal Hands-on Demos, Q&A and advice on Setting up your new Yale Connect (Campus Groups) sites. Come to the Zoom Room when you like and join the discussion and learning. Bring your questions, issues and ideas - we are here to help.

Lots of help docs & tutorials are online in your Grad Leaders Toolkit Group on Yale Connect - more coming soon!

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Use YaleU Connect Mobile App - Connect with all Yale Groups, Events & People

Tuesday, September 1
1:00am - 11:00pm

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With virtual everything now, you NEED to stay connected to Yale students, services and events. Connect with and join up to 1,400 Yale groups and student serving offices, 25,000 Yale people and hundreds of events all in one place - Yale Connect. Download the YaleU Connect Mobile App for Apple and Android. It's a secure site for all Yale users, so login on Web or mobile, update your profile, and get connected!

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Yale PPE Kit Pickup Weekdays for GSAS students - at Yale Kit Supply Depots

Wednesday, September 2
9:00am - 5:00pm

PPE Kit Supply depots on campus , New Haven, CT 06520, United States
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Pick up your own Yale Personal Protective Equipment or PPE kit of cloth masks, personal sanitizer and wipes. Available for pickup at Kit Supply Depots on all Yale campus areas - times and days vary, so visit https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/covid-19-workplace-guidance/acquisition-and-distribution-returning-yale-kits#mask-pickuplocations *GSAS students must pick up their own kits at Supply Depots. 1 Kit per Yale student wit Yale ID - wear a mask at pickup location.

Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Volunteering (In-Person)

Monday, September 7
1:00pm - 4:15pm

Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen needs your help! Join us in preparing meals that will be distributed to those struggling with food insecurity in the New Haven area. This is an in-person event following strict safety protocols.

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Drawing Happy Hour: The Eyes Have It

Tuesday, September 8
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join your McDougal fellows for a Drawing Happy Hour! Bring your favorite drink and drawing supplies and spend and hour learning some of the basics of drawing. During this event we will be drawing human faces, with a particular focus on the eyes (time permitting we will also demonstrate drawing other facial features). There will also be an opportunity to ask some questions so that you all can go forth and continue drawing your own masterpieces!

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Ask Us! International Grad Panel + Meet n' Greet

Thursday, September 10
8:00pm - 10:00pm

Hello international graduate students! Some of you are on campus, while others are studying from abroad. Where ever you are, you may have a bunch of questions on how to navigate these unprecedented times, especially as an international student at Yale. OISS and McDougal GSL have an event just for you, in two parts.
(1) A great panel of speakers including staff and senior students who can answer questions related to visas, online learning, coping mechanisms and grad life hacks. Drop in for the whole time, either part, or come when you can! We'll be happy to meet you!
(2) Part 2 is a very informal international grad student Meet n' Greet online hosted by McDougal International GSL Fellows Jing Ping and Saiti Halder - they will have some time for us to get to know other students, and to share upcoming GSL events, address any concerns you may have, and hear about any cool event ideas you may have that we can try to make happen this year with you.

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Dietitian's Delicious Tips!

Friday, September 11
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Ask a nutritionist! Yale's Registered Dietitian Rebecca Purcell will be on hand to give a brief presentation on how to eat well during quarantine & pandemic life. There will be a Q&A session afterward.

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Meet & Greet: Orientation and Coffee Hour for New and Returning Grad Student Families

Saturday, September 12
10:00am - 11:15am

Gather with other GSAS students spouses/partners and or with kids or expecting kids via Zoom to explore all that New Haven has to offer for families. Get advice on what to do and where to go with a kid of any age in New Haven during our current times. We'll have a panel of past and present McDougal Family Fellows to answer any specific questions about Yale policies, and definitely welcome answers and advice from all participants. Schedule for event: 10-10:30am Orientation for incoming students. 10:30-11:15 Coffee Hour for all grad student families.

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Koru Mindfulness and Meditation Course

Tuesday, September 15
5:00pm - 6:15pm

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.