From: McDougal Center
Date: August 16, 2020
Subject: McDougal Graduate Student Life Notes: Week of 08-16-2020


EVENT

COVID Initial Testing for GSAS Students weekdays - Schedule Now

Monday, August 17
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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Yale Connect Clinic Drop-in on Zoom- for Grad Student Group Officers

Monday, August 17
1:00pm - 3:45pm
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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.

If you need to setup your group on Yale Connect for the Aug. 26 Virtual Fair, this is the place to get in-person help this week - Lots of help docs & tutorials are online in your Grad Leaders Toolkit Group on Yale Connect.
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Yale PPE Kit Pickup for GSAS students - weekdays at Yale Kit Supply Depots

Monday, August 17
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.
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EVENT

Movies in the Plaza New Haven: Jurassic Park 1

Wednesday, August 19
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Pitkin Plaza, 145 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Downtown New Haven brings you free socially distanced outdoor movies in Pittkin Plaza. Bring your own LawnChair or blanket. Socially distanced spaces are limited so get their early and Mask up!
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City Event: Free Outdoor Movie: "Adams Family" in Scantlebury Park (near Yale Health Center)

Friday, August 21
8:30pm - 10:30pm
Ella B. Scantlebury Park, 139 Ashmun St,, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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Enjoy free movies for all ages in New Haven parks all summer - The Adams Family is playing this Friday in Scantlebury Park (Ashmun street, next to Yale Health). Will it be the live action or animated version- come and see. Bring your own chair or blanket. masks, bug spray and snacks - get ready for some spooky fun while social distancing outdoors Each week this summer brings a different free movie in another city park.

*The Ella B. Scantlebury Park was named after New Haven's first African-American and first woman City Treasurer.
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Fellows' Tips of the Week

Johnny's Family Tip of the Week - 

The Buy Nothing Project is a group that lets you give away or receive things FOR FREE in your local community. Check out the Facebook page for the New Haven distrct.

Caitlin's Tree Tip of the Week - 

Did you know that the City of New Haven will plant a free tree in front of your house or apartment? Visit the Urban Resources Initiative to find our how you can help make our city a little greener!

Jo's Cocktail Tip of the Week - 

Enjoy the delights of cocktails and learn the skills from notable local mixologists as the City Celebrates New Haven Cocktail Week Aug. 31- Sept. 5. NHCW features a different specialty cocktail at over 40 downtown spots, 4 virtual tasting events (ticketed with supplies included to make at home) and a charity tie-in too!

Lisa's YC-CG Tip of the Week - 

Everyone at Yale can use the new Yale Connect platform to find groups, events (virtual and some live) and connect with other people in the Yale Community - there are 25,0000 Yale users as of today! Download the YaleU Connect App for iPhone - Apple App Store or Android - Google Play Store to get started and/or use the Web version of Yale Connect

Sam's Shopping Tip of the Week - 

Connecticut Sales Tax Free Week begins today, Sunday, August 16th! Now until this Saturday, August 22, most clothing and footwear purchases under $100 are exempt from sales tax! Find more information here. Happy shopping!