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Your GSAS Health and Safety Team reminds all GSAS Students to do Daily Health Check Every day on campus or accessing campus buildings or facilities with ID - this includes Libraries, and for some Grad Dorm residents, every time you use your ID to re-enter your dorm.. Do your DHC online and be set for the day!

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Biking to West Campus

Monday, September 7 at 10:00am
to Wednesday, September 30 at 11:00pm

Yale West Capus, Founders Hall, 135 Prospect St, 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!

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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Viral Testing for HI-D Grad Dorm Residents AND Voluntary Weekly Testing for All G&P Students

Tuesday, September 8
8:00am - 7:00pm

Yale testing locations, United States
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*Residents of HHH & Harkness Grad Dorms are required to do twice weekly viral testing as indicated for continued on-campus access.
**All other Grad & Prof Students can access viral testing on a voluntary basis up to once a week.

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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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Family 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.

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Hit the Ground Running! Info Session with Coach Sheehan

Wednesday, September 16
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Have you recently picked up a new running habit? Trying to spend more time moving outdoors? Or, are you a seasoned runner who is always looking to improve? Join your fellow grads for a running info session with Yale Women's Cross Country Head Coach Taryn Sheehan. She'll share some tips and and answer questions to help you make the most of your running!

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Grad Night In: Cocktail and Food Pairing with Ordinary (ZIPPY)

Thursday, September 17
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Pick up your kit at Ordinary beforehand and join us for a food/cocktail pairing happy hour on zoom! YOU MUST REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE TO PARTICIPATE

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Arts and Culture: Trivia Night!

Tuesday, September 22
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join your Arts and Culture McDougal fellows for a night of trivia! This semester your McDougal Fellows will be holding a monthly trivia night, where graduate students can come with a team (of 4) or be placed on a team and enjoy a night of friendly competition. 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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Virtual Tai Chi with your own Chai Tea

Wednesday, September 23
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Have you been thinking of indulging in some much-needed movement and relaxation? Here is a chance for you to energize yourself with the ancient practice of Tai Chi, also referred to as moving meditation. Join us on Wednesday, September 23rd from 6-7 pm for a virtual Tai Chi class with Shirley Chock. Ask your friends to join in too or make new friends virtually!!

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West Campus: Terrific Terrariums

Thursday, September 24
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join your West Campus Mcdougal fellows in making your own terrarium! We will provide all the materials needed to make your newest house plant pet.