Notes and News – Week of 4-18
ML’s Pieces
Dear Red Lions,
A giant cheer for our freshfolk who did a great job this weekend under the energetic leadership of Maraya Keny-Guyer and Kaitlin Cardon. We had one of the largest college contingents for the 10am opening ceremonies – no easy feat considering the freshmen in the other 10 colleges reside in Old Campus and are able to just roll out of bed and into the courtyard! We started off the day strong winning the balloon popping contest for Frocos and later took 2ndplace in the 3 legged race and 1st place in the eating contest. If you made it out to the events you would have seen our freshman competing with a lot of heart. The large number of entries for this week’s “photo of the week” reflects how much fun everyone had. So instead of picking just one, here are three of the best photos I received capturing the day:
“TD Spirit” from Jemimah Orevaoghene ’19
“Frocos Competition” from Laura Peng ‘16
“TD is the Bestest,” from Katilin Cardon ‘19
And follow this link to see more photos from the day taken by Kaitlin Cardon.
And thanks and congratulations go to SAC and its new president, Jorge Anaya ’19, who did a great job with the TD Twist at Anna Liffey’s Friday night. The new SAC board is off to a flying start. They plan to do a water balloon fight with Silliman this Sunday and we are all looking forward to TD Day on Friday 4/29th!
Spring Fling follows TD Day and this year we have 2 entries from TDers – Seungju Hwang ‘17 “Loving Now” andAndrew Evren ‘18 “And So We Rolled” – made possible by our incredible Recording Studio team in the college. Please go to the Spring Fling polls and put in your vote and support our amazing musicians! Polls close on Friday so don’t wait too long.
Here are our important TD deadlines and events for this week:
Wednesday 4/20 4:30pm Master’s tea with Award-winning writer Karen Tei Yamashita (TD House)
Karen Tei Yamashita is the author of many books. Her most recent work, I Hotel, was selected as a finalist for the National Book Award and awarded the California Book Award, the American Book Award, the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Award, and the Association for Asian American Studies Book Award.
Thursday 4/21 8pm Yale Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall
The YSO still has discounted tickets. Please go to this link and use the discount (promo) code: SHI23383 TD is supporting the event by offering free train tickets for 10 students who’d like to attend but need help with the transportation costs. If you’d like to get a free train ticket, please email karen.mcgovern@yale.edu to let her know.
Friday 4/22 7:30-9:30pm Game Night (TD House)
With all the amazing events we have had this spring, we have not been able to make time for Game Night until now. Please join us for another fun filled evening of your favorite board games. As usual, we will have terrific snacks and drinks on hand!
Saturday 4/23 5pm TD Crawfish Boil (TD Courtyard)
Another great TD Mott Woolley tradition! We fly in crawdads fresh from New Orleans, boil them up and serve with Cajun fixings, including sweet corn and fresh potatoes. No worries if you do not know how to eat them. The more seasoned upperclassmen will be more than happy to teach any newbies!
Sunday 4/24 “Meet the Alum” brunch with Stephen Heintz TD ‘74
Sign up here for our last “Meet the Alum” brunch of the year. Stephen Heintz is currently the president of theRockefeller Brothers Fund, a family foundation that aims to promote “social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world.” Prior to joining Rockefeller, he founded Demos, a public policy and advocacy organization working to enhance the vitality of American democracy and promote more broadly shared prosperity. He has also served as the executive vice president and chief operating officer of the EastWest Institute, where he worked on issues of economic reform, civil society development, and international security.
Sunday 4/24 2:30pm SAC Water balloon fight with Silliman (Silliman Courtyard)
Our fun loving SAC board has organized a friendly water balloon fight with our neighbors across the street. May not seem fair to have salamanders go up against lions, but it will be fun! Ice cream treats will follow!
Without further ado, here is a word from Dean Mahurin…
Áshe,
ML
*****
Dean’s Domain
“Make them know.” (Jexmyn Ward; Salvage the Bones)
MahurINs and OUTs
Stephen A. Schwarzman ’69 to talk about the Schwarzman Scholars Program
Wednesday, May 4, 4pm, GM Room, Horchow Hall, 55 Hillhouse, hosted by the Jackson Institute and Yale CIPE. Don’t miss this special opportunity to hear from the founder, and to get details of the newly-opened application for the second class of Schwarzman Scholars, the new June deadline for students from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, and much more. The Schwarzman Scholars Program offers leadership development & a fully-funded special one-year Master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, with concentrations in International Relations, Public Policy, and Economics & Business. All students are encouraged to attend; graduating seniors, current graduate and professional students, and recent alumni from any country are eligible to apply this year; knowledge of Mandarin is an asset, but is not required. (Members of the Yale College class of 2017 may read about institutional assessment via the Student Grants Database.)
Jackson Institute Career Conversation Lunch with Mark Redmond and Ildiko Hrubos
Monday, April 25, noon-1pm, Horchow Hall room 106
Of interest to anyone interested in US State Department, US national security, diplomacy, Pickering or Boren Fellowships. Mark and Ildiko are both alumni of Jackson’s MA program. They work for the US State Department as Foreign Service Officers and will soon be posted to China. Mark just finished a post with State in La Paz, Bolivia. Ildiko just left the US Department of Homeland Security to join State. At Yale Mark was a Pickering Fellow, students interested in that fellowship should attend. While at Yale, Ildiko was a Boren Fellow for one year in China.
Writing Center Study Hall: Escape distractions; get some real work done. Get inspired in the company of other focused writers. Writing Partners will be on site to answer questions and offer feedback. Sunday, April 24, 2-5pm in HGS 119
Join Mind Matters to hear 5 Yalies share their experiences with mental illness; learn from your peers about what it’s like to cope with mental health issues at Yale. There will be time for questions at the end of the event. (Trigger warning - Suicidality and self-harm may be covered by some of the panelists but will not be a central theme.) Sudler Hall (WLH 201) on Tuesday, April 19, at 7pm
Looking for full time summer work? The Alumni Fund in the Development Office has a job posted for a full-time summer student worker. For more information, please go to the job posting: https://www.yalestudentjobs.org/JobXJobDetail.aspx?JobId=7013&s=1
ACADEMIC DEADLINES
April 22 Last day to convert from the Credit/D/Fail option to a letter grade in a course offered in the second-half of the term.
April 29 Classes end, 5:30pm; reading period begins
Last day to withdraw from a full-term course or a course offered in the second-half of the term.
May 1 Applications for fall-term Leave of Absence due.
May 5 Reading period ends.
Deadline for all course assignments, other than term papers and term projects. This deadline can be extended only by a Temporary Incomplete authorized by the student’s residential college dean.
May 6 Final examinations begin
May 11 Finals end, 5:30pm.
Deadline for all term papers and term projects. This deadline can be extended only by a Temporary Incomplete authorized by the student’s residential college dean.
May 12 Residences close for underclassmen at 12pm.
May 23 University Commencement
May 24 Residences close for seniors at 12pm.
FRESHMEN!
April 20 Sophomore Year Adviser Form is due to the TD Dean’s Office by 5pm. For information about choosing a Sophomore Adviser, please refer to these FAQs.
SOPHOMORES!
April 22 The Consultation on Long-Range Academic Plans form is due to the TD Dean’s Office by 5pm. Please also read the FAQs for answers to common questions, particularly if you are abroad this semester.
CIPE (Center for International and Professional Experience)
2016 International Summer Award: Deadline May 1!
The International Summer Award (ISA) provides a stipend for one summer experience abroad for eligible undergraduate students receiving financial aid. Students must also be participating in ISA-eligible programs. Please visit the ISA website for more information and contact MyCIPE@yale.edu with any questions. The ISA Application deadline is May 1, 2016.
Yale Career Panels: A Candid View of the Biomedical Profession
Tuesday, April 19, 4:30pm-5:30pm, LC 211
RSVP at http://yalecareerpanels-biomedical.eventbrite.com
Life After Yale Series: Success Your First Year on the Job
Thursday, April 21, 4:00pm-5:30pm, Office of Career Strategy
Learn tips and strategies on how to succeed during your first year on the job
RSVP appreciated