Notes and News – Week of 2-15
ML’s Pieces
Dear Red Lions,
I hope everyone enjoyed yesterday’s wonderful Valentine’s Day brunch brought to you by our Dining Hall staff. It’s worthwhile to take a moment and thank them for their service especially on cold wintery days when a hot meal is the best thing anyone can ask for. They are true champions working through the curve balls that the extreme cold has thrown our way. You may have noticed the use of paper products in the Dining Hall these last couple of days. For a change, this is not because you have not been returning TD plates – though we are very low on mugs, so return them – but frozen pipes in the Dining Hall have made dish washing difficult. So make sure to take time out to show your gratitude for all they do.
Speaking of eating on a cold day, this week’s “photo of the week” titled “Cupcake Love” comes from Rosa Vargas ‘18, one of our three TD Student Kitchen Aides. She sent in this great photo of this Sunday’s Valentine’s Day cupcake baking class with Katalina from Katalina’s Cupcakes on Whitney. Their scrumptious creations feature fresh strawberries and raspberries, and chocolates. I think many consumed theirs on the spot though there were plenty to share with lucky suitemates. Special thanks also to our two other wonderful aides Lelina Chang ’18 and Mackenzie Mathews ’16 for their assistance in making this first time event a success!
We have two extremely exciting and eagerly awaited events this week – our 2nd Chubb event of this academic year with former Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta and the resurrected TD ski trip! Here is more info:
Wednesday 2/17 Chubb Fellowship Lecture and Dinner with the Honorable Norman Mineta
Former Secretary of Commerce and Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta will deliver his Chubb lecture, titled “US Security Concerns from Japanese American Internment to 9/11 and ISIL,” at 4:30pm in the Whitney Humanities Center auditorium. The lottery for the dinner is now closed. Everyone who has been selected should have received a note from Ben Ackerman.
Saturday 2/20 Mott Woolley Trip to Mt Snow
We are off to Mt. Snow in Vermont for our first TD ski trip in years! The lottery for this has closed. If you are skiing or snowboarding, you must come into the TD Master’s Office and pay your deposit and sign your trip waiver. Please email seungju.hwang@yale.edu if you cannot come into the office to make separate payment arrangements.
And here are some great events and important dates for next week:
Monday 2/22 Deadline for submitting TD Day Shirt Designs
You should have all received the call for submissions for design ideas for the new 2016 TD Day shirt. Please send your submissions to Christopher.paolini@yale.edu by the deadline.
Tuesday 2/23 5:30pm Senior Mellon Forum
We are taking a short break this week to prepare for our Chubb events, but the raucous fun and intellectual conversations will resume.
Friday 2/26 5-9pm Pop Up Restaurant in the TD Buttery
Goodbye fryolator and hello sous vide! For one night, we are turning the TD Buttery into an upscale fine dining restaurant. Join our amazing Buttery Staff for a prix fixe, three-course meal. There will be two seatings at 5pm and 7pm. Stay tuned for the sign up process.
Without further ado, here is a word from Dean Mahurin…
Áshe,
ML
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Dean’s Domain
“People can’t, unhappily, invent their mooring posts, their lovers and their friends, any more than they can invent their parents. Life gives these and also takes them away and the great difficulty is to say Yes to life.”
(James Baldwin, Giovanni’s Room)
MahurINs and OUTs
The Global Health Justice Partnership is a new initiative between the Yale Law School and the Yale School of Public Health. Please join the panel discussion on Climate Change and Human Rights on February 17 from 12-1:30 at the Yale Law School, room 120. The discussion is open to all students and lunch will be provided. For more information visit: Yale Global Health Justice Partnership.
Join in the International Student’s Organization for a teach-in on Race in Global Context, consisting of three panel discussions. The purpose of this teach-in is to contribute to the ongoing conversation on campus about race by introducing international perspectives. We hope to inspire students to reflect on how our intersectional identities influence our roles as not just Yale students within America, but as citizens in today’s globalized and interconnected world. https://www.facebook.com/events/1701558486794986/
Thursday, February 18, 7:00- 8:30pm | LC 101, 53 High Street
Come attend the Yale Scientific Magazine’s Biotechnology Recruitment Fair this Friday, February 19th, from 1 PM to 4 PM! At 1 PM, Dr. Laura Niklason, Ph.D., MD, a professor at the Yale Medical School and the founder of a biotechnology company will give a keynote address. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to meet representatives of different companies and Yale labs looking to hire students to help conduct biotechnology research. Just drop by during the hours above or come and stay for the whole event. Please RSVP to this link (https://www.facebook.com/events/931526983582697/) if interested!
SHARE Support Groups. The SHARE (Sexual Harassment and Assault Response & Education) Center will be offering support groups during the spring semester (dates and times to be set based on schedules of member). Where: SHARE Center (Yale Health, Lower Level) Please contact Carole Goldberg, Amy Meyers or Jennifer Czincz if you are interested in participating. Carole Goldberg: 203 432 0310, carole.goldberg@yale.edu; Amy Myers:203-436-8217, amy.myers@yale.edu; Jennifer Czincz: 203 432 2610,jennifer.czincz@yale.edu
DEADLINES:
February 15 Yale-in-London Summer Session 2016 application due
Yale Summer Session Abroad (Faculty led) 2016 application due
February 26 Last day to drop a spring first-half course (with a W on your transcript)
March 1 Summer Abroad Credit for Designated Programs application due
March 2 Classes begin for courses offered in the second half of the term.
March 5 Year or Term Abroad Application for Academic Year 2016-2017 and Fall 2016 Abroad application due
March 7 Global Summer Program application due
March 11 MIDTERM
Freshman Counselor decisions announced at noon
Last day to withdraw from a full-term course without the course appearing on the transcript
Withdrawal from Yale College on or before this date entitles a student to a rebate of one-quarter of the term’s tuition.
March 12-27 Spring Recess
April 8 Last day to convert from the Credit/D/Fail option in a full-term course to a letter grade.
Last day to withdraw from a course offered in the second-half of the term without the course appearing on the transcript.
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.
Center for International and Professional Experience (CIPE)
YALE SUMMER SESSION
Yale Summer Session-Online Courses
Yale Summer Online provides an opportunity for students to continue their studies in the summer through challenging seminars taught online. The courses are developed and taught by Yale faculty, offer Yale College credit, and provide extensive interaction with faculty and peers. A central component to the learning experience is the live discussion session; our virtual classroom technology allows students to come together “face-to-face” each week and discuss course topics. Combining our technology with small class sizes (20), students can expect strong personal engagement with faculty through rich conversation and thoughtful feedback.
New Online Courses for Summer 2016!
Archeoastronomy - ASTR S135
Calculus Functions of One Variable – MATH S112E
Reading and Writing the Modern Essay – ENGL S120E
The Criminal Mind – PSYC S141E
STUDY ABROAD
Deadline Reminder
Yale Summer Session Programs Abroad: February 15, 2016
Yale in London: February 15, 2016
Summer Abroad Credit for Designated Programs: March 1, 2016
Year or Term Abroad Application for Academic Year 2016-2017 and Fall 2016 Abroad:March 5, 2016
Global Summer Program: March 7, 2016
View the application process and deadlines on the study abroad website.
Upcoming Events
School for Field Studies (SFS) Study Abroad Information Session
Thursday, February 18, from 4pm – 5pm
CIPE, 55 Whitney Ave, 3rd Floor, Room 305
Ellen Crow, a representative from the School for Field Studies (SFS), will be on-campus to meet with interested students. Come learn more about the variety of program options for the summer or semester. To learn more about SFS, visit: http://www.fieldstudies.org/.
OFFICE OF CAREER STRATEGY
University of Michigan School of Medicine Admissions Q & A
Wednesday, February 17, 7:00pm, LC 211
The Dean for Admissions, Steven Gay, MD (YC’86) and Director for Admissions, Carol Teener, MA, will speak about UMI’s innovative changes underway at the medical school and opportunities available for future medical students. There will be ample time for questions.
Workshop: Your Career Strategy 101
Thursday, February 18, 4:00pm-5:00pm, Office of Career Strategy,
This session will help you to develop a strategy for your job search, and inform you of the ways to pursue opportunities through both on- and off-campus recruiting. You’ll learn how to reach out to contacts and conduct research to uncover more contacts, opportunities and information.
RSVP
So, You’ve Gotten Into Graduate School-Now What?
Thursday, February 18, 5:00pm–6:00pm, Silliman College
The hard part is over – you’ve gotten into grad school! But what about finances? Should you pick a program based on the prestige of the institution? Should quality of life be a consideration? This Office of Career Strategy workshop will offer advice about the factors to consider as you weigh your grad school options. This workshop is part of a new series all about applying to graduate school (see previous workshop Prezi’s here).
Burning Out in Medicine
Friday, February 19, 3:30pmm WLH 119
Presenters: Mike Reynolds, MD, and Johnathan Yao, YC’15/YMPH’16
Johnathan will present information about burnout and the current research surrounding the topic and Dr. Reynolds will lend his own experience with burnout as well as prevention techniques. Here is an article by Johnathan Yao on the topic, Finding Solidarity in Healing.
The 2016 Lime Connect Fellowship Program Webinar
Friday, February 19 and Monday, February 29
Designed for high-achieving sophomores at leading universities who happen to have disabilities
Careers, Life and Yale (CLY)-Careers in the Arts
Saturday, February 20. Click here to see the full schedule and to reserve your spot.
Space is limited and a full-day registration is required. CLY is led by theAssociation of Yale Alumni, Questions? Contact Jeannie Daniel atJeannie.daniel@yale.edu.
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Careers, Life and Yale (CLY) Leadership Workshop
Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5
Want to make a deep dive into an alumni/ae-led leadership think tank? To explore career and life leadership lessons learned by Yale alum in an elegant/intimate setting? The Association of Yale Alumni leverages Yale’s alumni talent to offer in-person, semi-annual, 1.5-day leadership workshops. On Friday evening, March 4 and Saturday, March 5, a team of alumni/ae leaders will work with you here on campus as part of the 12thSTAY/AYA Leadership Workshop. At The Graduate Club, you’ll benefit from alumni talks, Q & A, and healthy doses of career/life wisdom–topped off with networking and fine dining. Limited to 50 students; a full (1.5 day) commitment is required. Interested? Go to:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SLFApplyMar2016 to apply. The leadership forum is led by the Association of Yale Alumni. Questions? Contact Steve Blum ’74 atstephen.blum@yale.edu.
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