Notes and News – Week of 9/14/2015
ML’s Pieces
Dear Red Lions,
Having Community Night, Friday Game Night, and Llamaland within days apart of each other was almost too much fun. Seungju Hwang did an excellent job organizing our largest Community Night in the history of TD. Seniors, Kelly Wu and Paul Steffan, outdid themselves as the master of ceremonies of the evening. The performances were outstanding and I want to acknowledge the three brave freshman who performed: Ashia Ajani, Yasmin Eriksson, and Matt Thekkethala, who did the first ever stand up comedy routine in the history of the event. Way to go, Matt! Please remember that we get to do this again in the spring so there are more chances to sign up and perform.
This week’s “Photo of the Week is, “Uptown Funk,” taken by Robert Kennedy and featuring our very own Squadettes performing at Community Night.
While it rained in New Haven, the skies over Llamaland were sunny and blue. Yes, this will be the 14th year in a row that the sun has shined on Llamaland! In case any of you were wondering, the upperclassmen did beat the freshmen in Razzle Dazzle football with the score of 21-7. Freshman, if you are looking for revenge, please take it out on the other eleven colleges when IMs start this week. Our Frocos/IM secs are impressed with your enthusiasm, talent, and sportsmanship – love that all star tunnel – so please come out and help us defend our beautiful Tyng Cup.
This coming week will be much quieter so it should be easy to focus on getting your course schedules signed and submitted and first papers and problem sets finished. But Saturday evening will be another TD first – the SAC Courtyard movie night!
Wednesday, September 16, 9:00 pm – Mindfulness Meditation
Our resident fellow David McCormick will again be teaching Mindfulness Meditation on Wednesday evenings. If you have ever wanted to try out meditation, or are already well practiced, this is your weekly chance to clear your head, bring some peace into your life, and learn to concentrate. If interested, please email him at david.mccormick@yale.edu.
Saturday 9/19 7:30pm SAC Courtyard Movie (TD Lower Courtyard)
TD’s very first outdoor movie! SAC will transform our lower courtyard into a magical amphitheater. Bring your blankets, pillows, and sleeping bags (not furniture) onto the lower courtyard. This courtyard double bill will feature Finding Nemo (7:30pm) and Shrek (9:30pm). In case of rain, we will move indoors into the Dining Hall.
Sunday 9/20 11:00am Brunch with Eric Liu TD ‘90
Informal brunch with a TD alum and writer who founded Citizen University. Liu also served as Deputy Assistant to President Bill Clinton for Domestic Policy at the White House. For those of you who signed up to have brunch with Eric, please meet in the Thompson Room.
Looking ahead to the following week, please save the dates for these important events:
Friday 9/25 7:30-9:30pm Friday Game Night
Our first Friday Game Night was so much fun that we’ve decided to do this every other Friday and we’re lengthening the session to 9:30pm. We have lots of table top games to share. But please feel free to bring your favorite board game along if you wish and come alone or with a friend.
Saturday 9/26 8pm Ian Hendrickson-Smith Band at the Neighborhood Music School
Please join Dr. B for an outing to the Neighborhood Music School – who really are our neighbors – to see renowned saxophonist and flutist, Ian Hendrickson-Smith. He is currently playing with the Roots as a member of Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show band. To read more about the event, go here:http://neighborhoodmusicschool.org/calendar/event/2/1126
If you are interested in going, please sign up on this Google Form. We will randomly select ten students to receive free tickets to the show. http://goo.gl/forms/JtmCcNo8ke
Without further ado, here is a word from Dean Mahurin…
-ML
Dean’s Domain
Excited to – finally! – receive your schedules, and to see which classes remain standing for each of you after the melee of shopping period.
As I am still recovering from the thrills of Llama Land yesterday, today’s literature is a little light verse from the American poet Ogden Nash:
The one-l lama,
He’s a priest.
The two-l llama,
He’s a beast.
And I will bet
A silk pajama
There isn’t any
Three-l lllama.
ACADEMICS
Course Schedule Deadlines, FINALLY:
Classes of 2019 and 2018- Wednesday, September 16, 5:00 pm
Classes of 2017 and 2016- Thursday, September 17, 5:00 pm
Schedules are handed in to Trish Cawley in the TD Dean’s Office. The 5:00 p.m. deadline is strictly enforced. A late schedule incurs a fine of…. surprise! fifty dollars and a late schedule cannot elect any courses CR/D/Fail.
A schedule of 3.0 or 3.5 course credits OR a schedule of 6.0 or 6.5 course credits needs my permission before the schedule is handed in. Email Trish atpatricia.cawley@yale.edu to schedule an appointment to see me.
I’ll remind you one last time that (1) the program does not check for conflicts in class meeting times (that is every student’s responsibility) and that (2) once you print your final schedule, you cannot reenter the program to make changes and print a different final schedule. Including or removing a course (after meeting with your adviser, for instance) must be hand written on the printed final schedule itself (in the Include and Remove Sections), and each change must be initialed by your adviser or me before the deadline for handing in the hard copy.
A schedule with a course in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (and also not listed in the Blue Book) or a professional school requires an additional form, which is available in the TD Dean’s Office and at www.yale.edu/sfas/registrar/blue_form.pdf. Hand in the completed form with the syllabus attached by the deadline for your course schedule. [Note: SOM courses cannot be added to your schedule through OCS; they must be written by hand in the “include” section on your schedule. The form for SOM courses must be handed in to my office in the first week of shopping period, well before the deadline for your course schedule, because SOM determines its class enrollments well before your schedule is due.] Courses at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and at a professional school cannot elect the CR/D/Fail option.
When you put a Graduate or Professional School course on your schedule, zero (0) course credits are recorded for the course until you hand in to my office the form for graduate school courses (syllabus attached) and the registrar’s office determines the course credits for that course after that. Some courses earn 1 course credit in Yale College and some earn 0.5 course credits (most commonly in SOM and EPH).
UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES
September 15 Student Organization Registration Deadline:
Two registration deadlines for student organizations go into effect this year: September 15, for the fall term, and February 2, for the spring. Registering is straightforward and uses a new, simplified system, and all groups – new and old – need to register with the new system in order to become recognized. Please be sure to meet the registration deadline: if your group misses it, you will need to wait until the next semester to register. To register, visit the new student organizations webpage, where you will also find a list of currently registered groups, information on managing your group, and leadership training opportunities.
September 16 Deadline to apply for a fall term Leave of Absence. See me if you are thinking even mildly about requesting a leave of absence for this fall term.
September 17 Deadline for seniors who wish to file a petition for fall term completion. See Special Arrangements.
September 25 Last day to withdraw from a course offered in the first half of the term without the course appearing on your transcript
FRESHMEN! Come to the Annual Library Freshman Reception. The Yale Library will host its annual reception for the freshman class on Wednesday, September 16th, from 4-5:30pm in the Selin Courtyard of Sterling Memorial Library. Please RSVP at: http://bit.ly/Library2019
SOPHOMORES! (www.yale.edu/yalecollege/sophomore)
You must hand in the form to select a sophomore year adviser if you have not done so. I cannot approve your schedule until you hand in the form, due no later than the day your schedule is due. The form is available at the sophomore web site (www.yale.edu/yalecollege/sophomore) at the Advising tab and from my office.
Sophomore Advising from the Center for International and Professional Experience. Q&A sessions for interested sophomores will be held throughout the week of September 21st. Students will have the opportunity to meet with CIPE staff to ask questions and learn more about what opportunities are available. The Center will provide an overview PowerPoint presentation for students to view prior to attending these sessions. More details to follow in a separate communication. Mark your calendar with the following dates and times:
Monday, September 21, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, 55 Whitney Avenue 3rd Floor, Room 369
Tuesday, September 22, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, 55 Whitney Avenue 3rd Floor, Room 369
Thursday, September 24, 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Online Chat via Cover It Live (Registration link to follow)
Friday, September 25, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, 55 Whitney Avenue 3rd Floor, Room 369
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CIPE Photo Contest and Calendar
The Center for International and Professional Experience is looking for photos from students who participated in a CIPE program or received a Yale College-administered fellowship over the past year to create the 3rd Annual CIPE Calendar. We are seeking your best photo and caption that reflect a meaningful aspect or idea from your experience. The top 12 photographs and captions will be featured in the calendar. The contest opens Wednesday, September 2 and will close on Friday, October 2. Read about eligibility, submission information, and contest rules on our website. This year we are excited to utilize Instagram to determine the cover photo of the 2016 CIPE Calendar. Follow @yalecipe on Instagram to learn more!
Family Weekend 2015: Career, Study Abroad, and Funding Opportunities Student Panel
Saturday, September 26, 10:00 – 11:30 am, William L Harkness Hall, Sudler Auditorium
Hear from a panel of Yale students who studied, interned, volunteered, and/or conducted research in the U.S. and abroad. Staff from the Center for International and Professional Experience (CIPE) will discuss the variety of opportunities that are available to students, including planning for and funding these experiences, health and safety abroad, and other important topics.
Thinking about graduate school?
Graduate School Application Writing Bootcamp, Thursday, September 17, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Office of Career Strategy
If you’re at any stage of the graduate school application process, from updating your resume to editing your personal statement, drop by to enjoy coffee, dessert, and a quiet space to work on your application; graduate student peers will be on hand to answer your questions regarding degrees in the humanities, social sciences, or STEM fields. The remaining bootcamps in this series will take place on the following dates:
Thursday, October 1, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Office of Career Strategy
Thursday, November 12, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Office of Career Strategy
Thursday, December 3, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Office of Career Strategy
I Might be Interested in Graduate School Workshop
Is graduate school right for me? If so, should I apply now, or wait a few years? How do I pick the programs that I should apply to? Who should I talk to in order to make the best choice? This is the first in a new series about applying to graduate school. All workshops are open to all undergraduates. The rest of the series includes:
Thursday, October 8, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Calhoun College: Connecting with Programs/Potential Advisors
Thursday, October 15, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Berkeley College: Soliciting Letters of Recommendation
Thursday, November 5, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Trumbull College: Writing Personal Statements
Thursday, February 18, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Silliman College: I’ve Gotten into Grad School – Now What?
Study Abroad: Sign up for the Study Abroad newsletter to keep track of upcoming opportunities and deadlines.
SIT Study Abroad Information Session: Thursday, September 17, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, 55 Whitney Avenue 3rd Floor, Room 305
Jennifer Cinti, a representative from SIT Study Abroad, will be on-campus to meet with interested students. Come learn more about the variety of program options, and talk with Yalies that have studied abroad with SIT. To learn more about SIT Study Abroad, visit study abroad.sit.edu. To learn more about Yale’s study abroad process, visit studyabroad.yale.edu.
Yale-in-London is now accepting applications for the 2016 Spring Term; the deadline is October 5th. New and exciting courses are on offer…and you earn Yale credits automatically as well as distribution credits in Humanities. Take classes that immerse you in historical sites, theater, and museums–all while living in one of the world’s greatest cities! Details on courses, faculty, and the application process are available at http://britishart.yale.edu/education/yale-college-students/yale-in-london.
Fellowships
Curious about funding options for research, study, or service projects next year or next summer? Info sessions for all class years are on our calendar now. Sign up for the Fellowships newsletter to keep track of upcoming opportunities and workshops.
Luce Scholars Program
Supports one-year internships (along with language training) in Asia for those who have not had extensive experience in Asia.
Eligible: US citizens
Deadline to apply for Yale’s nomination, via http://studentgrants.yale.edu: September 23, 2015, 1:00 pm
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Supports graduate study in any discipline at the University of Cambridge. Details at www.gatescambridge.org.
Eligible: citizens of any country aside from the United Kingdom
Deadlines: October 14, 2015 (US citizens); December 2, 2015 (non-US citizens), but some departments have earlier deadlines: History, e.g., is usuallyOctober 1.
Churchill Scholarship
Supports one year of graduate study in science, mathematics, or engineering at the University of Cambridge. Details at www.winstonchurchillfoundation.org/scholarship.html.
Eligible: US citizens
Deadline to apply for Yale’s nomination, via http://studentgrants.yale.edu: October 16, 2015, 1:00 pm
Michel David-Weill Scholarship
Supports a two-year master’s degree in any field at the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po), but Economics is especially encouraged. Details and application via http://studentgrants.yale.edu.
Eligible: US citizens
Deadline to apply for Yale’s nomination: October 30, 2015, 1:00 pm
Yale-China
Yale-China Open House: Wednesday, September 16th, 2015, from 3:00PM-6:00PM, at 442 Temple Street in New Haven. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP here by Monday September 14th or to yale-china@yale.edu or call 203-432-0884
Yale-China Internship Opportunities
The Yale-China Association is seeking four highly motivated and creative Yale College sophomores, juniors, and/or seniors from October 2015 to May 2016 as interns based in New Haven:
Arts Intern Opportunity
Education Intern Opportunity
Event Intern Opportunity
Social Media Opportunity
Stipend: $500
Time: 4-6 hrs/week
Application: cover letter and resume
Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2015
Yale-China Education Program Info Sessions
EXCHANGES | INTERNSHIPS | FELLOWSHIPS
Monday, September 14, 8:00PM
Tuesday, September 15, 7:30PM
Tuesday, September 22, 9:00PM
All info sessions are located in the basement of Sterling Memorial Library in room B65.
Office of LGBTQ Resources
Bialogue
3rd Thursday of the month, starting 9/15, 5:30 - 7:30
Office of LGBTQ Resources, 120 Swing Space / 40A Asmun St.
Join Marija Kamceva for a discussion series about nonmonosexual relationships, identities and more. First meeting will involve an informal discussion, meet and greet, and delicious dinner!
Beyond the Binary
Mondays, 5:30 pm
Office of LGBTQ Resources, 120 Swing Space / 40A Asmun St.
Join Seth Wallance and Kacei Conyers for our ongoing discussion on gender identity. Beyond the Binary is a safe space for conversations on life and wellbeing for those who identify as transgender, agender, dualgender, genderqueer, gender questioning, nonbinary or otherwise. Snacks provided.
OTHER
Yale University Art Gallery: student guide application. The Gallery Guide program is a paid opportunity for Yale undergraduates to learn about the museum’s collection and how to teach from objects. Students participate in a yearlong training program with education and collection curators, during which they are taught to lead interactive, close-looking tours of the museum for the Yale community and the New Haven public. Learn more here:http://artgallery.yale.edu/gallery-guide-program
Resources for Students and Employees with Disabilities in association with Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation presents Service Dogs: Making Life Paws-able at Yale, on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd from 3-4:30 p.m. at Linsly-Chittenden (LC) Hall, 63 High St., Room 102. Join us for an exciting introduction into the world of Service Dogs. Listen to experts from Fidelco – an internationally recognized leader in the guide dog industry - and learn what it takes for man’s best friend to become a working Service Dog. Have you ever wondered what qualities trainers look for? The types of tasks service dogs can do for their owners, or what rights and privileges Service Dogs have? Help Yale University create a welcoming environment for students with Service Dogs who will be on campus and living in University housing by attending this event on Sept. 22nd. For more information email the Resource Office on Disabilities atrod@yale.edu. Since this is a newer and important topic at Yale, here are some other reference materials that complement the program:http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html
TD Sustainability Coordinator Needed!: The Office of Sustainability is looking to hire a TD Sustainability coordinator. As a sustainability coordinator, you are the liaison for sustainability initiatives within your college–whether that be holding “Meatless Monday” tables at dinner, organizing a study break to educate about recycling, or anything else. The position is very flexible and allows for a lot of creativity. There is more information and a link to apply here. If you want more information, reach out to sarah.brandt@yale.edu.