Notes and News – Week of 9/21/2015
ML’s Pieces
Dear Red Lions,
If you were in the lower courtyard on Saturday night you would have heard much laughter coming from our first ever movie night hosted by SAC. Although I am still not a fan of children’s movies that need to traumatize their young viewers with opening scenes of the death of the mother, I can still be charmed by the escapades of cute talking fish. Once again we got very lucky with the weather and had the perfect evening for sitting underneath the stars with friends and family. We will certainly be doing this again at the end of the year.
This week’s photo of the week, “Movie Night,” comes from Alex Zhang and captures the magic of Saturday’s courtyard movie.
On Sunday, we had a thoughtful discussion around public service, grassroots organizing, and leadership with TD ‘90 alum Eric Liu, author and former speechwriter for President Bill Clinton, and most recently the founder of Citizenship University. We explored how students can think about public service as an “authentic” engagement that aims to promote social equality and push us to learn and grow. This brunch is hopefully the beginning of many more “meet the alum” brunches. I have had the pleasure of corresponding with several TD alumni who want to be of service to the college and our students. Having small informal weekend brunches that allow for easy conversation with our accomplished alumni will hopefully lead to many wonderful productive connections.
This weekend will be parents’ weekend and the Balbarin/Lui family looks forward to inviting your families to a reception in our house from 4:30-6pm, following the Yale v. Cornell football game at the Yale Bowl.
Here are some other great TD activities to put on your radar:
Friday 9/25 Friday Game Night 7:30pm
Got sheep? Ore?? Wheat??? Ok, table top game fans… get ready for another fun filled night. By popular demand we’re going to go until 9:30pm. Please feel free to bring your favorite board games to share. And come alone or with a friend. You will be guaranteed to have fun!
Saturday 9/26 8pm Ian Hendrickson-Smith Band at the Neighborhood Music School
Please join Mixmaster Lui and Dr. B for an outing to the Neighborhood Music School – just across the street from TD – 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
Looking ahead to the following week, we will have our first master’s tea of the year!
Wednesday 9/30 4pm Master’s Tea with Curtis Chin, Tested: Testing the Boundaries of Race and Education
Tested looks at the lack of racial diversity at the top public high schools in New York City by following a dozen families from different racial, socio-economic and religious backgrounds as they prepare to pass the grueling entrance exam for a spot in one of the city’s top performing high schools. The film screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker.
Without further ado, here is a word from Dean Mahurin…
-ML
Dean’s Domain
I am looking forward to greeting (or meeting) (or re-meeting) many of your families this weekend; please stop and say hello when you see some combination of me, Matt, June, Dash, and Pig in the courtyard!
This week I’d like to share a passage from Kate Chopin’s The Awakening, a novel about which I have complex-to-ambivalent feelings (come ask me about them if you’ve read it – or offer your own and help me work through mine!). It’s an early description of the central character (whom I can’t quite describe as a heroine), Edna Pontellier:
“Even as a child she had lived her own small life all within herself. At a very early period she had apprehended instinctively the dual life—that outward existence which conforms, the inward life which questions.”
I’m compelled by the general idea of a “dual life,” though troubled by the pair suggested here. I’d encourage you guys, as you’re thinking through your own dualisms (or more-isms?), to affirm the “own small life all within,” and yet to think critically about the distinctions we draw – or which we allow to be drawn for us – between outward and inward.
ACADEMICS
Deadlines
September 23 Last day to submit your blue form – in whatever color you’ve printed it – if you wish to take a graduate or professional school course. Please bring to the TD Dean’s Office before 5:00 p.m.
September 25 Last day to withdraw from a course offered in the first half of the term without the course appearing on your transcript
October 3 LSAT Exam administered by the Registrar’s Office
October 9 Last day to convert from the Credit D/Fail option to a letter grade in a course offered in the first half of the term.
Last day to withdraw from a course offered in the first half of the term.
October 24 GRE Exam administered by the Registrar’s Office
October 30 Midterm
Last day to withdraw from a full term course without the course appearing on your transcript.
December 5 LSAT Exam administered by the Registrar’s Office
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CIPE)
Sophomores! www.yale.edu/yalecollege/sophomore
The Center for International and Professional Experience will be hosting Q&A sessions for interested sophomores who are considering studying abroad, applying to fellowships, or are interested in Yale Summer Session and Office of Career Strategy offerings. Students will have the opportunity to meet with CIPE staff to ask questions and learn more about what opportunities are available. Students are asked to watch a short overview presentation prior to attending these sessions. To RSVP, log in to Symplicity and click the events tab.
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 (Register here for the live chat)
Friday, September 25, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, 55 Whitney Avenue 3rd Floor, Room 369
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.
OFFICE OF CAREER STRATEGY
Walk-in Advising
Advisers will be available to answer quick questions at 55 Whitney from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday. A centralized location for Friday walk-ins will be coming soon. Each session is 15 minutes long and are available on a first come, first served basis when classes are in session. For more information, visit the Office of Career Strategy website.
(a note on appointments)
In order to accommodate as many students as possible, please comply with the Office of Career Strategy policy of not scheduling more than one appointment within a two-week period. If a second appointment is scheduled within the same two weeks, that second appointment will be cancelled by our office. Students are welcome to walk in for follow-up questions as often as needed.
Info Session: International Affairs Graduate Programs
Thursday, October 1, 12:00pm–1:00pm, Office of Career Strategy
Join us for an information session about international affairs graduate programs at the Fletcher School at Tufts, SAIS at Johns Hopkins, SIPA at Columbia, the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton, and the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown. Light refreshments will be served.
Graduate School Application Writing Bootcamp
Thursday, October 1, 4:00pm–5:00pm, 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 are:
November 12, 4:00pm–5:00pm, Office of Career Strategy
December 3, 4:00pm-5:00pm, Office of Career Strategy
Visit the Calendar of Events for a full list of upcoming events.
STUDY ABROAD
New Study Abroad Website
Use the website to:
Search programs
Connect with study abroad alumni & read about their experiences
Review the application process and deadlines
Find funding information
Schedule a meeting with a study abroad adviser
Upcoming Events
CUPA Study Abroad in Paris Information Session: Friday, September 25, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, 55 Whitney Ave, 3rd Floor, Room 369
Tary Coppola, a representative from the CUPA study abroad program, will be on-campus to meet with interested students. Come learn more about options for study abroad during the fall, spring, full year, and summer in Paris, France. To learn more about CUPA, visit:http://cupa.paris.edu/. To learn more about Yale’s study abroad application process, visit: studyabroad.yale.edu.
APA Study Abroad in Paris Information Session: Monday, September 28, 4:30 – 5:30 pm, 55 Whitney Ave, 3rd Floor, Room 369
Claire Suraqui, director of the APA study abroad program in Paris, will be on-campus to meet with interested students. Come learn more about options for study abroad during the fall, spring, and full year. To learn more about APA, visit: http://www.apaparis.com/. To learn more about Yale’s study abroad application process, visit: studyabroad.yale.edu
Upcoming Deadlines
Spring 2016 Abroad
Designated Programs: Year or Term Abroad: October 15, 2015
Yale in London: October 5, 2015
Summer 2016 Abroad
Designated Programs: Summer Abroad: March 1, 2016
Global Summer Program: TBA
Yale in London: February 15, 2016
Yale Summer Session Programs Abroad: February 15, 2016
Fall 2016 or Full Year 2016-2017 Abroad
Designated Programs: Year or Term Abroad: March 5, 2016
FELLOWSHIPS
Curious about funding options for research, study, or service projects next year or next summer? Sign up for the Fellowships newsletter to keep track of upcoming opportunities and workshops.
Upcoming Events
Light Fellowship Information Session (for all class years): Wednesday, September 23, 4:30pm – 5:30pm, at CIPE, 55 Whitney Ave, room 305
Fellowships for Seniors (1 of 3): Thursday, September 24, 3:00 – 4:00 pm, at CIPE, 55 Whitney Ave, Room 305
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans – official info session (all class years very welcome, but only Seniors can apply): Friday, September 25, noon – 1:00 pm, at the Hall of Graduate Studies, York St, Room 119
SENIOR FELLOWSHIPS AND DEADLINES
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 apart 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 usually October 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
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
Supports up to three years of graduate study in a STEM field or social science at a US institution.
Eligible: US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents
Deadlines vary by field of study: October 26-November 5, 2015
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
Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowships
Support up to five years of graduate study in the applied physical, biological, and engineering sciences at select universities in the United States.
Eligible: US citizens and permanent residents
Deadline: October 30, 2015
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Supports up to two years of graduate study in any discipline at universities in the United States.
Eligible: green card holders, naturalized US citizens, or children of naturalized citizens (see website for details)
Deadline to apply (directly): November 1, 2015
Get the inside scoop and questions answered at the official info session at Yale on Sept 25, at noon, in the Hall of Graduate Studies, York St, Room 119
OTHER
BA-BS/MPH Information Session, September 24 at 5 pm in LC RM 317. The session will cover the academic requirements, the concentrations of study and the admissions process. Program directors and current students will also be available to answer questions
French Through Acting. The Department of French, with support from the Molière and Co. Fund in Memory of June Guicharnaud, is sponsoring a weekend-long “French Through Acting” workshop from October 16 through 18. The workshop, which is free of charge, is open to Yale undergraduates who have a level of proficiency in French equal to or beyond L4. No prior theater experience is required. Space is limited and the deadline for applications is October 5, 2015. Applications are available on the “French Through Acting ” site on ClassesV2.
Connecticut NASA Space Grant Consortium is accepting applications for grants and fellowships. The next deadline is Tuesday October 13, 2015 at 2pm. The Space Grant Consortium encourages all undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty conducting NASA-related research to apply. In the past the consortium has funded research from different fields including: electrical and mechanical engineering, environmental science, applied physics, astronomy, physics, and biology. People conducting research in other science and engineering fields are also welcomed to apply.
For more information and to submit your application please go to:
http://ctspacegrant.org
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.
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 at rod@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 andhttp://policy.yale.edu/policy/4400-service-and-assistance-animals.
SHARE Support Groups. The SHARE (Sexual Harassment and Assault Response & Education) Center will be offering support groups during the winter semester (dates and times to be set based on schedules of member). Where: SHARE Center (Yale Health, Lower Level) Please contact Carole Goldberg or Amy Meyers if you are interested in participating. Carole Goldberg: 203 432 0310, carole.goldberg@yale.edu; Amy Myers: 203 436 8217, amy.myers@yale.edu