11-3-14: TD Notes & News
Master’s Pieces
Fellow destinarians, I greet you. We face an uncertain future, because such is the human condition. But right this minute we are also #1 in Yale intramurals. Speaking philosophically, I say celebrate what you can, when you can, and right now, TD rules! Which means, of course, given the traditional protocols for tribal membership and identification, YOU rule! Àshe!
And not only that, we have some other wonderful things ahead:
· Wednesday, November 5 at 9 pm in the Thompson Room: IT/Student Technology Collaborative sponsored Insomnia Cookie Study Break The Student Technology Collaborative is hiring. Like technology, helping people, or getting paid to learn tech skills? Apply to work for STC! Current techs will be on hand to answer questions about their jobs over insomnia cookies and milk. For more information about the different roles and to access the application, please visit: yale.edu/stcjobs.
· Friday, November 7, Freshman Screw at 10 pm in the TD Dining Hall As the immortal song from Cabaret puts it, “It’s no use sitting alone in your room, come here the music play….” Your froco will transmit the necessary lore on this event. You will figure out what to do with it, as freshman always have. TD SAC will minister the setup, the music and the vibe. Who knows what course unpredictable course love will run (or not) tonight? Meet your blind date and see what happens. This year’s theme: “Credit-D-Fail – when you care enough to show up but not to dress up.”
· Monday, November 10 at 4:30 pm, TD Exclusive Master Tea with Jay Carney, former Press Secretary for Barack Obama Jay, a TD alum, had to postpone his TD appearance, but now he’s going to be here next Monday. We are CLOSING THIS TEA to TD students ONLY – and we will admit any TD student who shows up. You can read about him here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Carney. After the Tea, TD will underwrite the cost for 8 TD students to have a private dinner with Jay at a nearby restaurant to be determined. To be considered for participation in the private dinner, come to the Master’s Office and sign you name to the list at the aide’s desk by noon on this Wednesda5, November 7. We’ll do a drawing from these names and notify those who will have dinner with Jay.
Down the Road – Mark Your Calendar
Wednesay, November 12, 11:45 – 1:00 pm in the Thompson Room: Wondering what Grad school is like? Three of our TD Graduate and Professional School Affiliates will share their experience and any answer questions you may have. For this session we will be covering perspectives in: School of Management with Duncan Hinkle; Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (with a focus on Anthropology) with Christopher Hebdon; and Yale Law School with Ming-Jie Wang.
Saturday, November 15 at 10:30 am, Mott Woolley/Master’s Special Princeton Tailgate Brunch in the TD Dining Hall. Yes, just what you imagine. We’ll be holding an incredible game day brunch of berries, omelet stations, lox, croissants, etc., all with a football victory theme.
Dean’s Domain
I gave a talk tonight at the monthly TD Fellows’ event in which I quoted the African American novelist Ernest Gaines, who after receiving a prestigious writing fellowship from Stanford – and quite a lot of subsequent critical acclaim – has found himself pulled, and repulled, back to his home parish in Louisiana. Gaines gave an interview in which he said this:
“People used to ask me, ‘Say, why do you go back to Louisiana from California?’ And I’d say, ‘I go back to Louisiana just to be.’”
I think this is a formulation worth thinking about seriously. A lot of times, the idea of going somewhere – and particularly somewhere like Yale – is to be X, or Y. “I’m going to Yale to be a doctor.” “I’m going to Yale to be a professor.” “I’m going to Yale to be a lawyer.” It’s worth considering ending the sentence as Gaines does: going to a place, even a place like Yale, just to be.
Upcoming Deadline!
November 7 at 5:00 pm - Last day to convert from the Credit/D/Fail option in a fall-term course to a letter grade. This change can be made through SIS.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
La Casa Cultural, the Latino Cultural Center at Yale, is excited to present the first ever Dean Carlos Hortas “Inspiradora” Award. Carlos Hortas, former Dean of Branford College and one of the first Puerto Rican deans at Yale, helped establish the Latino community on campus as well as mentored Puerto Rican students at Yale. This award is to be given annually to teachers, guidance counselors, or mentors who have made exceptional contributions to the educational development of Latino students currently enrolled at Yale. Nominations: Current undergraduate students are encouraged to nominate an Inspiradora. We particularly want to recognize those who guided Latino students to Yale. To nominate someone, please submit a nomination form by November 14, 2014. Forms can be found at:https://jfe.qualtrics.com/form/SV_6gnQKNkgvFch0qx. E-mail the following address with questions: yaleinspirador@gmail.com.
Social Justice Network Board Positions Application Deadline: November 14th. Interested in promoting social justice causes on campus? Gaining hands-on experience working in non-profit leadership? Apply to be on the Social Justice Network board for Dwight Hall. Social Justice Network (SJN) is one of the four umbrella networks of the Dwight Hall. It’s a coalition of both on and off campus organizations dedicated to advocacy, activism, and awareness.Four positions are available: the liaison to the Dwight Hall executive committee, publicity coordinator, treasurer, and resources/workshops coordinator. All positions provide a stipend, and freshmen and sophomores are especially encouraged.To apply, contact socialjustice@dwighthall.org.
Biology 101-104
The instructors of BIOL 101-104 for Spring 2015 are eager to be sure that there will be a section for every student who wishes to enroll, and Yale College needs your help so that they can plan properly for the required number of Teaching Fellows.
Please go to the two-question survey at http://science.yalecollege.yale.edu/biology-survey-2014 to record your plans with respect to enrollment in these courses. Your individual response will be considered confidential and will only be used for projecting teaching needs in biology.
The Special Academic Program in Human Rights, beginning this fall, offers the opportunity to explore human rights from an interdisciplinary perspective and to acquire the analytical and practical skills necessary for human rights study and related careers. The Program connects students to faculty and peers with similar interests, supports research projects and internship opportunities, and offers career guidance. The Program consists of 6 courses - a gateway course, four electives, and a capstone course - and is to be completed in addition to one’s major. The application is due November 7, 2014, and all currently enrolled members of the Class of 2017 (sophomores) are eligible to apply; there are no prerequisite courses. To learn more about the Program and access the application, visit http://humanrights.yale.edu/apply. Please email humanrights.program@yale.edu with any questions about the Program; an information session will also be held in early October.
Chaplaincy Fellows Program, also known as the Core of 24, empowers two juniors in each college to program events for the sophomores. These events vary in nature but all focus on questions of meaning and seek to foster a sense of spiritual wellbeing. The last three cohorts of Fellows have truly been remarkable for their religious and cultural diversity, creative approaches to leadership and authentic good heartedness. Essential characteristics of students in the Core of 24 are maturity; curiosity about different religious traditions, spiritual practices, and beliefs; ability to commit to a year-long program; a tendency to listen more than speak; precocious wisdom; and a balance of humility and charisma. Students should be prepared to lead challenging conversations that include conflicting worldviews, moral convictions, and religious practices, as well as discuss questions that have no definitive answers. The position includes: (1) Training in service learning and interfaith engagement over the first week of Spring Break 2015. This includes a fully funded, weeklong trip to Washington DC. (2) Actual fellowship responsibilities within the residential colleges will commence in the fall of 2015. (3) Materials and supplies for the events in the colleges are fully and each Fellow will receive a modest stipend of 250.00 per semester. The application is now live on our website at http://chaplain.yale.edu/chaplaincyfellows. The deadline is November 5, 2014.
Walden Peer Counseling: Walden is a group of undergraduates dedicated to offering empathy and support in a non-judgmental space. They are there to listen, explore feelings, work through problems, or just talk. Walden is happy to discuss all types of issues, big and small: whether you are going through a major hardship or just having a bad day, they are always happy to listen and help you sort through it. You can stay for as long as you want or as little as you want; it’s completely your choice. Their phone line operates from 8pm to 8am every night. The number is (203) 432-TALK (203-432-8255). Their office, located in the basement of Welch B on old campus (which all undergraduates have swipe access to), is open for walk-ins from 8pm to 1am every night.
SHARE Support Groups. The SHARE Center will be offering sexual assault support groups for students this fall. Support groups offer a valuable space to share concerns, strategies, and support. Most survivors say they find support groups to be a helpful way to connect with others around an experience that can often feel isolating and confusing. The SHARE (Sexual Harassment and Assault Response & Education) Center will be offering support groups during the fall semester (Dates and times to be set based on schedules of members). SHARE Center (Yale Health, Lower Level). Weekly Sessions (6), length: 75 minutes. Please contact Carole Goldberg (Director), Jennifer Czincz (Assistant Director), or Amy Myers (Program Associate) if you are interested in participating in a group or for more information: Carole Goldberg, Psy.D. - carole.goldberg@yale.edu - 203 432 0310, Jennifer Czincz, Ph.D. – jennifer.czincz@yale.edu – 203-432-2610, Amy Myers, LCSW – amy.myers@yale.edu – 203-436 -82
BIOLOGY 101-104
The instructors of BIOL 101-104 for Spring 2015 are eager to be sure that there will be a section for every student who wishes to enroll, and Yale College needs your help so that they can plan properly for the required number of Teaching Fellows.
Please go to the two-question survey at http://science.yalecollege.yale.edu/biology-survey-2014 to record your plans with respect to enrollment in these courses. Your individual response will be considered confidential and will only be used for projecting teaching needs in biology.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT https://www.yalestudentjobs.org/
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CIPE Summer Opportunities Fair
Friday, November 14, 2:30-4pm, Silliman Dining Hall
Explore your options for summer and beyond. Learn about internship, study, and funding opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. Chat with CIPE staff and program alumni.
International Summer Award (ISA) Information
First Information Session: Tuesday, November 4, 2014, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
CIPE Room 305, 55 Whitney Avenue, 3rd floor
Office of Career Strategy
Class of 2014: Class List
Stay in touch with approximately 1,100 graduates from the Class of 2014 who have shared their permanent email address and plans for after graduation! The 2014 Class List can be found in the Symplicity System, Document Library, under Resources. The list can be searched by name, geographic location, employer, graduate school or undergraduate major.
Visit the Calendar of Events for a full list of upcoming events. Log in to Symplicity under Events/Employer Information Sessions to RSVP.
Study Abroad
Study Abroad with the School for Field Studies
Thursday, November 6, 4-5 pm, CIPE Room 305, 55 Whitney Avenue, 3rd Floor
This session, given by SFS representative Elen Crow, will provide you with an overview of summer and semester programs in Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Bhutan, Tanzania and more!
Students interested in speaking with an adviser about summer, fall or academic year study abroad in 2015-16 should schedule an appointment online; there are no walk-in appointments available in the fall 2014 term.
Fellowships
Visit the fall Calendar of Events and sign up for the Fellowships newsletter to keep track of upcoming opportunities and workshops.
Richard U. Light Fellowship Information Sessions
Monday, November 3, 11:00am-noon, CIPE room 305
Thursday, November 6, 5:00-6:00pm, CIPE room 369
Fellowships for Freshmen & Sophomores - Information Sessions
Monday, November 3, 4:00-5:00pm, CIPE room 305
Wednesday, November 5, 11:00am-noon, CIPE room 305
Monday, November 3, 4:00-6:00pm, The Center for Engineering, Innovation & Design
Join us as Yalies share their summer fieldwork experiences in global health, and be inspired for next summer…
International Summer Award Information Session
Tuesday, November 4, 4:00-5:00pm, CIPE room 305
Upcoming deadlines for freshmen, sophomores & juniors
· Information regarding Yale’s expanding Global Health Fellows Program may be found here. Eligible are Yale College sophomores and juniors. Apply via the Yale Student Grants Database.
· Campus deadline: November 4, 2014, 1pm
· Supports one or two years of undergraduate study in the fields of mathematics, engineering, and natural sciences for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and nationals who are college sophomores or juniors intending to pursue research careers in STEM fields; details at www.act.org/goldwater/, and see the Yale Student Grants Database for how to apply for Yale’s nomination.
· Campus deadline: November 14, 2014, 1pm
· Provide mentorship and up to $30,000 for graduate/professional degrees, for college juniors who are U.S. citizens and nationals intending to pursue careers in public service; details at www.truman.gov, and see the Yale Student Grants Database for how to apply for Yale’s nomination.
· Campus deadline: November 14, 2014, 1pm
US Department of State Critical Language Scholarship Program
· Supports intensive, overseas language study and cultural enrichment for 7-10 weeks during the summer. Eligible are undergraduates who are US citizens, including graduating seniors; details at http://clscholarship.org.
· November 12, 2014, direct application deadline
Upcoming deadlines for seniors
Carnegie Endowment Junior Fellows Program
· Provides one year’s paid internship at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, DC. Eligible are those those permitted to work in the US for a calendar year after graduation (US citizenship not required, if a year’s OPT is available). See the Yale Student Grants Database for how to apply for Yale’s nomination.
· Campus application deadline: November 14, 2014, 1pm
Saint Andrew’s Society Graduate Scholarship
· Supports one year of study in any discipline at a university in Scotland. Eligible are US citizens with Scottish heritage. See the Yale Student Grants Database for how to apply for Yale’s nomination.
· Campus application deadline: November 14, 2014, 1pm
St Paul’s School London, Colet Teaching Fellowship
· Funded opportunity to spend a year (August 2015-June 2016) teaching and assisting with other activities at the prestigious St. Paul’s School for boys in London. Open to graduating seniors and recent alumni of Yale. Details here.
· November 8, 2014, direct application deadline (application available here)
US Department of State Critical Language Scholarship Program
· Supports intensive, overseas language study and cultural enrichment for 7-10 weeks during the summer. Eligible are undergraduates who are US citizens, including graduating seniors; details at http://clscholarship.org.
November 12, 2014, direct application deadline
· Offers one-year, funded, service-oriented placements, including with NGOs, for recent college graduates; details at http://piaweb.princeton.edu.
· November 14, 2014, direct application deadline
National GEM Consortium Scholarships
· Support doctoral study in engineering or natural sciences and master’s-level study in engineering at select universities in the US. Eligible are US citizens or permanent residents from minority backgrounds, including graduating seniors. Details at www.gemfellowship.org/gem-fellowship.
· November 15, 2014, direct application deadline
Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships
· Support up to three years of study in doctoral programs in the United States. Eligible are US citizens, nationals, & permanent residents, including graduating seniors.
· http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_047958
· November 19, 2014, direct application deadline