10-20-14: TD Notes & News
Master’s Pieces
Evening, destinarians. We are at the October break; what more need be said? I hope that your midterms are put to bed, and that soon even you yourself will be sleeping soundly for up to 14 hours per day. At least for a few days. Before you go unconscious, though, and despite our relaxed schedule this week, here’s some stuff you should know about:
· Tuesday, October 21: Virtual Buttery 10 pm-? So the Tuesday night virtual buttery is going well, as we await the buttery’s re-opening gala. Some of the dedicated crew are coming through again tomorrow night with pad thai, chicken curry, and rice from Thai Taste. Be there with $2. Thank you to the dedicated buttery crew.
· Important!!!!! Dining Hall Schedule over Break and TD WATER OUTAGE ON THURSDAY For what DH’s are open for what meals, go to http://www.yale.edu/dining/options/dhschedule.html. Even more important, NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO REPAIR A LEAK and to REPLACE SOME CRITICAL VALVES, ALL THE WATER AND HEAT IN TD WILL BE SHUT OFF FOR MOST OF THE DAY ON THURSDAY. Sorry for those staying in the college, but this is a critical repair. The hot water & heat will shut down at 7:00am. Cold water (and toilets) can be used until 8:30am, but then the cold water will also shut down. Everything – heat, hot water & cold water - should be back on line by 6:30pm at the latest. I will be sending out email reminders on this, but prepare ahead for a chilly day and a hike elsewhere to use restrooms if you are staying in the college during the break!!!!
Down the Road – Mark Your Calendar
October 28, 4:30 pm – Master’s Tea with Parmesh Shahani of Mumbai, India and Yale World Fellow
October 29, 4:30 pm – Master’s Tea with Jay Carney, TD alum and former press secretary for President Obama (!!)
October 30, 4:00 pm – all classes pumpkin carving in the upper courtyard
October 31, 6:00 pm – Halloween Costume Judging in the TD Dining Hall (start working on it; group entries encouraged)
November 7, 10 pm – TD Freshman Screw; this year’s theme: Credit-D-Fail – when you care enough to show up but not to dress up.
Community Stuff
Whoever is “liberating” the red Adirondack chairs from across the street, please stop. They clash with our décor, and make the students in Silliman believe we envy them. (Seriously, please stop.)
PSA: take a real break. Maybe catch up on some z’s, talk with friends, day trip. The world will keep spinning regardless.
Dean’s Domain
In honor of Halloween, I offer the opening stanza to Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Raven”:
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
“‘Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door—
Only this and nothing more.”
You can find the rest of this poem at http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/178713. I do not intend it as a warning against “quaint and curious volumes,” which we all know are the cornerstone of a liberal arts education. It may serve, however, as a warning against birds, which I find vaguely terrifying even when they aren’t possessed of speech.
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
October 22-26 – October recess
October 25 - GRE Exam given by the Registrar’s Office. Exam will be held at 8:30am at Mason Laboratory – 9 Hillhouse Ave.
November 7 - 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.
OPPORTUNITIES
Apply now to the Yale DILS Program (Directed Independent Language Study). Undergraduate, graduate and professional students are eligible to apply.
For more information and an application, visit us at: www.cls.yale.edu/dils or email dils@yale.edu. Application deadline for the Spring 2015 semester: October 31, 2014
Studies in Grand Strategy. Applications due October 27! Grand Strategy is a year-long program in strategic thought and leadership training open to all students, graduate and undergraduate, and we encourage students of all majors to apply. The course is team-taught both by Yale faculty and practitioners from the worlds of politics and journalism, and it combines study of the classics of strategic thought with real-world application of strategic principles to contemporary political, economic, and social problems. In addition, all students are given the opportunity to receive funding for a summer odyssey of their choice. The application can be found at http://iss.yale.edu/programs/grand-strategy and is due on October 27.
An information session will be held on October 8, 6-7:30pm, in WLH 119. If you cannot make the information sessions, please email Jeremy Friedman at jeremy.friedman@yale.edu.
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.
European Student ConferenceFebruary 13–14, 2015 at the Yale School of Management. Meet with 80 undergraduate and graduate students from the US and EU-experts to discuss the future of the European Union. Challenge your ideas, find solutions and have an impact on the policy debate in the EU. Make a personal contribution to international politics. Register by October 27 (1st round) at www.escatyale.com. Further information and questions at info@escatyale.com.
First Yale Technology Summit Friday, October 31, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Yale School of Management. Coordinated by Yale Information Technology Services, the summit will feature presentations by 75 faculty, students, and staff members from across campus who are working with a broad range of emerging and innovative technologies. Academic departments, research labs, museums, the Yale Library, the School of Art, the School of Architecture, the School of Nursing, and the School of Management are among the many organizations represented. For the complete session schedule, visithttp://its.yale.edu/techsummit.
Yale Medical Brigades trip to Panama. Application due October 22nd. Yale Medical Brigades is planning a trip to Panama during the first week of spring break. The program gives volunteers the opportunity to take vitals and patient history in triage, shadow licensed doctors in medical consultations, and assist in a pharmacy under the direction of licensed pharmacists. Students interested in public health, environment, water, and micro-finance/business brigades can also apply using the same form. For more information visit https://www.globalbrigades.org/empowered/chapter/yale-university-medical-brigades-chapter. The first priority application is due at 11:59 p.m. on October 22nd. You can find the application athttps://docs.google.com/a/yale.edu/forms/d/1K8lfi9rxYtppkvFSjbymgjy8ZiWZUobkvKXjZbGReYA/viewform
Apply to be an HKETO-NY Arts Fellow! Deadline to apply is TODAY! October 20, 2014. This special partnership between Yale-China Association and Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York brings two HKETO-NY Arts Fellows from Hong Kong to New Haven for a six-month arts residency. All artistic disciplines, including but not limited to visual art, performing arts (music, dance, theater), architecture, and design, are welcome. Take classes, study with mentors, develop your craft, and experience the incredible arts activity based in New Haven, Connecticut, home of Yale University. To learn more and to apply, visit www.yalechina.org/artsfellowship
Hult Prize! Call for applicants: One Million Dollar Start-up Challenge.Registrations are now being accepted for the 2015 Hult Prize at Yale University. Hult Prize Accelerator Program: Each regional winning team will move to an intense summer accelerator program where your winning idea will become real. World-class mentors, market testing and access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources are a few of the features that will help you with rapid prototyping and scale.The Hult Prize is designed for you to get started changing the world now! No prior experience in social impact required. We provide you with a detailed start-up manual, which outlines the challenge and brings to light the economic and social benefits that come with servicing the bottom of the economic pyramid. All you need to get started is the President’s Challenge!1. Form a team of 3 to 5 from your college or university (interdisciplinary teams are encouraged). 2. Download the case study and challenge question from your local Hult Prize Campus Director (schuyler.arakawa@yale.edu) and check out the Hult Prize website. 3. Register to compete at your local Hult Prize at Yale (http://hultprizeat.com/yale)
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT https://www.yalestudentjobs.org/
Center for International and Professional Experience
Office of Career Strategy
Walk-in Hours Suspended During Fall Break Please note walk-in hours are held only when classes are in session. If you would like to meet with an advisor during Fall Break, please make an appointment.
Office of Career Strategy Closed – Wednesday, October 22
Please note the Office of Career Strategy will be closed for a staff training on Wednesday, October 22. Services will resumeon Thursday, October 23.
Visit the Calendar of Events for a full list of upcoming events. Log in to Symplicity under Events/Employer Information Sessions to RSVP.
FELLOWSHIPS
Visit the fall Calendar of Events and sign up for the Fellowships newsletter to keep track of upcoming opportunities and workshops.
Upcoming deadlines for sophomores & juniors
· 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
International Radio & Television Society Foundation Fellowship Program
· Fully-funded nine-week summer program in New York City that provides experience with media corporations and introduces students to industry professionals to college juniors and seniors, and graduate students; details athttp://irtsfoundation.org/summerfellowshipprogram.html.
· November 2, 2014, direct application deadline
Upcoming deadlines for seniors
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
· Support up to three years of graduate study in the sciences and social sciences (e.g. Economics, Political Science) at a U.S. institution; open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; details at www.nsfgrfp.org
· October 29-November 4, 2014 deadlines, depending on field of study
Michel David-Weill Scholarship at the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po)
· Supports a two-year master’s degree in any field at Sciences Po, but Economics is especially encouraged. (for US citizens)
· October 31, 1:00pm, campus application deadline. See the Yale Student Grants Database for how to apply for Yale’s nomination.
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. U.S. citizens and permanent residents eligible.
· October 31, direct application deadline
Woodrow Wilson-Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowships for Aspiring Teachers of Color
· NEW, time-limited opportunity, offering support for teacher candidates of color to complete master’s degree programs in education and become excellent educators who ensure student success in high-need schools. Benefits include a $30,000 stipend to apply toward the cost of a master’s degree at a participating graduate program, preparation in a high-need public school, and mentoring throughout the three-year teaching commitment.
· Any interested seniors should please contact katherine.dailinger@yale.edu as soon as possible, as (brief) applications must be submitted before the end of October.
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
· Support green card holders, naturalized citizens, or children of naturalized citizens (see website for details) in up to two years of graduate study in any discipline at universities in the United States.
· November 1, direct application deadline
DAAD Graduate Study Scholarships
· Supports one year of study or research in Germany, for students graduating from North American universities; details at www.daad.org/page/scholarship/
· November 1, 2014, direct application deadline
International Radio & Television Society Foundation Fellowship Program
· Fully-funded nine-week summer program in New York City that provides experience with media corporations and introduces students to industry professionals to college juniors and seniors, and graduate students; details athttp://irtsfoundation.org/summerfellowshipprogram.html.
· November 2, 2014, direct application deadline
Princeton inAfrica/Latin America/Asia
· Offers one-year, funded, service-oriented placements, including with NGOs, for recent college graduates; details atwww.princetoninafrica.org/; www.princeton.edu/~pila; http://piaweb.princeton.edu;
· November 2, 3 14, 2014, direct application deadlines according to the program
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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 -8217