WEEK OF 5/2/22
HL’S PIECES
Greetings on a very wet Monday! Believe it or not we are in Reading Week… though having Spring Fling on a Monday has probably made that hard to believe.
But thanks to our SAC we had a great TD Day! Our “photo of the week” features TDers Kunsang Dorjee and Gabrielle Barnes serenading Miss Rose (Rose Colon) on her retirement!
5:30pm Senior Class Photo on the Upper Courtyard
6:00pm Senior Dinner in the TD Dining Hall
Here is a tentative list of study breaks for the next two weeks:
Tuesday 5/3 9pm SAC Study Break (Thompson Room)
Tuesday 5/3 9:45pm Ten Minute Courtyard Dance Party (Lower Courtyard)
Wednesday 5/4 9pm SAC Study Break (Thompson Room)
Thursday 5/5 10pm TD Pizza Delivery (Thompson Room)
Please note we will have pizza every night at 10pm until the last night of finals.
Friday 5/6 8am-10:00am Hot Breakfast to Start Exams (TD Dining Hall)
Monday 5/9 5pm Jump Rope Study Break with Simone Koch Costa (TD Walkway)
Without further ado, here is a word from Dean Mahurin…
Àshe,
HL
“You can’t eat straight As.” (Maxine Hong Kingston)
DATES AND DEADLINES
| May 4 |
W |
Fall term registration closes, 5:00 p.m. |
| May 5 |
Th |
Reading period ends, 5:00 p.m. |
| May 5 |
Th |
Final examinations begin, 7:00 p.m. |
| May 5 |
Th |
Deadline for all course assignments, other than term papers and term projects. This deadline can be extended only by a Temporary Incomplete authorized by the student’s residential college dean. |
| May 11 |
W |
Examinations end, 5:30 p.m. |
| May 11 |
W |
Deadline for all term papers and term projects. This deadline can be extended only by a Temporary Incomplete authorized by the student’s residential college dean. |
| May 12 |
Th |
Residences close for underclass students, 12 noon. |
| May 13 |
F |
Final grades due for graduating seniors. |
| May 18 |
W |
Final grades due for continuing students. |
END OF TERM WORK: some critical information!
As we turn toward the final frontier of the semester, please keep the specifics of the calendar in mind. Reading period runs until May 5, and this is also the deadline for all course assignments other than term papers and term projects. Final exams begin that night, and will continue through May 11. At that point, you can congratulate yourself on getting through this academic year and run headlong into whatever summer holds.
I want to emphasize that May 11 is also the final possible date for the submission of term papers and term projects. Of course, individual instructors may set deadlines for earlier than this date, even as they have full discretion to set deadlines as late as this date. Beyond that, coursework may be submitted only with a Temporary Incomplete from me (permitted in only a limited range of circumstances: contact me to see if you qualify); your instructor cannot set deadlines or issue extensions for beyond May 19, even in graduate or professional school courses. Yale College considers such deadlines and extensions invalid, and the work will not be counted toward your grade. Postponing a scheduled final examination also requires my intervention. In addition to the circumstances that permit Temporary Incompletes, you may elect to postpone a final exam if you have three exams scheduled within four time slots, or if you have three exams scheduled within the first two days of the final examination period.
As always, if you find yourself in any kind of trouble relating to the submission of work or the taking of exams, let me know right away – I’m very happy to consult on these points. More than that, I’m happy – for all of us! – that we are rounding this last corner. You’ve got this.
LIBRARY EVENTS
Stress Reducing Finals Kits at Bass Library (in-person)
Monday, May 2 starting at 11:00am| More information: https://schedule.yale.edu/event/9058440
Stop by the Bass Library book display on the courtyard level to pick up a free stress reducing finals kit! While supplies last.
Make a Zine! | Hass Arts Library (in-person)
Monday, May 2 from 1:00-3:00pm | Register: https://schedule.yale.edu/event/9002997
Contribute a page to our Finals Motivation Zine, make your own mini Zine, or just draw or collage with us! Supplies provided (but bring anything you’d like additionally).
Button Making with Book Covers | Bass Library (in-person)
Tuesday, May 3 from 1:00-2:00pm | More information: schedule.yale.edu/event/9058454
Take one and make one! De-stress by learning how to hand-press buttons using images from discarded book jackets. Make a few to share with others, take one for yourself. Leave feeling refreshed and ready to tackle finals!
Research Methods After Graduation (online)
Tuesday, May 3 at 3:00pm | Register: schedule.yale.edu/event/8683388
While at Yale you have had access to millions of materials for your research – but what happens when you graduate? Join librarians for 30-minutes to learn about how to access high-quality research material after graduation.
Free Coffee | Bass Library (in-person)
Tuesday, May 3 starting at 4:00pm | More information: schedule.yale.edu/event/9058466
You’re almost finished with this school year! Visit Bass Library for FREE COFFEE.
Button Making | Haas Arts Library (in-person)
Wednesday, May 4, 2:00 - 3:30pm EST | Register: schedule.yale.edu/event/9003038
Take one and make one! De-stress by learning how to hand-press buttons using images from discarded book jackets. Make a few to share with others, take one for yourself. Leave feeling refreshed and ready to tackle finals!
Free Cookies | Bass Library (in-person)
Wednesday, May 4 starting at 4:00pm | More information: schedule.yale.edu/event/9058472
Reward yourself for the hard work you’ve accomplished this year with an Insomnia Cookie! Cookies to-go will be available in Bass Library beginning at 4pm, while supplies last.
Make Your Own Finals Self Care Kit | Haas Arts Library (in-person)
Thursday, May 5 from 1:00 - 3:00pm | Register: schedule.yale.edu/event/9003013
Finals stressing you out? Take a break and make your own Finals Self Care Kit in the Haas Arts Library Great Hall. Decorate a reusable bag, and fill it with a variety of items we’ll have to help you feel your best!
Research Methods After Graduation (online)
Thursday, May 5 at 4:00pm | Register: schedule.yale.edu/event/8684452
While at Yale you have had access to millions of materials for your research – but what happens when you graduate? Join librarians for 30-minutes to learn about how to access high-quality research material after graduation.
Heidi Fridays | Bass Library (in-person)
Friday, May 6 at 2:00pm | More information: schedule.yale.edu/event/9058427
Join us in Bass Library for Heidi Fridays, a chance to meet Heidi, a 2-year old yellow Labrador Retriever, whose sole job is to be a calming, comforting presence.
ACADEMIC STRATEGIES WORKSHOPS
**Workshops now in person & online**
4 pm & 7 pm workshops in the Poorvu Center—register for room location
8 pm workshops online via Zoom—register for Zoom link
Assistive Tech – Drop-in session (online & in person)
Tuesday, April 26, 5-6 pm ET
How can assistive tech ease your workload this semester? Need to make a to-do list that gets done? Need to organize materials for a research paper? Want to make your work more efficient with text-to-speech apps? Assistive Tech mentors can help you identify and use apps that fit your preferences and needs. Can’t make a drop-in hour? Use this form to request a 1-1 meeting: Assistive Tech Mentor Request Form. Sponsored by the Disability Peer Mentor Program.
Understanding Your Upcoming Senior Thesis (For Juniors) (in-person)
Tuesday, April 26, 7-8 pm
Learn how to plan your writing and research, and how to access support resources for your senior project.
Time Management (online)
Wednesday, April 27, 8-9 pm
Time management is key for lowering stress at Yale. Set priorities and develop a weekly schedule that can lead to an active and balanced academic life.
Procrastination: How to Work Through It (in person)
Thursday, April 28, 4-5 pm
We all procrastinate. When your procrastination habits get in the way of your goals, however, it’s time for a change. This workshop offers strategies for identifying the sources of procrastination and pursuing productive habits that can get you back on track.
Senior Thesis Study Halls (in person; Register for location)
Friday, April 29, 3-5 pm
Sunday, May 1, 5-7 pm
These sessions will offer a combination of group work time (with the support of a Writing Partner during some weeks), group discussion time (a collective sharing of ideas, experiences, current challenges), and advice on working through this process from the earliest stages to the end, in a curriculum developed in part by Yale students in response to their own experiences here, with the support of faculty members, librarians, and other staff.