I am excited to announce the newest addition to the Balbarin/Lui family – our new puppy, Wally! He is a wire fox terrier who was born in early August, so just over 8 weeks old. Here is a picture of the cutie pie meeting our 13 year old dog, Chloe.
One more piece of news… many of you have asked about the TD hammocks and we just got the news from Environmental Health Safety that the colleges are allowed to put them back out into the courtyard. However, please know that only 1 person is allowed in the hammock at a time … unless of course you are one of the TD children.
Our “photo of the week” is from Robbie Skoronski taken from our Senior Champagne and Chocolates event to celebrate TD ’21!
Many thanks to everyone who offered their humorous and heartfelt toasts! Don’t forget that Mellon fellowships supporting senior research are now available on the Yale Fellowships and Grants site.
Don’t forget we have our virtual tea this Wednesday with TD alum and filmmaker, Shawn Levyon Wednesday at 4:30pm. For this special tea, we are planning to hand out surprise treats that will be familiar to any fans of “Stranger Things” between 3:45pm and 4:15pm. So come on down to the TD Packages Room at that time.
And we are still #1 in the Tyng Cup standings! Amazing work team. For this week’s installment of TD Sportscenter, please go here and check out the interview with Noah Riley ’24 who is our Corn Hole captain for the season. Please continue to come out and support Noah and everyone else who is doing their best to make this win #14 for us!!!
Here are some of our events for these next two weeks:
Wednesday 10/7 4:30pm Virtual Tea with Shawn Levy TD 89’ (TD Zoom)
You have no doubt seen Shawn Levy’s amazing body of work – Night at the Museum series, Stranger Things, The Arrival, and many, many more. A dedicated TD alum he is excited to be back to talk about his latest project, Free Guy, and the future of film. We are looking forward to our virtual tea with filmmaker and TD alum Shawn Levy this Wednesday at 4:30pm EST. We’ll be sending out the link with password a day in advance. For this special tea, we are planning to hand out surprise treats that will be familiar to any fans of “Stranger Things” between 3:45pm and 4:15pm. So come on down to the TD Packages Room at that time.
Saturday 10/10 11:30am SAC Mini-Golf Party (TD Lower Courtyard)
SAC is working hard to bring us an actual 9 hole mini-golf course to campus. For now, please save the date! More info will be coming later in the week.
Sunday 10/11 Haven Free Clinic Run (virtual run)
TD is once again sponsoring 25 runners for the HAVEN Free Clinic’s fundraising run on October 11, 2020. TD Junior, Vanessa Blas, will be our TD team captain and you can sign up through the TD team page she created. TDers should go to this link and register for the “Adult 5k participant + t-shirt” option. And then enter this coupon code – tdlions20 – to have the entrance fee waived.
Without further ado, here is a word from Dean Mahurin…
Àshe,
HL
***
Tell the Truth but tell it slant –
Success in Circuit lies
Too bright for our infirm Delight
The Truth’s superb surprise
As Lightning to the Children eased
With explanation kind
The Truth must dazzle gradually
Or every man be blind –
(Emily Dickinson)
PERTINENT DATES AND DEADLINES
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Oct. 13 |
T |
Last day to withdraw from a course offered in the first half of the fall term. See Withdrawal from Courses and Grades. |
| Oct. 13 |
T |
Last day to convert a fall first-half term course from a letter grade to Cr/D/F. |
| Oct. 14 |
W |
Classes begin for courses offered in the second half of the fall term. |
| Oct. 15 |
Th |
Deadline to apply for spring 2021 Term Abroad. See Special Arrangements. |
| Oct. 23 |
F |
Midterm. |
| Oct. 23 |
F |
Withdrawal from Yale College on or before this date entitles a student to a rebate of one-quarter of the fall term’s tuition. |
| Oct. 23 |
F |
Last day to withdraw from a fall full-term course without the course appearing on the transcript. See Withdrawal from Courses and Grades. |
| Oct. 23 |
F |
Deadline to apply for double credit in a single-credit course. See Special Arrangements. |
Mellon Mays and Edward A. Bouchet Fellowship Program was established to increase the number of students pursuing PhDs and subsequent careers in academia who come from minority backgrounds or have an interest in addressing racial disparities. This program enables students to work on paid research projects during the academic year and to pursue full-time research during the summers between sophomore and junior years and between junior and senior years. Students must be in sophomore standing to apply. More information is available here: https://yalecollege.yale.edu/finances/financial-awards-prizes
Monday, Oct. 5 @ 7 pm ET
How do we read deeply and completely without running out of time? This workshop introduces techniques to help you effectively read and respond to literary works.
Procrastination: How to Work Through It
Tuesday, Oct. 6 @ 7 pm ET
This workshop offers strategies for identifying the sources of procrastination and pursuing productive habits that can get you back on track.
Time Management
Tuesday, Oct. 6 @ 9 pm ET
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.
Public Speaking for Undergraduates
Wednesday, Oct. 7 @ 4 pm ET
Professors are increasingly asking students to engage in public speaking, from leading class discussion to more formal presentations. This workshop suggests preparation and performance strategies to help you do your best.
Exam Study Strategies
Wednesday, Oct. 7 @ 7 pm ET
Friday, Oct. 9 @ 12 pm ET (part of our Essentials for First-Years series)
Reduce exam stress by learning new strategies for preparing and studying for midterms and finals. This workshop offers suggestions for preparing for and taking problem-based, short answer, and essay exams
Motivate Your Online Learning
Wednesday, Oct. 7 @ 9 pm
In these times of pandemic and other crises, it’s hard to stay focused and on task with your academics. Learn how to get motivated and keep engaged with your online academic work while giving yourself the time you need to be healthy and grounded.
Essentials for STEM: Reading Effectively for STEM
Thursday, Oct. 8 @ 4 pm
Learn strategies for reading purposefully and efficiently for STEM courses. Effectively read textbook chapters and scientific articles; navigate jargon, data, and figures; use readings to prep for problem sets and exams.
Reading Analytically for Social Science
Thursday, Oct. 8 @ 7 pm ET
This workshop provides an overview of deep reading to generate effective contributions to class discussion, develop essay topics, and identify strong evidence for essays. Participants will get practice with these strategies in our interactive session.
Managing a Heavy Reading Load
Thursday, Oct. 8 @ 9 pm ET
Feeling overwhelmed by piles of reading? Learn some essential strategies to make the most of your limited reading time. Have less stress and create more free time!
October 13, 5pm ET - Fulbright US Student Grants National Deadline | Eligible: Seniors & Alumni
October 14 - Gates Cambridge Round 1 National Deadline | Eligible: Seniors & Alumni
October 14, 1pm PT - Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program National Deadline | Eligible: Seniors & Alumni
October 14, 11:59pm ET - Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program National Deadline | Eligible: Seniors & Alumni
October 19-22 (depending on field), 5pm local time - National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship National Deadline | Eligible: Seniors, Alumni & First-year Graduate Students
October 21, 11:59pm ET - Pickering Graduate Fellowship Program National Deadline | Eligible: Seniors & Alumni
October 21, 1:00pm ET - Michel David-Weill Scholarship at Sciences Po Campus Deadline | Eligible: Seniors
October 23 - The Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship National Deadline | Eligible: Seniors
October 29, 2:00pm ET - The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans National Deadline | Eligible: Seniors, Alumni & Graduate Students
November 1, 11:59pm ET - USAID Donald Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship National Deadline | Eligible: Seniors & Alumni
November 11, 1:00pm ET - James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Campus Deadline | Eligible: Seniors & Alumni
November 11, 1:00pm ET - Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Campus Deadline | Eligible: Sophomores & Juniors
November 12, 1:00pm ET - Harry S. Truman Scholarship Program Campus Deadline | Eligible: Juniors
November 15 - Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute Fellowship National Deadline | Eligible: Juniors
November 15, 11:59pm CST - Project Horseshoe Farm National Deadline (Fall) | Eligible: Seniors & recent graduates
November 17, 8:00pm ET - Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) National Deadline