TRUMBULL COLLEGE DEAN’S NOTES: October 2, 2023
October is here! I’m looking forward to meeting families this upcoming weekend – the reception that takes place at Head Hyder’s house is one of my favorite events. Hoping to see you (you don’t have to have family visiting to attend!) and your families at the reception on Saturday afternoon.
You’ve probably noticed a lot of sniffling and coughing in your classrooms. With midterm season upon us, don’t forget: Getting rest is very important and Vitamin C is your friend! Stay well and get well soon if you already got sick.
In addition to it being midterm season, there are a bunch of deadlines coming up – for spring term study abroad and various fellowships. In “Other” (scroll to the end), there are a couple of blurbs about deadlines, one of them being the Swensen Fellowship in Strategic Analysis, which has a deadline today. It’s always good to take a quick scroll through DNs to see what’s coming.
It’s also not too early to start counting down to October break! ;) Hang in there with everything and have a great week!
Meeting with me
To make an appointment, please use the Calendly scheduling tool, https://calendly.com/dean_c. Please reach out to Alice with any scheduling issues. For in-person meetings, please come to the office. We’re right here in Trumbull G104, which you can access across from Entryway A or through Entryway G. Zoom meetings (including open Zoom office hours) will be through my Zoom page: https://yale.zoom.us/my/skchandhoke.
My OPEN ZOOM office hours for each week are listed on the top of my Calendly page. When you click on the Zoom link, you will be placed into a waiting room. I will speak to students (one-on-one) in the order they “arrive”. My upcoming open hours are on FRIDAY, October 6th (10-11:30am).
Please note that I teach on Wednesday mornings during the fall term.
ACADEMICS
If you are interested in petitioning to earn double credit in a single-credit course, please read the relevant section in the YCPS, and then consult with me. The deadline to submit this petition is Midterm, but I recommend that you do so well before that date.
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UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES
October 10 Applications for spring 2024 Term Abroad close, 11:59pm
October 13 Last day of courses offered in the first half of the fall term.
Last day to withdraw from a course offered in the first half of the fall term.
Last day to convert from a letter grade to the Cr/D/F option in a course offered in the first half of the fall term
October 16 Courses offered in the second half of the fall term begin.
October 17 October recess begins after last class.
October 23 Classes resume, 8:20 a.m.
October 27 Midterm.
Last day to withdraw from a fall full-term course without the course appearing on the transcript.
Deadline to apply for double credit in a single-credit course.
Withdrawal from Yale College on or before this date entitles a student to a rebate of one-quarter of the term’s tuition.
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Please take a moment to review your personal details in Yale Hub for accuracy. Reference the Registrar’s Office August 29th email for how to update your phone number for emergencies. If something else seems amiss and you can’t update it yourself, please let Alice know.
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TUTORING
Advising Resources: http://advising.yalecollege.yale.edu
Sc/QR Tutoring: https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/undergraduates/stem-tutoring-programs/small-group-and-1-1-tutoring
Language Tutoring: http://cls.yale.edu/foreign-language-tutoring
Writing Center/Tutors/Partners: https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/undergraduates/undergraduate-writing-and-tutoring; https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/undergraduates/writing-center
Trumbull Writing Tutor: Adam Reid Sexton is the Trumbull College Writing Tutor. Adam teaches three courses in the English department (The Craft of Fiction, Reading and Writing the Modern Essay, and Writing About Music) and is a Critic in the graduate School of Art. During summer 2022 he taught Writing About Music for Yale in London. Adam is also a writer; his next book, Difficult Listening, is due to be published soon.
To meet with Adam, please reserve a half-hour by logging on to https://www.yalewco.com/index.php, and be sure to email him the document you want help with by 7:00 a.m. on the day of your appointment. Include the instructor’s prompt, your focus for the meeting, and when the paper is due. Adam looks forward to working with you!
Yale Academic Strategies Program/Office of Educational Opportunity
https://yaleconnect.yale.edu/PoorvuAcademicStrategies/club_signup
https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/academic-strategies-program
Our mission is to help all Yale undergraduate be active, empowered learners at Yale. Though peer academic mentoring, interactive workshops, and connections to resources, we hope to provide you with the tools that can propel you towards your goals.
Essentials for First Years: Intro to International and Professional Experiences: Come to this session to find out what CIPE can do for YOU! You will leave with a clearer idea of what is possible in terms of fellowships, funding, and programs, and the resources you can access from the Center for International and Professional Experience.
Tuesday, October 3, 4-5pm | Poorvu Center, Room 120B, 301 York St
Wednesday, October 4, 4-5pm | Poorvu Center, Room 120B, 301 York St
Thursday, October 5, 2:30-3:30pm | Poorvu Center, Room 120A, 301 York St
Friday, October 6, 1-2pm | Poorvu Center, Room 120B, 301 York St
STEM Navigators. Want to learn the best practices for succeeding in introductory STEM Courses? Join STEM Navigators, a mentoring network that provides you with information, events, and support to guide you through these crucial first courses. Sign up via this link: STEM Navigators sign up
Disability Peer Mentorship Program (DPMP). DPMP pairs students with peers of similar backgrounds to create networks of support for people with disabilities at Yale. The diverse experiences of disability in our community include physical & mobility disabilities, chronic illnesses, mental illnesses & psychiatric disabilities, neurodiversity & learning disabilities (including ADHD, dyslexia, autism), sensory disabilities & processing disorders (including vision impairments, blindness, and d/Deafness), and other conditions. You do not need to have a formal diagnosis to participate. Disability Peer Mentors help individual students develop critical self-advocacy skills, connect them to institutional resources, and find community around disability identity. Request a DPMP Mentor here.
First-year students can also request mentorship and guidance about Student Accessibility Resources through the SAS Peer Liaison Program.
Meet with our Learning Specialist. Have a learning difference or other condition that affects how you accomplish your academic work? We can talk with you about new approaches for meeting Yale’s academic challenges. Contact our new Learning Specialist, Geoffrey Canales (geoffrey.canales@yale.edu), for an appointment.
For First Years: College Transition Videos. Did you know that diving into your syllabi can help you succeed in your classes? What to learn the keys to performing well on p-sets? Learn about these topics and more through our college transition videos: https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/undergraduates/academic-strategies/first-years-workshops-videos-events.
Individual Mentoring. Get organized for the semester by meeting with an Academic Strategies Mentor. Mentors will help you develop a weekly study routine, offer strategies for approaching complicated readings and p-sets, and help you develop a plan for prepping for those first exams. Our online mentoring schedule goes live Monday, September 18. If you’d like to schedule a meeting before then, please email us at academicstrategies@yale.edu.
Workshops. Our famous workshop sessions are available in person and online! Register via the YaleConnect links below. FYI: Poorvu CTL M104A is upstairs from the York Street Entrance to Sterling Memorial Library. Poorvu CTL 120 A, B, C, and 121 are the classrooms on the first floor. Questions? Contact us at academicstrategies@yale.edu.
STEM Navigators: How to Do Pre-Med at Yale. Are you thinking of pursuing a career in medicine? There are many parts to preparing for medical school, including prerequisite requirements, clinical/non-clinical volunteering, and more. How does a Yalie tackle it? Come to the first part of our Pre-Med Workshop Series and get an introduction to resources and the mindset you’ll need to succeed as a pre-med at Yale!
Monday, October 2, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL 120A
Pathways for Juniors. As you delve into your major, new questions and challenges arise. How do I orient myself within my major? How do I look for mentors within the major? What timelines do a need to be aware of to set myself up for a strong senior year? We’ll explore these questions together in this interactive workshop.
Monday, October 2, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL M104A
STEM Navigators: Biochemistry, Biophysics Lab Technique. Are you unfamiliar with biochemistry & biophysics lab techniques and would like more exposure/explanation of concepts from the course? Our STEM graduate mentors are here to help! Come to this workshop for clarification on the most confusing and tested lab techniques for introductory biochemistry and/or biophysics courses!
Monday, October 2, 5-6pm, Poorvu CTL 120C
Procrastination: How to Work Through It. 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.
Monday, October 2, 7-8pm, Poorvu CTL M104A
STEM Navigators: Introductory Genetics Lab Techniques. Are you unfamiliar with biology genetics & development lab techniques and would like more exposure/explanation of concepts? Our STEM graduate mentors are here to help! Come to this workshop for clarification on the most confusing and tested lab techniques genetics!
Tuesday, October 3, 5-6pm, Poorvu CTL 118A
Exam Study Strategies. 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.
Tuesday, October 3, 5-6pm, Poorvu CTL 120B
The Psychology of Time Management. Ever wondered why it can be hard to manage your time–even when you have already learned the experts’ tips and tricks? Come to this workshop to find out why! You will learn about some of the major cognitive obstacles to organizing your time and take away a set of mental tools for increasing your awareness of these common thought processes so that they can be prevented or interrupted.
Tuesday, October 3, 7-8pm, Poorvu CTL M104A
How to Study On a Bus - For Student Athletes. Learn strategies for studying and managing your time as you navigate your academic and athletic commitments.
Tuesday, October 3, 8-9pm, Online
Fresh Start: Midterm Edition. Want to refresh your approaches to your academic work? Our mentors will lead you through a series of activities to help you identify your current strengths and develop new strategies for meeting the new challenges presented by your current semester’s courses.
Wednesday, October 4, 7-8pm, Poorvu CTL M104A
Exam Study Strategies. 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.
Wednesday, October 4, 8-9pm, Poorvu CTL 120B
Academic and Professional Communication. Learn strategies for writing for professional and formal academic audiences
Thursday, October 5, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL M104A
Cultivating Faculty Mentors/Recommendations. Initiate conversations, ask for assistance, request recommendations, and build mentoring relationships with Yale faculty, teaching fellows and staff
Thursday, October 5, 7-8pm, Poorvu CTL M104A
STEM Navigators Study Hall. Snacks? While studying and meeting peers? Come complete your p-sets, study, and meet your peers in your STEM courses. Snacks and peer mentors are here to help you with any questions about majors, summer opportunities, or classes to take in the future! NOTE: Tutoring NOT provided by mentors!
Sunday, October 8, 2-5pm, Poorvu CTL 120B
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: https://cipe.yale.edu
Check the CIPE weekly digest for what’s going on this week, including deadlines, events, and opportunities. Follow CIPE on Instagram and Twitter.
Yale students have a free subscription to the Daily Chatter, a great resource for keeping up with global news presented from a non-partisan perspective.
OFFICE OF CAREER STRATEGY (OCS)
Students can engage with the Office of Career Strategy (OCS) in ways that align best with their personal academic and professional path. OCS can help you brainstorm career paths, apply for positions, network with ease, negotiate offers, and consider graduate school.
For the most up-to-date information, sign up for newsletters from our Career Communities, Affinity/Identity Communities, and Applying to Graduate School Communities.
OCS Upcoming Events
Scholastic, Inc. - Virtual Information Session | Tuesday, October 3, 3-4pm | Virtual
Centerview Partners LLC Information Session | Wednesday, October 4, 6:30-7:30pm | Location TBD
Close Concerns Associate Program Info Session | Tuesday, October 10, 3:30-4:30pm | Office of Career Strategy, 55 Whitney Ave, RM 369
Netherlands Point of Entry Information Session | Wednesday, October 11, 10-11am | Virtual
Netherlands Point of Entry - Discover Career Opportunities in the Netherlands and Make Your Next Move | Wednesday, October 11, 10-11am | Zoom
Close Concerns Associate Program Boba Chats | Wednesday, October 11, 2-5:20pm | Whale Tea, 48 Whitney Ave
Hanwha Solutions Information Session | Monday, October 23, 9am-6pm | Venue TBD
STUDY ABROAD
Applications for Yale Credit for Spring 2024 Abroad. Spring 2024 Credit for Spring Term Abroad applications and Petitions for Spring Programs not on Yale’s Designated List are due October 10th at 11:59pm.
- You must *both*apply directly to your intended study abroad program by their deadline and complete the Yale Credit for Spring Term Abroad or Petition application by October 10th.
- Tip: Don’t wait until the last minute to submit your application in case you have personal or technical difficulties. Emails received after 4:30pm on October 10th will not be responded to until the following day.
Thinking about studying abroad? Start learning about how to study abroad on the “Get Started” tab. Search programs that fit your personal and academic interests, learn about fulfilling requirements with outside credit, and see how credit works by clicking “academics and credit” for either “Year or Term” or “Non-Yale Summer.”
Subscribe to the Study Abroad calendar so that you don’t miss any events or info sessions.
Meet with a Study Abroad Adviser to explore goals, programs, credit transfer, and more.
Study Abroad Upcoming Events
APA Information Session | October 2, 1:30-2:30pm | 55 Whitney Ave, 3rd floor, Room 305
Come learn about APA’s programs in Paris, Dakar, and their multi-country study abroad program in Paris, Rabat, and Dakar.
College Year in Athens Info Session | October 2, 4-5pm | 55 Whitney Ave, 3rd floor, Room 305
Attend this in-person session with the College Year in Athens program to learn more about summer and semester study abroad options in Greece.
CET Jordan Information Session | October 4, 2-3pm | 55 Whitney Ave, 3rd floor, Room 369
Join staff from the CET Jordan program to learn more about this opportunity to study Arabic in Jordan over the summer. This program offers an option to do the Intensive Arabic summer program or the CET Jordan Research summer program, where you can conduct a research project in addition to language study.
FELLOWSHIPS AND FUNDING
Yale and outside funding options can help support research, study abroad, public service, unpaid internships, and self-designed projects, in New Haven and around the globe. Postgraduate fellowships support independent projects, graduate study, and much more. The Office of Fellowships and Funding helps students identify funding opportunities and navigate the application process.
Customize your Fellowships and Funding Newsletter for timely opportunities in your areas of interest: https://funding.yale.edu/connect/newsletter-review-subscription
Fellowships/Funding Upcoming Events
Essentials For First-Years - FGLI First-Years: Intro to International & Professional Experience
Tuesday, October 3, 4-5pm, Poorvu Center, Room 120B, 301 York St
Wednesday, October 4, 4-5pm, Poorvu Center, Room 120B, 301 York St
Thursday, October 5, 2:30-3:30pm | Poorvu Center, Room 120A, 301 York St
Friday, October 6, 1-2pm | Poorvu Center, Room 120B, 301 York St
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans: Information Session for Yale Students | Wednesday October 4, 12 noon-1pm | Online Event
Yale College Postgrad Fellowships - Info Session #1 | Thursday, October 5, 12:30-1:30pm | 55 Whitney Ave, 3rd Floor, Room 369
Fellowships/Funding Approaching Application Deadlines
October 10, 5pm ET, Fulbright US Student Program
October 11, 12pm ET, Gates Cambridge Scholarship
October 11, 4pm ET: Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program
October 16, 5pm ET: Luce Scholars Program
Fellowships/Funding Resource of the Week
Not sure where to begin the fellowships process? Refer to this step-by-step guide on How to Apply for Fellowships.
The first step in planning a strong fellowship application is to identify your short-term or long-term personal and academic goals. Identifying your goals will help you determine the kind of project you want to pursue.
Read about Yalies who have previously won fellowships.
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Yale University Swensen Fellows in Strategic Analysis: Apply for the Yale University Swensen Fellows in Strategic Analysis program, full-time fellowships and summer internships. As a Swensen Fellow, you would work on the most complex strategic challenges facing Yale and help University leaders to make decisions that advance Yale’s mission. Past Fellows include Trumbull alums Zeshan Gondal TC’19 & Opelo Matome TC’18! Please visit https://swensenfellows.yale.edu for more information. Applications are due today, Monday, October 2nd.
Belonging at Yale Grants: Under Belonging at Yale, the Office of the Secretary and Vice President for University Life invites applications for Belonging at Yale Grants. All Yale students and registered student organizations may apply for funding for a program, event, or speaker that promotes a sense of belonging and community at Yale:
- increasing the diversity of the Yale community;
- educating the community about challenges to inclusion on campus and in society;
- contributing to anti-racism efforts;
- facilitating conversations around diversity, equity and access or between differing perspectives and opinions;
- deepening a culture of respect and connection;
- encouraging and enhancing cultural competence;
- developing accessibility measures on campus;
- creating and fostering a welcoming campus climate
Grants will generally be no greater than $2000. Applications will be reviewed after October 6, 2023. You can apply at this link. For additional information please contact Yasmeen Abed, Woodbridge Fellow, at yasmeen.abed@yale.edu.
October Blood Drive: American Red Cross at Yale will be hosting two blood drives in the Dwight Hall Common Room on the following dates:
Thursday, October 5 (10:00am - 3:00pm)
Friday, October 6 (11:30am - 5:00pm)
If you would like to donate, you can schedule an appointment here. If prompted, use the code “DWIGHTYALE” to register for a time slot. We highly recommend students interested in donating to book an appointment, as walk-in slots may not be available. The decision to donate can save a life, and we greatly appreciate your consideration! If you have any questions, please email Jared Rhee (jared.rhee@yale.edu), the Donor Outreach Coordinator.
The ANA Growth Through Marketing Conference at Yale: Join the ANA Educational Foundation (AEF) and the Yale Center for Customer Insights to hear from marketing leaders on how to drive strategic growth. We’ve tapped some of the top minds to share how they answer fundamental marketing questions-like defining the brand’s role in the category and society, while considering the changing landscape of consumer behavior. The conference welcomes professional marketers and advertisers as well as members of the Yale community to hear best practices, gain actionable insights and share notes at an event exploring how best to position and utilize the marketing function to drive growth.
Confirmed speakers include:
• Tim Ellis, Chief Marketing Officer of the NFL
• Todd Kaplan ’06, Chief Marketing Officer of Pepsi
• Monique Le, Head of iShares Direct Investing & Marketing at BlackRock
• Walter Frye, Global Director of Brand Marketing at Amazon
• Mike Hudson, Creative Strategist at Google
Date: Friday, October 13, 2023
Time: 9am-3pm (Breakfast, Lunch, & Snacks will be served)
Location: Zhang Auditorium, Evans Hall (165 Whitney)
Fee: FREE for students
Register Here: https://groups.som.yale.edu/SOMYCCI/rsvp_boot?id=2126876
Questions? victoria.ambrozaitis@yale.edu
From YC3
Taking Care of the College Brain: Monday, October 2, 12:30-2pm, at the Good Life Center in Schwarzman (YSC)
This 90-minute program begins with an overview of the neuroscience of the late adolescent/early adult brain. We then identify unhelpful thinking styles to which neurobiology can make us vulnerable. We wrap up with an emphasis on ways to move away from these thinking styles and thereby lower stress and anxiety and boost self-esteem.
Register at https://yaleconnect.yale.edu/YC30/rsvp_boot?id=2145539
Multicultural Group Therapy: Mondays 3-4pm.
October 2 - November 13. Format: Virtual, Closed-Group, will close after two groups.
Holding two or more cultural identities can elicit a wide range of emotional experiences and questions. This group offers a space for students to explore how their cultural experiences and values have shaped their identity development. Students will be encouraged to explore their values, their sense of belonging among various communities, and how they are developing their own sense of self. Group Facilitators: Nicole Cepeda, LCSW and Zeleyka Fowler, Psy.D
Register by emailing: college.care.clinicians@yale.edu with the group title in subject of email..
Introduction to Mindfulness: Tuesday, October 3, 1-2:15pm, at the Good Life Center in Schwarzman (YSC)
Have you ever tried mindfulness meditation? Would you like to cultivate your practice over the course of 4 weeks? The Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults MIEA (previously Koru) is an evidence-based four-session course designed to help you build the habit of meditation. Research shows that MIEA reduces stress, improves sleep, and boosts self-compassion with 10 minutes of daily practice.
*Class meets once weekly for 1 hour. You must be able to attend all four classes to enroll.* Please click here to register.
All the Firsts Group Therapy: Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm in WLH 106.
October 3 – November 28. Format: In-Person, Closed-Group, will close after two groups.
Feeling far from home? Far from connection? First in your family to attend college? Not everyone who attends Yale begins at the same starting line. If you’ve overcome hurdles, battled imposter stress, and felt a lack of belonging at Yale, this is a space for you. This support space is created for anyone who self-identifies as first-generation and/or low-income and is familiar with the pride and pressures of attending an elite institution. Participants will be encouraged to give voice to their experiences and cultivate resilience in the community. Group Facilitators: Nicole Cepeda, LCSW and Kayla Reid, LCSW
Register by emailing: college.care.clinicians@yale.edu with the group title in subject of email.
Wellness Wheel and Wellness Signs Workshop: Wednesday, October 4, 4-5:15pm, at the Good Life Center in Schwarzman (YSC)
Interested in learning more about astrology and how it can build connections? This workshop helps students understand the importance of wellness in their life, by using a fun concept to introduce the wellness wheel; a tool that will help you not only organize your life but prioritize areas of wellness by your astrology sign.
Register at https://yaleconnect.yale.edu/YC30/rsvp_boot?id=2145584
From the Yale Library
Advanced Search Techniques. Learn how to research like a librarian, including how to use Advanced Search to find books and articles in Quicksearch. Join us to get a step ahead for coursework and research projects!
Tuesday, October 3, 7:30pm | Register https://schedule.yale.edu/event/11326748
Boost Your Google Image Searches. Learn tips and tricks on how to get better image results from Google Images. We will also cover basics of copyright and using image citations for your work.
Wednesday, October 4, 2pm | Register: https://schedule.yale.edu/event/11030288
Mini Tour: Call Numbers And Hidden Treasures In Sterling Library. Join a Library Peer Mentor for a tour inside the 16-story Sterling Library stack tower. This tour is designed and hosted by students for students!
Thursday, October 5, 4-4:30pm | Register: https://schedule.yale.edu/event/11335114
Reading Strategies For Writing Papers. Learn strategies – that you can begin during the research process – to efficiently analyze scholarly articles, including lateral reading, selective reading, and active reading.
Friday, October 6, 10:30am | Register: https://schedule.yale.edu/event/11300119