TRUMBULL COLLEGE DEAN’S NOTES: October 23, 2023
I hope your breaks were restorative. Whatever you did, I hope you’re rested, feeling well and doing well. I will admit that I caught the bug that was going around (I was in denial early last week!) and was thankful for the chance to get better before what is always a busy week. I also had some quality time with this little guy. :)
I wish you all the best as we approach the official midterm date this Friday, October 27th (scroll down to see “Upcoming Dates and Deadlines”). Happy to meet with you (see below) if you want to chat this week. Also, please keep in mind that this week, I’ll have multiple blocks of OPEN Zoom office hours (see below). These are for quick meetings (5-10min) about academic progress, seeking extra help in a course, etc…I’m here.
Fun fact: Though Alice is nearing the end of her first year here in Trumbull, last Friday, October 20th was her 20-year anniversary as a staff-member at Yale! Congratulations, Alice! I am so thankful to have you as a partner here in Trumbull!!
Take care of yourselves. Four more weeks until our next break! ;) Have a great week!
Meeting with me (please take note of additional OPEN Zoom hours)
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 Wednesday, Oct 25th (4:30-5:30pm); Thursday, Oct 26th (9-10am); & Friday, OCT 27th (10am-noon & 2-3:30pm).
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 – this Friday!
Online placement exams for Spring 2024 courses. Online placement exams for seven language programs and the Mathematics Department close on Thursday, October 26 at 12pm (noon). Results will be posted Monday, October 30 by 5pm. These exams are intended for students who were unable to take a placement exam over the summer.
- Only some students may need to take a placement exam this fall (mainly students with prior study of a subject but who did not take a placement exam in that subject or receive a departmental placement within the past year)
- Students who received a summer 2023 departmental placement in biology, chemistry, economics, mathematics, or physics do not need to take a placement exam now; however, the mathematics placement exam is open this fall for students who did not receive a departmental placement or who missed the summer 2023 math placement exam
- Some language programs not listed above may allow placement exams by request; please use the contact information on the Placement Exams and Information webpage or consult the director of undergraduate studies to inquire
- Students wishing to begin a new language but who do not have prior study of that language simply enroll in L1; no placement exam is required
- Students with documented disabilities may request accommodations for placement testing through the Student Accessibility Services office. Please contact the SAS office through the online registration form to submit your request at least one week before your placement test
The English Department Applications for Spring 2024 Creative Writing and Journalism Classes are due November 1. Please check the English Department website and YCS for instructions on applying and additional information.
Yale Degree Audit: Yale Degree Audit (YDA) is a tool that tracks your progress toward the bachelor’s degree. You can access Degree Audit through Yale Hub. Degree Audit displays the Yale College degree requirements that you have already completed and those that are still pending. A “Look Ahead” feature shows you how future course enrollment might apply toward your degree. If you believe that academic information in your degree audit is incorrect, contact our office.
UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES
October 27 Midterm.
October 27 Last day to withdraw from a fall full-term course without the course appearing on the transcript. (Yale College Schedule Change Form (Course Change Notice))
October 27 Deadline to apply for double credit in a single-credit course.
October 27 Withdrawal from Yale College on or before this date entitles a student to a rebate of one-quarter of the term’s tuition.
November 1 Preference Selection for Spring 2024 classes opens, 8am
November 3 Preference Selection for Spring 2024 classes closes, 5pm
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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.
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.
Imagining Your Summer. Interested in summer study abroad, fellowships, or internships, but don’t know how to get started? Hear from students who have done these things to help you identify some possible summer opportunities. You will leave with a clearer idea of what is possible and the resources you can access to make your vision happen. Now is the perfect time to start planning! Monday, October 23, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL 120A
Getting the Most Out of Mentorship. Join Yale undergraduates for a conversation on how to make the most of any mentorship opportunity, including peer, graduate student, faculty, and alumni mentorship. Monday, October 23, 7-8pm, Poorvu CTL M104A
Senior Thesis Power Hours. The Academic Strategies Senior Thesis Power Hours are designed to help students stay motivated and accountable while working on their senior theses. They will be held throughout the semester to give students a chance to help each other with solidarity and accountability in the development and writing of their senior theses. The sessions are facilitated by an Academic Strategies Peer Mentor. Monday, October 23, 7-8pm, Poorvu CTL 120A
Cultivating Faculty Mentors/Recommendations. Initiate conversations, ask for assistance, request recommendations, and build mentoring relationships with Yale faculty, teaching fellows and staff. Monday, October 23, 8-9pm, Online Event
STEM Navigators & Yale OCS: How to Network in STEM. How do I network? The skills and knowledge you need to make important connections for your academic and career pursuits are untaught in classrooms. Come to this workshop for information and direct feedback and practice on how to network! Tuesday, October 24, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL 120C
Managing a Heavy Reading Load. 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! Tuesday, October 24, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL M104A
Organize Your Time. When is the last time you asked yourself “How am I going to get all of this done??” You are not alone! This interactive workshop offers evidence-based strategies and the opportunity to start figuring out what will work best for YOU: you will not only to learn about ways to make the most out of your time, but also do some actual work toward your own scheduling and planning needs. Tuesday, October 24, 8-9pm, Online Event
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. Wednesday, October 25, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL M104A
STEM Navigators: MYTHBUSTIN’ Medical School. What are the common myths and misconceptions about medical school and medical careers? Come hear from Yale’s Director of Advanced Degree Applications & STEM Career Advising to know what to believe/not believe about those ~ spooky ~ tales - all while snacking on some Halloween treats! Thursday, October 26, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL 120C
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. Thursday, October 26, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL M104A
Imagining Your Summer. Interested in summer study abroad, fellowships, or internships, but don’t know how to get started? Hear from students who have done these things to help you identify some possible summer opportunities. You will leave with a clearer idea of what is possible and the resources you can access to make your vision happen. Now is the perfect time to start planning! Thursday, October 26, 7-8pm, 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
Hanwha Solutions Information Session | Monday, October 23, 9am-6pm | The Graduate Hotel, 1151 Chapel St, Majestic Room
Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management Coffee Chat | Friday, October 27, 1:30-3:30pm | Location TBD (register to attend no later than 11:55pm Monday, October 23)
Morgan Stanley Information Session | Friday, October 27, 4-5pm | Location TBD (register to attend no later than 11:55pm on Monday, October 23)
STUDY ABROAD
Thinking about studying abroad? Head to the “Get Started” tab to search programs that fit your personal and academic interests, check application deadlines, review costs and funding options, get advice on your plans, and more. Learn about fulfilling distributional and major requirements with study abroad coursework here.
Thinking about studying abroad for a semester or year but worried about the time you’ll be missing at Yale? You’re not alone. Check out So You Want to Study Abroad by Edmund Zheng! Edmund’s article addresses this common concern based on his experience of returning to Yale after a semester abroad.
Need to Get or Renew Your Passport? Don’t wait to ensure you have the necessary travel documents! All passports should be valid at least 6 months beyond the end date of your anticipated study abroad program. Even if you are not yet sure that you will study abroad, you should have a valid passport at least three months in advance, if possible.
U.S. citizens should visit the U.S. Department of State’s website for information about applying for or renewing a passport. You can apply at the Yale Station post office in New Haven or the New Haven Free Public Library. You can also get a passport photo from the Yale ID Center (55 Lock Street). Passport photo services at the Yale ID Center do not require an appointment.
Current estimated wait times for U.S. passport processing are 10-13 weeks, and expedited processing is estimated at 7-9 weeks. This process starts once the State Department receives your application and does not factor in mailing times. For additional information, visit our Travel Planning & Logistics page.
Study Abroad Upcoming Events
AIT Budapest Info Session | Tuesday, October 24, 3:30-4:30pm | 55 Whitney Ave, 3rd floor, Rm 305. Learn more about the Aquincum Institute of Technology (AIT) in Budapest, a semester-long study abroad program for undergraduates majoring in computer science, software engineering, mathematics, and related disciplines.
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
Imagining Your Summer | Monday, October 23, 4-5pm | Poorvu Center, Room 120A
Yale College Postgrad Fellowships - Info Session #2 | Tuesday, October 24, 3-4pm | 55 Whitney Ave, 3rd Floor, Room 369
Yale-China Fellowship: Info Session | Thursday, October 26, 3-4:00pm | Yale-China Office, 442 Temple Street
Light Fellowship Information Session #4 (Virtual) | Thursday, October 26, 6:30-7:30pm | Online Event
Imagining Your Summer | Thursday, October 26, 7-8pm | Poorvu Center, Room 120B
Interviewing for National Fellowships Workshop | Monday, October 30, 12:30-1:30pm | 55 Whitney Avenue, 3rd Floor, Room 305 Applying for fellowships like the Gates, Luce, Marshall, Rhodes, Schwarzman, or Truman? We’ll help you get ready to impress the selection committee and to do better in any interview!
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.
OTHER
Dwight Hall Day of Service. Dwight Hall is hosting a Day of Service on Saturday, November 4th from 12-5pm for all students interested in getting involved in New Haven service activities! Volunteers will have an opportunity to participate in groups with students from their residential college. But that’s not all – the volunteers from the residential college with the most sign-ups will win a secret prize! Sign up before November 3: https://tinyurl.com/dhdos. We look forward to seeing you there!
Are you interested in the Global Affairs major? The application is available for Yale Sophomores now until Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 11:59pm EST. The link to apply can be found on our website. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to jackson.registrar@yale.edu with additional questions.
East Asia Sophomore Information Session. Interested in becoming an East Asian Languages & Literatures or East Asian Studies major? Join us Wednesday, November 1st, 4-4:45pm to learn more about both programs. RSVP by October 25th to eastasian.studies@yale.edu for the Zoom link. For more information: nicholas.disantis@yale.edu
Yale-China Fellowship - Opportunity for Seniors. The Yale-China Fellowship is a transformative two years for both the Yale-China Fellows and the Chinese students and community members they interact with. Select Yale graduates are chosen to spend two years teaching in China, where they not only become familiar with China but also make it their home. During their two years, Fellows gain an in-depth understanding of themselves, China, and Chinese language and culture, while building important professional skills and networks for future careers in various fields. Learn more and apply at yalechina.org/ycf or email education@yalechina.org.
Early application deadline: December 5, 2023
Final application deadline: March 5, 2023
The next information session at is October 26, 3pm, at 442 Temple St. RSVP to education@yalechina.org
Paid position - Undergraduate Learning Assistant for Spring 2024 S&DS courses. The Department of Statistics & Data Science is seeking Undergraduate Learning Assistants for the Spring 2024 semester. ULAs provide support for students in S&DS classes in a variety of ways, including holding office hours and giving feedback on homework assignments. The job typically takes around 8 hours a week and pays around $18.50 per hour. Please fill out this Google form by October 29th for priority consideration.
SOM Silver Scholars Program - Opportunity for Seniors. The Silver Scholars Program at the Yale School of Management allows students to earn a Yale MBA degree within three years, directly after graduation, spring-boarding them toward their career goals and leadership positions. The program is designed for exceptional students with strong leadership potential. These students enroll in our full-time MBA program where they make up about 5% of the student body. Rather than the traditional summer MBA internship, Silver Scholars complete a year-long internship, extending their experience to three years. All Yale College students receive a 50% tuition discount and an application fee waiver.
The admissions committee seeks applicants with a combination of intelligence, maturity, and curiosity who aim to be future leaders in their field of interest. Candidates from all majors are welcome to apply; we enjoy the diversity of interests and backgrounds that Silver Scholars bring to the broader MBA class at Yale SOM.
If you would like to speak with an admissions representative, please email maria.derlipanska@yale.edu to schedule an appointment.
Application deadlines for the 2023-24 application cycle:
Round 2: Application Deadline January 4, 2024, 5pm ET (decisions announced by March 26, 2024, 5pm ET)
Round 3: Application Deadline April 9, 2024, 5pm ET (decisions announced by May 16, 2024, 5pm ET)
SOM Master’s in Asset Management - Opportunity for Seniors. Do you have a quantitative skill set and an interest in finance or investing? Or do you have a background in computer science or engineering and are considering different fields to apply your expertise?
The Master’s in Asset Management program is a quantitatively intense nine-month program that was developed by the late David Swensen ’80 PhD, Yale’s former chief investments officer and the pioneer of the “Yale Model” and Tobias Moskowitz, Dean Takahashi ’80 B.A., ’83 M.P.P.M. Professor of Finance and a principal at AQR Capital Management. Focusing on ethical and responsible investing, they designed a unique program dedicated to the merging of academic theory and practice.
Students in this program will receive training in all aspects of asset management, including investment selection, asset allocation, portfolio management, and risk management, with a focus on forward-looking quantitative methods and new technologies in this rapidly changing field.
We are pleased to offer the following to Yale College students:
- One-to-one consultations with an admissions officer to answer questions about the program or the admissions process. To request a consultation, please email assetmgmt.admissions@yale.edu
- Application fee waiver
- Exemption from the standardized test (GMAT, GRE) requirement for anyone with a 3.7 GPA or higher. The admissions team would welcome the chance to speak with anyone with a lower GPA who is concerned about the test requirement
- Special consideration for two of our premier scholarships – the Swensen Scholars in Asset Management and our Dean’s Scholarship
Interested in learning more? Attend a Master’s in Asset Management event or visit our website.
From YC3
Wellness Wednesday Growth Mindset: Wednesday, October 25, 2-4pm, Good Life Center in Schwarzman. Join YC3 for Wellness Wednesday! Each month we will explore a new wellness topic. We will explain the science behind this topic and give you ways to incorporate it into your day-to-day life! This month is focused on growth mindset and ways to handle challenges as they arise.
Advanced Mindfulness (Class One): Wednesday October 25, 4:30-6pm, Good Life Center Lounge in Schwarzman. The Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults MIEA (previously Koru 2.0) is an advanced mindfulness course for students who have completed MIEA Basic and are eager for more mindfulness. We’ve found that folks get a lot more out of MIEA if they stick with it from beginning to end, therefore attendance at all 4 sessions is required. Further your practice and deepen your skills with Chair Yoga, Loving-Kindness meditation, and a short silent retreat. Together, we will explore the text “Real Happiness” by Sharon Salzberg! This course is available to both undergraduate and graduate students. Please click to register.
Supporting Self & Others Workshop: Thursday October 26, 4-5pm, Good Life Center in Schwarzman. Looking to support your relationship while also taking care of yourself (without feeling guilty about it)? This workshop focuses on setting and maintaining boundaries, understanding your love language, and identifying your support systems). Please click to register.
From the Yale Library
Latte With A Librarian | Thain Café, Bass Library Meet with a librarian for a drop-in research consultation. Any student who asks a library or research-related question will receive a FREE Yale Library mug.
Tuesday, October 24, 12:30-2pm | More info: https://schedule.yale.edu/event/11204673
Midterm Button-Making Break | Haas Arts Library 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.
Tuesday, October 24, 2pm | More info: https://schedule.yale.edu/event/11030337
How To Find Scholarly Articles | Online Are you ready to find articles thoroughly and efficiently - without relying on Google Scholar while also avoiding pesky paywalls? In 30-minutes, learn strategies to find the best possible scholarly sources from Yale Library’s databases, including Quicksearch Articles+ and subject-specific databases.
Tuesday, October 24, 5pm | Register: https://schedule.yale.edu/event/11326780
Wednesday, October 25, 7:30pm | Register: https://schedule.yale.edu/event/11332676
Demystifying The Literature Review | Online Learn how to conduct a literature review for your research papers, independent projects, and fellowship applications. In this 45-minute workshop, students will learn: why a literature review is important, how to conduct a literature review, and ways to evaluate and synthesize your sources.
Thursday, October 26, 10:30am | Register: https://schedule.yale.edu/event/11300246
First Steps with Zotero | Online Join us for 30 minutes to learn about Zotero, free software to help you manage your research.
Thursday, October 26, 7:30pm | Register: https://schedule.yale.edu/event/11326837