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TRUMBULL COLLEGE DEAN’S NOTES: September 18, 2023 It sure is a gloomy Monday! Hope you all enjoyed the lovely weather yesterday! We spent a lot of time outside over the weekend, and yesterday went to Edgerton Park where they had an event called Sunday in the Park – it was fun! They have chickens and a lovely community garden. There were activities like pumpkin decorating and origami, so it was a hit for Sahej (who is officially 4½ tomorrow!). Over the summer, Sahej and I played Hungry Hungry Hippos at an arcade, which was super fun ($$ was spent very quickly with that game!). He also loved the actual hippos at both the Calgary and Toronto zoos. We got the Hungry Hungry Hippos board game over the weekend, and needless to say, it was fun and also hilarious. Each round lasted ~8 seconds. ;) I’m sending one of my regular wellness reminders, particularly as you probably all noticed that your workload suddenly picked up big time! It’s that time. Don’t forget: Getting rest is very important and Vitamin C is your friend (orange juice is a great source!)! Stay well and get well soon if you already got sick. Also, if you were wondering, it’s not too early to get your flu shot – find more info here: https://yalehealth.yale.edu/topic/flu-information. Have a great week! TC’27: TONIGHT – Academic Integrity Workshop for First Years (required) on Monday, September 18th at 8:30pm in the Trumbull College Dining Hall. Looking forward to seeing you all there! Meeting with me 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 Sept 22nd (10am-noon). Please note that I teach on Wednesday mornings during the fall term. ACADEMICS UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINES TUTORING 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 Essentials for First Years 3. This 5-week series showcases the 5 workshops that students find most impactful for getting a good start to academic work at Yale. Four workshop times available each week! Students can register for 1 or for all 5. 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. This program matches students with disabilities with peer mentors who have similar experiences navigating academic life at Yale for individual mentoring. Students can request a mentor via this form: Disability Peer Mentor Request. 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 Karin Gosselink (karin.gosselink@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. 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. STEM Navigators: Biochemistry, Biophysics Lab Techniques. 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! 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. Strategic Planning for Your Senior Thesis. This workshop offers you foundational strategies for researching, working with resources, and writing your senior thesis. This workshop is a good complement to the Academic Strategies Senior Thesis Power Hours. STEM Navigators & Yale OCS: Craft a Resume That Stands Out to Employers/Networking Confidently at a Career Fair. Join the Office of Career Strategy and STEM Navigators for this workshop that will give you tips on producing an effective resume to stand out to employers. We will also cover tips on networking at a Career Fair to build professional connections and make a lasting impression. Strategies for Intro Econ. Learn strategies for efficiently working on intro econ problem sets and key strategies for studying for exams. 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! Strategies for Reading Literature. Reading literature presents special challenges. How do we read deeply without running out of time to complete the reading? This workshop introduces techniques to help you effectively read and respond to literary works. Reading Effectively for STEM. Learn strategies for reading purposefully and efficiently for STEM courses. Topics of discussion include how to effectively read textbook chapters and scientific articles, how to navigate jargon, data, and figures, and how to use readings to prepare for problem sets and exams. Strategies for Intro Physics. Come to this workshop to talk about how to approach physics at Yale! We will address everything from tackling p-sets, to thinking like a physicist, to organizing and planning your work for these classes. Organize Your Time. When was 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 learn about ways to make the most out of your time, but also do some actual work toward your own scheduling and planning needs. Pathways for First-Years. First years get a lot of advice from a wide variety of sources. But what do you really want to get out of your first year? This interactive workshop helps students identify goals and sources of satisfaction, and it offers strategies for avoiding common pitfalls like overextension and burn out. Pathways for Sophomores. Sophomore year offers new challenges, including increased course loads, upper-level classes, and identifying a major. This interactive workshop helps students set goals and make long-term plans for the year. STEM Navigators & OCS: Unlocking LinkedIn: Tips and Tricks to creating a professional online presence. Join the Office of Career Strategy and STEM Navigators for this workshop that will give you tips on creating a strong Linkedin profile and leveraging your professional online presence for networking. This session is part 2 of 2 in preparation for the Yale Computer Science Career Fair on Friday, September 22, 2023. 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! STUDY ABROAD OTHER Volunteers Needed at a New Haven Public School: Located in the Hill neighborhood of New Haven, Truman School serves 485 students in grades K-8. Over 80% of students are low income and many are new to New Haven and learning English as a second language. We are seeking 10-15 Yale students willing to make a full year commitment to tutoring and mentoring a Truman student. Training will be provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters and transportation to and from the school (114 Truman Street) will be provided by Dwight Hall. Apply to YMUN Taiwan! We organize a beginner-focused Model UN conference for high school students in Taipei. (You get a free trip to Taiwan over spring break!). Applications are due September 20th and can be accessed at bit.ly/applyymunt. Please contact secgen@ymunt.org if you have any questions! From YC3 From the Yale Library Sterling Library Tour Take an in-person tour of Sterling Memorial Library to learn about collections, study spaces, student library jobs, and more. 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. First Steps with Zotero | Online Join us for 30 minutes to learn about Zotero, free software to help you manage your research, take notes, and create a bibliography. |
Dean’s Notes 9-18-23
September 18, 2023
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