Dean’s Notes 10-21-24

October 21, 2024

TRUMBULL COLLEGE: October 21, 2024

This gorgeous weather is really something, isn’t it?! Hope you’re taking a moment to enjoy it. I also hope your breaks were restorative and wonderful! October break always seems to come at the perfect time – when we really need it.

I am grateful for a trip we took to Niantic, CT, where we rented a place on the beach – it was our third time doing this particular trip during October break. We didn’t get to do it last year, so I was really itching to get there this year! Though it was a bit chilly at times, the weather was otherwise extraordinary. We enjoyed beautiful sunrises, crashing waves, sandcastles, kite-flying and time with my parents and sister on Saturday. The town of Niantic is particularly cute (and home to a Trumbull junior :)), with an enormous used bookstore called the Book Barn and some great local eats. We traveled around CT quite a bit actually. We went up to Mystic and visited our beluga pals at Mystic aquarium and went down to Ridgefield, where we saw an awesome concert featuring Zakir Hussain and Rahul Sharma – Head Hyder and Associate Head Sharif-Hyder were there, too!

Whatever you did over the past few days, I hope you’re rested, feeling well and doing well. I didn’t get much work done over break, but I’m rested and restored, which is really important, too. My point is: Don’t be too hard on yourself if you intended to catch up on work and didn’t get much done!

I wish you all the best as we approach the official midterm date this Friday, October 25th (scroll down to see “Upcoming Dates and Deadlines”). Happy to meet with you (see below) if you want to chat this week.  Please keep in mind that this week, I 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 second year here in Trumbull, yesterday, October 20th was her 21st 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.  Five more weeks until our next break! ;) Have a great week!

Meeting with me – again, please take note of my OPEN ZOOM HOURS
To make an appointment, please use the Calendly scheduling tool, https://calendly.com/dean_c, or 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

  • TUESDAY, 10/22 (3:30-5:00pm)
  • THURSDAY, 10/24 (4:00-5:00pm)
  • FRIDAY, 10/25 (10:00-11:30am)
  • FRIDAY, 10/25 (2:00-3:30pm)

Please note that I teach on Wednesday mornings during the fall term.

ACADEMICS
Double Credit for a Single-Credit Course:  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!

Placement exams for Spring 2025 courses. Online Placement Exams for seven language programs and the Mathematics Departments close this Friday, October 25th at 12pm (noon). Results will be posted Tuesday, October 29th by 5pm, in advance of Preference Selection and Course Registration for Spring 2025. These exams are intended for students who were unable to take a placement exam over the summer.

Please refer to the Placement Exams and Information webpage for links and information. Additional information about language placement tests is available on the Center for Language Study website. October Placement Exams are offered in:

  • Chinese
  • French
  • German
  • Hebrew
  • Italian
  • Mathematics
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

  - 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 2024 departmental placement in biology, chemistry, economics, mathematics, or physics do not need to take a placement exam now
  - The mathematics placement exam is open for students who seek to take a calculus course within the next three semesters or in summer 2025, but did not receive a departmental placement or complete the pre-requisite course, or who missed the summer 2024 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

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 (5pm unless noted)

October 25  Midterm.

                        … Last day to withdraw from a fall full-term course without the course appearing on the transcript, 5pm

                        … Deadline to apply for double credit in a single-credit course, 5pm

                        … Withdrawal from Yale College on or before this date entitles a student to a rebate of one-quarter of the term’s tuition, 5pm

                        … Final ABX exam grades are due, 5pm

October 30    Preference Selection sites open for Yale College students to rank their choice of multi-section courses, 8am

November 1   Preference Selection sites close for Yale College students, 5pm

TUTORING
Advising Resources:  http://advising.yalecollege.yale.edu

Sc/QR Tutoring:  https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/undergraduates/stem-tutoring-programs

Language Tutoring:  https://cls.yale.edu/programs/language-tutoring

Yale College Writing Center:
https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/undergraduates/undergraduate-writing-and-tutoring.  The Yale College Writing Center offers a variety of resources available to all students looking for support as they complete writing tasks during their time at Yale:

  • Adam Reid Sexton is the Trumbull College Writing Tutor.  His office is in room Basement 29.  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 share a Google doc of the material you want help with by 7am 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!
  •  Writing Partners are Yale College or graduate school students selected for both their writing skills and their ability to talk about writing. 
  •  The Writing Advice webpage offers a range of information and resources related to writing in Yale College. It includes sample student essays from a wide range of disciplines, allowing you to read good models as you learn to write in a new field, and also features extensive advice about writing with Turnitin.

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 undergraduates be active, empowered learners at Yale. Through 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 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. 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 Geoffrey Canales (geoffrey.canales@yale.edu) for an appointment.

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 is live. 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.

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 21, 7-8pm, Poorvu CTL Room M104A

Senior Thesis Power Hours.  Time for seniors to set goals and work together on their theses!  Monday, October 21, 7-9pm, Poorvu CTL Room 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 21, 8-9pm, Online Event (register for link)

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 22, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL Room M104A

STEM Navigators: Networking 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 22, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120C

Organize Your Time.  When’s 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.  Tuesday, October 22, 8-9pm, Online Event (register for link)

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 23, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL Room M104A

FGLI Thrive: College Budgeting.  Take control of your finances with our College Budgeting workshop! Learn how to navigate your financial aid package, make the most of your Startup Grant, and budget smartly for each semester. We’ll also cover practical techniques to develop strong, forward-thinking budgeting habits to help you manage your money wisely.  Wednesday, October 23, 5-6pm, Poorvu CTL Room 118A

FGLI Thrive: Email Management 101.  Advance your skills in the art of professional communication with our Email Etiquette 101 workshop! Learn how to craft effective emails that leave a strong impression on faculty, administrators, and professional connections. From polished writing techniques to understanding email culture, this session will help you communicate with confidence. Wednesday, October 23, 6-7pm, Poorvu CTL Room 118A

Mythbustin’ Medical School at Yale.  What are the common myths and misconceptions about medical school and medical careers? Come and learn what to believe/not believe about those ~ spooky ~ tales - all while snacking on some Halloween treats! Thursday, October 24, 4-5pm. Poorvu CTL Room 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 24, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL Room M104A

Chronic Illness Discussion Group.  Share strategies, experiences, and support with peers who understand your experience. This is open to undergraduates and graduate students.  Thursday, October 24, 5-6pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120C

Imagining Your Summer (with Fellowships and Funding).  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 24, 7-8pm, Online Event (register for link)

FGLI Feel Good Fridays.  Unwind and recharge at our weekly Feel Good Fridays! Drop in for a laid-back afternoon of board games, crafts, and connections with fellow FGLI students. Whether you want to relax or chat with FGLI mentors, this is your space to build community and take a well-deserved break.  Friday, October 25, 3-5pm, Poorvu CTL Room 121

Majors to Careers: Finding Your Direction.  Design Thinking is a process to build your way forward through enlightened trial and error, driven by empathy for the user. What will you do after you graduate? Which career paths make sense for you? This workshop is designed for sophomores in the following scenarios:  Haven’t declared major  |  Are considering multiple different majors  |  Have a major but unsure what to do with it in the post-graduation  |  Have a major and an idea of what they want to do but not sure what industry they want to work in.  Friday, October 25, 3-4:30pm, Poorvu CTL Room 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: this is studying together–not tutoring! See your Canvas course pages for tutoring resources).  Sunday, October 27, 2-5pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120B

CAREER STRATEGY
The Office of Career Strategy (OCS) offers career advising, professional school advising, employment and internship opportunities, and career development resources. The office works with students and alumni to clarify career aspirations, identify opportunities, and offer support at every stage of career development. Check out OCS events, opportunities, and services at https://ocs.yale.edu/channels/student.

OCS Upcoming Events
TUM (Technical University of Munich) PREP 2025 Info Session.  In the framework of the Practical Research Experience Program (TUM PREP), TUM invites excellent students from leading North American universities and the Imperial College London to spend an approximately 8-week long research stay at TUM. Participating students gain valuable insights into the research work at Germany’s top-ranked technical university and enhance their technical and methodological qualifications. Wednesday, October 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm, Virtual Event (click for program details and registration link)

Save the date & take the bus!  OCS and SEAS will arrange bus transportation from New Haven to Engineering Career Fair in Boston on Friday November 8th, at no cost to you. Seats on the bus to are limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis (you are also welcome to travel to the event on your own).  Wednesday, October 23, 12pm (noon) is the deadline to receive information about reserving a seat on the bus (click for event details & registration link).  

STEMConnect Pop Up Advising.  Join the Office of Career Strategy STEM Connect Team for pop up advising throughout the fall 2024 semester. Meet with an advisor and talk about career topics like the job & internship search, summer experiences, and networking. While you’re there, it’s a great time to get your resume/cover letter reviewed too!  Wednesday, October 23, 12-2pm, CEID, 15 Prospect St, Room M109

Goldman Sachs.  Join us at our upcoming event to meet us and learn more about the opportunities we offer. Registration is open to all students. Event details to be shared with registrants the day before via email. Goldman Sachs is where exceptional people can build extraordinary careers. We seek to hire people with diverse skill sets, interests, and backgrounds – and we provide them with hands-on experience to business challenges and opportunities to learn firsthand from the very best.  We look forward to meeting you…

GoinGlobal U.S. Visa Webinar Series: Get the Real Facts On U.S. Work Visas.  Both international students studying in the US and American employers alike often struggle to navigate the complex array of work visa options allowing foreign nationals to work in the United States upon graduation. GoinGlobal has teamed up with top immigration attorneys, Mark Rhoads and Crystal Malik, to host a series of webinars that offer clear guidance on the best visa pathways for success. During this webinar, they will explore the most common options available to international scholars such as F-1 Optional Practical Training, the H1B visa, and alternatives to the H1B for those who qualify. Additionally, they will address permanent resident green card issues and, time allowing, conclude with answering participant questions.  Thursday, October 24, 3-4pm, Virtual Event (click to register)

Sotheby’s Summer 2025 Internship Information Session.  This session will provide students the opportunity to learn more about the 2025 Summer Intern Program in New York. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions about the application process, what makes a strong candidate, and more. Please RSVP to reserve your seat. This event is only open to students pursuing their undergraduate degrees, graduating in the Spring of 2026. Friday, October 25, 1-2pm, Humanities Quadrangle, 320 York Street, Room 132

Majors to Careers: Finding Your Direction.  Design Thinking is a process to build your way forward through enlightened trial and error, driven by empathy for the user. What will you do after you graduate? Which career paths make sense for you? This workshop is designed for sophomores in the following scenarios:  Haven’t declared major  |  Are considering multiple different majors  |  Have a major but unsure what to do with it in the post-graduation  |  Have a major and an idea of what they want to do but not sure what industry they want to work in.  Friday, October 25, 3-4:30pm, Poorvu CTL Room M104A

FELLOWSHIPS AND FUNDING
What are Fellowships? Fellowships are competitive, merit-based monetary awards that support activities such as research, study abroad, low-paid/unpaid internships, independent projects. The Office of Fellowships and Funding helps students identify funding opportunities and navigate the application process. Visit https://funding.yale.edu to learn more.
Applying to more than one fellowship? Watch the Applying to Multiple Fellowships webinar for helpful strategies and information.
Need help writing? Pair with a Poorvu Writing Partner for feedback and help in drafting your fellowship application.

Fellowships & Funding Upcoming Events & Deadlines
Yale College Postgrad Fellowships - Info Session #2.  Attend this information session to learn about Yale College Postgraduate Fellowships for research, study, and projects after Yale.  The Yale College Postgraduate Fellowships are a collection of fellowships which may range in duration from 3 months to year-long (12 months) opportunities. These awards are administered by the Office of Fellowships and share a common application form.  Tuesday, October 22, 3-4pm, 55 Whitney Ave, 3rd Floor, Room 369

DAAD RISE: STEM Summer Internships in Germany.  DAAD RISE offers summer STEM internship placements to undergraduate students at top German universities and research institutions. Attend this information session to learn about the program from DAAD representatives.  Wednesday, October 23, 10:30-11:30am, Online Event (click to register)

Applying for Multiple Postgraduate Fellowships — UK Focus.  Applying to multiple postgraduate fellowships? Attend this information session for strategies and tips on the application process. Special focus on fellowships for postgraduate study in the UK.  Wednesday, October 23, 2-3pm, Online Event (click for link)

Imagining Your Summer (with Poorvu).  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 24, 7-8pm, Online Event (register for link)

[DEADLINE] Payne Fellowship Program.  Funds two-year Master’s degree in a field related to international development. Includes internships and mentorship. Foreign Service requirement after graduation.  Thursday, October 24, 11:59pm Eastern Time

[DEADLINE] Princeton in Africa.  Year-long paid post-graduate fellowship opportunities with a variety of organizations working across the African continent.  Sunday, October 27, 11:59pm Eastern Time

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.  The Study Abroad Office is here to support you through the process from start to finish, and it’s never too early to begin planning.

Don’t wait to ensure you have the necessary travel documents! 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. As a point of reference, the current estimated processing time for a U.S. passport  is 6-8 weeks. International students should research passport renewal for their country of citizenship and be aware of how renewal may impact their U.S. student visa. Visit the Study Abroad Office Travel Planning & Logistics for additional information.

Study Abroad Upcoming Events & Deadlines
SAS x Study Abroad: Community Connections.  Curious about studying abroad as a student with a disability? Come hear students with disabilities share their study abroad experiences!  Food provided.  Tuesday, October 22, 7-8pm, 35 Broadway, Room 222

MENA x Study Abroad: Community Connections.  Curious about studying abroad as a Middle Eastern/North African student? Come hear from Middle Eastern and North African students who studied abroad at Yale! Food provided.  Wednesday, October 23, 7-8pm, MENA Cultural Center, 305 Crown Street

La Casa x Study Abroad: Community Connections.  Curious about studying abroad as a Latine student? Come hear from Latine students who studied abroad at Yale! Food provided.  Friday, October 25, 12-1pm, La Casa Cultural Gallery, 301 Crown Street

NACC x Study Abroad: Community Connections.  Curious about studying abroad as a Native/Indigenous Student? Come hear from Indigenous students who have studied abroad at Yale! Food provided.  Friday, October 25, 3-4pm, Native American Cultural Center, 26 High Street

OTHER
Fall Study Break with Yale College Dean Pericles Lewis.  Join us for a study break filled with fall flavors and conversation. Enjoy an autumn treat while connecting with Dean Lewis and fellow students.  Wednesday, October 23, 7-8:30pm, Bass Library, Thain Café

Volunteer to tutor a K-12 New Haven student! PALS tutoring helps New Haven students with all subjects (math, reading, science, history, ESL, etc). It is a great community and casual commitment—you can come whatever weeks work for you! Many of our students are Spanish-speaking, so bilingual tutors are helpful. PALS meets every Saturday 12-2pm at 111 Whalley avenue (a 10-minute walk from cross campus). Fill out this interest form or email palstutoring@gmail.com to learn more.

Yale Farm Open Workdays.  We are pleased to welcome visitors to the Yale Farm for Friday and Sunday workdays during the academic year:
Friday, October 25, 2-4pm, 345 Edwards Street
Sunday, October 27, 2-4pm, 345 Edwards Street
If you plan to participate, please arrive by 3pm at the latest.

Seated Yoga at the GLC.  Join Ricky from YC3 through a guided seated yoga exercise, that can help relive physical and emotional tension, stretch and lengthen the spine, and promote a healthy body and mind. An ASL interpreter will be present. The activity will last about 30 minutes and tea will be provided afterwards! Wednesday, October 23, 3-4pm, SAS Good Life Center, 35 Broadway, 2nd Floor

East Asia Sophomore Information Session.  Interested in becoming an East Asian Languages & Literatures or East Asian Studies major?  Join us Rosenkranz Hall, Room 241 on Tuesday, October 29, 3:30-4:30pm to learn more about both programs. Please RSVP by Friday October 25.

From YC3
Mindfulness Book Club.  Do you often find yourself overthinking, always trying to be perfect, revisiting past failures? Utilizing the book Mindful Twenty-Something, this 4-week course teaches practical stress-reducing mindfulness and meditation techniques. Free book will be provided.  Thursday, October 24, 1-1:45pm, Good Life Center Lounge in Schwarzman

Protecting Your Joy.  With the upcoming election and holidays fast approaching, how do you protect your peace? Setting a boundary can strengthen a relationship with friends and family because you are letting others know the best way to care for you. This workshop will provide an understanding of what boundaries are, how to establish boundaries, and ways to reinforce your boundaries. Thursday, October 24, 3-4pm, Good Life Center Lounge in Schwarzman

Managing Difficult Emotions, Part 1.  Emotions like distress, fear, and sadness are natural, common, and important, but they can also be uncomfortable and hard to sit with. Join YC3 to learn techniques for managing these emotions and making it through emotionally challenging times without feeling overwhelmed or engaging in unskillful actions. YC3 staff will be available until 1:30 after each presentation for brief 1-on-1 consultations. Grab your lunch and come join us! $5 Elm vouchers available to attendees. This is a 2-part series. Come to either or both, since different techniques will be taught!  Friday, October 25, 12:30-1pm, Good Life Center Lounge in Schwarzman

From the Yale Library
Any student who attends at least 3 library workshops this semester will be eligible to receive a Yale Library tote bag. Learn more about the Workshop Incentive Program.

First Steps with Zotero.  Learn how to manage your research, take notes, and create a bibliography with Zotero. Yale users can create a free account with unlimited storage!
Monday, October 21, 8-8:30pm, Online Event (register for link)

Next Steps with Zotero.  Learn how to get the most out of Zotero advanced research management features for your unique needs, including removing duplicate citations, filtering citations with tags, creating annotations, and integrating Zotero with Microsoft Word and Google Docs. Tuesday, October 22 at 8-8:30pm, Online Event (register for link)

How to Find Scholarly Articles.  Are you ready to find articles thoroughly and efficiently – without relying on Google Scholar, while also avoiding paywalls ($$)? Learn strategies to find the best possible scholarly articles from Yale Library.  Wednesday, October 23, 6-6:30pm, Online Event (click to register)

Beinecke Tours for First-Year College Students.  Beinecke Library invites the Yale College Class of 2028 for special, close-up tours of the Beinecke Library exhibition hall and courtyard level reading and classrooms. Registration Required; bring your Yale ID.  Thursday, October 24, 2-2:45pm, Lobby of Beinecke Library, 121 Wall Street (click to register)

*Library Tour* Hidden Treasures in Sterling Library.  Discover hidden rooms and lesser-known special collections while learning the ins and outs of the 16-story book stacks Sterling Memorial Library! Registration Required; bring your Yale ID.  Friday, October 25, 4-4:45pm, SML Nave, 120 High Street (click to register)

Advanced Search Techniques.  In 30 minutes, learn skills to research like a librarian, including how to use advanced search techniques to find books and articles in Quicksearch.  Sunday, October 27, 1:30-2pm, Online Event (register or link)

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