TRUMBULL COLLEGE DEAN’S NOTES: April 1, 2024
Hope you all got outside over the weekend – it was so beautiful yesterday! It’s probably going to rain quite a bit this week, but then everything will be that beautiful shade of green that I truly love at this time of year.
I know many of you are in the midst of another wave of midterms – it’s a busy time and I hope you are all hanging in there. Seniors – you are on my mind in particular! Some of you have/had a big thesis deadline today and others will have one in two weeks (and throughout this month). Sleep is incredibly important – always – but particularly now. Hang in there – you got this!! And please know that I’m here.
I want to give a little plug here for our bulletin board, which is to your left as you enter the main Trumbull gate (first panel on the left). Alice has steadily kept this board updated throughout the year with info specific to our office (thank you, Alice!). Please take a quick glance each week – we often have little blurbs at the end of Dean’s Notes with varied advertisements from departments, fellowships, jobs, etc, but if there’s a poster, we put it up on the bulletin board! Alice also prints a short version of DNs each week (“greatest hits”!!). Check it out. :)
Believe it or not, it’s also time to think ahead to the fall term. Today, Preference Selection opened up, so please check that out if it’s pertinent to your course selection for the fall term. It’s also a good time to start looking at syllabi in Canvas! I still need to get my syllabus up, and I know that my faculty colleagues are slowly getting theirs up, too. It’s good to take a look at the registration timeline, particularly for limited-enrollment courses, where some information might be department-specific.
Have a wonderful 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, April 5th (2:30-4pm).
April 1 Preference Selection sites open for Fall 2024 multi-section courses and discussion/lab sections, 8am
April 2 Deadline for Fall 2024 Term Abroad or 2024–2025 Year Abroad, 11:59pm
April 3 Preference Selection sites close, 5pm
April 4 Last day to withdraw from a spring second-half course (e.g. BIOL 102, 104) without the course appearing on the transcript, 5pm
April 8 Deadline for Class of 2024 to confirm “diploma name” in Yale Hub
April 15 Fall term registration opens for Class of 2025, 8am
April 16 Fall term registration opens for Class of 2026, visiting students, and Eli Whitney students (without a class year), 8am
April 17 Fall term registration opens for Class of 2027, 8am
ACADEMICS
Yale Degree Audit: Access Yale Degree Audit through Yale Hub to check your progress toward the bachelor’s degree. Degree Audit displays the degree requirements that you have already completed and those that are still pending. The “Look Ahead” feature shows you how future course enrollment might apply toward your degree. Use the “Class History” (click ⁝ in the upper right corner) to confirm the courses in which you are enrolled. If you believe that academic information in your degree audit is incorrect, contact our office.
Class of 2027 Sophomore Advisors: The deadline to submit the Sophomore-Year College Advising Form by May 1st at 5pm. Students with a declared major are exempt. All first-year students without a declared major received an email last week with a personalized link to the form. More details at https://advising.yalecollege.yale.edu/your-adviser-advising/sophomore-year-college-advising-form
Enhanced Support for Data Science Literacy: Visit the new advising page, https://diss.yale.edu, to think about ways to meet your academic goals in quantitative methods, stats and data science – whether that’s simply fulfilling your QR requirement or something more precise.
HOUSING-RELATED DEADLINES
Deadlines for room selection are detailed at https://housing.yale.edu/undergraduate-housing/room-draw/timeline. Check Room Draw Policies and FAQs for details. Still have questions? Email %20alice.kustenbauder@yale.edu">undergraduatehousing@yale.edu (feel free to cc Alice).
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
Yale College Writing Center
https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/undergraduates/writing-center
Whether you are working on a reading response, research paper, application essay, or a creative piece, the Writing Center offers one-to-one consultations to help you at any stage of the writing process.
Professional Writing Tutor: Adam Reid Sexton at Trumbull. 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 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! https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/residential-college-writing-tutors
Writing Partners. Writing Partners are Yale College or graduate students who are talented writers who love helping others. Writing Partners can meet with you to talk through ideas or give feedback on your draft on a first-come, first-served basis. Drop-In hours are in-person at Poorvu or over Zoom. You can also schedule a Zoom appointment. https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/undergrad-writing-partners
Fellowship Writing Partners. Planning to apply to a scholarship or fellowship program and would like to team up with a Writing Partner as you prepare your materials? Fellowship Writing Partners have been through the process themselves and will meet with you at least three times to help plan, revise, and polish your materials! Request a Fellowship Writing Partner here.
Weekly Writing Partners. Taking a writing intensive course or working on a long-term writing project and want to meet with the same Writing Partner each week? Request a Weekly Writing Partner here!
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 Karin Gosselink (karin.gosselink@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. To request a mentor please email 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. Poorvu North is a collection of rooms in Kline Biology Tower accessed down the stairs opposite Steep Café. Questions? Contact us at academicstrategies@yale.edu.
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, April 1, 7-9pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120A
STEM Navigators: Research… What I Wish I’d Known. Are you curious about what it’s like to do research? What are some of the things you should know beforehand? Come hear from graduate PhD students and fellow peers doing research at Yale, and ask anything for tips and advice! Tuesday, April 2, 5-6pm, Poorvu CTL, Room 120A
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, April 3, 4-5pm, Poorvu CTL, Room M104A
Being FGLI in the Arts: Jaime Sunwoo. Learn how to start an arts career by learning from other FGLI Yale students who are making a life in the arts. Jaime Sunwoo (theater/ film/ performance) will talk about creating a life in the arts in New York City. Lunch provided. Friday, April 5, 12-1pm, Poorvu CTL, Room 120A
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, April 7, 2-5pm, Poorvu CTL Room 120A
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
MeshEd - Summer 2024 Paid Teaching Internships. MeshEd Collective, PBC is hiring undergraduate and graduate students to teach our career-exploration courses in a free CT Summer Innovation Lab for middle schoolers this summer! Interns will be part of a dynamic, mission-driven team and coached by strong educational leaders and coaches. This is a 6 week program from June 24 – August 3 serving 6-8th graders in the Greater Hartford area. Thursday, April 4, 12:15-1:15pm, Online Event (register for link)
Bain & Company, Inc. Information Session. Bain & Company is one of the world’s leading management consulting firms, working with top executives to help them make better decisions, convert those decisions to actions, and deliver the sustainable success they desire. Hear from recruiters and Yale alumni about whether an internship or post-graduation opportunity at Bain might be a great fit for you. All class years and majors are welcome. Thursday, April 4, 7-9pm, The Blake (click to register)
Bain & Company, Inc. Coffee Chats. This is an informal opportunity to learn more about Bain! Sign up to chat with current Associate Consultants to learn more about the culture, day-to-day life, and their transitions into consulting. Friday, April 5, 11am-1pm, The Blake Hotel (click for sign-ups)
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Virtual Series. Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management Division will be hosting an educational presentation for students interested in pursuing a 2025 summer internship in financial services. Students who expect to earn their degree between December 2025 and June 2027 will hear from business representatives in the Division, gain valuable information on the industry, and have an opportunity to ask questions. Friday, April 5, 12-1pm, Online Event (click & register by Tuesday!)
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. Visit https://funding.yale.edu to learn more.
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, which will help you determine the kind of project you want to pursue. Read about Yalies who have previously won fellowships.
Fellowships & Funding Upcoming Events
Info Session for UK Fellowships: Rhodes & Beyond #4. Postgraduate study in the United Kingdom or Ireland offers all kinds of exciting opportunities, but finding the right fit is key. In this information session, you will learn about available opportunities and the application process, as well as resources to strengthen your application. Tuesday, April 2, 11am-12pm, Online Event (click for link)
STUDY ABROAD
Yale Study Abroad helps students choose from hundreds of study abroad options including Yale Summer Session Abroad, Non-Yale Summer Abroad, and Year or Term Abroad.
Study Abroad Deadlines. Applications for Fall 2024 and Academic Year 2024-2025 Study Abroad are due TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 2nd, 11:59pm ET. Visit the Study Abroad website for more details and list of designated programs.
Full Year 2024-2025 Abroad
Credit for Full Year Abroad: April 2
Petition for Full Year Programs not on Yale’s Designated List: April 2
Balliol College, Oxford University: Junior Year Abroad Program for English Majors: April 2
Fall 2024 Abroad
Credit for Fall Term Abroad: April 2
Petition for Fall Programs not on Yale’s Designated List: April 2
International Study Award (ISA). The ISA can help fund an approved study abroad experience for eligible students. To learn more…
(1) Watch a recording of a recent ISA info session (use your Yale netID at the SSO login option)
(2) The ISA website is a great resource to learn how the ISA is calculated, what it covers, what to do if you need to pay a deposit before you receive your ISA, and more.
(3) Contact isa@yale.edu with any questions about the ISA and using that funding to pay for your study abroad experience.
Study Abroad Upcoming Events
SIT’s Undergraduate Research Spotlight Webinar. Join SIT for a webinar hosted by Abid Siraj, Academic Director of SIT’s India: Public Health, Gender, and Sexuality program, for a discussion of SIT’s approach to undergraduate research and spotlight the outstanding work of alumni Independent Study Projects (ISPs). Featuring four alumni panelists, this event will showcase their research in India, Nepal, and Serbia. This webinar offers an opportunity to engage with passionate scholars, learn about this aspect of SIT programs, and to find inspiration for research ideas for your Independent Study Project if you do an SIT study abroad program. Wednesday, April 3, 12-1pm, Online Event (register for link)
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. Get a passport photo at the Yale ID Center (55 Lock Street).
The current estimated wait time for U.S. passport processing is 6-8 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.
YALE SUMMER SESSION
Yale Summer Session (YSS) offers a broad range of courses, taught by Yale faculty, for Yale College credit in New Haven, online, and abroad. Visit https://summer.yale.edu to apply, browse courses, and more.
OTHER
Register now for Language Tasting Spring 2024. Come one, come all, to an event not to be missed! Yale’s Language Tasting, a collaboration between Poorvu’s Academic Strategies Program and the Center for Language Study (CLS), offers undergraduate students a variety of languages to “sample,” alongside friends and food and festivities! This is a chance to meet wonderful instructors and to try out classes you might not have room for in your schedule, but have always been curious about. We are able to host only 60 students and will start a waitlist once those spots have been filled. We are asking students to commit to the full afternoon; register online now.
Friday, April 5, 3-6pm
* Welcome Remarks at Poorvu, 3-3:15pm
* Tasting One at Poorvu, 3:20-3:40pm
* Walk to CLS, 3:40pm
* Tasting 2 at CLS: 3:55-4:15pm
* Meet & transfer to other classes: 4:15-4:35pm
* Tasting 3 at CLS, 4:35-4: 55pm
* Closing Ceremony with games, prizes and pizza, 5-6pm
Registration is not first-come, first-served, but rather, prioritizes first those who registered for the Fall 2023 Language Tasting but weren’t able to secure a spot, and then first-years and other undergraduates. We will confirm your registration by email.
Questions? Email Ketty Kabengele or Dr. Lynda Paul.
Yale Farm Workdays. The Yale Farm is now welcoming visitors for Friday and Sunday workdays throughout the month of April:
* Friday, April 5, 2-4pm (please arrive no later than 3pm)
* Sunday, April 7, 2-4pm (please arrive no later than 3pm)
See https://www.sustainablefood.yale.edu/open-workdays for additional dates & details.
Opportunity for Seniors: SOM Silver Scholars Program. 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. If you would like to speak with an admissions representative, please email maria.derlipanska@yale.edu to schedule an appointment. Round 3 Application Deadline April 9, 2024, 5pm ET (decisions announced by May 16, 2024, 5pm ET)
Application Open: Dwight Hall Urban Fellow. Initiated in 1996, Dwight Hall Urban Fellows is an academic-year program for Yale undergraduates to gain professional skills and funding to work closely with New Haven community service or governmental organizations. Past partners have included Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services, the Public Defender’s Office, the City of New Haven, the Urban Design League, and more. If you have any questions, please email urbanfellows@dwighthall.org. Applications are due by midnight on Sunday, April 7th
Walden Peer Counseling. Walden Peer Counseling is one of the oldest anonymous and confidential hotline and walk-in peer counseling services in the US. Staffed exclusively by Yale undergraduates, we are available to talk about anything that’s on your mind. We are open every weekday and weekend night during the academic year when classes are in session; the hotline operates from 8pm to 8am every night. Our office, in the Welch B basement, is open from 8pm to 1am Sunday through Thursday. The number for the hotline is (203) 432-TALK (203-432-8255).
From YC3
Take It Easy Tuesday: Mindful Photography Walk. Take it Easy Tuesday (TIET) is a YC3 program, where we encourage students to participate in rest through creative outlets. During April’s Take It Easy Tuesday, YC3 will be guiding students on a mindful photography walk. Mindful photography helps heighten our awareness of seeing and develop our overall mindfulness skills. Registration is required; late arrivals cannot be accommodated. Tuesday, April 2, 2-4pm, GLC Lounge in Schwarzman
Drop-In to Mindfulness. Come explore meditation skills that can help benefit the body and mind, while being effective for stress management solutions. Research shows that meditation practice can help reduce stress, improve sleep, and boost self-compassion with 10 minutes of daily practice. This space is useful for beginning and experienced meditators. We will learn and practice two meditations per class. Drop-ins are welcome! Wednesday, April 3, 3-3:30pm, GLC Lounge in Scharzman
Advanced Mindfulness. An advanced mindfulness course for students who have completed Intro to Mindfulness here at Yale, formerly titled Koru, either by Corinne Coia or Ricky Belizaire. 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! Attendance at all four sessions is required. If you have not taken intro to mindfulness at Yale taught by Corinne Coia or Ricky Belizaire, you unfortunately cannot register for this course. Wednesdays in April (3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th 4:30 – 5:45pm). Click to join waitlist
From the Yale Library
First Steps with Zotero. In 30 minutes, get started using Zotero, free software to help you manage your research, take notes, and create a bibliography. Monday, April 1, 7-7:30pm, Online Event (register for link)
Demystifying the Literature Review. 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, ways to get started conducting a literature review, and techniques to synthesize your sources. Tuesday, April 2, 1-1:45pm
How To Find Scholarly Articles. 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. Sunday, April 7, 1:30-2pm, Online Event (register for link)