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TrumBulletin Hello Trumbullians! There is certainly a chill in the air after the first week of October behind us. Midterms will be soon upon us if they aren’t already. With all that’s coming our way at a rapid pace, we look forward to the slight reprieve during fall break. Meanwhile, here’s what happened during the past week on campus. Last Saturday afternoon (10/4) we welcomed many Trumbull families during the Family Weekend Reception at the HoC House. The weather certainly cooperated, and it was an overall memorable occasion for all who attended, from inside the HoC house and into the Courtyard. Also, on Saturday afternoon (10/4) the Common Room featured a jazz ensemble performance by the Yale Undergraduate Jazz Collective with a guest performance from Josh Bruno, a jazz trumpeter based in New Haven. This event was organized by our own Amelia Shaw ’28. On Sunday morning (10/5) many Trumbull seniors took advantage of photo ops with Handsome Dan XIX for commencement photos in the Courtyard. On Monday afternoon (10/6) the Tea with experimental archeologist Sam Kean at the HoC House was standing room only, with many autographed books of “Dinner with King Tut” as giveaways. The discussion was multifaceted and even involved a mummified fish! On Thursday afternoon (10/9) the Tea with Elizabeth Spahn [Trumbull class of ‘72] and Connie Royster [Jonathan Edwards class of ‘72], among the first women students admitted to Yale College, at the HoC House was also was standing room only, with many autographed books of “Yale Needed Women” as giveaways. As an added bonus, a few current members of Wiffenpoofs who attended the Tea including our own Adam McPhail ’26, performed a song at the HoC house after the Tea. The discussion was eloquent and optimistic, and certainly memorable. Also, on Thursday evening (10/9) there was a “Law School Info Session” event organized by our Graduate Affiliates in the Common Room. Several Trumbullians took advantage of this generous session organized by our Graduate Affiliates at Yale Law School, Shah Khan and Shannon Sommers. On Friday afternoon (10/10) from 3-4pm at MENACC (305 Crown), Amnesty International is hosting Mohammed Rezwan, the Bangladeshi architect behind the country’s floating schools and who is both a World Fellow and a Trumbull Fellow. The event is entitled “Informal School: Education in Flood-Prone Regions”. This event requires registration. If you have questions, please reach out to Kelton Moorman and Ayaisha Alsaedi, juniors at Yale and Co-Presidents of Amnesty International. Friday evening (10/10) is the TrumBall at Barcelona. My request is to make smart choices and have fun. Below is the continuing list of events. Since timing of events are subject to change, please lookout for emails regarding each event. Oct 10th, 11pm-1am TrumBall at Barcelona I would like to remind you that we at the HoC office plan intentionally for our off-site events. If we have to cancel for low enrollment, or there are last minute no shows when you have signed up, it affects future programming of similar events. I ask that if you sign up for events but then discover that you are unable to attend, we expect you to let us know promptly so another student can can take your spot. In the Keynote Conversation: Neurodivergence and the Art Museum, Stuart Neilson draws on his lived experience as an autistic image‑maker to reveal how art museums’ spatial flows, entrances, and transitions often present hidden barriers for neurodivergent visitors — and how photography (e.g. heat maps, stop‑motion) can visualize those unseen challenges. He calls for a reimagining of museum design and curation that centers neurodivergent ways of perceiving space, movement, and comfort. The Symposium: Neurodivergence and Art Museums brings together artists, scholars, and museum professionals to explore how museums can better support and include neurodivergent visitors. Through thoughtful conversation and creative insight, it reimagines the museum as a more welcoming, flexible space for neurodivergent experiences. In addition, the YCBA is partnering with Chapel Haven Schleifer Center (1040 Whalley Avenue), a nationally accredited nonprofit supporting adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. They are generously inviting symposium participants to a special evening event on Friday 10/24 (5-7pm) to continue conversations in a more informal and community-centered setting. A complimentary round-trip bus service from the YCBA and area hotels are provided. Please use this link to register! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/46rzubs. For questions regarding the Chapel Haven event, feel free to contact Tina Menchetti at jmenchetti@chapelhaven.org. Jared Rhee would like to invite you to a conference entitled Reimagining Elite Higher Education. The conference will take place at Yale Law School from November 7-9 and will convene students from schools across the nation for the purpose of reimagining the role of higher education in society. Universities have recently become a target for political attacks and federal funding cuts. Universities have the potential and resources to act as champions of the common good. The objective of the conference is to work towards a future where higher education institutions are values-oriented and reflect vision for a better world. They already have 100+ students from 30+ schools in attendance and hope to have great Yale turnout! Their application form can be found here. They are seeking support for the visiting students, and if you can house a college student, please go here! Trumbull’s IM is off to an OK start, but we can do a lot better and we need you to show up to represent! I personally haven’t been able to partake because of my schedule, but please if you haven’t yet, join any of the GroupMes below to receive information about each sport’s weekly schedules. Also, follow @trumbull.ims on Instagram for full schedules, game pics, and event information! For any questions about the specifics or rules of any sport, please see the Yale IMs official website. Corn Hole October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Breast Cancer Awareness Month started as a week-long event in October 1985 by the American Cancer Society. The campaign is designed to educate and encourage people to be proactive about their health. The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. provides online resources and guides aimed to empower women and men with useful information. View guides. Click here to learn more about breast self-examination steps. Additional information can be found at National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP), National Cancer Institute, and The American Cancer Society. Have a great weekend! I welcome ideas from you to help create an enriched environment for us all. Please let me know of any concerns you may have, about anything really - from academics to arts to athletics to aspects of campus living. We can meet at either the HoC Office or my lab at The Anlyan Center. Please write to me. Sincerely, MOO-RAH! Fahmeed Hyder, HoC Trumbull
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TrumBulletin 10-10-25
October 10, 2025
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