Hello Trumbullians!
It is the season of midterms, and I sincerely hope that they are going well. Amidst this academic frenzy in early November, is also election season. With the election results settled, if you are feeling anxiety, I welcome you to share your thoughts with me, either individually or in small groups.
Last Saturday afternoon (11/1) the NACC hosted its Powwow of Light at the Schwarzman Center from 12-5pm. It was open to the public and a family friendly event with over a thousand people in attendance at the peak hours. The Powwow of Light featured many spot dances, and merchandise.
On Monday evening (11/3) at the HoC House we had our first Mellon Forum session for seniors. Following a delicious dinner from Wow Tikka, seniors Astou Nkouyate and Hiroko Kawase presented their thesis progress. The discussions that followed were as engaging as the presentations!
On Wednesday evening (11/5) at the Common Room there was Med School Info Session organized by our Graduate Affiliates from Yale Medical School, attracting quite a few Trumbullians with lots of questions.
On Thursday afternoon (11/6) at the HoC House there was Tea with Michael Pastor, who spoke about the practice of law in the modern era of technology, specifically cybertech and artificial intelligence. There were many curious Trumbullians who showed up to engage with a past Trumbullian!
On Thursday evening (11/6) at the Common Room there was a BlackBull Study Break organized by juniors Lauren Walker and Troy Meggie with delicious Viva Zapata., It was a great evening all around!
On Friday afternoon (11/7), there was a special Tea for our student athletes with Matthew Fealey who now works for MLS. Our guest spoke about his unique journey of a Yale student athlete.
Below is the continuing list of events. Since timing of events are subject to change, please lookout for emails regarding each event.
Nov 10th, 7-10pm Fireside Chat (first-years only; sign-up required)
Nov 11th, 7-10pm Fireside Chat (first-years only; sign-up required)
Nov 12th, 7-9pm Fireside Chat (first-years only; sign-up required)
Nov 18th, 7-8pm Fireside Chat for FroCos (only for FroCos; sign-up required)
Nov 22nd The Game
Dec 1st, 6-7:30pm Mellon Forum (HoC House; Seniors only; sign-up required)
Dec 6th, 9-10pm Study Break-Dining Hall; Shah’s;
(hosted by Graduate Affiliate Braiya Nolan)
Dec 7th, 9-10pm Study Break- Dining Hall; Ali Baba;
(hosted by Head Hyder and Associate Head Sharif-Hyder)
Dec 8th, 9-10pm Study Break -Dining Hall; Garden Catering;
(hosted by Resident Fellows Samuel Byrd and Dina Francesca Haynes)
Dec 9th, 9-10pm Study Break-Dining Hall; Abates Pizza;
(hosted by Graduate Affiliate Taylor Braunstein)
Dec 10th, 9-10pm Study Break (Dining Hall; Sitar; hosted by Dean Chandhoke)
Dec 12th, 9-10pm Study Break (Dining Hall; BonChon; hosted by TCC)
Dec 13th, 9-10pm Study Break (Dining Hall; CupCakes;
(hosted by Graduate Affiliate Hannah Elizabeth)
Dec 14th, 9-10pm Study Break-Dining Hall; Pitaziki;
(hosted by TC Aides Sean Weller, Oma Kanu, Ameila Shaw)
I would like to remind you that the HoC office plan intentionally for off-site events. If we have to cancel for low enrollment, or there are last minute no shows after you have signed up, it affects future programming of similar events. I ask that if you sign up for events or trips but then discover that you are unable to attend, I expect you to let us know promptly so another student can take your spot.
Trumbull College is helping sponsor “Talk and Book Signing with Vir Das” on November 11th (at 6pm; location disclosed after registration). Vir Das is an Emmy Award winning comedian, author, actor, and musician with 6 Netflix specials, appearances on Conan and ABC, roles in Bollywood films, and sold-out tours across the globe. In this exclusive interview with the Yale Record, Vir Das will open up about his new book, The Outsider, his experience in comedy, and engage in an audience Q&A. He will also sign copies of The Outsider purchased by audience members. Trumbull students get early access! Register and get your copy of The Outsider here!
Eric Jimenez, Teacher and Program Coordinator for Squash Haven (an organization that teaches New Haven middle and high school students how to play squash while providing them with academic enrichment programming to achieve postsecondary school success) writes that as a part of their academic programming, they partner with the New Haven Tutoring Initiative to provide middle schoolers with two hours of math tutoring once a week on Fridays, and they invite college students and local community members to volunteer as tutors. Squash Haven is located right on Broadway, and no squash experience is required. Their volunteers work consistently over the course of a semester with the same one or two kids, with all the needed tutoring materials provided for them. They would love to have Trumbull students as volunteers, and if you are interested in volunteering or learning more, please fill out this Google Form or reach out to Eric Jimenez for more information.
We hope you have been enjoying the Trumbuttery refresh with new furniture, paint and lighting. Thank you to Deb Bellmore and Anita Sharif-Hyder for spearheading the update! Next up is a refresh of our Trumbull Library, thanks to the efforts of Resident Fellow Sam Byrd and Anita Sharif-Hyder plus our library aides. Please be mindful of the books in the library that might be stacked in corners as we begin to sort and catalog.
Periodically, I would like to share some of your personal adventures and experiences. So please simply write to me or we can discuss it in-person so I may share it with our Trumbull community.
Sincerely, MOO-RAH!
Fahmeed Hyder, HoC Trumbull