Hello Trumbullians!
A few fun events this past week, and with more upcoming soon. With leadership from Grad Affiliate Mary He ’24, the Lunar New Year celebration at the Buttery on Sunday afternoon was well attended with great food matching the cultural occasion. The Mellon Forum on Monday evening at HoC House had great presentations from seniors with delicious food from House of Naan. The Tea on Thursday afternoon with Jacob Padrón of Long Wharf Theatre was an intimate gathering of Trumbullians, and they discussed theater and the joys and challenges of creating art. On Friday, several Trumbullians received the news about their CPA projects, which will be exhibited and shared later in the semester. Below is the continuing list of our upcoming events.
Feb 7th, 6:30-10pm Elm City Games (Grad Affiliates Dan Wang, Matt Andersen; Orange Street)
Feb 8th, 8:00 pm Yale Rep “Eden” (Grad Affiliate Anna Rios, meet @ 7:30 pm main Trumbull Gate)
Feb 9th, 10 am IRIS Run for Refugees (contact HoC office; 8am Packet pickup, 10am Race starts)
Feb 9th, 6 pm Superbowl Party (Dining Hall; organized by TCC)
Feb 15th, 8-9:30 pm Trumbull Black History Month Event (Common Room; organized by BlackBull)
Feb 28th, 7:30-9 pm Trumbull Tellers with Troy Meggie ’27 (Common Room; Poetry reading and more)
Mar 1st, 6am-4 pm Trumbull Ski Trip (Sundown CT; Resident Fellows Teresa Chahine, Nils Rudi)
Mar 3rd, 6-8 pm Mellon Forum (HoC House, Seniors only)
Mar 4th, 4-5:30 pm Tea with journalist Gina Chua (Common Room)
In acknowledging Black History Month, the BlackBull founders Alex O’Sullivan ’26 and Jenelle Burgess ’26 would like you to know that the Grammy’s just passed, and the Academy Awards are coming up in about a month. Did you know? There are seven African Americans who have won an Emmy Award, Grammy Award, Oscar Award, and Tony Award (EGOT): Whoopi Goldberg, Viola Davis, John Legend, James Earl Jones, Jennifer Hudson, Quincy Jones, and Harry Belafonte. After decades of racial discrimination in the entertainment industry, these trailblazers have helped pave the way for more Black entertainers who still face significant barriers to receiving equal pay, especially in the acting industry. They would also like you to know that we are one month away from the 200-year anniversary of the last official sale of enslaved people in New Haven which took place on the New Haven Green on March 8th, 1825. Lucy and Lois Tritton, a mother and daughter, were sold to a local abolitionist, Anthony P. Sanford, for the price of $10 and then immediately emancipated by Sanford. There is an event upcoming at the Trinity on the Green Church in March to commemorate this day and the vestiges of racial chattel slavery still felt even today. Please be on the lookout of this event soon.
Jemma Field, Associate Director of Research and Director of Undergraduate Studies for British Studies at the Yale Center for British Art, reminds you to consider applying for summer 2025 Yale in London program. Students from all majors are welcome. All courses earn Yale College credits. Classes include visits to the UK’s best museums, galleries, and cultural spaces. Courses are taught by world-leading academics, writers, and thinkers from Yale and the UK. Full social program including dinners, boat trips, and performances. Application deadline is March 4th, 2025 (session one June 2 – July 11 and session two June 30 – August 8).
There is a new event being planned to celebrate International Mother Language Day (IMLD) at Yale! IMLD is a global event observed annually on February 21st to honor linguistic diversity and the importance of multilingualism. IMLD was first proclaimed by the UNESCO General Conference in 1999, in acknowledgement of the role languages play in promoting cultural diversity, unity, and inclusivity. The IMLD 2025 event is expected to be a vibrant event showcasing words and performances from Yale’s diverse community, complemented by food, drinks, and music from around the world. You are invited to participate in IMLD 2025 by kindly sharing your voice in the form of a short video in your mother language, and attending the event on February 22nd (4 - 6 PM), 53 Wall St AUD, in your cultural attire. By filling out this form, you will be informed how to compose/upload your video. Please respond to this request by February 8th at 11:59 pm. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Nafisa Kabir, Afrin Tarafder, or myself.
The OCS is organizing the Common Good & Creative Career Networking Event on Friday, February 21st from 1-3 pm. This event is perfect for any student interested in pursuing a career with social impact. Meet potential employers from nonprofits, education, government, the arts, and more. Do you need a professional headshot? A photographer will be staffed at the event to offer complimentary headshots for any interested Yale students. Employers registered so far (with more to come as we get closer to the date): Arts Council of Greater New Haven (Arts & Entertainment), Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State (Government), IRIS - Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (Non-profit), New Haven Reads (Non-profit), New Haven Leon Sister City Project (Sustainability/Environment), New Haven Urban Resources Initiative (Non-profit), Slate School (Education), Teach for America (Education), Planned Parenthood of Southern New England (Non-profit), The Heart Island Project (Arts & Entertainment), 1st Gen Yale Summer Bulldogs (Non-profit), Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum (Arts & Entertainment), State of Connecticut, Executive Branch (Government), CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (Sustainability/Environment), and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Theater and Music Room in the sub-basement of Trumbull College had some water damage last week, and by early next week we should be able to access the spaces. Apologies for the inconvenience, and thanks for your understanding and cooperation.
Please drop by the HoC Office to discuss your concerns, ask questions, or just to say hello! I wish you continued good luck for the semester.
Moo-Rah!
Sincerely,
Head Hyder