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TrumBulletin
April 11, 2025
Hello Trumbullians!
Despite the cooler temperature in recent days, the flowers in Trumbull courtyard are blooming and yearning for attention. The hammocks and the garden furniture are out for additional enjoyment of the courtyard. Last weekend, I hope you enjoyed some amazing programming of student conferences, the honoring of Malcom X, and the inauguration of President Maurie McInnis [GRD ’96] with a shoutout to Sam Yankee [TC ’25] who was the banner bearer for Trumbull College.
There were three Trumbull Teas from Friday to Tuesday, with activist Shani Dhanda on Friday in the Common Room at noon, with architect Yasmeen Lari on Monday at the HoC House at 4pm, and with journalist Sam Sifton on Tuesday at the HoC House at 4pm. All were well attended, although the largest turnout by far was on Tuesday, in part because of the amazing pies baked by Phaedra Letrou [TC ’25] who also established the Trumbull magazine PECKISH which promotes food for Yale students. Of course, later today is the Spring Formal (held in NOA), so have fun but please take basic precautions. Below is the continuing list of events.
Apr 11th, 10:30pm Spring Formal (NOA)
Apri 19th, 10:00 am Wooster Square Farmers’ Market (Sign Up required)
Apr 21st, 6-8pm Mellon Forum (HoC House, Seniors only)
April 22nd, 4-5pm Tea with chef Ahris Kim (Common Room)
April 25th, 3-5pm Pamplona (TC Courtyard,)
April 30th, 5-8pm Senior Dinner (Reception @ HoC House; Dinner @ Dining Hall)
May 5th, 6-8pm Mellon Forum (HoC House, Seniors only)
This part of the semester seems to be in warp speed, with many activities demanding our attention. So please keep a routine and allow yourself periodic rests. YC3 is reminding us of ongoing activities, which is especially important at this busy time of the semester:
· Intro to Mindfulness [Tuesdays for 4 weeks (4/1 - 4/22)] is a 4-session course that will teach you the skill of mindfulness. It will also help you build the habit of using it in your life on a regular basis. We’ve found that folks get a lot more out of the course if they stick with it from beginning to end, therefore attendance at all 4 sessions is required. So double check your calendar and then sign up below! This course is for undergraduate and graduate students! Location: YSC GLC Lounge. Facilitator: Ricky. Register Here.
· Seamless Transitions: Decision Making “A Workshop on How to Make & Feel Good About Your Decisions” on April 23rd 3:30pm-4:15pm in Good Life Center Lounge in Schwarzman. Do you often feel indecisive or hesitant when having to make a choice? Do you sometimes feel fearful of making the wrong decision? Do you feel overwhelmed by having too many options to choose from? YC3 is here to help you feel confident thinking through in all aspects of life: academic classes, relationship dilemmas, finances, living accommodations, etc. Facilitators: Whitney, Ricky, and Kayla. April 23rd Decision Making.
· Seamless Transitions: Establishing New Environment/Routine in GLC Lounge, on Tuesday April 22nd, 1-1:30pm. Interested in learning skills and strategies to set yourself up for success in a new living environment (i.e. summer internships, graduating and starting a new job etc.)? Come join this 30-minute workshop to learn skills to set up a routine and feel rooted in your new environment! Facilitator: Corinne Coia. Register Here.
· Seamless Transitions: Navigating Insurance and Mental Health Resources on Tuesday April 22nd from 2-3PM in-person, GLC Music Room and on Thursday April 24th 12-1PM, virtual. Join us for a 45-minute workshop to learn how to navigate your health insurance, learn insurance terminology, and discuss skills and tips on how to connect with a therapist. Facilitators: Nicole & Clara. April 22nd, In-Person: Register Here. April 24th, Virtual: Register Here.
The YHHAP Fast team asks for your support for this semester’s fundraiser. The YHHAP Fast is the largest student-run fundraiser on Yale’s campus. Once every semester, over 25% of Yale’s student body donates their Yale Dining meal swipes for the day of the Fast. This year, the Fast will be held on April 12th, and they are requesting your support to include information about the Fast in your upcoming college newsletters. The proceeds of the YHHAP Fast support organizations that address housing and food insecurity in New Haven. This semester, they will be supporting three New Haven organizations doing critical on-the-ground work to alleviate food and housing insecurity: Haven’s Harvest, Continuum of Care, and New Haven Inner City Enrichment Center (NICE Center).
Specifically for Class of 2025, please note that Kassandra Haro of the Yale Visitor Center has a special message:
It has been an honor to be your mascot these past 4 years. I am so excited to see you graduate in the Spring. As you may know, every year I hold “Commencement Photos with HD” in early May. I want to make it a priority to meet as many graduating students as I can before your big day, so this year I will be holding “Senior Portraits with Handsome Dan” in each residential college. These photos can be solo or in groups (like Frocos, suites, etc.) but only individuals in that college may sign up for photos in the college. For example, a senior in Morse cannot sign up for the photoshoot happening in Trumbull. Additionally, if you sign up for a group photo (in this example in Morse), all members of the group photo must be from Morse. Please, no signs or banners. We will have photographers on staff who are happy to use your camera/phone to take photos, and we will also be taking professional shots that will be edited and sent to you via email. These photos are free and open to seniors in Yale College. There will be another opportunity in May to attend Commencement Photos with Handsome Dan, if you (or your group) are unable to sign up for residential college photos. There is a cap on the number of people we can take during a photo session, so registration is required. Unfortunately, we cannot accept walk-ins. If you are a Froco and were unable to sign up for photos please email handsomedanxix@gmail.com. I am so excited to hang out with you!!
VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER: If taking a group photo, if other members of a group wish to take a solo photo they must register separately/individually. All members of the group must be from the same college. Only sign up for photos in your college.
Eventbrite Link: Senior Portraits with Handsome Dan
Photo Days:
Trumbull - Saturday, April 12, 11:00-12:00
Please note: Dates and times may change due to weather/illness/etc., but hopefully they will not! Rain dates will most likely be the 18th and 27th. You will receive updates via email.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is looking for hosts for Bulldog Days. Visiting admitted students need a place to sleep on Monday, April 21st and Tuesday, April 22nd. They will instruct the students to bring a sleeping bag and pillow, so all you need to provide is space on your couch or floor. You and your suitemates may be the reason a student chooses to attend Yale! Sign up now to host. Every member of your suite may sign up to host individually but be sure to coordinate with each other so you don’t sign up to host more students than your suite can handle. Yalies who sign up to host will receive a special swag item after Bulldog Days. If you have any questions about hosting please reach out to Karen Blake.
The Yale Peabody Museum invites student proposals for the Fall 2025 Student Exhibition. The Peabody Student Exhibition is a temporary exhibition that is curated, designed, and installed by Yale students. The upcoming iteration of the Student Exhibition will be on display in the designated Student Exhibition Gallery of the Peabody Museum from October 2025-March 2026. The Student Exhibition Gallery is a (~20’x30’) space adjacent to the Central Gallery of the Peabody. The room has a system for hanging 2D items on the walls, and a set of display cases of various sizes. They encourage students to think creatively about the use of this space, and, though not required, they welcome ideas about layout or design in their proposal. To be considered, please submit proposals to peabody.student.programs@yale.edu by April 25th. Proposals should be submitted using the attached proposal form and be no longer than 3 pages. If you have questions, please contact Natalie Mastick.
The IM Secretaries would like you to know that there are three sports to participate in this spring: volleyball, indoor soccer, and kanjam. Click on the hyperlinks to join the associated GroupMes, where all communications about weekly schedules will be sent. As always, everyone is highly encouraged to come to a game regardless of background or experience.
As always, I advise you to practice common sense approaches for personal safety in all circumstances. Move in small groups and use Safety Officers for walking across campus grounds.
Moo-Rah!
Sincerely,
Head Hyder
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