Student Life Notes: Week of 6-10-2013

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    *McDougal Center - Graduate Student Life Events:
    (Full Calendar
    <http://calendar.yale.edu/cal/gsas/week/20130609/StudentLife/>)*

  * Summer Happy Hour Club: Mory's Temple Bar <#p1>
  * East Rock by Canoe! <#p2>
  * Return of the Cicadas + Bagel Brunch <#p3>
  * 4000 Years of Architecture in New Haven <#p4>
  * Summer Happy Hour Club: O'Tooles Irish Pub <#p5>
  * Trails and Tales <#p6>
  * Shubert Theater Backstage Tour <#p7>
  * Grad Night at the Yale Summer Cabaret: Miss Julie <#p8>
  * Summer Happy Hour Club: 116 Crown <#p9>
  * Like us on Facebook <#p10>

    *Fellows' Tips of the Week <#tips>* 

    *Announcements and Upcoming Events*

  * Free Summer Events on Market Island: Climbing Wall <#a1>
  * Volunteer this Summer at the International Festival & New Haven Open
    Tennis <#a2>
  * IKEA MidSommar Smorgasbord Dinner <#a3>
  * Aperitivo <#a4>
  * Pizza Fest New Haven <#a5>
  * Sidewalk Sale on Chapel & Broadway Shopping Districts <#a6>
  * Introduction to Acupuncture <#a7>
  * GPSCY is Hiring! <#a8>

	

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*McDougal Student Life Events*

    *Summer Happy Hour Club: Mory's Temple Bar*
    /Add to calendar »/
    <http://calendar.yale.edu/cal/gsas/week/20130612/All/CAL-2c9cb3cd-3eeb219c-013f-14de1cb3-0000210fbedework@yale.edu/>
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    Wednesday, Jun 12 2013, 5:30pm-7:30pm/
    /Mory's Temple Bar (306 York St., Entrance in back)/
    /Join the Summer Happy Hour Club Facebook group! »/
    <https://www.facebook.com/groups/400183173367969/>
    It is time to kick-off the weekly McDougal GSL Summer Happy Hour
    Club! Take a break from work to enjoy chef's choice appetizers and
    happy hour drink specials at Mory's Temple Bar with fellow G&P
    students & guests. Must be 21+ to attend with gov't & Yale ID. No
    cover or membership required, but please bring money for drinks.

    *East Rock by Canoe!*
    /Add to calendar »/
    <http://calendar.yale.edu/cal/gsas/week/20130614/All/CAL-2c9cb3cd-3eeb3750-013f-25b17eea-000079a0bedework@yale.edu/>
    /
    Friday, Jun 14 2013, 3:15pm-5:30pm/
    /HGS Courtyard and East Rock Park (320 York St. to 41 Cold Spring St.)/
    /Get your ticket in advance here--space is very limited! »/
    <http://mcdougalcenter.ticketleap.com>
    Explore New Haven's signature park by boat! Join us for an hour-long
    afternoon canoe trip on Mill River in East Rock Park! Certified
    instructors will provide training on basic paddling techniques and
    wildlife observation skills. We will meet at the HGS courtyard to
    head over to the boat launch in East Rock Park together. $3 ticket
    (+ service fee) covers boat and equipment rental fees. Costs
    partially subsidized by McDougal Graduate Student Life. Please wear
    weather- and exercise-appropriate clothing. Adults only-No prior
    canoeing experience necessary!

    *Return of the Cicadas + Bagel Brunch*
    /Add to calendar »/
    <http://calendar.yale.edu/cal/gsas/week/20130616/All/CAL-2c9cb3cd-3eeb3750-013f-1993e555-00002d12bedework@yale.edu/>
    /
    Sunday, Jun 16 2013, 11:30am-1:30pm/
    /HGS Courtyard (rain location- HGS 119) and Peabody Museum (320 York
    St. and 170 Whitney Ave.)/
    /Free, but please signup in advance! »/
    <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19zBK1To4BRElBRiOrV7TyCf1P2EF_9nSW0ath2b1n0M/viewform>

    They're back! The cicadas have returned. Come join us for a bagel
    brunch (including make your own edible dirt cups) at HGS before
    viewing a special exhibit at the Peabody Museum on the Return of the
    17-year Cicadas.

    *4000 Years of Architecture in New Haven*
    /Add to calendar »/
    <http://calendar.yale.edu/cal/gsas/week/20130619/All/CAL-2c9cb3cd-3eeb219c-013f-24006fc2-00002c12bedework@yale.edu/>
    /
    Wednesday, Jun 19 2013, 4:45pm-6:30pm/
    /HGS Entrance (320 York St.)/
    /Free, but please signup in advance! »/
    <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vijWsa-PXub2fSrxJX1TJDjuFprAulLSdnCAoGeEx7I/viewform>

    Join us on a tour with architectural historian Christopher Wigren
    for a look at some New Haven buildings and the buildings that
    inspired them, from ancient Egypt to Versailles to mid-century New
    York, as part of the Festival of Arts and Ideas. We will end the
    tour with the Summer Happy Hour Club, enjoying the happy hour drink
    specials of the week (please bring money and proof of age to join
    the Happy Hour Club-21+only)

    *Summer Happy Hour Club: O'Tooles Irish Pub*
    /Add to calendar »/
    <http://calendar.yale.edu/cal/gsas/week/20130619/All/CAL-2c9cb3cd-3eeb3750-013f-2a14cf48-00002866bedework@yale.edu/>
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    Wednesday, Jun 19 2013, 5:30pm-7:30pm/
    /O'Tooles Irish Pub (157 Orange St.)/
    /Stay up to date with the Summer Happy Hour Club Facebook Group! »/
    <https://www.facebook.com/groups/400183173367969/?fref=ts>
    Stop by the second installment of the McDougal Summer Happy Hour
    Club at O'Tooles Irish Pub. Take a break from lab or the library to
    enjoy great drink specials and complementary appetizers. Check our
    facebook group for more details. Must be 21+ to attend with gov't
    and Yale ID. No cover, but please bring money for drinks.

    *Trails and Tales*
    /Add to calendar »/
    <http://calendar.yale.edu/cal/gsas/week/20130623/All/CAL-2c9cb3cd-3eeb219c-013f-1bd6fa48-000075a3bedework@yale.edu/>
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    Sunday, Jun 23 2013, 5:15pm-9:00pm/
    /East Rock Park and HGS Courtyard (41 Cold Spring St. and 320 York St.)/
    /Free, but please signup in advance! »/
    <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Fu_Vnio_UwRC4Emn8Iv-H99Jvr9Zc0r7-Om-534pS_s/viewform>

    Want to get outside, meet new people, and re-visit some old summer
    camp traditions? "Trails & Tales" kicks off with a hike
    to-and-through East Rock park followed by a shuttle trip back to the
    HGS Courtyard where we will enjoy light "summer camp" themed
    refreshments and swap scary stories around a roaring urban campfire.
    Come for one or both parts of the night and don't forget to bring
    practical footwear and sun-screen! 21+, family members welcome to
    the campfire portion of the evening (7:30pm-9:00pm at HGS
    Courtyard). Rain Day - 6/30/13

    *Shubert Theater Backstage Tour*
    /Add to calendar »/
    <http://calendar.yale.edu/cal/gsas/week/20130625/All/CAL-2c9cb3cd-3eeb219c-013f-2402690d-00002c9bbedework@yale.edu/>
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    Tuesday, Jun 25 2013, 5:30pm-7:00pm/
    /Shubert Theater (247 College St)/
    /Free, but please signup in advance! »/
    <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1stVgqmXkmbQRUfUDtdalWIH5MUCJWX3O5Nxl9GAjnPA/viewform>

    Come with us on a free backstage tour of the historic Shubert
    Theater as part of the Festival of Arts and Ideas! We will be taken
    onstage and into chorus and star dressing rooms, and get to see the
    famous "graffiti walls". Bring cash for dinner at Shack Shake after
    the tour!

    *Grad Night at the Yale Summer Cabaret: Miss Julie*
    /Add to calendar »/
    <http://calendar.yale.edu/cal/gsas/week/20130626/All/CAL-2c9cb3cd-3eeb3750-013f-20d39dc6-00003b54bedework@yale.edu/>
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    Wednesday, Jun 26 2013, 6:30pm-10:00pm/
    /Yale Cabaret (217 Park St.)/
    /Sign up here! (Tickets must be purchased separately) »/
    <https://docs.google.com/a/yale.edu/forms/d/1qDcxEHBje4CrezJrL953QK53NkQiJnOY_CyU1erjDWQ/viewform>

    Join us for a wonderful evening at the Yale Summer Cabaret! The Grad
    Night will kick off with a pre-show reception in the Cabaret
    courtyard with light appetizers and wine provided. Mingle with
    fellow graduate students before watching the featured performance of
    Miss Julie! Discounted student tickets ($10/ea) can be purchased by
    calling the box office and saying you are with the McDougal Grad
    Night group. Additionally, present your Cabaret program at GPSCY
    after the show to receive one free drink! (excluding Top Shelf
    items) See Summer Cabaret season & info
    <http://www.summercabaret.com> here.

    *Summer Happy Hour Club: 116 Crown*
    /Add to calendar »/
    <http://calendar.yale.edu/cal/gsas/week/20130703/All/CAL-2c9cb3cd-3eeb219c-013f-16e72447-000049abbedework@yale.edu/>
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    Wednesday, Jul 3 2013, 5:30pm-7:30pm/
    /116 Crown (Back Garden; Rain location: inside) (116 Crown St.)/
    /Join the Summer Happy Hour Club Facebook group! »/
    <https://www.facebook.com/groups/400183173367969/>
    Take advantage of the warm July weather with an outdoor happy hour
    in the back garden at 116 Crown. Enjoy their 6th anniversary happy
    hour specials including the Jack Rose and Summer Shandy, all ranging
    from $5-$7. Complementary appetizers include oysters, vegetable
    tempura and much more, so be sure to get here early as these will go
    fast! 21+ only with gov't and Yale ID. Bring $$ for your own drinks.

    *Like us on Facebook* /
    /
    /Like McDougal Grad Life »/ <https://www.facebook.com/mcdougalgradlife>
    Unless you are doing a Facebook cleanse this summer, you can Like
    McDougal Graduate Student Life to find out about great fun events &
    specials for grad students at Yale.

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*Fellows' Tips of the Week*

    *Holly's Arts & Ideas Tip of the Week*
    The International Festival of Arts & Ideas starts this weekend, June
    15th. Be sure to check out the complete list of events
    <http://artidea.org/festival> to learn more about concerts, gallery
    tours, foodie tours, and even more! Many events are free or offer
    student discounts on tickets, so it is great way to enjoy the city
    without breaking the bank! 

    *Gerald's Summer Fun Tip of the Week*
    Hit up the Connecticut Wine trail <http://ctwine.com/> this summer!
    There are 25 wineries comprising the Wine Trail with wine tastings
    available daily. Visit at least 16 wineries and stand to win
    <http://ctwine.com/about/passport/> a trip for 2 to Spain! 

    *Ted's Summer Gardening Tip of the Week*
    Looking for a way to "awaken" your garden this summer? Blue State
    Coffee (84 Wall Street) provides free brewed coffee grounds for
    composting, an excellent way to add nitrogen-rich organic matter to
    your soil. Bring your own container or borrow a bucket with a $5
    deposit! 

    *Michelle's Movie Madness Tip of the Week*
    Craving some late night classics? Check out Criterion Cinema's
    Insomnia Theater on Fridays and Saturdays at 11:30pm! Ghostbusters
    will be featured on this weekend on June 14 and 15! Future movies
    include Jaws, The Big Lebowski, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
    Tickets are $5, and the full schedule can be found here!
    <http://www.bowtiecinemas.com/special-programs/?program=insomnia-theater&location=348>


    *Lynn's Summer Fun Tip of the Week*
    Looking for a great spot to swim outdoors, have a picnic, or just
    kick back in the sun? Head over to the CT Department of Energy &
    Environmental Protection's website
    <http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325304&deepNav_GID=1650>
    for information on CT State Parks with fresh and salt water
    swimming. If you can't go far or don't want to pay for parking,
    check out Silver Sands Beach and State Park in Milford. Don't forget
    to wear protective eyewear and sunscreen - Yalies look best in navy
    blue, not lobster red! 

    *Ariana's Summer Cooking Tip of the Week*
    Interested in learning how to make something new and refreshing for
    dinner? Learn how to make 3 different kinds of gazpacho at Barcelona
    New Haven on Tuesday, June 11th at 7PM. Cost is $25 per person + tax
    and gratuity. For more information and details about reserving a
    spot please click here <http://www.barcelonawinebar.com/calendar.htm> 

    *Lisa's Summer Day Trip Tip of the Week*
    Greater New Haven, the Shoreline and Central Connecticut are great
    for daytrips and touring in the summer. See Central CT Tourism
    District site <http://centerofct.com/> for events, attractions and
    outdoor fun this summer. 

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*Announcements and Upcoming Events*

    *Free Summer Events on Market Island: Climbing Wall* /
    Wednesday, Jun 19 2013, 12:00pm-4:00pm/
    /Broadway shopping district (Market island across from J.Crew)/
    /See more events here! »/
    <http://theshopsatyale.com/calendar/action:agenda/>
    The shops at Yale bring you a free climbing wall. Experts from
    Trailblazer will be present to instruct you on how to climb! *If you
    are under the age of 18, you will need an adult present for
    signature to particpate.Other upcoming events include arts, music
    and yoga

    *Volunteer this Summer at the International Festival & New Haven
    Open Tennis* /
    Saturday, Jun 15-Jun 29 2013; Friday, Aug 16-Aug 24 2013/
    Have a few hours to volunteer with special events in New Haven this
    summer? Volunteer with the International Festival of Arts & Ideas
    <http://artidea.org/volunteer> June 15-29, meet artists and
    visitors, and get a cool tshirt. Or volunteer for the New Haven Open
    Women's Professional Tennis Tournament
    <http://www.newhavenopen.com/Volunteers/Volunteers/?intloc=headernav> August
    16-24 at the CT Tennis Center at Yale.

    *IKEA MidSommar Smorgasbord Dinner* /
    Friday, Jun 14 2013, 4:30pm-6:00pm or 7:00-8:30pm/
    /IKEA New Haven (450 Sargent Drive)/
    /Midsommar Smorgasbord Details here! »/
    <http://www.ikea.com/us/en/store/new_haven/restaurant>
    Midsommar (Midsummer) is celebrated in many parts of the world as
    the longest day of the year. In the northern parts of Sweden, the
    sun actually never sets and there is daylight both night and day.
    Join IKE for Midsommar celebration with a full Swedish smorgasbord
    dinner- Price $9.99 adult/$2.49 for IKEA family members (free to
    join) or $12.99/$4.99 regular. Purchase tickets at restaurant in
    advance, as space is limited.

    *Aperitivo* /
    Friday, Jun 14 2013, 6:30pm-9:00pm/
    /Koffee on Audobon (104 Audubon st.)/
    /More information here! »/
    <http://isysaa.wordpress.com/events-4/aperitivo/>
    Let's get together to have the typical Italian Aperitivo.Join us at
    Koffee on Audubon (6:30pm-9:00pm) to enjoy good company and taste
    the amazing drinks prepared by our trusty bartender: Spritz Aperol,
    Campari, Midori and Americano! Moreover Koffee will offer us some
    munchies to accompany our drinks. Let's have a good time to better
    start the weekend! (proof of age 21+ is required).

    *Pizza Fest New Haven* /
    Thursday, Jun 20-Jun 21 2013; Thursday, Jun 27-28 2013, 12:00pm-1:30pm /
    /New Haven Green (Church street, Lower Green, across from City Hall)/
    /Find more information here! »/ <http://artidea.org/event/2013/1442>
    Meet for pizza on the New Haven Green for a good cause! Pizzerias
    from all around town provide pizza for Pizza Fest, the proceeds of
    which benefit New Haven's Connection Fund, a local nonprofit human
    services agency. Enjoy the Festival's lunchtime music & events on
    the Green while you sample some slices. Bring $5-10 for Pizza & drinks.

    *Sidewalk Sale on Chapel & Broadway Shopping Districts* /
    Thursday, Jun 20-Jun 21 2013, 11:00am-5:00pm/
    /Chapel Historic Distric & Broadway District/
    /Event details can be found here! »/
    <http://theshopsatyale.com/ai1ec_event/sidewalk-sale/?instance_id=77>
    Come shop at the first annual summer sidewalk sale! Merchants bring
    their items onto the sidewalk for a street market feel with
    discounts and fun. An event you and your friends don't want to miss!
    Sponsored by Chapel Historic District & Broadway Merchants, and
    theshopsatyale

    *Introduction to Acupuncture* /
    Wednesday, Jun 26 2013, 12:00pm-1:00pm/
    /New Haven Free Public Library (133 Elm St.)/
    /Registration is free; sign up here! »/
    <http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6641610235/?ref=enivte001&invite=MzY2NTI5My9tY2RvdWdhbC5jZW50ZXJAeWFsZS5lZHUvMA%3D%3D&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=inviteformalv2&utm_term=attend&ref=enivte001>

    Learn about acupuncture, one of the key components in traditional
    Chinese medicine from a trained specialist! Traver Garrity blends
    traditional styles of acupuncture with myofacial trigger point
    release to alleviate symptoms from structural and energetic
    imbalances that arise from stress and physical strains.

    *GPSCY is Hiring!* /
    Monday, Jul 1-Jul 2 2013/
    /GPSCY (204 York St.)/
    Want to have the best student job in town? GPSCY is looking to hire
    people who will be around for a few years and are interested in
    working at the bar for a while. It's a fun dynamic job and ideal for
    folks who have research or reading to do during the day. You will
    join an eclectic staff of awesome people from every nook and cranny
    of the Yale community. You'll get to play on our illustrious
    softball team, and possibly conquer your fear of karaoke! If you're
    interested in coming in for an interview, e-mail the GPSCY director
    at: lauren.gregory at gpscy.net.

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