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bgcolor="#0044AA"><td><font size="+2" color="white"><b>Yale McDougal
Center<br>Student Life Notes</b></font><br><br><font color="white">(203)
432-BLUE | </font><a href="mailto:mcdougal.center@yale.edu"><font
color="white">mcdougal.center@yale.edu</font></a></td><td colspan=3 align=right
valign=top><font color="white">8 February, 2009</font></td></tr><tr
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bgcolor="#FFFFCC">Happy Valentine's Day from the McDougal Center! This email
contains information about the Valentine's Day- and Chocolate month-related
activities we have planned for this week. Also, stay tuned to these emails for
more exciting McDougal activities we have planned in the next month, including
our trip to Manhattan!<br><br><b>This Week's McDougal Center Events</b><ul>
<li><a href="#week1">Valentine's Week at the Blue Dog Cafe</a> <i> (02-09-2009
)</i></li>
<li><a href="#week2">Dean's Lecture: In the Company of Scholars, Anna Pyle</a>
<i> (02-09-2009 4:00 PM)</i></li>
<li><a href="#week3">Science Outreach Lunch</a> <i> (02-10-2009 1:00
PM)</i></li>
<li><a href="#week4">Weekly Chaplain's Table @ Blue Dog Cafe</a> <i> (02-11-2009
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)</i></li>
<li><a href="#week5">GPSS Speed Dating at GPSCY</a> <i> (02-12-2009 6:30
PM)</i></li>
<li><a href="#week6">International Center Cafe</a> <i> (02-12-2009 7:00 PM -
9:00 PM)</i></li>
<li><a href="#week7">Grad Night @ Yale Opera</a> <i> (02-13-2009 6:00 PM - 11:00
PM)</i></li>
<li><a href="#week8">Sleeping Giant Tree Identification Hike</a> <i> (02-15-2009
1:30 PM)</i></li></ul><b><a href="#tips">Fellows' Tips of the
week</a></b><br><br><b>Announcements and Upcoming Events</b><ul>
<li><a href="#announcement1">Schubert Theater One-Day, 50%-Off Sale</a> <i>
(02-09-2009 )</i></li>
<li><a href="#announcement2">Office of LGBTQ Resources Opening</a> <i>
(02-12-2009 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)</i></li>
<li><a href="#announcement3">Strange Fruit Screens at New Haven Library</a> <i>
(02-12-2009 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM)</i></li>
<li><a href="#announcement4">Graduate and Professional Students' Mixer at the
AACC</a> <i> (02-12-2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)</i></li>
<li><a href="#announcement5">Flirting With February in New Haven</a> <i>
(02-14-2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)</i></li>
<li><a href="#announcement6">High Seas and High Tea</a> <i> (02-14-2009 10:30 AM
- 12:00 PM)</i></li>
<li><a href="#announcement7">ArtSpace Underground</a> <i> (02-14-2009 8:00 PM -
11:00 PM)</i></li>
<li><a href="#announcement8">Chaplain's Study Break </a> <i> (02-17-2009 8:30 PM
- 10:30 PM)</i></li>
<li><a href="#announcement9">Chocolate Dinner @ HGS</a> <i> (02-18-2009 5:00 PM
- 8:00 PM)</i></li>
<li><a href="#announcement10">Sex and Chocolate</a> <i> (02-19-2009 8:30 PM -
10:00PM)</i></li></ul>
<b><a href="#boxoffice">McDougal Box Office</a></b><br><hr align=center
width="50%"><h3>McDougal Center Events This Week</h3><ul>
<li><a name="week1"></a><b>Valentine's Week at the Blue Dog Cafe</b> <i>
(02-09-2009 )</i><br>Happy Valentine's Day from the Blue Dog Cafe! Try our
Valentine's Special the Cherry Kiss Mocha, only $2.75; also look for special
Valentine Cupcakes and Cookies!</li><br><br>
<li><a name="week2"></a><b>Dean's Lecture: In the Company of Scholars, Anna
Pyle</b> <i> (02-09-2009 4:00 PM)</i><br>Dean Jon Butler invites you to a
lecture by Professor Anna Pyle, the William Edward Gilbert Professor of
Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry on "Catalytic RNA Molecules & the Origins
of Biological Diversity." Sponsored by GS Dean's Office and Kenneth Gerber
Fund. Lecture in 119 HGS McDougal Center, followed by reception in Common
Room.</li><br><br>
<li><a name="week3"></a><b>Science Outreach Lunch</b> <i> (02-10-2009 1:00
PM)</i><br>Join us for the 4th lunch in our public service round table series.
This month's lunch will discuss issues surrounding the New Haven elementary and
junior high science fair. Find out how to get involved and share your thoughts!
Held on Science Hill in the lounge in 140 Prospect. Free lunch!</li><br><br>
<li><a name="week4"></a><b>Weekly Chaplain's Table @ Blue Dog Cafe</b> <i>
(02-11-2009 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)</i><br>Grad Students can drop by to chat with
Callista Isabelle from the Chaplain?s Office Wednesdays between 3-4:30 pm.
Have questions about religious life at Yale? Just want to talk about your life,
your work? Look for the Chaplain?s table sign and enjoy some free coffee.
www.yale.edu/chaplain</li><br><br>
<li><a name="week5"></a><b>GPSS Speed Dating at GPSCY</b> <i> (02-12-2009 6:30
PM)</i><br>Don't yet have your Valentine? Well you're not alone. Did you know
that half of all graduate and professional students at Yale are single? Come
meet the most eligible men and women at Yale in GPSS Speed Dating. We'll
collect your date cards and email your matches after the event. In order to run
the event more smoothly, dates will occur in two shifts in both the ballroom and
Senate chambers. The registration is just $5 payable when you check-in. Advanced
online registration is required at
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=PftGq_2f_2fPBvnrODeh8kaqpw_3d_3d</li><br><br>
<li><a name="week6"></a><b>International Center Cafe</b> <i> (02-12-2009 7:00 PM
- 9:00 PM)</i><br>Join the US & International community for a casual social
evening at the International Center Cafe. Open to all Yale students, scholars,
staff and families.</li><br><br>
<li><a name="week7"></a><b>Grad Night @ Yale Opera</b> <i> (02-13-2009 6:00 PM -
11:00 PM)</i><br>The McDougal Center has limited special $13 tickets available
at HGS room 124 (best seats in the house!) for the Yale Opera?s production of
Mozart?s "Magic Flute." Join us before the opera at 6PM in the McDougal
Center (320 York Street) for a pre-concert talk and "Viennese Café." Contact
mcdougal.center@yale.edu for more information.</li><br><br>
<li><a name="week8"></a><b>Sleeping Giant Tree Identification Hike</b> <i>
(02-15-2009 1:30 PM)</i><br>Meeting place is at the bulletin board/kiosk near
the park entrance. Wear comfortable, supportive shoes and dress for the
weather. Bring snacks and water, and a camera if you wish. Contact
mcdougal.center@yale.edu for more information.</li><br><br></ul><a
name="tips"></a><h3>McDougal Fellows' Tips of the Week</h3><ul><li><b>Erin's
Community Service Tip of the Week</b><br>Take an hour a week and a love of
children's books and what do you get? Volunteering at New Haven Reads to tutor
a local student in literacy and other academic skills! This is a fun atmosphere
that needs tutors desperately because of a long waiting list of
students.</li><br><li><b>Leanna's Blue Dog Tip of the Week</b><br>February is
chocolate month, so try our German Chocolate syrup in a latte! Only
$2.75.</li><br><li><b>Patricia's Community Service Tip of the
Week</b><br>Didn't get a chance to donate to the Yale-Harvard blood drive last
week? Save your blood for March when we'll be hosting another blood drive at
HGS. Stay tuned for details.</li><br><li><b>Caitie's Arts and Culture Tip of
the Week</b><br>On February 26 at 6:00 PM, Carol Levitt Altieri will be reading
her poetry, including selections from The Jade Bower: New and Selected Poems, at
the Yale Bookstore. Open mic for poetry reading afterward. Location: Yale
Bookstore, 77 Broadway. Contact www.yalebookstore.com for more
information.</li><br><li><b>Elizabeth and Elizabeth's Health Tip of the
Week</b><br>Researchers have some news for chocolate lovers: it may be good for
you! Scientists have reported evidence that eating moderate amounts of cocoa and
other chocolates may keep high blood pressure down, your blood flowing and your
heart healthy. McDougal's theme for the month of February is chocolate -
enjoy!</li><br><li><b>Susan's Kids and Family Tip of the Week</b><br>For those
of you who missed our very popular McDougal Winter Nature Walk at East Rock
park you can still enjoy other free outdoors activities for families sponsored
by New Haven Parks and Recreation http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/parks/ led by
knowledgeable, kid-friendly rangers. For older kids, check out the outdoor
adventure programs at
http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/Parks/outdooradventure/media/2009OA-Winter.pdf.</li><br><li><b>Lisa's
Kids and Family Tip of the Week</b><br>Public School vacation week is Feb 16-20.
Check out the
many free and low cost programs at NH Parks (www.cityofnewhaven.com/parks), the
Peabody Museum Dino Days (www.yale.edu/peabody) & Common Ground (www.nhep.com).
Parents with Yale ID & kids under 3 are always free @ the Peabody. Or check out
all the events at the Kids Calendar at
www.yale.edu/mcdougal/studentLife</li><br></ul><h3>Announcements and Upcoming
Events</h3><ul>
<li><a name="announcement1"></a><b>Schubert Theater One-Day, 50%-Off Sale</b>
<i> (02-09-2009 )</i><br>Buy tickets for select Shubert shows like the upcoming
productions of Stomp, Rat Pack, Girls Night, etc, all for 50% off. On sale all
day Monday only at www.shubert.com, use keyword HEART
or call 800-228-6622.</li><br><br>
<li><a name="announcement2"></a><b>Office of LGBTQ Resources Opening</b> <i>
(02-12-2009 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)</i><br>Celebrate the opening of the Office of
LGBTQ Resources with a reception in the President?s Room, Woolsey Hall,
corner of Grove and College Streets. The office will provide support and
outreach to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer students, staff, and
faculty from all of Yale's schools, as well as more general education outreach.
E-mail maria.trumpler@yale.edu for more information.</li><br><br>
<li><a name="announcement3"></a><b>Strange Fruit Screens at New Haven
Library</b> <i> (02-12-2009 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM)</i><br>The New Haven Public
Library commemorates Black History Month with a special screening of Strange
Fruit, a documentary about the song that became a Billie Holiday signature
piece. Screening is at the Main Library, 133 Elm St. No charge; free parking
available. Contact the library at 946-8835 for more information.</li><br><br>
<li><a name="announcement4"></a><b>Graduate and Professional Students' Mixer at
the AACC</b> <i> (02-12-2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)</i><br>Join us at the Asian
American Cultural Center (295 Crown Street) for an evening of free drinks and
delicious desserts?and in preparation for Valentine's Day, we will send you
off with some chocolate treats! Guests are welcome. 21+ to drink with ID.
Sponsored by the Asian American Cultural Center. Contact Sam.Vong@Yale.edu for
more information.</li><br><br>
<li><a name="announcement5"></a><b>Flirting With February in New Haven</b> <i>
(02-14-2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)</i><br>On Valentines Day in front of the
Shubert Theater, watch amazing ice sculptures being made, then placed around
downtown until they melt. At 1pm, families with kids can go inside the Shubert
to watch Disneys Lady & the Tramp on the big screen for FREE. Other Feb events
for foodies & arts lovers listed online at
http://www.infonewhaven.com/373537</li><br><br>
<li><a name="announcement6"></a><b>High Seas and High Tea</b> <i> (02-14-2009
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)</i><br>Bring your Valentine for sweets, tales of gales,
and make-your-own treats. Come dressed as your favorite pirate, princess,
ship?s captain, or monster from the deep blue sea! Free; suitable for all
ages. No registration required. Located at the Yale Center for British Art,
1080 Chapel Street. For more information, call 203-432-2858.</li><br><br>
<li><a name="announcement7"></a><b>ArtSpace Underground</b> <i> (02-14-2009 8:00
PM - 11:00 PM)</i><br>Don't stay at home this Valentine's Day. Come to Artspace
Underground, featuring a live painting performance by Richard Falco, plus two
bands: The Simple Pleasure and A Great Big Pile of Leaves. Drinks by 116 Crown,
DJ and dance floor. $5 admission at the door or $2 admission if you bring a
clothing donation of 5 articles or more. Contact madison.moore@Yale.edu for
more information.</li><br><br>
<li><a name="announcement8"></a><b>Chaplain's Study Break </b> <i> (02-17-2009
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM)</i><br>Take a break from studying and enjoy freshly made
chocolate chip pancakes and hot chocolate with your friends! Sponsored the Yale
University Chaplain's Office & the McDougal Health & Wellness Fellows. Location:
HGS Common Room/Blue Dog Café.</li><br><br>
<li><a name="announcement9"></a><b>Chocolate Dinner @ HGS</b> <i> (02-18-2009
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)</i><br>Mark your calendars- dinner featuring all menu items
with chocolate or cocoa! Cash, charge, meal plan, points. No undergraduates
this night.</li><br><br>
<li><a name="announcement10"></a><b>Sex and Chocolate</b> <i> (02-19-2009 8:30
PM - 10:00PM)</i><br>Sex and Chocolate at GPSCY-- need we say
more?</li><br><br></ul><a name="boxoffice"></a><h3>McDougal Box Office (123
HGS, 2pm - 5pm)</h3><ul>
<li><a name="boxoffice1"></a><b>Grad Night @ the Yale Opera</b> <i> (02-13-2009
$13)</i></li>
<li><a name="boxoffice2"></a><b>Movie Tickets</b> <i> ($7 or $7.75 )</i></li>
<li><a name="boxoffice3"></a><b>Climbing Cupon for 4 @ CT Rock Gym</b> <i> (FREE
)</i></li></ul><hr align=center width="50%"><br><br>Check out the <a
href="http://research.yale.edu/cgi-bin/mcdougal/publish2.72/webevent.cgi?cmd=opencal&cal=cal4">full
calendar</a> for a complete listing of events!<br><br>Thanks,<br>The McDougal
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