McDougal Student Life Notes - Week of October 15, 2007

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	Yale McDougal Center
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(203) 432-BLUE | mcdougal.center at yale.edu[1]15 October,  2007
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	THIS WEEK'S MCDOUGAL CENTER EVENTS

  * GSA Conference Travel Fund Announcement and Deadline [4] /
(10-15-2007  )/
  * Talent Tuesday[5] / (10-16-2007 7:30 - 9:00 PM)/
  * Grad Night @ City Wide Open Studios (CWOS): ArtSpace[6] /
(10-17-2007 6:00 - 7:30  PM)/
  * PHD to University Administration: A Panel on An Alternate Career
in the Academy[7] / (10-18-2007 6:00 - 8:00 PM)/
  * McDougal Center Grad Night Out at Bottega Lounge[8] / (10-18-2007
 )/
  * New Haven Symphony Special[9] / (10-18-2007 8:00 PM)/
  * Philharmonia Returns![10] / (10-19-2007 8:00 PM)/
  * Rugby World Cup @ International Center [11] / (10-20-2007 3:00
PM)/

FELLOWS' TIPS OF THE WEEK

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

  * Yale Sustainable Food Workshop: Apple Galette [12] / (10-16-2007
4:00 PM)/
  * Charles Bernstein Poetry Reading[13] / (10-16-2007 4:00 - 5:30
PM)/
  * Building and Getting Credit@ the International Center[14] /
(10-16-2007 5:00 PM)/
  * Books Books Books On Sale [15] / (10-17-2007 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)/
  * The Funny Stages @ BAR[16] / (10-17-2007 8:00 - 10:30 PM)/
  * Creating Bibliographies with EndNote[17] / (10-19-2007 3:00 -
4:30 PM)/
  * Safe Boating Course[18] / (10-20-2007 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)/
  * Coat Drive Deadline[19] / (10-22-2007  )/
  * Yale Police Department Open House[20] / (10-25-2007 5:00 PM)/
  * Sushi and Sake Night[21] / (10-25-2007 8:00 - 10:00 PM)/
  * Flu Shots, Cold Clinic and Coat Closet/Coat Drive[22] /
(10-25-2007  )/
  * MSA Ramadan Food Drive[23]
  * Showcase Cinemas/BowTie Cinemas Movie Discount Tickets[24]

MCDOUGAL BOX OFFICE

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MCDOUGAL CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK

  * GSA CONFERENCE TRAVEL FUND ANNOUNCEMENT AND DEADLINE  /
(10-15-2007  )/
The GSA Conference Travel Fund (CTF) aims to support the professional
development of graduate students by providing financial assistance to
present papers and posters at conferences on a competitive basis. 
Only students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are
eligible.  Applications for the Fall 2007 cycle will be accepted
until Oct. 15, 2007. More information can be found at
http://www.yale.edu/gsa/ctf.html

  * TALENT TUESDAY / (10-16-2007 7:30 - 9:00 PM)/
This week's concert features music for harp by Handel and Faure
performed by YSM harpist Joy Yeh, Solo guitar music by YSM Guitarists
Rupert Boyd and Dave Veslocki, a comic reading by Erich Greene
(Psychology), And singer/songwriter Miqdad Mohammed (Management). 
7:30 in the McDougal Common Room.  Blue Dog Cafe serves refreshments!

  * GRAD NIGHT @ CITY WIDE OPEN STUDIOS (CWOS): ARTSPACE /
(10-17-2007 6:00 - 7:30  PM)/
Free!  Learn what New Haven's best known fall art event is all about!
 Join fellow grad & prof students at ArtSpace for a tour of the main
exhibit, an introduction to CWOS, and candid conversation about what
this means to local artists.  Speakers include ArtSpace curators and
area artists.   Don't miss it! Light reception including wine,
beverages and light fare. 21+ to drink. Please RSVP to
mcdougal.center at yale.edu.

  * PHD TO UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION: A PANEL ON AN ALTERNATE CAREER
IN THE ACADEMY / (10-18-2007 6:00 - 8:00 PM)/
Thinking about career options once you've got that PhD in hand?
Interested in staying in the academy but working in administration
rather than as faculty? Come listen to four panelists who have chosen
a career in university administration discuss their experiences and
answer questions regarding their process.  Thursday, October 18th 6-8
PM in HGS 119.  Dinner will be served.  Registration is now closed.

  * MCDOUGAL CENTER GRAD NIGHT OUT AT BOTTEGA LOUNGE / (10-18-2007 
)/
Join your fellow grad and professional students out this Thursday
(10/18) for a night of drinks and debauchery at Bottega Lounge.
Exclusively for Yale grad students, Bottega Lounge is offering all
you can drink from 10 pm until 12 am for only $10, with no cover
charge.  Bottega Lounge is in the Temple Plaza Courtyard - through
the alley next to Zinc & Chow.   This event is 21+ with photo ID.

  * NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY SPECIAL / (10-18-2007 8:00 PM)/
The New Haven Symphony is offering specially upgraded seats to Yale
Grad Students for this week's concert, available for $10 exclusively
at the McDougal Office (HGS rm 123). This Thursday, the 18th, at 8PM,
NHSO performs Faure's Pelleas et Melisande, Durufle's Sicilienne
(World Premiere), Poulenc's Organ Concerto, and Durufle's Requiem
with YSM stars Laura Atkinson (Mezzosoprano), Jason Steigerwalt
(Baritone) and the Yale Camerata. Woolsey Hall.  Get your tickets
before they're gone!

  * PHILHARMONIA RETURNS! / (10-19-2007 8:00 PM)/
This Friday, the fabulous Yale Philharmonia returns to Woolsey. Come
and be moved by Anton Bruckner's powerful 4th Symphony and Samuel
Barber's Violin Concerto with Miki Cloud, violin. Special Guest
Conductor: Peter Oundjian, Music Director of the Toronto Symphony. 8
PM in Woolsey Hall. FREE ADMISSION.

  * RUGBY WORLD CUP @ INTERNATIONAL CENTER  / (10-20-2007 3:00 PM)/
Join us for the Rugby World Cup Finals at the International Center!! 
All this with free food, snacks and projector TV! There is no better
way to watch rugby, so you might as well be there to see it...

MCDOUGAL FELLOWS' TIPS OF THE WEEK

  * COURTNEY'S ARTS AND CULTURE TIP OF THE WEEK
On Saturday, October 20 at 2:00 pm, the Yale Center for British Arts
will be screening Director Ted Bafaloukas's film Rockers which
showcases several popular Jamaican reggae artists and explores the
reggae culture at its peak. This great film, a part of the YCBA's Art
and Emancipation in Jamaica exhibit, is not to be missed.  This event
is free but seating is limited.  For more information, contact the
YCBA at 203-432-2800.

  * GINA AND PATRICIA'S PUBLIC SERVICE TIP OF THE WEEK
If you're interested in learning about other cultures or in
explaining American culture to international students, contact Yale's
Office of International Students and Scholars.  They match
international students with local "hosts" who meet periodically
throughout the year to touch base.  Also, if you're English-fluent or
want to improve your English skills, you can be matched with a
conversation partner for a four week, one hour a week conversation
partnership.  To volunteer, contact abigail.borchert at yale.edu or call
203-432-2305.

  * JAMIE'S ARTS AND CULTURE TIP OF THE WEEK
The Yale Cabaret is celebrating its 40th Anniversary season with a
series of experimental plays-- fantastic theater with dinner and
drinks before the show, how can you go wrong?  Check out what they
have to offer at yalecabaret.org.

  * LISA'S KIDS AND FAMILY TIP OF THE WEEK
After School Program Open House for New Haven Public Schools
(10-18-07, 3pm).  John C. Daniels School, 569 Congress Avenue. Browse
the showcase of dozens of NH after school programs in the city.
www.nhps.net

  * TAREK'S SPORTS TIP OF THE WEEK
Thinking about running a scary race? Sign up for the Playwright
Halloween 5K & Kid's Fun Run to Benefit Friends of Yale New Haven
Children's Hospital - October 28, 2007 -  Organized by the New Haven
Rugby Club and JB Sports, the race benefits Friends of Yale New Haven
Children's hospital. Online registration is available until October 26
at 10 a.m. through JB Sports. For more information, please call
(203)481-5933. 

  * UDAY AND MEISHA'S INTERNATIONAL TIP OF THE WEEK
Join members of the Yale community for a screening of the foreign
film "Monsoon Wedding" at the International Center Cafe (421 Temple
Street) at 7pm Thursday October 18.  Light refreshments will be
available.

  * SUSAN'S KIDS AND FAMILY TIP OF THE WEEK
The Ansonia Nature & Reserve Center has all sorts of fun things to do
this month. In addition to their weekly Creature Features, Saturdays
at noon, and the Guided Ranger Hikes, Sunday at 1:00 pm, the Ansonia
Nature Center has two fun family events next weekend and is a
twenty-five minute drive from the McDougal Center.  On October 20th
from 1 ? 5 pm there is ?Autumnfest with the Friends.?  Take a ride
over hill and dale in our hay wagon! Hear haunting tales! Get lost in
our hay maze! Learn all about bats, spiders, and owls of the Nature
Center. Enjoy fresh-squeezed apple cider and fresh-made donuts,
just-popped popcorn and crisp apples with the Friends.  Call for
ticket and hayride information (203) 736-1053.  On October 20th from
2 ? 4 pm, members of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra and Ranger
Wendy Sabol will conduct this ?walk with the dinosaurs? program.
Discover the earliest forms of music and methods of ancient
instrumentation. Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center
http://www.ansonianaturecenter.org.  10 Deerfield Road, Ansonia, CT
06401

  * AMY'S ARTS AND CULTURE TIP OF THE WEEK
Did you know that there is an Arts & Culture Calendar?  There is
never a shortage of things to see in New Haven, bookmark it today:
http://research.yale.edu/cgi-bin/mcdougal/publish2.72/webevent.cgi 
ALSO:  Want to keep up with all the McDougal A&C events?  Sign up for
our listserve and get updates about our events! email
mcdougal.center at yale.edu with "Arts Listserve" in the subject line!

  * HAUNTED HALLOWEEN'S  TIP OF THE WEEK
CT ZombieFest 10-20-07, 8pm on. Dress up like a zombie (the walking
undead kind), and head over to Bottega Lounge, 956 Chapel, to meet up
with other zombies. Then amble (UHHH!) to various NH clubs downtown
for drink specials and zombie fun. Makeup artists offer help getting
zombified at Bottega from 7pm on. Bring a canned or nonperishable
food item to benefit Downtown evening soup kitchen; all proceeds
benefit DESK. Sponsosrs include Magic Hat Brewing, Bottega and
others. 562-5566. See www.playnewhaven.com for full details.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

  * YALE SUSTAINABLE FOOD WORKSHOP: APPLE GALETTE  / (10-16-2007 4:00
PM)/
Yale Farm, Edwards Street, between Prospect & Whitney. Learn how to
make a galette (an open crust apple tart), from dough to choosing
apples for baking. Open to all, but RSVP at laura.hess at yale.edu.

  * CHARLES BERNSTEIN POETRY READING / (10-16-2007 4:00 - 5:30 PM)/
As a part of the Yale Collection of American Literature Reading
Series, Charles Bernstein (a poet, critic, editor, teacher, and one
of the most prominent members of the Language Poets) delivers a
poetry reading at the Beinecke Rare Books and Manuscript Library. 
This events is free, although seating is limited so be sure to arrive
early.  For more information, contact the Beinecke at 203-432-2969.

  * BUILDING AND GETTING CREDIT@ THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER /
(10-16-2007 5:00 PM)/
Come to the International Center (421 Temple Street) this Tuesday to
learn about different types of credit available to you, the costs of
such credit and how to manage it as part of an overall financial
plan.  Light refreshments will be served.

  * BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS ON SALE  / (10-17-2007 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)/
The Andrews Society (History Grad Student Group) is holding its
annual Book Sale, 10am-5pm Thursday and Friday October 18th and 19th
in the Andrews Society Room, HGS 204. Hardbacks $3, paperbacks, $1.
Come on by and grab a bargain! 

  * THE FUNNY STAGES @ BAR / (10-17-2007 8:00 - 10:30 PM)/
The New Haven Theater Company presents the Funny Stages, an evening
of spontaneous theater, at BAR.  This month's program includes
"America's Next Great American Superhero for America" (an improvised
reality show in which the audience creates and challenges the next
generation of superheroes), "Musical! The Improv" (rather
self-explanatory), and "This Just In: You Choose the News, We Make It
Up" (CT's only spontaneous comedy newscast).  $5 cover.  Visit
http://www.newhaventheatercompany.com for more information or
http://pantheon.yale.edu/~eg89/play_writeup.html for recent press.

  * CREATING BIBLIOGRAPHIES WITH ENDNOTE / (10-19-2007 3:00 - 4:30
PM)/
Sessions to be held in SML Electronic Classroom, Room 609 (Bring your
Yale ID) Friday, October 19, 3:00-4:30 pm The EndNote software program
helps you to organize your research and easily create bibliographies
while writing a paper. Using EndNote you can save references from
research databases, add notes, insert citations into a document, and
format a bibliography for that document. Register at the Sterling
Library Reference Desk or by e-mail to smlref at yale.edu

  * SAFE BOATING COURSE / (10-20-2007 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)/
The NH Parks Outdoor Adventure Program will host a combination Safe
Boating and Personal Watercraft course. Upon passing this course,
participants will receive a Certificate of Personal Watercraft
Operation (CPWO), which will allow them to legally operate any
recreational vessel, including a personal watercraft (jetski). Course
taught by the Boating Division of the Department of Environmental
Protection. Barnard Nature Center, Corner of Route 34 and Ella T.
Grasso Blvd. (entrance from route 34) Although this is a 10 hours
long course, we will run it in eight hours, from 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
Please bring lunch, snacks, and beverages. Space is limited to 20
participants. Cost is $15 per person.  For more information, or to
pre-register please call 946-8027 or 946-6768 or email the Outdoor
Adventure Coordinator at mtorresq at newhavenct.net

  * COAT DRIVE DEADLINE / (10-22-2007 )/
Do you have gently used winter apparel?  Please donate for the
upcoming 5th annual "How to Survive a New England Winter: Flu Shots,
Cold Clinic and Winter Coat Giveaway".  Donations will be collected
at the International Center (421 Temple Street), the McDougal Center
(320 York Street Room 123) and the Yale Shool of Nursing (Student
Lounge @ 100 Church Street). Email abigail.borchert at yale.edu or
mcdougal.center at yale.edu with any questions. Sponsored by the
McDougal Center, OISS and Yale UHS. 

  * YALE POLICE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE / (10-25-2007 5:00 PM)/
Meet Yale Police Dept. Officers, get safety tips, Question & Answer
Sessions, build community partnerships. If planning to attend, please
sign up at HGS 123, OISS or Helen Hadley Hall, or email
mcdougal.center at yale.edu with "Police Open House" in subject Line,
and give your name & G&P School. Next Police Open house is Nov. 13 at
5pm www.yale.edu/police

  * SUSHI AND SAKE NIGHT / (10-25-2007 8:00 - 10:00 PM)/
Come to the McDougal Center for a night of Sushi Making and Sake
Tasting on October 25th from 8-10pm.  We?ve brought back this wildly
popular event where for just $10 you can learn to make sushi and
learn what to look for in a good sake while mingling with your fellow
grad students.  Get your tickets fast as a limited number are
available from HGS room 123.

  * FLU SHOTS, COLD CLINIC AND COAT CLOSET/COAT DRIVE / (10-25-2007 
)/
Come for a free flu shot (2-4pm) and some tips on how to stay healthy
and thrive in the middle of a New England winter (4pm). Immediately
following the informational session, the Coat Closet will open, where
you can select gently used winter coats and other winter apparel.
Email abigail.borchert at yale.edu or mcdougal.center at yale.edu with any
questions. Sponsored by the McDougal Center, OISS and Yale UHS.

  * MSA RAMADAN FOOD DRIVE
During the month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and charity, the
Muslin Students Association at Yale is sponsoring a food drive to
benefit the local New Haven community. Please donate non-perishable
items and canned goods. All proceeds will go to the Downtown Evening
Soup Kitchen (D.E.S.K.) on Temple Street. Donations can be dropped
off at the following locations: McDougal Center, HGS Room
123,;International Center, 421 Temple Street; Sterling Chemistry
(lobby near the main office); 320 York Street; Medical School
(Marigold's Cafeteria); School of Public Health, 47 College Street;
and the Law School (corridor near the cafeteria) www.yale.edu/msa

  * SHOWCASE CINEMAS/BOWTIE CINEMAS MOVIE DISCOUNT TICKETS
The McDougal Center is now proud to start offering movie theater
discount tickets. You can purchase Showcase Cinemas discount tickets
for $7.00 (regular about $10) good for all times (with some theater
exceptions). We now also have BowTie Cinemas discount tickets for
$6.75 (this is the Criterion).  All tickets can be purchased at the
McDougal Center Box Office during normal box office hours.

MCDOUGAL BOX OFFICE (123 HGS, 10AM - 5PM)

  * NHSO TICKETS ($10) / (10-18-2007 8:00 PM)/
  * SUSHI AND SAKE ($10) / (10-25-2007 8:00 - 10:00 PM)/
  * SHOWCASE CINEMAS/BOWTIE CINEMAS MOVIE DISCOUNT TICKETS ($7/$6.75)
  * SIX FLAG VOUCHERS ($25) / (Weekends through October  )/

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