McDougal Student Life Notes: Week of 2-14-10

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	Yale McDougal Center
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(203) 432-BLUE | mcdougal.center at yale.edu[1]14 February,  2010
	McDougal Center Student Life Calendar[2]		Student Life Website[3]
	600 G&P students, alumni, and their guests enjoyed the fabulous
music, DJs, desserts, dancing and dressing up at the New Haven Lawn
Club last night for the 10th Winter Ball! Please add your photos and
comments to our WB Facebook page! If you lost or left an item at the
Lawn Club, call them at 203-777-3494 to inquire. 

THIS WEEK'S MCDOUGAL CENTER EVENTS

  * GSA Mentoring Week 2010[4] / (2-15 to 2-19 )/
  * Investing Your Money[5] / (02-16-2010 6-7:30pm)/
  * Connecticut Children's Museum and Yale Children's Theatre[6] /
(02-20-2010 2-3pm)/
  * Grad Nite at the Rep: Compulsion[7] / (02-20-2010 7pm)/
  *  Music of Bach: McDougal Concert Series [8] / (02-23-2010 7-8pm)/
  * Care for the Caregiver[9] / (02-25-2010 5:30-7pm)/
  * Chocolate Fest Dinner @ HGS[10] / (02-25-2010 )/
  * Trivia Night Fundraiser[11] / (03-01-2010 9pm)/

FELLOWS' TIPS OF THE WEEK

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

  * Chocolate Fest Tip [12] / (February )/
  * New Haven merchants' Valentine?s Day Promotions[13] / (this week!
)/
  * Youth Organization Needs Your Help![14] / (M or F 2:30-4pm)/
  * Dino Days[15] / (2/15 to 2/20 10-3:30pm)/
  * Mardi Gras dinner in undergrad dining halls[16] / (02-16-2010
5-7pm)/
  * Ash Wednesday [17] / (02-17-2010 )/
  * Film Screening: Coffee Futures[18] / (02-18-2010 4--5:30pm)/
  * Multiculturalism in the Age of Obama [19] / (02-18-2010 7pm)/
  * Mardi Gras Bash @ GPSCY[20] / (02-19-2010 8pm-2am)/
  * Saybrook College Orchestra Winter Benefit Concert [21] /
(02-20-2010 8-9:30pm)/
  * Yale Swing & Blues Monthly Dance with the Blue Vipers[22] /
(02-20-2010 7:30-midnight)/
  * Haiti Week @ Yale[23] / (2/22 to 2/27 )/
  * Artspace Underground[24] / (02-20-2010 8-11pm)/

MCDOUGAL BOX OFFICE

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MCDOUGAL CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK

  * GSA MENTORING WEEK 2010 / (2-15 to 2-19 )/
The GSA invites Grad School students to learn about mentoring and how
to be an effective mentee. See
http://gsa.yale.edu/2010/02/mentoring-week-2010.html. *GSAS students
can also pick up FEAST for Mentoring tickets for FREE lunch at HGS
with their faculty mentor or potential advisor at McD Tix office at
124 HGS 9a-4:30p M-F.

  * INVESTING YOUR MONEY / (02-16-2010 6-7:30pm)/
This GCS workshop is one of our most popular workshops offered...it's
all about getting the information you need to start investing your
money. Get a solid start on your financial future. It's free, but the
seats go fast...so come early. www.yale.edu/mcdougal/careers Located
at HGS 119

  * CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AND YALE CHILDREN'S THEATRE /
(02-20-2010 2-3pm)/
Come to the Connecticut Children's Museum and see the Yale Children's
Theatre Stage and Story Troupe perform.  See the Yale Children's
Theatre (sites.google.com/site/yalechildrenstheaterhome) perform from
2-3pm this Saturday the 20th and get a free book! Come early or stay
to see some of what the local Children's museum
(childrensbuilding.org) has to offer.  The museum is designed to
engage children in the magic of learning by interacting with exhibits
in a place that is full of wisdom, joy and community. Purchase
discounted tickets at the McDougal Student Life Office $1 for
children and $2 for adults.  Located at Children's Building 22 Wall
St. New Haven, CT 06511.

  * GRAD NITE AT THE REP: COMPULSION / (02-20-2010 7pm)/
Follow Sid Silver as he attempts to bring Anne Frank's story to an
American audience in this production, which is inspired by the story
of Meyer Levin. Pre-show talk at 7pm. Pizza and drinks will be
served. Discount drinks available at GPSCY after the show. Purchase
$15 student tickets at yalerep.org - Buy now- this may sell out!

  *  MUSIC OF BACH: MCDOUGAL CONCERT SERIES  / (02-23-2010 7-8pm)/
Come to the McDougal common room to experience the music of Bach -
there will be some great performances from the Yale School of Music's
finest. Food and Beverages will be provided.

  * CARE FOR THE CAREGIVER / (02-25-2010 5:30-7pm)/
Care for the Caregiver: A FREE dinner conversation for Medical,
Nursing, PA & Public Health students about the challenge of managing
your stress while you're taking care of others. To sign-up, email
callista.isabelle at yale.edu by 2/23/10. Sponsored by the Yale
University Chaplain's Office and Yale-New Haven Hospital Religious
Ministries.  Located at Marigolds in Harkness Dorm at the Med School

  * CHOCOLATE FEST DINNER @ HGS / (02-25-2010 )/
Enjoy a menu of chocolate and cocoa-infused entrees, salads, breads
and desserts all night at HGS Dining Hall. Special beverages served
by McDougal Fellows and HGS Dorm coordinator. 21+ to drink alcohol.
No undergrads. Meal plan, cash, points or univ charge for all you
care to eat. Sponsors: HGS DH staff, McD GSL, HGS Dorm.
www.yale.edu/dining 203-432-0448

  * TRIVIA NIGHT FUNDRAISER / (03-01-2010 9pm)/
Please join SEA for a Trivia Night fundraiser at GPSCY. Proceeds will
benefit Yale SEA and our many activities. There is a $20 entry fee for
a team of up to 5 and CASH PRIZES for 1st - 3rd places - the more
teams that enter, the greater the prize money! 8 rounds of 10
questions each, with a 20 team limit, so RSVP ASAP to
yalesea at gmail.com to hold your spot. Refreshments will be provided
and drink specials will also be available - all participants must be
21+ with ID. This event is sponsored by McDougal Grad Student Life. 

MCDOUGAL FELLOWS' TIPS OF THE WEEK

  * KIM'S COMMUNITY SERVICE TIP OF THE WEEK
Going to the carts for lunch again? Bring your own reusable container
and utensils, and cut back on the amount of single-use styrofoam and
plastic heading to the landfill. Most vendors are happy to fill your
own container, and you can reheat leftovers in the microwave without
fears of melting styrofoam.

  * DOUG'S ARTS AND CULTURE TIP OF THE WEEK
Check out the great concerts that are coming in the next few weeks in
the Yale School of Music by going here:
https://apps.commerce.yale.edu/arts/music/performancesByDate.do?fields(sStartDate)=2010-02-01-04:00&fields(sEndDate)=2010-02-28-04:00

  * BRANNON'S KIDS AND FAMILY TIP OF THE WEEK
Did you know that Yale Athletics has a free kids' club for all kids
14 & under?  Yale Athletics Kids' Club conducts many activities to
make college athletics more fun and exciting for kids. "Free
Admission to most Yale Athletic events, birthday cards from Handsome
Dan, free Kids' Club T-shirt, Pizza Nights, Youth Days, and Sports
Clinics are the fun and exciting benefits that Kids' Club members
enjoy!" If you are interested sign up here
http://www.yalebulldogs.com/information/kids_club/e-form  For more
info check out
http://www.yalebulldogs.com/information/kids_club/index or contact
sports.marketing at yale.edu.

  * PATRICIA'S HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK
Are your feet aching because of last night's Winter Ball?  Try
soaking them in a warm bucket of water plus a cup of vinegar -
they'll feel (and smell) a lot better.

  * MAGGIE AND ULLI'S SOCIAL TIP OF THE WEEK
Make sure to stop by Black Bear Saloon (124 Temple St.) next Mon Feb
15 from 6:00pm ? 8:00pm to catch the New Media Haven event.  It is
the perfect time to meet, greet, and have a good time with people
while talking digital.  There will be a couple of demos from local
Connecticut companies - presenters are: Ben Berkowitz, CEO of
SeeClickFix, and Odin Liam Wright, Founder of Beeing.com.  Don?t
forget to enjoy Black Bear?s complimentary dishes of food and also a
few cocktail specials which include $2 ?You Call Ems? from 6-7pm and
2 for 1 drinks from 7-8pm.  For more info visit:
facebook.com/newmediahaven. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

  * CHOCOLATE FEST TIP  / (February )/
Did you know that dark chocolate has healthful qualities when eaten
in moderation? Get your fix at CT gourmet handmade chocolatiers
Kniipschildt in Norwalk (knipschildt.com), H.Mangel in Milford
(hmangels.com) or Tschudin in Middeltown (tschudin.com), or the
gourmet chocolate counters in New Haven at Wave Chocolate on Chapel
St or Kerin on York St.(both offer discounts & specials this month)

  * NEW HAVEN MERCHANTS' VALENTINE?S DAY PROMOTIONS / (this week! )/
Check out the discounts, specials and promos today and this week in
downtown New Haven shops and cafes. www.newhavenshops.com

  * YOUTH ORGANIZATION NEEDS YOUR HELP! / (M or F  2:30-4pm)/
Looking for an opportunity to mentor high school students? Get
involved with a developing arts group for New Haven students entitled
WORLDWIDE!  WORLDWIDE is a student run youth organization including
students from NH High schoolsl. WORLDWIDE stands for: "We Only Reach
Life's Dreams When It?s Declared Everywhere." The bi-weekly meetings
alternate between artistic development and group discussions to build
self-esteem & students work towards a final performance. The group
meets at the African American Cultural Center (211 Park Street) on
Monday and Friday from 2:30-4PM. For more information please contact
Cara.McClellan at Yale.edu.

  * DINO DAYS / (2/15 to 2/20 10-3:30pm)/
The Peabody?s annual celebration of paleontology & dinosaurs features
hands-on activities for the all ages & the entire family. In addition
to the famous fossil dig, there will be dinosaur arts & crafts & an
extensive fossil touch table. Museum experts demonstrate how they
prepare dinosaur bones for display. Catch one of the Roxi Fox puppet
shows, all at 11:00 am in the Auditorium:  see www.yale.edu/peabody
for daily event listing. Admission is free with Yale ID for
students/staff/spouses; kids 3+ $5.  Yale Peabody Museum of Natural
History, 170 Whitney Ave.

  * MARDI GRAS DINNER IN UNDERGRAD DINING HALLS / (02-16-2010 5-7pm)/
Enjoy a menu of New Orleans favorites for Mardi Gras like cajun
chicken & bananas foster in residential college  & commons dining
halls. *Not into cajun food - try the Indian/South Asian menu at HGS
Tues night. Cash, meals, points or univ. charge. www.yale.edu/dining

  * ASH WEDNESDAY  / (02-17-2010 )/
The Lenten season of repentance and preparation begins with Ash
Wednesday. For listing of campus & local religious services and
imposition of ashes see www.yale.edu/chaplain

  * FILM SCREENING: COFFEE FUTURES / (02-18-2010 4--5:30pm)/
A short film about a long story: coffee grinds, futures, national
anticipation, Turkey & the EU. Discussion to follow with director,
Zeynep Devrim Gürsel, University of Michigan. For more information,
please e-mail lora.lemosy at yale.edu. Located at Luce Hall, 34
Hillhouse Ave

  * MULTICULTURALISM IN THE AGE OF OBAMA  / (02-18-2010 7pm)/
America is often called a cultural ?melting pot? and is becoming
increasingly more diverse. With President Obama?s election in 2008,
some have suggested that the U.S. is getting closer to achieving a
post-racial society, yet racial tensions and disparities still exist
and matters of race, ethnicity, religion and cultural differences in
the U.S. remain complex.  Film Screening of "Crash" on 2/18 at 7 p.m.
and dinner discussion on 2/24 at 5:30 p.m.  RSVP required for dinner
discussion. http://www.yale.edu/oiss/programs/events/america.html 
Located at the IC, 421 Temple St.

  * MARDI GRAS BASH @ GPSCY / (02-19-2010 8pm-2am)/
Dancing, beads and Mardi Gras madness at GPSCY for the 21+ set.
www.gpscy.net

  * SAYBROOK COLLEGE ORCHESTRA WINTER BENEFIT CONCERT  / (02-20-2010
8-9:30pm)/
SYO presents a benefit concert for Shelter Now (a division of the
Yale Hunger and Homelessness Project) and will be performing works by
Mendelssohn, Elgar, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky! Great music and a
great cause! $5 suggested donation. Check out our facebook event:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=481176880331&ref=mf .
(Interested in joining SYO? We are always looking for grad school
musicians. Email syorchestra at yale.edu.)  Located at Battell Chapel

  * YALE SWING & BLUES MONTHLY DANCE WITH THE BLUE VIPERS /
(02-20-2010 7:30-midnight)/
Please join us for the February Swing and Blues monthly dance
featuring the Blue Vipers. A free lesson will be offered from
7:30-8:30 and social dancing with live music runs from 8:30 to
midnight. Join us for a late night blues after party (come to the
dance to find out where). $10 admission, $7 for students, free for
volunteers. http://www.yaleswingandblues.org/ Located at Undercroft
of Christ Church at the Intersection of Park and Elm Streets

  * HAITI WEEK @ YALE / (2/22 to 2/27 )/
Talks, benefits, arts events and more to raise funds and awareness
for Haiti relief www.yale.edu/haiti

  * ARTSPACE UNDERGROUND / (02-20-2010 8-11pm)/
Join us in February for the next Underground for the comedic stylings
of Jiwon Lee, and to hear performances by Novellar, EULA, and Paul
Heriault and Kryssi Battalene! DJ Booty Beats spins throughout the
night. The "Underground" is an after-hours party to celebrate art,
music and the contemporary lifestyle. Featuring live performance
pieces by artists, sounds from the hippest local bands, a DJ, exotic
bar specials from 116 Crown, the Underground celebrates intelligent
nightlife. Admission is $5 at the door - free secret punch till its
gone! $6 drink specials all night. All ages welcome.

MCDOUGAL BOX OFFICE (124 HGS, 9AM - 5PM)

  * GRAD NITE AT THE REP: COMPULSION, BUY AT YALEREP.ORG /
(02-20-2010 $15)/
  * CRITERION TICKETS / (anytime $7)/

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