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October 14, 2007

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Hello on this cool, fall night. Some Notes and News

TIMOTHY DWIGHT

Security Reminders

If you suspect someone is an intruder, call campus police immediately: 203-432-4400.

Entryway doors are now alarmed. The alarm will sound when the door is propped open and will stop sounding when the door is shut.

This is also to remind us to keep ALL OUR DOORS SHUT AND LATCHED as well as entryway doors. Other doors include the door to your suite, your bathroom, and our basement.

ACADEMICS

Deadline: Monday, October 15 to apply for a spring term 2008 Term Abroad. Sophomores and Juniors are eligible.

Deadline: Midterm, Friday, October 26 to withdraw from a fall-term course without having the course appear on the transcript. The form is available in the TD dean’s office.

Deadline: Midterm, Friday, October 26 to apply for double credit in a single-credit course. The form is available in the TD dean’s office. Meet with me if you are considering this.

Deadline: Friday, November 9 to convert from the CR/D/Fail option in a fall-term course to a letter grade. The form is available in the TD dean’s office.

Open Life Drawing Opportunity for anyone in the Yale community, Tuesdays, 8 – 10 PM. Model and drawing materials provided. 1156 Chapel St Room G 01. Questions to Samuel.messer@yale.edu

French Tables
Mondays Slifka Center 12:00-1:00 Emilie Chauve (Kosher Kitchen)
Wednesdays Saybrook 12:00-1:30 Ruth Koizim (Dining Hall Alcove)
Thursdays Ezra Stiles 12:30-1:30 Jessica DeVos
Fridays Calhoun College 12:00-1:00 Erin Ponnou-Delaffon

TUTORING

Additional Opportunity for Foreign Language Tutoring:
7 – 9 PM at the Center for Language Study, 370 Temple (on the corner across from TD)
French: Tuesdays
Chinese: Wednesdays
Spanish: Thursdays
Questions: cls@yale.edu

Private Tutors available in Foreign Languages: The process for asking for a foreign language tutor is described at www.cls.yale.edu/tutoring

TD Resident Writing Tutor: The TD Writing Tutor is Diane Charney. Her office is in the basement of TD, room 006, and her email address is diane.charney@yale.edu. You can schedule a meeting with her or any college writing tutor at www.yale.edu/writing .

Writing Partners at the Writing Center: Writing Partners are Yale College or graduate school students selected for both their writing skills and their ability to talk about writing. Writing partners do not read papers before the appointment, so they will often focus on the beginning of your text or other short sections that you know need help. Still, since many writing problems show up in the first two pages of a paper, this kind of tutoring can be very effective. The Writing Center offers drop-in service five nights and six afternoons a week, which may be helpful if you face an immediate deadline. Writing Partners hours will begin on Sunday, September 16. Writing Partner Hours: Sunday through Thursday: 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm; Friday: 3-5 pm . Further information at www.yale.edu/writing

TD Resident Math and Science Tutor: The TD math and science tutor is John Challis. His office is also in room 006, his email address is john.challis@yale.edu, and his schedule is available at www.yale.edu/mstutor. For your information, a Yale College student may seek the help and advice of any math and science tutor in any residential college, and these tutors have specialties that are noted at the web site.

Yale College Tutoring Program: This tutoring program makes it possible to receive tutoring in other subjects, such as non-English languages, economics, and the sciences and mathematics. The form to request such tutoring, which is free, is available in the TD dean’s office.

Tutoring in Academic Departments. Some departments provide tutoring for students taking courses in their department. Ask your teacher or the Director of Undergraduate Studies of the department.

SOPHOMORES

International Studies Major: Information Meetings. Could you please forward this email to all Class of 2010 Undergraduates. Monday, October 15, 2007 from 1:30- 3:00 p.m. at Luce Hall, 34 Hillhouse Avenue, Room 203 and on Friday, November 9, 2007 at Luce Hall, 34 Hillhouse Avenue, Room 202 from 11:45- 12:45.

As a reminder, the International Studies application deadline is 5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 2007 . The application is available by going to http://wwwyale.edu/macmillan/iac/bainternational.htm and clicking on the "Application" link, or at either of the meetings.

TD Sophomore Advising Night: Wednesday, October 24, 9 PM, TD South Common Room. Information about choosing a major, summer jobs and careers, study abroad, fellowships. Panel of TD students and presentations by Dean Loge; Phil Jones, Director of Career Services: and representatives from the Office of International Education and Fellowships. Question period and ice cream social afterwards.

TD Sophomore Dinner: Scheduled for November 13, 6 – 8 PM, TD Dining Hall. Mark your calendars. Musical entertainment provided by Master T.

Sophomore Web Site: www.yale.edu/sophomore . Information, Links, Advice.

FELLOWSHIPS Everyone

Deadline for the Amy Rossborough Fellowship has been extended to October 19. The Rossborough Fellowship, administered through the Women's Center, is a grant for service projects or artistic endeavors affecting women at Yale and in New Haven. At the end of October, up to six undergraduates will be chosen for awards of up to $1000 each, lasting for a semester or a full academic year. Past projects have included a business workshop for middle school girls, a feminist poster campaign, a documentary film about New Haven women recovering from drug addiction, a staging of The Vagina Monologues, the creation of a feminist blog at Yale, and more. All Yale undergraduates are eligible. The application form and information sheet are available in the TD dean’s office. Anyone interested may contact (presca@yale.edu).

FELLOWSHIPS for Juniors

The Science, Technology, and Research Scholars Program announces the Pre-Application Process for the Junior Class. Stipend: $14.50 per hour for ten hours of research per week during the academic year; $4,000 summer stipend for 10 weeks of research.

A pre-application is attached to this email or go to www.yale.edu/stars and download STARS II pre-application form. Pre-application means that we'd like you to submit a draft research proposal. The draft gives us time to offer you guidance with your research proposal should you not yet have an identified research mentor or a complete proposal. You have until October 23 to file the form of intent or draft of your proposal (pre-application.) Questions? Contact pamela.george@yale.edu or kenneth.nelson@yale.edu

The Science, Technology, and Research Scholars II Program (STARS II) is a selective program for juniors. Students will participate in a science research project during the spring 2008; summer 2008; fall 2008; and spring 2009. The summer research experience does not include campus housing. You will be responsible for securing housing in New Haven for the summer.

STARS II is a program for junior year students who are underrepresented in the sciences to include students of color, women, economically disadvantaged, first generation college, and the physically challenged with majors in biology, molecular biophysics and biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, applied physics, geology, and computer science. The goal of the program is to empower students to excel in their research endeavors with opportunities to present their research at Yale, and at national conferences. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals and National Institute of Health provide funding for the program.

This stipend is intended to reduce the financial burden in order for the student to focus intensively on the work in their respective research laboratories. There is monthly reporting of hours during the academic year and approved by the mentor. The students may spend the summer internship at their respective Yale research laboratories or at other sites with the permission of the mentor. However, the summer internship stipend will be waived if a site away from Yale is also offering a stipend.

Application Process
The process for applying includes completion of a draft research proposal, (pre-application), endorsed by a faculty mentor in whose lab the student will work. The draft will be reviewed, and if the selection committee offers additional comments, questions, or suggestions, the applicant will have the opportunity to further refine the proposal. Final application is due on Thursday, November 29th. Applicants will be scheduled for an interview with selection committee for Monday or Tuesday of reading week. To open an attachment, click on the link. If you have problems opening the attachment, try copying the link and pasting it into your web browser.
* w1_27516_STARS_II_PREAPPLICATION2007.doc: https://light.its.yale.edu/messages/attachments/w1_27516_STARS_II_PREAPPLICATION2007.doc

GLAMOUR MAGAZINE’S Top Ten College Women Competition annually recognizes the leadership and academic achievements of women from across the country who are college juniors. Winners receive a cash award of $3,000, recognition in the magazine's June issue, and the opportunity to meet with top female professionals during a trip to New York City. An application and award details are available on the GLAMOUR web site: www.glamour.com/news/top10collegewomen, along with the profiles of the 2007 winners, a slide show and quotes from 50 years of winners. Application deadline: November 30, 2007 Note: Tina Jeon (BK '08) was a 2007 winner.

USA TODAY'S All-USA College Academic Team program honors 60 students as representatives of all outstanding undergraduates in the country. The 20 members of the First Team will receive a trophy and a cash award of $2,500 and will be featured in USA Today in February. Forty more students will be named to the Second and Third Teams, and will receive certificates; their names will also be announced in the newspaper. Students must be nominated by a professor or dean. Eligible are current juniors, and seniors. U.S. citizenship is not required. Judges consider not only grades, honors, and leadership, but also how nominees apply their intellectual skills outside the classroom and how that may benefit society. For details and nomination/application forms, visit:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/college-team-advice.htm
Nominations must be postmarked by Friday, November 30, 2007.

The annual ELIE WIESEL PRIZE IN ETHICS CONTEST - now in its 19th year - was created to challenge college students to contemplate various ethical issues facing them in today's complex society and to analyze their own perception and thoughts on ethics. Full-time juniors and seniors are invited to compete for awards ranging from $500 to $5,000.

Information about the 2008 contest, including the Contest Guidelines and Entry Form, can be found on the Wiesel Foundation's website at www.eliewieselfoundation.org by clicking on the "Prize In Ethics Essay Contest" button on the left.

All students interested in entering the contest are required to complete an entry form and obtain a faculty endorsement. Any interested professor may act as a Faculty Sponsor and verify the quality and authenticity of the student's essay. The deadline for the contest is Friday, December 7, 2007.
NOTE: 2005 FIRST PLACE ($5,000) WINNER: SARAH STILLMAN, PC '06.
2006 SECOND PLACE ($2,500) WINNER: AMIA SRINIVASAN, CC '07

FELLOWSHIPS for Seniors

The WELLSTONE FELLOWSHIP FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE aims to advance social justice through health care advocacy by focusing particularly on the unique challenges facing communities of color. Through this fellowship, established to honor the memory of the late Senator Paul D. Wellstone, we hope to expand the pool of talented social justice advocates from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate an interest in health care policy and racial/ethnic health disparities. Additionally, we are looking for an individual who displays the potential to contribute to social justice work after their year of hands-on experience as a fellow. You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, on our Web site:
http://www.familiesusa.org/about/wellstone-fellowship.html
If you have any questions about the Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure, please contact me at wellstonefellowship@familiesusa.org.

The VILLERS FELLOWSHIP FOR HEALTH CARE JUSTICE was created in 2005 by Philippe Villers, Founder and President of Families USA. Villers Fellows work in our health policy department and assist our organization's efforts to improve access to health coverage for all Americans, especially for low-income and other vulnerable communities. Specifically, Villers Fellows will conduct research on a range of health care policy issues, and write and contribute to publications that are relevant to current health policy debates. In creating the fellowship, Mr. Villers aspired to develop a network of young leaders who share a passion for health care justice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to health care justice work following their year as a fellow. Additionally, in order to encourage the development of future leaders, Villers Fellows must commit to mentoring at least one person over the course of their careers.
You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, at:
http://www.familiesusa.org/about/the-villers-fellowship.html
If you have any questions about the Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure, please contact me at villersfellowship@familiesusa.org.
Both fellowships are year-long, full-time, salaried positions at our office in Washington, DC. Each year, one candidate will be selected for each fellowship. Selected fellows will receive a compensatory package that includes an annual stipend of $35,000 and excellent health care benefits.

The annual ELIE WIESEL PRIZE IN ETHICS CONTEST - now in its 19th year - was created to challenge college students to contemplate various ethical issues facing them in today's complex society and to analyze their own perception and thoughts on ethics. Full-time juniors and seniors are invited to compete for awards ranging from $500 to $5,000.
Information about the 2008 contest, including the Contest Guidelines and Entry Form, can be found on the Wiesel Foundation's website at www.eliewieselfoundation.org by clicking on the "Prize In Ethics Essay Contest" button on the left.
All students interested in entering the contest are required to complete an entry form and obtain a faculty endorsement. Any interested professor may act as a Faculty Sponsor and verify the quality and authenticity of the student's essay. The deadline for the contest is Friday, December 7, 2007.
NOTE: 2005 FIRST PLACE ($5,000) WINNER: SARAH STILLMAN, PC '06.
2006 SECOND PLACE ($2,500) WINNER: AMIA SRINIVASAN, CC '07

NOTES

I took a little walk and felt between seasons. The green of summer is present, but the leaves are looking a bit dry. The sun is warm, but the breeze is cool. Gray skies are here, but wind returns a blue sky. One season, though, is definitely here: midterm season. I want to repeat here some words I send you at the start of examination period: “I want to remind you, as I have before, that exams are a test of your knowledge and not a test of your identity and personal worth, although it is difficult to make those distinctions sometimes.” In other words, midterms will blow by and we will remain standing.

As we stand now, we find ourselves in between this test and that paper and then another task. Finding ourselves in between classes is an example: it was 10 minutes for the coming and going and now it is 15. What to do with all that extra in between time! Well, being clever, I extract two letters from between to suggest an answer: be. Maybe what to do is go slower and be in between.

I know how we rush from place to place and from appointment to appointment. I know how we over-extend ourselves, and I wonder sometimes at what cost we try to fit in so much in one day. Maybe we could stand with less. Maybe if we slow down a bit, we will find a new (and novel) season in newly found spaces between. I realize it is a also a novel idea in our busy lives to suggest we do less and simply be more, but that is my suggestion. Maybe we can learn to walk slowly, to schedule less in our lives, to create more time between.

Try it and see what happens. Each thing we do, after all, is really in between other things we do. Maybe even more sleep will be a good consequence. Maybe the season of a slow walk is a season in itself – as we do things and between doing them. We do, after all, remain standing below our sun and moon and stars that move from season to season.

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