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Schedule of Events - 9/8

Friday, September 7 < Saturday, September 8 > Sunday, September 9

 

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CityScape 2007. An exploration of New Haven. All first-year students in Yale College are invited to participate in CityScape—a fun, free introduction to the city of New Haven. CityScape provides an in-depth tour of the city and its neighborhoods, culminating in a reception. Participants will learn the best places to jog, hike, bike, explore, and relax across New Haven. Every participant will receive a free T-shirt, a raffle ticket to win a mountain bike, a chance to eat at some of the city's finest restaurants, and much more. For more information and to register for CityScape on line, visit the CityScape Web site or contact ricardo.sandoval@yale.edu at the Yale Office of New Haven and State Affairs.

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1.30

 

Hike. An opportunity to explore one of Greater New Haven's scenic spots with Yale Outdoors. Qualified upperclassmen will lead trips to Sleeping Giant State Park. Meet at Phelps Gate, weather permitting, and return in time for dinner. For questions, contact Claire Bucholz by e-mail at claire.bucholz@yale.edu or by phone at (214) 886-2377.

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7

 

The Leopard. Hosted by the Cinema at the Whitney. Whitney Humanities Center, 53 Wall Street.

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8

 

Opera Theater of Yale College. Freshman week cabaret will feature music ranging from art songs to string quartets to opera arias and duets. There will be an opportunity after the show for interested freshmen to speak with current members, including singers, instrumentalists, directors, and technicians. Location to be announced. Contact claudia.rosenthal@yale.edu for more information.

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9.30

 

Festival of dance groups. Get a taste of each dance group before auditions begin. Displays of modern, hiphop, tap, ballet, jazz, bhangra, and bellydancing. Off Broadway Theater, 41 Broadway.

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10-11.30

 

Icebreaker: dance party. Hosted by the Yale Ballroom Dance Team. Pierson College Dining Hall.

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Friday, September 7 < Saturday, September 8 > Sunday, September 9