2010—2011 Informational Meetings

Wednesday, April 21, 5:30 p.m.

Political Science. Students with an interest in majoring in Political Science are invited to a short session hosted by the department, at which there will be a presentation of how the major works and a question-and-answer period. For more information about the major, please visit our Web site. Linsly-Chittenden Hall, room 211.

Wednesday, February 2, 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Environmental Studies. Sophomores considering applying for the major in Environmental Studies are invited to a meeting discussing the process and expectations of the application. Note that only sophomores are eligible to apply. Silliman College Fellows' Room, 505 College Street.

Monday, January 10, 5:30 p.m.

Humanities major. An informational session about the Humanities major will be held by the DUS, Norma Thompson, and Viriginia Jewiss, a member of the faculty in the program. Interested students may send questions to the DUS either before or after the meeting. 53 Wall Street, room 102.

Wednesday, December 8, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

South Asian Studies. Students interested in a South Asian Studies major or in the languages and area-focused courses in the South Asian Studies program are invited to attend an informational session. Luce Hall, Room 203.

Wednesday, December 1, 5:30 p.m.

Cognitive Science. Information session about the nature of the Cognitive Science major and the application process for it. Faculty and current majors will be on hand to answer questions and offer their perspectives. Applications are due on Friday, December 10. The meeting location is WLH 119.

Wednesday, December 1, 4 p.m.

Astronomy. Meeting for all current and prospective majors to answer questions one about the major and get feedback from current majors on how to improve the major and life in the department on the whole for undergraduates. Astronomy department classroom, JWG 263.

Monday, November 15, 3:30–5 p.m.

Linguistics. The Linguistics Department would like to invite you to an informal meeting for prospective majors. From 3:30 to 4 there will be refreshments and a chance to ask questions and meet faculty and current majors. The meeting proper begins at 4. 370 Temple Street, 2nd floor, Room 201.

Tuesday, November 9, 5:45 p.m.

African American Studies. Information session about the African American Studies major, with a short presentation by the poet (and departmental chair) Elizabeth Alexander and the chance to talk to current majors. Pizza and soft drinks will be served. Calhoun College Fellows Lounge.

Tuesday, November 9, 5–6 p.m.

Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB). Sophomore Class Council departmental dinner for MCDB. Come hear Douglas Kankel, DUS of MCDB, and upperclassmen talk about the major, summer opportunities, and what to do after graduation. Space is limited. Please sign up by writing to the Sophomore Class Council. Calhoun Parlor Room (dining hall annex).

Thursday, November 4, 4–5 p.m.

Spanish. Students interested in majoring in Spanish or in taking advanced courses in Hispanic literatures and cultures are invited to attend an informational session. Refreshments will be served. Romance Languages Lounge, 82–90 Wall Street, 3rd floor.

Friday, October 29, 2–4 p.m.

English (II). Sophomores are invited to the English department's Halloween party in Linsly-Chittenden Hall, 2nd floor, for a more informal introduction to faculty and majors. Come for hot cider, fresh doughnuts, and Halloween treats, as well as entertainment.

Tuesday, October 26, 4:30 p.m.

Music. Students interested in the Music major or in advanced courses in the department are invited to attend an informational session. Refreshments served. Stoeckel Hall, room 210.

Monday, October 25, 5–6 p.m.

English (I). Please join Professors Kastan, Hungerford, Nicholson, and others—as well as fascinating current English majors—to talk about the English major: why students love it, what you'll learn, life after graduation, and how to explain the market value of a humanities major to parents. Pizza from BAR. Linsly-Chittenden Hall, room 211.

Wednesday, October 20, 4:30 p.m.

East Asian Studies and East Asian Languages & Literatures. An advising session specifically for sophomores is being offered by Jun Saito, DUS for East Asian Studies, and Paize Keulemans, DUS for East Asian Languages & Literatures, in the Saybrook College Fellows' Dining Room. Cookies and refreshments provided.

Tuesday, October 12, 4 p.m.

New fellowship. Yale's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs announces its Global Health Fellows Program. Sophomores and juniors committed to addressing global health challenges are invited to find out about the program and application procedures. Center for International Experience, 55 Whitney Avenue, room 305.