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Overview
he Compass provides a wide
ange of information to Yale
raduate students about the
niversity and Greater New
Haven area. It includes resources
nd recommendations ranging
rom restaurants and bars toomputer and auto repair as well
s important resources provided
y the university. Written from the
oint of view of the graduate
tudents in the Graduate Student
Assembly, our goal is to provide
readth and depth to our guide.
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Deadline: July 26th, 2013
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Advertising with the
Compass
The Compass is the guide to New Haven for
Yale graduate students with sections on
L i f e , T r a n s p o r t a t i o n , A c a d e m i c s ,
Entertainment and Dining. It is updated
yearly and distributed during new studentorientation and
available online at
TheCompassA Graduate Student
Guide toYale and New Haven
Presented by theGraduate Student Assembly
2011
An Introduction
In recent years, the Elm City has undergone
widespreadrevitalization, including a boom in the number of
clubs,
bars, fine restaurants, and theatres. Today New Haven is
the culturally richest city in Connecticut.
In an effort to help you get your bearings and make themost of
the city, the Graduate Student Assembly (GSA)
presents The Compass: A Graduate Student Guide to Yale
and New Haven. Compiled by graduate students, faculty,and
administrators and written with graduate students in
mind The Compass provides information on all thatNew Haven has
to offer.
The Compass has five sections: Life, Transportation,Academics,
Entertainment, and Dining. Life covers
everything from New Haven neighborhoods to taxes.
Transportationgives details on how to get to, from and
around the city. Academics contains important contactinformation
as well as general survival tips.
Entertainment surveys everything from movie theatersand museums
to bars and clubs, and Dining includeseverything from brunch to
late night munchies. We hope
that you will find The Compass.
The Wiki-Compass will soon be available on the GSAwebsite,
http://gsa.yale.edu.
This guide was compiled by the Graduate StudentAssembly, with
special thanks to: Lucas Thompson (editor),Gina Bateson, Oliver
Bunn, Faustin Carter, Jamie Duke, DanielGadala-Maria, Alp
Kucukelbir, Phil McCown, Patrina Pellett,
Dan Spackowicz, Lauren Tilton, Erica Westerman and
allpreviousCompass editors and staff.
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The GSA
GSA Mission Statement
The Graduate Student Assembly is an elected body of Yalestudents
in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. The
Assemblys goals are to identify the needs and concerns
ofgraduate students, consider possible solutions, and present
these to the Dean of the Graduate School and
otheradministrators. We also discuss, propose, and advise on
possible changes to Graduate School policy proposed by the
administration. The Assembly provides a means forcommunication
and deliberation both among graduate studentsand between graduate
students and other members of the Yalecommunity. For more
information please visit our website at
http://gsa.yale.eduor e-mail us at [email protected]
What specific issues does the GSA address?
The GSA deals with a wide range of issues of concern tograduate
students including:
Teaching, Dental and Optical Insurance, Health Care,Financial
Aid, Mentoring and Professional Development,
Childcare, Housing, Dining Services, InformationTechnology,
Transit, Security, and Athletics.
How does the GSA effect change?
The GSAappoints graduate students to the following
GraduateSchool committees:
Executive, Disciplinary and Grievance, Teaching Fellow
Preparation, Diversity and Equal Opportunity, Yale HealthPlan
Advisory Board, Housing and Transportation,University Library
Committee
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Additionally, GSA representatives are often asked to serve
onad-hoc university committees dealing with issues ranging
fromrestructuring employee insurance programs to
Universityreaccreditation.
Standing CommitteesThe GSA has three Standing Committees:
Academics andProfessional Development, Facilities and Healthcare,
andTransit and Security. Committees are open to all
graduatestudents and help generate policy that the Assembly
approves
and then recommends to the administration.
Conference Travel FundThe GSAadministers the Conference Travel
Fund (CTF). Eachyear we distribute $60,000 to graduate students
across forseasonal cycles. Apply early and often.
Where can I get more information about the GSA?You can find our
charter, bylaws, minutes, and information oninitiatives at our
website: http://gsa.yale.edu. GSAmeetings areopen to the public and
graduate students can serve on any ofthe GSAs standing
committees.
How are the GSA representatives selected?Graduate students in
each department elect representatives inthe spring and any
vacancies left are filled early in the fall. Ifyou are interested
in representing your department, check theGSAwebsite and contact us
at [email protected].
How can I contact my GSA representative?You can f ind a list of
current representatives athttp://gsa.yale.edu. If your department
does not have arepresentative, contact us at [email protected].
How can I attend GSA Meetings?GSAmeetings are held every other
Wednesday starting on September 7at room 119 in the Hall of
Graduate Studies at 7 PM, and are open to allgraduate students.
Dinner is provided
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Table of ContentsLife
New Haven Neighborhoods 2
Security 5
Apartment life 7
Taxes 10Exercise 11
Laundromats 14
Markets, Super & Specialty 15
Liquor and Wine Stores 16
Bookstores 17
Retail Shopping 18
TransportationGetting Around Town 20
Biking in New Haven 21Maintaining your Car 22
Traveling out of New Haven 25
Day-Trips 27
Weekend Trips 30
AcademicsPeople and Offices to Know 33
Glossary 37Bits of Advice 40
Mentoring Statement 42
EntertainmentYearly Events 45
Museums and Art Galleries 48
Live Theatre & Music 50
Movie Theatres 53
Bars, Pubs, and Clubs 54
DiningCoffee Shops 59Brunch 62
Restaurants 63
Additional Resources 73
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