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Compass
An Introduction
The GSA
GSA Mission Statement
The Graduate Student Assembly is an elected body of Yale students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. The Assemblys goals are to identify the needs and concerns of graduate students, consider possible solutions, and present these to the Dean of the Graduate School and other administrators. We also discuss, propose, and advise on possible changes to Graduate School policy proposed by the administration. The Assembly provides a means for communication and deliberation both among graduate students and between graduate students and other members of the Yale community. For more information please visit our website at http://gsa.yale.edu or e-mail us at gsa@yale.edu
Additionally, GSA representatives are often asked to serve on ad-hoc university committees dealing with issues ranging from restructuring employee insurance programs to University reaccreditation.

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Life
New Haven Neighborhoods Security Apartment life Taxes Exercise Laundromats Markets, Super & Specialty Liquor and Wine Stores Bookstores Retail Shopping 2 5 7 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 25 27 30 33 37 40 42 45 48 50 53 54 59 62 63 73

The Compass
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In recent years, the Elm City has undergone widespread revitalization, 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 the most 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 that New Haven has to offer. The Compass has five sections: Life, Transportation, Academics, Entertainment, and Dining. Life covers everything from New Haven neighborhoods to taxes. Transportation gives details on how to get to, from and around the city. Academics contains important contact information as well as general survival tips. Entertainment surveys everything from movie theaters and museums to bars and clubs, and Dining includes everything from brunch to late night munchies. We hope that you will find The Compass. The Wiki-Compass will soon be available on the GSA website, http://gsa.yale.edu. This guide was compiled by the Graduate Student Assembly, with special thanks to: Lucas Thompson (editor),
Gina Bateson, Oliver Bunn, Faustin Carter, Jamie Duke, Daniel Gadala-Maria, Alp Kucukelbir, Phil McCown, Patrina Pellett, Dan Spackowicz, Lauren Tilton, Erica Westerman and all previous Compass editors and staff.

Standing Committees
The GSA has three Standing Committees: Academics and Professional Development, Facilities and Healthcare, and Transit and Security. Committees are open to all graduate students and help generate policy that the Assembly approves and then recommends to the administration.

Conference Travel Fund

The GSA administers the Conference Travel Fund (CTF). Each year we distribute $60,000 to graduate students across for seasonal cycles. Apply early and often.

Transportation
Getting Around Town Biking in New Haven Maintaining your Car Traveling out of New Haven Day-Trips Weekend Trips

Where can I get more information about the GSA?

You can find our charter, bylaws, minutes, and information on initiatives at our website: http://gsa.yale.edu. GSA meetings are open to the public and graduate students can serve on any of the GSAs standing committees.

What specific issues does the GSA address?

The GSA deals with a wide range of issues of concern to graduate students including: Teaching, Dental and Optical Insurance, Health Care, Financial Aid, Mentoring and Professional Development, Childcare, Housing, Dining Services, Information Technology, Transit, Security, and Athletics.

A Graduate Student Guide to Yale and New Haven

Presented by the Graduate Student Assembly 2011 2013

How are the GSA representatives selected?

Graduate students in each department elect representatives in the spring and any vacancies left are filled early in the fall. If you are interested in representing your department, check the GSA website and contact us at gsa@yale.edu.

Academics
People and Offices to Know Glossary Bits of Advice Mentoring Statement

How does the GSA effect change?

The GSA appoints graduate students to the following Graduate School committees: Executive, Disciplinary and Grievance, Teaching Fellow Preparation, Diversity and Equal Opportunity, Yale Health Plan Advisory Board, Housing and Transportation, University Library Committee

How can I contact my GSA representative?

You can find a list of current representatives at http://gsa.yale.edu. If your department does not have a representative, contact us at gsa@yale.edu.

Entertainment
Yearly Events Museums and Art Galleries Live Theatre & Music Movie Theatres Bars, Pubs, and Clubs

How can I attend GSA Meetings?

GSA meetings are held every other Wednesday starting on September 7 at room 119 in the Hall of Graduate Studies at 7 PM, and are open to all graduate students. Dinner is provided

Dining
Coffee Shops Brunch Restaurants

Additional Resources

Overview
The Compass provides a wide range of information to Yale graduate students about the university and Greater New Haven area. It includes resources and recommendations ranging from restaurants and bars to computer and auto repair as well as important resources provided by the university. Written from the point of view of the graduate students in the Graduate Student Assembly, our goal is to provide breadth and depth to our guide.

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The Compass is the guide to New Haven for Yale graduate students with sections on L i f e , Tr 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 student orientation and available online at

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