Yale Bulletin and Calendar

December 1, 2006|Volume 35, Number 12|Two-Week Issue

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Bazaar and craft fair

The School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (F&ES) will host its second annual holiday bazaar and craft fair this month.

The event will be held in Bowers Auditorium, 205 Prospect St., on Friday, Dec. 1, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to sell their craft items. The rental for a 24" x 48" table is $20. The table costs will benefit the Heifer Project.

Participation is open to all F&ES faculty, staff, students, student interest groups, and family members and friends.

For more information, contact Elnora Russell-Bell at (203) 436-4297 or elnora.russell-bell@yale.edu.

Glee Club concert

The Yale Glee Club will present "Music of the Season at Yale" on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Battell Chapel, corner of Elm and College streets.

The concert will feature the Glee Club, the Glee Club Chamber Singers, members of the Yale Collegium Musicum, the Yale College Chamber Musicians, the brass ensemble Brass and organist Raymond Nagem. The audience will be invited to participate in singing several traditional Christmas carols. A free-will donation will be taken at the concert.

For more information, call (203) 432-4136.

Women Faculty Forum

The Women Faculty Forum will host a panel titled "Beyond Bias and Barriers: The National Academy of Sciences Report on Women in Academic Science and Engineering" on Monday, Dec. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in Rosenfeld Hall, 109 Grove St.

Panelists will present and discuss a report issued by the National Academy of Sciences on the status of women in academic science and engineering. They will also outline key recommendations and examine some of the specific research cited to elucidate the depth of the data on which the report is based.

Panelists will include Joan Steitz, Sterling Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry; Meg Urry, the Israel Munson Professor of Physics and Astronomy; and Kim Bottomly, deputy provost for science, technology and faculty development.

Individuals who wish to attend should call (203) 432-8847 or send e-mail to wff@yale.edu.

BAC film series

The Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St., will offer a two-day film series in conjunction with the current exhibition "Art & Music in Britain: 1730-1900."

The series will draw attention to film scores written by major British composers in the mid-20th century, considered a golden age for British orchestral music. Films include "Night Mail," "A Christmas Carol" and "Things to Come." Composers include Benjamin Britten, Richard Addinsell and Arthur Drummond Bliss.

Films will be shown on Saturday, Dec. 16 and Sunday, Dec. 17. All screenings will be in the center's lecture hall. Seating is limited to 200. The screenings are free and open to the public.

For more information, visit the website at www.yale.edu/ycba.

Tax notice

The Tax Office has issued a notice for international affiliates of the University.

Any non-U.S. citizens who are currently claiming a reduced federal income tax withholding rate (including a full exemption from withholding) on payments pursuant to a tax treaty may need to complete updated tax forms for the calendar year 2007.

The Form 8233, "Exemption from Withholding on Compensation for Independent Personal Services of a Nonresident Alien Individual," is only valid for the tax year for which it is filed. Current Forms 8233 will expire Dec. 31.

The Form W-8BEN, "Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Withholding," is effective for three calendar years. Forms W-8BEN filed in the calendar year 2004 will expire Dec. 31.

The Form W-9, "Request for Taxpayer Identification," is used to claim tax treaty benefits by a resident alien for tax purposes. When the form is used to claim tax treaty benefits, the form must be updated annually with respect to wages and every three years for fellowship or stipend payments.

All individuals who are currently claiming a reduced withholding rate pursuant to a tax treaty and whose exemption forms will expire Dec. 31 were notified by letter or e-mail in November. The notification instructed individuals as to the required steps to claim a reduced withholding rate for calendar year 2007. Renewed treaty forms must be submitted to the International Tax Office by Dec. 19 and will be effective for payments made on or after Jan. 1.

Individuals may schedule appointments by visiting the International Tax Office website at www.yale.edu./tax/int/appointments.html. Appointments will be held through Dec. 19. For more information, call (203) 432-5530 or (203) 432-5597, or send e-mail to jodie.stewart-moore@yale.edu or daysi.cardona@yale.edu.

YUWO scholarships

The Yale University Women's Organization (YUWO) is offering scholarships for women in the Yale community. Applications for the 2007-2008 academic year may be obtained by contacting Betty Ann Levetin at (203) 488-5862.

OISS seeks volunteeer hosts

The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) announced the expansion of its Community Friends Program.

The program, which aims to promote intercultural understanding and create global friendships by matching international students with residents of the Greater New Haven area, has been successful at the undergraduate level and is now growing to include international graduate students.

Community Friends helps students get accustomed to life in the United States, gives local "hosts" the opportunity to learn about other cultures and perspectives, and plants the seeds for potentially life-long friendships. Hosts and students keep in touch throughout the academic year and meet occasionally to share a meal or activity. OISS also organizes events for students and hosts during each semester.

OISS is seeking local residents to serve as hosts for new student participants, and members of the Yale community are encouraged to volunteer. For more information, visit www.oiss.yale.edu/hostfamily/default.htm or e-mail abigail.borchert@yale.edu.

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