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1. Yale Sends Two Students to Oxford as Rhodes Scholars

Yale College senior Geoffrey C. Shaw and recent Yale graduate Matthew L. Baum have both been named Rhodes Scholars for study at Oxford University next year.

2. Together at Yale

By virtue of being at Yale, two Kenyan siblings who have seen each other only infrequently over the past decade can now enjoy sharing some time together.

3. Mustachioed Men of Movember Call for Support as End of November Approaches

Mustachioed men of Movember call for support as end of November approaches

4. Grateful Squadron Honors Yale Police Department With Flag Flown in Iraq

An American flag was flown over the Balad Air Base in Iraq for one day last April as a tribute to the Yale Police Department (YPD), which had sent a "care package" for the troops there.

5. A Day To Remember Those Who Served

Yale celebrated Veterans Day on Nov. 11 with a ceremony on Hewitt Quadrangle that included remarks by members of the campus community who served in the armed forces. The following are excerpts from the speech by Michael F. Breen, a third-year law student and former U.S. Army captain. The full text of his speech can be found on www.law.yale.edu/10639.htm.

6. Yale Switches to Federal Direct Loan Program for Students

To ensure efficient and continuous access to the major federally funded student loan programs used by students, Yale will convert from the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program, funded by private lenders, to the Federal Direct Loan (DL) program beginning with the 2010–2011 academic year, Yale Director of Student Financial Services Caesar Storlazzi announced.

7. It’s Brand New, But Renovated Yale Bowl Entrance Is All About History

A new entrance to the Yale Bowl will be officially dedicated on Saturday, Nov. 21, the morning of the Yale-Harvard football game at the Class of '54 Field.

8. With Requirement of Parking Passes, Fans Will Find Less Traffic at ‘The Game’

There will be a lot of longstanding traditions in play when the Elis face the Crimsons for the 126th time on Saturday, Nov. 21, in their annual gridiron rivalry, but actually getting to the Yale Bowl this year will be, well, a whole new ballgame.

9. In ‘Chili Throw-Down,’ the Best Cooks Won’t Be the Only Winners

Imagine being able to help others live a better life - all by chowing down some chili.

10. Homelessness and Hunger Auction Raises Funds for Local Non-Profits

When the gavel descends at the end of this year's Homelessness and Hunger Auction at the School of Medicine, lucky bidders will be walking away with everything from a day of sailing on Long Island Sound to a "dang good pot of cheese grits" and other homemade delicacies; belly dance, baking and guitar lessons; a "personal serenade a la Frank Sinatra"; evenings of fine dining; an "elegant lavender bow tie with green fish"; and more.