YSGPS Potpourri
The first Dean of Graduate Studies
Who is Maurice Yeates
A celebration of African-American heritage observed from December 26 to January 1.
What is Kwanzaa?
"Yippee-ki-yay...!!"
What is Die Hard?
Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul.
With a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of coal.
The snowman in Frozen.
Who is Olaf?
The 2025 3MT Winner
Who is Sammy Abdou?
Known as the Festival of Lights.
What is Diwali?
"Keep the change, ya filthy animal!"
What is Home Alone?
Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say.
Rudolph with your nose so bright won't you guide my sleigh tonight?
273.15 Kelvin
What is the freezing point of water?
It officially took place in January 2024.
What is the YSGPS name change?
A holiday that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of fasting.
What is Eid?
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear."
What is Elf?
What a bright time, it's the right time to rock the night away.
Jingle bell time is a swell time to go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh
What is curling?
The official document that stipulates the minimum requirements for admission to graduate studies.
What is Policy 163?
Also known as the Spring Festival, marking the beginning of the lunar calendar.
What is Chinese New Year?
"Maybe Christmas (he thought) doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more."
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
I don't want a lot for Christmas. There is just one thing I need.
I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree.
This is the coldest planet in our solar system.
What is Uranus?
A former member of YSGS that shows up during lunches.
Who is Dr. Cory Searcy?
It has eight nights.
What is Hannukah?
"You know, I think this Christmas thing is not as tricky as it seems! But why should they have all the fun? It should belong to anyone! Not anyone, in fact, but me!"
What is the Nightmare before Christmas?
Once bitten and twice shy. I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye.
Tell me, baby, do you recognize me? Well, it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me.
This province has the coldest city in Canada.
What is Nunavut?