JUMBO DIGEST | September 14, 2025 | STUDENT LIFE EVENTS | |
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Join Tufts Global Education staff on Monday, September 15, at 5:30 p.m. to learn about the first steps for studying abroad during the 2026–2027 academic year.
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| Jumbo Spring Break 2026 in Hawaii |
Jumbo Spring Break is the trip of a lifetime! You will make friends, have a very unique experience, and be a difference-maker in a local community on this immersive service-learning trip to Hawaii with other Tufts students during spring break. During the day, we will build homes for families in need. In the evenings, we will experience Hawaii's unique culture and have fun social experiences and excursions. Come to our information sessions on Monday, September 15, or Thursday, September 18, at 6 p.m. to learn more.
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Reading with Purpose: Strategies for Effective Learning |
On Wednesday, September 17, at 12 noon–1 p.m., join the StAAR Center for Reading with Purpose: Strategies for Effective Learning. In this workshop, participants will learn techniques to increase comprehension, read more efficiently, and take effective notes, as well as organize these materials.
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| Resumes and Cover Letters: A Virtual Workshop for All Students |
Join us on Wednesday, September 17, at 12 noon–1 p.m. via Zoom for optimism, practical insights, and best practices to help you craft professional marketing documents that employers will read and appreciate. We'll define the four factors of your resume/CV: format, content, messaging, and flow; learn to craft documents that pass the six-second test; and develop cover letters that answer three questions: Why you? Why this job? Why right now? You'll also learn about Career Center tools and resources to help you.
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Tisch Library and TARC Present: Introduction to Archival Literacy Workshop |
Have you ever felt lost when trying to find primary sources for an assignment? Have you ever wondered how the histories of organizations and communities are preserved? Check out Tisch Library and TARC’s “Introduction to Archival Literacy” workshops on Wednesday, September 17, and Thursday, October 30, at 12:15–1:15 p.m. in Tisch Library Room 223! These workshops will explore how archival sources can enhance your research, why searching in libraries and archives is so different, and what to expect when you visit an archive.
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| Constitution Day at Tufts |
Join us on Wednesday, September 17, at 6–8 p.m. in Eaton Hall Room 260 as we commemorate Constitution Day and learn about high impact careers in the legal field. We are proud to welcome Tufts alumni attorneys and Professor Michael Glennon to share their insights on a wide range of topics, such as criminal defendant protections, your right to protest, free speech and social media, institutional pluralism and much more! The event will also feature a Q&A session and light refreshments.
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Back on the Hill: Marketing Your International Experience |
Join the Career Center and Tufts Global Education on Thursday, September 18, at 12 noon to learn how to communicate your study abroad experience to employers. In this session, we will discuss adding your study abroad experience to your resume and identifying the soft skills you developed during your time abroad. There will also be an opportunity to practice answering interview questions. This session is open to all undergraduate students who have participated in a short- or long-term education abroad program. Lunch will be served.
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| Beyond Tufts: Open House for the Class of 2026 |
It's never too late to connect with the Career Center! Stop by on Friday, September 19, at 12:30–2:30 p.m. in the Dowling Hall Milmore Room for a calzone, cannoli, and career advice. We'll have pop-up stations to address these topics and more: how to explore career paths when you aren't sure where to begin; how to find an alumni mentor in minutes using The Herd; three best practices for using Big Interview, our online prep tool; and first destinations: where do alumni work and go to grad school?
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Celebrating the Life of Professor Sam Sommers |
Please join us on Saturday, September 20, at 10:30 a.m. in Cohen Auditorium to celebrate the career and achievements of our beloved friend, professor, and mentor, the late Professor Sam Sommers.
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| FREE Intro to Mindfulness Classes |
Are you looking to de-stress, improve your sleep, or decrease self-judgment? Counseling and Mental Health Service's (CMHS) free Intro to Mindfulness class can help with that! Intro to Mindfulness is a four-week class that meets in-person at Tisch Library. Classes begin Sunday, September 21. No prior mindfulness or meditation experience is required. We'll also be offering a Mindfulness 2.0 class for returners!
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Consulting Networking Night |
Tufts Consulting Networking Night on Thursday, September 11, at 6–8:15 p.m. in Breed Memorial Hall (51 Winthrop St.) offers students a chance to connect with consultants (including alumni), explore careers in consulting, and build networking skills. The event includes a Q&A panel and open networking. Students are encouraged to research firms in advance and dress comfortably but professionally.
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Students and Student Organizations can submit events to JumboLife! Add your event by Thursday at 12 noon each week, and we'll include it in the Jumbo Digest on Sunday.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES |
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This week, review your course syllabi. Familiarize yourself with all attendance policies and deadlines. Ask professors for clarification if any policies are unclear.
Feel free to attend drop-in advising for Arts and Sciences and/or the School of Engineering: SOE Drop-in Advising and A&S Drop-in Advising for the week of September 15.
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| CMHS Therapy Groups and Workshops |
Sign up for FREE therapy groups or workshops with CMHS! All currently enrolled students on the Medford/Somerville and SMFA campuses are eligible to participate in CMHS counseling groups and workshops for free. All groups are confidential. You can participate in multiple groups each semester, and there is no limit on the number of groups you can attend while enrolled at Tufts.
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