Tufts Campus Life
STUDENT ORGANIZATION UPDATES
OCTOBER 20, 2025
Hello Student Leader:
We hope your semester is going well! OCL wanted to pass along a few upcoming opportunities and provide some important dates and deadlines for the fall semester.
Upcoming Events
You Majored in WHAT?!

When: October 30th | 6pm
Where: JCC First Floor Lounge
Join us for "You Majored In What?" The Career Center hosted event is a panel/Q&A with local Tufts alumni who will share how they chose their majors and how they utilize them in their careers today. It's a great opportunity to explore different majors at Tufts, gain career insight, and network with alumni and peers. 

Please feel free to visit Career Labs (12:00 - 2:00) at the Career Center in Dowling Hall or email benjamin.rachel@tufts.edu with any questions!
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Lighting the Way: How Science Journalism Can Help Us All Navigate a New Dark Age
When: November 5th | 6pm
Where: Olin 012
In an era of misinformation, AI forgeries, and attacks on science, the role of science journalists has never been more vital. Join Pulitzer Prize winner Usha Lee McFarling and NYT bestselling author Ferris Jabr for a compelling conversation on how science journalism cuts through the noise—translating complex research, exposing falsehoods, and harnessing the power of story to inform and empower. Discover what their work can teach all of us about truth, trust, and communication in today’s chaotic information landscape. 
Reserve your FREE spot here!
Student Organization Award Fall Nominations
Let's celebrate your organization's accomplishments during the fall semester! The Tufts Community Union Judiciary Board is now accepting nominations for the annual student organization awards at https://go.tufts.edu/2026orgawards. Submit your fall programs now while they're fresh in your mind! The annual Student Organization Award Ceremony will take place in April. Check out award information and updates here
Nominate a Student Organization for an Award!
Important Fall Dates & Deadlines
  • Friday, November 21st: Last day to submit TCU Treasury Application for Use of the Credit Card form
  • Monday, November 24th: Last day to submit an event registration form for any fall events or travel
  • Tuesday, November 25th: Last day to make space reservations in ReserveTufts. Reservation must be placed by 4:30pm. Student Organizations will lose access to the system after this deadline. 
  • Friday, December 5th: Last day to submit all other TCU Treasury forms
  • Monday, December 8th: Last day to host any student organization events or meetings
  • Monday, January 5th: Spring 2026 non-academic spaces are available for reservation on ReserveTufts by 10am
  • Tuesday, January 13th: Spring 2026 academic spaces are available for reservation on ReserveTufts by 10am
  • Wednesday, January 14th: First day Spring 2026 student organization events, meetings, travel or auditions may occur


Space Reservations
As you are likely aware, spaces on campus are becoming increasingly difficult to reserve. Be sure to reserve any December space needs as soon as possible. Reservations for the fall semester must be in by Tuesday, November 25th at 4:30pm. After this deadline, student orgs will lose access to the system. 
Space reservations in non-academic spaces for the Spring 2026 semester will open on January 5th, 2026. Space reservations for academic spaces will open on January 13th, 2026. 
Any requests for academic spaces dated between January 14th and January 21st will be approved one business day prior. Reservation requests dated beyond January 21st will not be approved before that date, to allow for the academic schedule to be finalized. As always, please be aware that academic courses have priority in academic spaces. All student organization requests in academic spaces are subject to change if a class needs to be switched into that space. 
If you need to update your ReserveTufts contact person, please update your JumboLife organization registration form

Spring Semester Travel
If your organization is planning travel in the first 2 weeks of the spring semester, you must submit your JumboLife event registration form by Monday, December 8th. Lodging and travel financial transactions must be completed before students leave for the fall semester. 
Highlight Your Org on OCL's Instagram!
We are excited to announce a new initiative to celebrate and showcase student organizations across campus! Starting this month, we'll be creating monthly photo collage reels to highlight the events, achievements, and memorable moments from all our student organizations.

Get your group highlighted on the OCL Instagram for October!
  
Submit Your Photos Here!
We can’t wait to see your activities and photos! Be sure to share this link with your eboard and other members! 
Questions about the reel? Contact us at ocl@tufts.edu.
  
Sincerely, 
Office for Campus Life
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