JUMBO DIGEST | October 22, 2023 | STUDENT LIFE EVENTS |
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Hello Jumbos!
Have fun and be safe in the upcoming Halloweekend! Here's what's coming up.
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Tufts in Pavia Summer Program Information Session |
Tufts Global Education, in cooperation with the School of Engineering and the Program of Italian Studies, has created Tufts in Pavia, a five-week summer program in Pavia, Italy, that provides students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the wonderful culture of Italy while earning credits in Data or Computer Science. This program is designed for all students with an interest in Computer Science and an eagerness to learn about Italy. No background in Italian language or Computer Science is needed. Join us on Monday, October 23, at 12 noon in Dowling Hall Room 745B to learn more!
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Join us on Tuesday, October 24, at 5 p.m. for a walkthrough of The Herd, Tufts' career networking and mentoring space for students and alumni in Arts & Sciences, Engineering, and the SMFA. We will go through the Connect and Career sections of the platform and have a Q&A at the end. Food will be provided.
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KBUG: StAAR Accommodations Abroad Information Session |
Join Tufts Global Education and the StAAR Center on Tuesday, October 24, at 5:30–7 p.m. in Dowling Hall Room 745A to learn about researching and requesting accommodations for your experience abroad. Dinner will be served!
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| StAAR Center Academic Success and Writing Workshops |
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Job and Internship Search Strategies for International Students |
On Wednesday, October 25, at 12 noon–1 p.m., this workshop will provide an overview of how to legally work in the U.S. and show you how to conduct a successful job and internship search. We hope to share some optimism, practical insights, and best practices. Topics include preparing for your job search, researching, how to efficiently target companies that sponsor H-1B visas and hire international students, uncovering the "hidden job market," and effective and efficient use of multiple job search methods. Lunch will be provided.
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| Alternative Spring Break Information Session |
No plans for spring break yet? Not looking to spend a crazy amount of money on a weeklong break? Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate, in collaboration, presents Alternative Spring Break. Come to the information session on Wednesday, October 25, at 6 p.m. in Joyce Cummings Center Room 270 to learn about the program's goals and tracks.
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Tufts in Beijing: Information Session 2 |
Join us on Wednesday, October 25, at 6 p.m. in Dowling Hall Room 745A to learn about Tufts in Beijing from the faculty director and Tufts Global Education staff. Food will be served.
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| First Responder Appreciation Chili Fest |
Join us for Chili Fest on Thursday, October 26, at 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m, at Carmichael Dining Center.
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Subsistence and Persistence: Constructing Pasture in Koobi Fora, Kenya |
Join Tufts professor Ben Davies in this latest installment of the Hoch Cunningham Environmental Lectures. Recent studies have emphasized the disruptive and creative role of mobile pastoralism in the maintenance of grassy ecosystems and their biodiversity. This talk will introduce an interdisciplinary study investigating these effects among Daasanach pastoralist communities in northern Kenya. The talk will take place on Thursday, October 26, at 12 noon in Curtis Hall.
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Join the GSAS Community Fellows at the Women's Center as we paint pumpkins, enjoy some fall snacks, and build community with one another! All are welcome on Thursday, October 26, at 3–5 p.m.
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Fall DEIJ Welcome Reception |
The DEIJ Fall Welcome Reception will take place on Thursday, October 26, at 4–6 p.m. in the Joyce Cummings Center Atrium. Open to the entire Tufts community, this will be opportunity to meet our team and learn more about our strategy, vision, and key priorities for the year to further inclusive excellence at Tufts. Join us to celebrate Tufts' diversity with food, music, and gifts for all! If you have questions, please contact diversity@tufts.edu.
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| Bollywood Film Screening! |
On Thursday, October 26, at 7 p.m. in Barnum Hall Room 104, join the students and faculty members of FMS Art of the Moving Image and TDPS Bollywood Dance: Race, Religion for an evening screening of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani (Karan Joar, 2023). Bring your friends. We'll provide the snacks! This event is open to the community.
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Study Abroad Information Session and Question Table at the SMFA |
Join Assistant Directors of Tufts Programs Abroad and Tufts Global Education for an information session on study abroad options for SMFA students on Friday, October 27, at 12 noon–1 p.m. at the SMFA Room B201. Can't make it? Presenters will be available afterwards from 1–2 p.m. in the SMFA Atrium to answer questions at the Global Education information table as part of SMFA Advising Friday drop-ins.
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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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Apply to Speak at TEDxTufts 2024 |
Do you have an idea worth spreading? Apply to speak at TEDxTufts! TEDxTufts provides a platform for members of the Tufts community to spark conversation and create meaningful connections by spreading bold ideas, inspirational stories, and transformative experiences. We would love to hear what you would like to bring to the TEDx stage. Applications close on October 23 at 11:59 pm. We can't wait to hear from you!
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Intent to Study Abroad Deadline: November 1 |
Submitting an Intent to Study Abroad is a mandatory step for participation in an education abroad program. The deadline is November 1, 2023, to go abroad in the 2024–2025 academic year. Registration of intent is non-binding; however, failure to register by this deadline will make you ineligible to apply and for further consideration. Registering your intent excludes you from the on-campus housing lottery for that academic year. If you have questions about the housing application process, contact the Office of Residential Life and Learning.
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| Majors Month Continues
Support for major exploration and declaration in Arts & Sciences and Engineering continues the week of October 23. View the full schedule of Majors Month events!
Do you have questions for your A&S, Engineering, or SMFA advising team? Students can stop by drop-in advising with any quick questions about advising, courses, or academic requirements.
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![Bollywood film screening! Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. Thursday, October 26. 7:00 pm. Barnum 104. Open to the community. Bring your friends! We'll provide the snacks! Learn more [QR code] Presented by Tufts Film and Media Studies Program and Tufts Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies](https://d31hzlhk6di2h5.cloudfront.net/20231020/38/59/4e/d0/3433ab851c00ef48533b344b.png "Bollywood film screening! Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. Thursday, October 26. 7:00 pm. Barnum 104. Open to the community. Bring your friends! We'll provide the snacks! Learn more [QR code] Presented by Tufts Film and Media Studies Program and Tufts Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies")
