JUMBO DIGEST | February 01, 2026 | STUDENT LIFE EVENTS | |
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Hello Jumbos!
Hope you're staying warm! February is Black History Month. Here's what's coming up.
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Upcoming StAAR Center Workshops |
Coming up this week at the Student Accessibility and Academic Resources (StAAR) Center!
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- Monday, February 2, at 12 noon–1 p.m.: Note-Taking Strategies for Lectures and Seminars – In this workshop, participants will learn new strategies for taking notes during lectures or when reading and studying, as well as develop and practice strategies.
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Wednesday, February 4, 12 noon–1 p.m.: Writing the Methods Section of a Scientific Paper or Thesis – Designed for advanced science writers and senior thesis writers in the sciences, this workshop will focus on the purpose of the materials and methods section, how it differs from other sections, and strategies for writing one.
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Saturday, February 7, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.: Senior Writers Accountability Group Write-In – Senior thesis and capstone writers, join us for a session dedicated to working on your thesis. Together we will plan and set goals, then spend time writing together in solidarity.
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Our resources are free and open to all undergraduates. Workshops are held in person on the Medford/Somerville campus.
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| Let's Talk AI: What's at Stake for Your Tufts Experience? |
Join students, staff, and faculty across Tufts on Wednesday, February 4, at 12 noon to explore where artificial intelligence (AI) fits (or doesn't fit) with what you value about Tufts, and help develop practical frameworks for making thoughtful, ethical decisions about AI use that honor our shared educational values. AI is already impacting our courses, scholarship, work, and community—and Tufts is drafting guidelines to shape how those changes unfold. Whether AI feels threatening or exciting to you, your perspective matters.
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Pre-O and Orientation Leader Information Session |
Attend an information session on Wednesday, February 4, at 12 noon in Barnum Hall LL08 to learn about the application process for Pre-Orientation and Orientation leader positions. Applications are open until February 16!
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| Tufts Spring 2026 Career Fair |
Join us on Friday, February 6, at 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. in the Gantcher Center for our Spring 2026 Tufts Career Fair. All Tufts undergraduate students from A&S, Engineering, and the SMFA—all majors and class years—are encouraged to attend. Visit Handshake to view the list of over 90 employers who will be in attendance and descriptions of the roles they're recruiting for at the Fair.
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Interfaith Week with the Interfaith Student Council |
At the University Chaplaincy, like all of Tufts, gatherings are always open to everyone, and during Interfaith Week (Friday, February 6–Friday, February 13), our religious and philosophical student organizations are making a special effort to embrace a spirit of radical hospitality! Each group will be especially expecting newcomers and visitors, explaining rituals, sharing practices, and providing snacks. We aim to build religious literacy, empathy and connection on campus, and share our rich and diverse traditions with each other. If you have any questions or want to learn more, contact Catholic Chaplain Lynn Cooper and Muslim Chaplain Khan Shairani.
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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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Win Up to $40,000 from the Green Fund |
The Tufts Green Fund Committee is pleased to invite students, faculty, and staff to apply for project funding up to $40,000 to support sustainability on campus. This year, we are soliciting applications for projects for four categories: Research, Carbon Decarbonization, Education, or other. The fall application is due Wednesday, February 4, at 11:59 p.m. Accepted proposals will receive funding to start implementation in the spring.
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StAAR Subject Peer Tutors and Writing Fellows Applications Close February 8 |
The deadline to apply to be a StAAR Center Subject Peer Tutor or Writing Fellow for academic year 2026–2027 is Sunday, February 8.
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| EWeek 2026: February 22–28
The Tufts School of Engineering will host events, challenges, networking opportunities, and much, much more! EWeek is for everyone, and all are welcome to attend events and to celebrate the week. Early events start on Feb 10. View a complete list of EWeek 2026 events.
Reminder about Upcoming Deadlines
February 15 is the Major Declaration deadline for first-year Engineering students.
March 1 is the Major Declaration deadline for sophomore A&S students.
Are You Still Deciding on a Major?
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- SOE students and A&S sophomores can stop by drop-in advising to discuss
Major Declaration and the process.
- Talk to Professors, your Pre-Major Advisor, fellow students, or reach out to a member of your advising team.
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Review the resources on the Career Center website or meet with a career advisor to help explore majors.
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