Visit the Student Resources Fair on Wednesday
Visit the Student Resources Fair on Wednesday
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JUMBO DIGEST
April 03, 2022
Hello Jumbos!
The Holy Month of Ramadan has begun. Additional information may be found on the Muslim Chaplaincy website. Enjoy the day off on Wednesday. Take some time to relax and drop by the Student Resources Fair on the Tisch Roof between noon and 3 p.m. Here's what's coming up.

Student Life Events

Monday, April 4

Tuesday, April 5

Wednesday, April 6

Thursday, April 7

Friday, April 8

Saturday, April 9

Sunday, April 10

Featured Events 

Crisis in Human Rights in the United States
The Crisis of Human Rights in the United States
A forum event on Monday, April 4 at 5:30 p.m. at ASEAN Auditorium, Cabot Intercultural Center: The Crisis of Human Rights in the United State with co-authors Prof. John Shattuck and Sushma Raman, Holding Together: Hijacking of Rights in America and How to Reclaim Them for Everyone.
Register here
Wellington Burnham Lecture 2022
Economics Seminar: On the Persistence of the China Shock with Prof. Gordon Hansen
The Economics Department is hosting a talk by Prof. Gordon Hanson about trade shocks in China and migration, job loss etc. Join us at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5 in Joyce Cumming Center 180 or on zoom (email linda.casey@tufts.edu for zoom).
Learn more
Commencement Fair 2022
Commencement Fair
Seniors! Remember to stop by Commencement Fair on Thursday, April 7 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Mayer Campus Center lobby. You will be able to pick up graduation announcements and other important information regarding Commencement weekend. Caps, gowns, and other graduation items will also be on sale at the bookstore during Senior Days, April 6 - 7!
Serving food items.
Two Events at Carmichael Dining Center!
Tuesday, April 5 - Latin Food Night: Posole, Shrimp Ceviche, Pork Chili Verde, Chicken Mole, Grilled Tilapia with Chimichurri Sauce, Pupusas, Fried Plantains with Dolche de Leche & White Chocolate Dipping Sauce
Thursday, April 7- Breakfast for Dinner: All your breakfast favorites - at dinner!
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Submit an Event

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.

Announcements and Updates

Academic Reminders
The Advising Period is happening now and registration for Fall 2022 begins on April 20. Don’t wait till the last minute to meet with your advisor & have your advising hold released!
The deadline to Withdraw or to select Pass/Fail for all AS&E undergraduates is Wednesday, April 6 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Have questions about courses & registration or the Withdraw & Pass/Fail deadline? Visit drop-in advising this week! School of Engineering drop-in advising will be available at the Kindlevan Café from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 7. The Liberal Arts drop-in advising schedule can be found here.
Women of Color in the Academy Virtual Conference

The Chief Diversity Officers are once again sponsoring the Women of Color in the Academy conference, being held virtually this year on Friday, April 29, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. You can learn more about the conference here.

As a result of the university’s sponsorship, we have 15 complimentary tickets available to distribute to members of the Tufts community. Please email lisa.bloom@tufts.edu with your interest: she will send a dedicated registration link to the first 15 respondents. Preference will be given to those who have not previously received a complimentary ticket to the conference, and tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Annual Student Organization Awards
Annual Student Organization Awards Nominations Closing Soon!
Nominations for the Annual Student Organization Awards Ceremony are closing soon. The last day to submit a nomination will be on April 4, 2022. There are a variety of awards available for nominations, stemming from collaboration to legacy at Tufts. We invite you all to consider submitting any last award nominations for your group, or any other group you feel is deserving of recognition for the work they have done this academic year. You can access the nomination link on the JumboLife homepage.
Celebrate Earth Month 2022
Celebrate Earth Month at Tufts
The Office of Sustainability is celebrating Earth Month with events and activities throughout campus in April. We are encouraging student groups to host and/or participate in events that engage students with the environmental, social, and economic components of sustainability. If you are hosting events surrounding sustainability anytime during the month of April, please send the title, date, description, and associated graphics to sustainabilityoffice@tufts.edu to include in our events calendar.
Hiring Sustainability Workers
Hiring On-Call Workers for Office of Sustainability
Have some time to spare and looking for some extra money to earn? Sign up to be an On-Call Worker for the Office of Sustainability today! This opportunity is open to all students, graduate or undergraduate. All workers will earn $15 per hour worked and we currently have open shifts for move out and spring events.
Hiring Conference and Events Summer Staff
Conference & Events Summer Staff
For 14 weeks, starting with Commencement, Tufts Conference and Event Services welcomes groups from around the world. Be a part of the team that ensures all of our guests have an amazing experience at Tufts University. Visit our website to learn more and fill out an application! Come join the team and take advantage of all the benefits. > Meals provided during all shifts > Free housing with your coworkers > Being part of a dynamic team > Real world experience in hospitality.

Apply for a Mental Health Mini-Grant

The Counseling and Mental Health Service (CMHS) Mental Health Mini-Grant awards small grants (up to $500) to Tufts faculty, staff, and students who are part of the Medford/Somerville/SMFA campuses to implement their own programs, events, or initiatives that promote mental health and emotional well-being.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please contact Erica Schonman (erica.schonman@tufts.edu) with any questions.
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