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JUMBO DIGEST

February 06, 2022

Hello Jumbos!

Hope February is off to a good start for you! Here's what's coming up.

Student Life Events

Saturday, February 12

Taza Chocolate Factory Tours | 10 a.m. | Taza Chocolate Factory

Sunday, February 13

Tailgate Brunch at Carmichael and Dewick | Brunchtime | Carmichael and Dewick-MacPhie Dining Centers, see featured events

Featured Events

Barbecue Dinner at Carmichael Dining Center

On Thursday, February 10, visit Carmichael for a Barbecue Dinner featuring Slow-roasted Brisket, Baby Back Ribs, Halal Pulled Chicken, Andouille Sausage, Barbecue Beans, Macaroni and Cheese, Dirty Rice, Sweet Potato Pie, and Blueberry Peach Crisp.

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Metal trays of vegetables, corn dogs, and other food

Tailgate Brunch at Carmichael and Dewick

On Sunday, February 13, fuel up for the Super Bowl at our Tailgate Brunch with all your favorites: Nacho Bar, Barbecue Chicken, Sausage and Peppers, Kentucky Bourbon Glazed Wings, Corn Dogs, Hot Pretzels, and more! Check the Tufts Dining menus website for full location-specific menus for Carmichael and Dewick.

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Submit an Event

Students and Student Organizations can submit events to JumboLife! Add your event by Thursday at noon each week, and we'll include it in the Jumbo Digest on Sunday.

Announcements and Updates

Apply to Be a Pre-Orientation Leader

Are you interested in guiding first-year students through their transition to Tufts? If so, apply to be a leader with one of our eight Pre-Orientation programs! This volunteer opportunity is a great way for you to make a profound impact on campus while connecting with peers on shared passions. We look forward to reviewing your application, which is due on February 17 at 11:59 p.m.

Apply now

Global Tufts Month: A Call to Action: Global Perspectives on Climate Change

Anyone organizing an event, whether it is already scheduled or specially organized for Global Tufts Month, can add it to the Global Tufts Month calendar by submitting the event and tagging it "Global Tufts Month." All Tufts faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend and host events with a global or international focus related to this year's theme: A Call to Action: Global Perspectives on Climate Change. Events can range from film screenings, cultural events, social programs, and more!

Submit your event

Apply for the Global Research Assistant Program (GRAP)

GRAP provides the opportunity for Tufts students to work with Tufts faculty members on international research projects during the summer. Research will focus on Costa Rica, Greece, French Polynesia, Malaysia, and the UK. GRAP is open to all Tufts undergraduates in their first, second, or third year of study. Graduate students are eligible to apply, but priority will be given to undergraduate students. Apply by March 15 at midnight.

Learn more and apply

Academic Reminders

March 1 is the deadline for first-year Engineering and sophomore Liberal Arts students to declare a major! Still deciding on your major?

Attend a major declaration workshop this month to learn more about the major declaration process.
- For Engineering first-years: February 16 at 12 noon–1 p.m. on Zoom
- For Liberal Arts sophomores: February 16 at 12 noon–1 p.m. on Zoom
Reach out to a member of your advising team or talk with faculty and staff to narrow
down your choices.
Review the resources on the Career Center website or meet with a career advisor to help you explore majors.