October 03, 2023 

Dear Graduate Student,

I hope your semester is off to an excellent start! 

As we start the new academic year, I want to highlight the many resources available to help you sort through any personal or academic challenges you may be facing. You don’t need to figure everything out on your own!

I encourage you to explore our Graduate Student Resources website that includes links to all of our resources. New data suggest that colleges overestimate student awareness of key support services on their campuses. We want to be sure our community is in the know.

Part of your Tufts education includes learning how to navigate complex challenges and make thoughtful, independent decisions. The Student Support team can help you develop and hone these skills and access the many resources and supports at Tufts. If you encounter health challenges, personal or family concerns, hospitalizations, housing or food insecurity, or just feel like you could use some support and aren’t sure where to start, reach out to Student Support. We’re here to listen and help you figure things out. 

Speaking of student support resources, I’d like to highlight an exciting upcoming event. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Fair is happening tomorrow, October 4 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at the JCC. Last year was the first time we ran this program, and it was a hit! 97.7% of students said they’d recommend this event to a friend and 94% said that they felt like part of a community that cared about mental health. Different departments will be hosting interactive and engaging booths to help attendees learn about skills and resources to benefit their mental and emotional health. There will also be free food, therapy dogs, and prizes for attending! I hope you’ll come to the fair.

Dean L

Camille Lizarríbar, JD, PhD
Dean of Students and Chief Student Life Officer for AS&E