JUMBO DIGEST | October 25, 2026 | STUDENT LIFE EVENTS

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You'll find a full listing of next week's events in Jumbo Life!

This week's Jumbo Digest features just some of the many events happening on campus.

Students and Student Organizations can submit events to JumboLife! Add your event by Thursday at noon each week to be discoverable via the Jumbo Digest.

Monday, October 26
Noon
Eaton 201

Tuesday, October 27
6:30 p.m.
JCC 525

Come check out Jumbo Spring Break 2027 info socials!

This year, Jumbo Spring Break is building houses in Maui, Hawaii, for families who lost their house in wildfires in 2023. The trip is a fun way to build lasting connections, make a difference, and have the trip of a lifetime this spring break.

Come learn about the JSB experience and consider signing up!

Monday, October 26
Noon – 12:30 p.m.
Zoom

Join us for a session designed to help you create a strong Handshake profile, search for jobs & internships, register for career events, schedule career advising appointments and more.

Leave with new ideas for making the most of this helpful resource!

Wednesday, October 28
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Curtis Multipurpose Room

Learn what admissions staff at Yale Law School are looking for from strong applicants.

We are fortunate to be hosting Craig Janecek, the Assistant Dean of Admissions at Yale Law School.

All class years are invited! Come with your questions.

Refreshments will be served.

Thursday, October 29
Noon – 1 p.m.
Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room

Join us to hear from Dr. Nick Kawa, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Ohio State, as he explores where human waste goes after we flush and how alternative approaches to sanitation could reshape our relationship with the environment.

This talk is co-sponsored by the University Ecologies Project.

We will raffle three copies of his book, "After the Flush," among in-person attendees.

 Lunch provided.

This talk will be livestreamed and recorded.

Friday, October 30
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
JCC 1st floor

As a part of Majors month, this event introduces students to a wide range of research taking place across campus and to make it easier to connect with research opportunities and provide interested students the ability to learn how to apply to future research positions.

Friday, October 30
Noon – 1 p.m.
Dowling Hall, Millmore Room

Join the directors of Tufts in Paris, Madrid, Hong Kong, and London to learn about semester- and year-long study abroad options for all types of engineering.

This session is relevant to students in the School of Engineering and students in the School of Arts and Sciences who are interested in taking engineering classes while abroad.

Friday, October 30
Noon – 2 p.m.
Campus Center Upper Patio

Join SHR on the Upper Patio of the CC for a fun, educational sextravaganza celebrating the breezy fall season!

Stop by for carnival games, food, and prizes or just to ask some questions and grab free condoms and other sex health supplies.

Don’t miss this fall fest full of pumpkin spice, knowledge, and fun!

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3! Are you ready to make your voice heard? Explore Tisch College’s election resources and tools to register to vote, request an absentee ballot, view state deadlines, sign-up for free localized reminders through TurboVote, learn more about this year’s Massachusetts ballot questions, and more.

Join Tufts Global Education Program Directors to learn more about summer programs!

Learn more about semester and year long Tufts Programs Abroad from our Program Directors!

Tufts Programs Abroad Program Directors are on campus and will be hosting information sessions! Please sign up on our website.

The Swipe It Forward program provides free dining hall meals to students who are having difficulty finding their next meal. Students may donate meals from their meal plans throughout the semester. Donated meals go into the Swipe it Forward bank, where they are distributed to students who need meal access. If you have extra meals, please donate today!

Take the Student Satisfaction Survey to share your thoughts and help shape the future of campus dining.

Your feedback helps improve the quality of food, service, and overall dining experience.

Provide your email address for the chance to win JumboCash. One entry per respondent. Survey closes Friday, November 4!

Monday, October 26
Noon
Tisch Library, Room 127

Join us for Building Confidence as a Public Speaker. Join us for a low-pressure workshop to talk about techniques you can use to help overcome nervousness, build confidence, and help you feel more prepared next time you have a public speaking opportunity.

Our resources are free and open to all undergraduates.

Workshops are held in person on the Medford campus.

Sign up on TutorFinder.

Wharton Moelis Advance Access Program (MAAP) Info Session

Monday, October 26
Noon – 12:45 p.m.
Zoom

MAAP is the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania's deferred enrollment program for students in their final year of undergraduate or full-time graduate study. It gives admitted students 2-4 years of professional experience before their Wharton MBA.

Explore Careers in K-12 Education

Wednesday, October 28
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Zoom

Join Educators Ally and explore education career opportunities, job search tips, and free personalized support for recent graduates—no teaching license or education major required.

WITA Academy Pathways: Careers in International Affairs & Trade

Wedneday, October 28
2 – 3 p.m.
Zoom

Explore career paths in international affairs and trade, hear from industry professionals, and gain free access to WITA workshops for one year by registering with your tufts.edu email address.

AlphaSights Alumni Panel

Wednesday, October 28
7 – 8 p.m.
Zoom

Join AlphaSights for an alumni panel exploring how to leverage your liberal arts education and learn about opportunities in client service, business, and global knowledge sharing.

Duke Fuqua School of Business Masters Programs Info Session

Friday, October 23
12:15 – 12:45 p.m
Zoom

Explore graduate business programs at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, learn about career outcomes, application tips, and financial aid opportunities.

Coffee Chats with Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General

Friday, October 30
11 a.m. – 1 p.m (sign up for a 15 minute slot)
Dowling 740

Join the Massachusetts State Treasurer’s team to explore career opportunities, ask questions, and build your professional network.

The Advising Period Begins Monday, November 2

This is a great time to review your degree sheet, or degree plan to prepare for your advising meeting that will take place during the advising period (November 2 – 20).

Please remember to reach out and schedule an appointment with your Major Advisor, Pre-Major Advisor, or designated Senior Academic Advisor to plan for your SP27 courses and to have your Registration HOLD lifted.

SP27 courses will go live and be available on SIS on November 2.

Familiarize yourself with upcoming registration dates and deadlines by visiting the Academic Calendar.

Majors Month Continues!

Majors Month is to help support your major exploration and declaration in Arts & Sciences, Engineering, and SMFA.

BE sure to look for more announcements listed on your Academic Essentials Canvas course and Jumbo Digest.

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.  

Catholic Mass | 5 p.m. | Goddard Chapel

Protestant Evening Worship (P.E.W.) | 7 p.m. | Goddard Chapel

Midday Mindfulness with the Tufts Buddhist Mindfulness Sangha | Noon | Interfaith Center
Jumbo Spring Break Social | Noon | Eaton 201 (see featured events)

Jumbo Spring Break Social | 6:30 p.m. | JCC 525 (see featured events)

Protestant Bible Study | Noon – 1 p.m. | Barnum Room 231
Meet Yale Law School | 5 p.m. | Curtis Multipurpose Room (see featured events)

Buddhist Tea and Community Care | 7 p.m. | Goddard Chapel

Hoch Cunningham Environmental Lecture Series: After the Flush | Noon – 1 p.m. | Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room (see featured events)

Jummah Prayers | 1:15 – 2 p.m. | Interfaith Center