Hello Jumbos!
Chag Sameach to those celebrating Passover on Wednesday! Here's what's coming up.
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Sunday, April 2Monday, April 3Tuesday, April 4Wednesday, April 5Thursday, April 6Friday, April 7Saturday, April 8Sunday, April 9Featured Events
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Algorithmic Bias: Myth of Reality?
On Tuesday, April 4, at 6–8:30 p.m. in Alumnae Hall or via Zoom, join Dean Karen Panetta and the School of Engineering Office of Graduate Programs for dinner and a lecture with Dr. Anu Gokhale, Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Information Systems at Saint Augustine's University. Professor Gokhale will investigate real-life examples of artificial intelligence, algorithm design, and the adage that humans are fallible while computers are logical and impartial with no implicit bias. Undergraduates are welcome!
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Senior Commencement Fair
Attention senior class! Stop by the Senior Commencement Fair on Wednesday, April 5, at 9 a.m.–3 p.m. in the Campus Center lobby for everything you need to know about Commencement Weekend. There will be representatives from the Commencement Office, Financial Services, Dining, Alumni Engagement, Career Services, Student Services, Senior Week, and much more.
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Stations of the Cross Hosted by the Catholic Chaplaincy
Each year during Holy Week, we dwell in the story of Jesus' passion. We read and reread the scriptures, but there is one practice that brings it all to life: inviting the faithful to experience this story in an embodied way, the way of the cross. Building upon our virtual gathering last year and with the inspired leadership of Sebastian Fernandez, E24, on Wednesday, April 5, at 5 p.m. at Goddard Chapel, we will gather together for this mini-pilgrimage together with Jesus and one another.
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Diabetes Network Meeting
This Wednesday, April 5, Tufts Chapter of The Diabetes Link is meeting at 7 p.m. in Cummings Center Room 502. Follow our Instagram @tuftsdiabeteslink, email list, and GroupMe for a full list of event dates. Come meet other students in college with diabetes, help plan other events, and make friends who just get it. See you there!
Meeting Dates: April 5, April 19, and May 3
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Feasting Scripts: The Haptics of Debt and Fantasy on Sri Lanka's Plantations
On Thursday, April 6, at 12 noon–1 p.m. in the Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room or virtually, join Mythri Jegathesan from the Department of Anthropology at Santa Clara University for a lecture about Sri Lanka's portrayal in Hollywood and themes of political injustice, built environments, and film. Free pizza will be served; register for the virtual event via Zoom. Visit the Environmental Studies website for the full description. This event is part of Tufts Environmental Studies' weekly environmental lectures.
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Breakfast for Dinner at Carmichael
On Thursday, April 6, at Carmichael, enjoy your favorite breakfast items for dinner, including Berry Blast Smoothies, Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Smoked Salmon, Huevos Rancheros, Breakfast Pizza, and a build-your-own Breakfast Burrito Bar.
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Southern Barbecue Dinner at Dewick
On Thursday, April 6, enjoy a Southern barbecue dinner at Dewick!
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KBUG: FIRST and Abroad
If you are first-generation and/or low-income, join the FIRST Center and the Tufts Global Education team to learn more about studying abroad on financial aid. The meeting will take place on Thursday, April 6, at 5:30–6:30 p.m. in Dowling Hall Room 745B. Dinner will be provided.
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6th Annual Black Maternal Health Conference
The Center for Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice at Tufts University is excited to host our 6th annual hybrid Black Maternal Health Conference. Join us on Friday, April 7, for a full day of learning as we focus on this year's theme, "Centering the Role of Nurses and Midwives in Addressing the Black Maternal Health Crisis." For more information, please email us at bmm@tufts.edu.
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Good Friday Ecumenical Service at Goddard Chapel
With many Christians all over the world, we gather on Good Friday to bear witness to Jesus' Passion. Hosted by Catholic Chaplain Lynn Cooper and Protestant Chaplain Dan Bell on Friday, April 7, at 12 noon, this service is a time of prayer and song as we keep vigil and stay awake to the tombs in our world and the tombs in our heart. If you are interested in singing or playing an instrument, please email Suzie Cartreine, University Chaplaincy Music Director. Rehearsals will be scheduled soon.
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Evergreen: The Exhibition
ONYX, Tufts' premier Africana literary magazine, is hosting Evergreen: the Exhibition. Evergreen stands as ONYX's first campus-wide event since the publication's 2016 hiatus. The exhibition will feature work from Black artists from Tufts and throughout the Boston area and will consist of both a gallery walk and performance. Join ONYX on Saturday, April 8, in the Coolidge Room at 5:30–9 p.m. to celebrate the work and experiences of Black artists in the community. The publication is currently accepting submissions in all mediums.
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Easter Dinner at the Interfaith Center
On Sunday, April 9, at 6 p.m. at the Interfaith Center, the University Chaplaincy will celebrate the Resurrection with tasty food and community. All are welcome! Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. No RSVP required.
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Virtual Reality Speaker Series Volume II: Education
The second installment of our Virtual Reality (VR) Speaker Series is here! On Monday, April 10, at 1 p.m., we will focus on the current use and future advancements of VR technology within education. You don't want to miss out on this exciting panel event followed by a Q&A with our VR professionals.
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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.
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| Announcements and Updates
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Academic Reminders
The Advising Period is happening now, and registration for fall 2023 begins on April 19. Don't wait till the last minute to meet with your advisor and have your advising hold released!
The deadline to Withdraw or to select Pass/Fail for all AS&E undergraduates is Wednesday, April 5, at 11:59 p.m
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Let Your Voice Be Heard on the Tisch Student Advisory Council
Tisch College Student Advisory Council applications are open! Students who represent different aspects of the Tisch College student experience will gain and provide insight into the programs, processes, and outreach at Tisch College. Compensation is $250. The deadline to apply is April 7 at 11:59 p.m.
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Medford Citywide Spring Clean-Up
The City of Medford is hosting a citywide spring clean-up on Saturday, April 15, at 10 a.m.–1 p.m. We would like to encourage Tufts students to sign up and go to the South Medford location (Tufts Park on Main Street). Please wear your Jumbo gear!
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