JUMBO DIGEST | April 07, 2024 | STUDENT LIFE EVENTS |
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Hello Jumbos!
Be safe if you watch the solar eclipse tomorrow afternoon. Eid Mubarak to those celebrating Eid al-Fitr this week! Here's what's coming up.
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Jeanne and Martin Sussman Lecture |
On Monday, April 8, at 12 noon–1:30 p.m., all students, faculty, postdocs, and staff are invited to the Jeanne and Martin Sussman Lecture "Thermodynamics-Guided Approaches for CO2 Conversion," to be delivered by Dr. Jingguang Chen. Professor Chen will discuss methods of CO2 valorization, which is a potential pathway for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from the chemical sector and reducing the reliance of chemical manufacturing on fossil fuel feedstocks.
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| Know Before U Go (KBUG): LGBTQIA+ with Tufts Global Education |
In collaboration with the LGBT Center, join Tufts Global Education on Tuesday, April 9, at 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Tisch Library DSDI Hub for a candid conversation about LGBTQIA+ experiences abroad. Food will be provided!
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Summer Chinese Language Program Information Session with Tufts Global Education |
Are you interested in studying Chinese in Beijing this summer? Join Tufts Global Education on Tuesday, April 9, at 8–9 p.m. via Zoom as we explore China's capital city while improving your Chinese language skills and broadening your understanding of Chinese culture. Dr. Mingquan Wang will be in attendance to provide in-depth details about this exciting opportunity.
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Preventing Mass Atrocities: Lessons from Research |
Lawrence Woocher is research director for the Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide. He has published widely on early warning, conflict prevention, and the prevention of genocide and mass atrocities. Food will be served on Thursday, April 11, at 12 noon–1:15 p.m. in Cabot Center Room 703.
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Tech Agnostic with Greg Epstein |
On Thursday, April 11, at 12 noon–1:30 p.m. at the Interfaith Center, he Humanist Community at Tufts (HCAT) invites you to a special event featuring Greg Epstein, the Humanist Chaplain for Harvard and MIT. Join us to hear about his upcoming book, Tech Agnostic: How Technology Became the World's Most Powerful Religion, and Why It Desperately Needs a Reformation. If you have questions, contact HCAT.
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Sea-Level Change in Boston: A Story in 3 Acts |
Environmental Studies is excited to host Professor Andrew Kemp of Earth and Climate Sciences at Tufts for the Hoch Cunningham Environmental Lecture Series on Thursday, April 11, at 12 noon. Professor Kemp will talk about the sea level rise in Boston and its contributing factors. The Department of Earth and Climate Sciences is co-sponsoring this talk, which will precede a free screening of Inundation District at The Somerville Theatre on April 23 at 6:30 p.m.
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New Perspectives SMFA Artist Workshop and Lecture Series – Anina Major |
Anina Major (she/her) is a visual artist from the Bahamas. Her decision to establish a home contrary to the location in which she was born and raised motivates her to investigate the relationship between self and place as a site of negotiation. By utilizing the vernacular of craft to reclaim experiences and relocated displaced objects, her practice exists at the intersection of nostalgia and identity. This lecture takes place on Thursday, April 11, at 6:15 p.m.
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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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The Advising Period is upon us, and we are here to help you prepare for your fall 2024 registration. Be sure to schedule an advising appointment with your advisor asap to plan for your courses and to have your Registration Hold lifted.
There is also a new registration format in place for fall 2024 that you can review with your advisor.
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- Engineers have a pre-registration date of April 9 and a subsequent second registration date and time depending on your class year. (Check SIS for your registration times.)
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Do you have questions about the new pre-registration format? Engineers can view a pre-registration presentation for more information and to help with your fall 2024 course enrollment.
- A&S students register April 11–16 by class year. (Check SIS for your registration date/time.)
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Drop-in Advising: Do you have questions about courses and registration or the Withdraw and Pass/Fail deadline? Visit Engineering or Arts & Sciences drop-in advising this week!
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| Enroll for Tufts Summer Session! |
Summer courses at Tufts are currently enrolling. Continue your studies with the leisure of summertime. Catch up on credits, tackle a tough course for your major, or complete your electives over the summer! Choose from hundreds of courses with flexible options.
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