CMHS Mental Health and Wellbeing Fair, Global Education info sessions, etc.
CMHS Mental Health and Wellbeing Fair, Global Education info sessions, etc.
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JUMBO DIGEST
October 02, 2022
Hello Jumbos!
Happy October! Make sure to take care of yourself and find time to relax during Mental Health Awareness Week.

Student Life Events

Sunday, October 2

Monday, October 3

Tuesday, October 4

Wednesday, October 5

Thursday, October 6

Friday, October 7

Saturday, October 8

Featured Events

CMHS Mental Health and Wellbeing Fair

Join CMHS and other Tufts centers/organizations/groups on Monday, October 3, at 11 a.m.–2 p.m. to engage with mental health resources, learn coping strategies, and have fun. There will be interactive booths, each with a mental health activity, meant to help promote a community of caring and awareness around mental health. There will also be therapy dogs, free food, and some great raffle prizes! Planned location is the Tisch Library rooftop. Rain location is Alumnae Lounge.

Tufts in Madrid Virtual Information Session

Join the director of Tufts in Madrid for an information session on Zoom on Monday, October 3, at 12 noon–12:45 p.m. Please register in advance on Zoom.

Tufts in Paris Virtual Information Session

Join the director of Tufts in Paris on for an information session on Monday, October 3, at 12:20–1:15 p.m on Zoom. This session will cover Tufts in Paris: Sorbonne Nouvelle, Cité Universitaire, Science Po, and CentraleSupélec.

Tufts MS in Innovation and Management Information Session

Join us on Wednesday, October 5, at 12 noon for an in-person information session to learn how the Tufts MS in Innovation and Management prepares you with the business, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills you need to make an impact in the world through technology.
During this live session, held exclusively for the Tufts University community, hear from our admissions team and alumni on the MSIM's immersive curriculum and career outcomes. Learn about cost- and time-saving options like the Dual Degree Program and the new MSIM+.

Tufts in Oxford Virtual Information Session

Join the director of Tufts in Oxford for an information session on Zoom on Wednesday, October 5, at 12 noon–12:45 p.m.

Tufts in Paris: Paris College of Art (PCA) and Beaux Arts Virtual Information Session

Join the director of Tufts in Paris for an information session on Zoom on Wednesday, October 5 at 12:30–1:15 p.m. This session will cover Tufts in Paris: Paris College of Art and Beaux Arts.

Propagating Silence: Listening for Botanical Musicality

This event takes place on Thursday, October 6, at 12 noon–1 p.m. in Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room. Online viewers can register for the livestream.

Back on the Hill: Readjusting to Life at Tufts

Join Tufts Global Education and Counseling and Mental Health Services on Friday, October 7, at 12 noon–1 p.m. in Dowling Hall Room 745A for a conversation on readjusting to life at Tufts after studying abroad. It can be useful to have a plan in place to help you navigate the varying emotions of cultural re-acclimation. This session will aim to help you navigate reverse culture shock, cope with FOMO, and provide you with various resources as you adjust back to life in Medford.

Submit an Event

Students and Student Organizations can submit events to JumboLife by Thursdays at 12 noon and we'll include them in the Jumbo Digest!

Announcements and Updates

Voices Invitation for Student Organizations Fair

The annual virtual Voices of Diverse Experiences program takes place on the weekends of Saturday, October 8, to Sunday, October 9, and Saturday, October 22, to Sunday, October 23. We have over 300 prospective students joining us, and we are looking to host a Tufts student organizations fair at 4:30–5:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, and Saturday, October 22. Please fill out the Google Form no later than Wednesday, October 5, if your organization is interested in presenting!

Academic Reminders

Drop Deadline: Next week, Tuesday, October 11, at 11:59 p.m. ET is the last day for sophomores, juniors, and seniors to drop a course with no record of enrollment. All first-years and new transfer/REAL students have until November 15 to drop a class with no record of enrollment. Connect with your Advising team if you have questions about dropping a course.
A&S First-Years: Join the A&S Senior Academic Advisors on Friday, October 7, at 11 a.m.–12 noon on Zoom to learn more about illness policies and communicating with your professors.

Apply to Speak at TEDxTufts 2023

TEDxTufts provides a platform for members of the Tufts community to spark conversation and create meaningful connections by spreading bold ideas, inspirational stories, and transformative experiences. Is there something you would like to share? We encourage you to apply with any idea you have!
Speaker applications can be found on the TEDxTufts website and are due by October 14 at 11:59 p.m. If you know someone who would be a great speaker, feel free to also nominate them on our site!

Group Fitness Classes Available

Tufts Group Fitness (formerly known as mini courses) are here! Individuals may "a la carte" their group fitness experience for $10 per session. Group Fitness classes are open to Tufts students (undergraduate and graduate), faculty, staff and Tisch Sports & Fitness members. Individuals can sign up for Group Fitness classes on the Tufts Group Fitness website and email recreation@tufts.edu with any questions.
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