JUMBO DIGEST | October 18, 2026 | STUDENT LIFE EVENTS

Hello Jumbos!

Get outside and enjoy the New England fall weather! Here's what's coming up.

Explore student organizations and event opportunities, connect with interest communities, and find all of the resources you need to lead your organization! 

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.

Tuesday, October 20
5 p.m.
Olin 12

Join us for an Italian Movie Night! We will be screening “The Dinner,” a film by Ivano De Matteo.

Comes with pizza and a side of English subtitles. 

For questions, contact Rose Facchini (rose.facchini@tufts.edu).

Wednesday, October 21
Noon – 1 p.m.
JCC Room 170

Coming up this week at StAAR, in collaboration with CMHS!

Come learn about optimizing your wellbeing for academic success.

Our resources are free and open to all undergraduates.

Workshops are held in person on the Medford campus.

We'll talk about:

Thursday, October 22
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Academic Quad

Join us for games, food, and fun! 

First 500 attendees will receive a special Tufts 175 commemorative gift.

Sponsored by the Office of the President and the Office for Campus Life.

Thursday, October 22
Noon – 1 p.m.
Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room

Join us for a talk by Dr. Juliette Rooney-Varga, Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

She will explore how community-based approaches can accelerate the scaling of sustainability innovations, using an interactive model and examples from sustainability education, regenerative agriculture, and political movements.

Co-sponsored by the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning.

 Lunch provided.

This talk will be livestreamed and recorded.

Thursday, October 22
6 – 8:15 p.m.
Breed Memorial Hall, 51 Winthrop Street

Interested in exploring careers in finance?

Join us for conversation and career insights. We'll have experts from across the finance sector—including investment banking, asset management, private banking, private equity, sales and trading, corporate finance, and real estate.

Our panel will be followed by open networking with alumni and employers from organizations such as Bain Capital, Fidelity, State Street, and more.

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.

Monday, October 19
Noon – 1 p.m.
Dowling Hall 730A

The vibrant city of Oaxaca, Mexico awaits you this summer! SMFA 194: Special Topics: Fresco in Mexico introduces students to the history, techniques, and materials of fresco as practiced in Mexico and the United States. Students will explore Western, Nahuatl, Mixtec, and Zapotec traditions while creating fresco panels and murals. Experience fresco as both an artistic practice and a living cultural tradition. This 4 SHU course is open to all interested students and has no pre-requisites.

Join us on Monday, October 19, for the following global education opportunities:

Join us on Wednesday, October 21, for the Tufts in Beijing Info Session; 6 – 7 p.m., Laminan Lounge, Olin Center

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 opens closes Friday, November 4!

Tuesday, October 20
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Alumnae Lounge 

Curious about serving in the Peace Corps?

Join alumni and returned Peace Corps volunteers for a panel, networking lunch, and application workshop. Hear firsthand service stories and get practical advice on deadlines and applications from a Senior Recruiter.

You can also join coffee chats on 10/20, 1:30 – 3 p.m. in Dowling Hall OR attend a virtual info session on 11/19.

Many ways to connect!

Tufts Meets SEO Career

Monday, October 19
6 – 7 p.m.
Tisch 304

SEO Career prepares undergrads for summer internships in corporate America, including Wall Street, commercial real estate, and technology.

Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) Info Session

Monday, October 19
6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Zoom

Virtual JET is a Japanese government initiative that brings college graduates—mostly native speakers of English—to live and work in Japan.

University of St. Andrews: Masters of Public Policy Info Session

Monday, October 19
7 – 8 p.m.
Dowling Hall, Millmore Room

Earn an MPP in a year; no prior knowledge in economics, mathematics or stats required, only motivation to do quant policy analysis.

Climate Policy Simulation: Policy in Practice

Friday, October 23
12:45 – 5 p.m
Edward Kennedy Institute (transportation provided)

In this hands-on experience, you'll collaborate to develop legislation addressing climate and energy policy.

Last call to register; space is limited.

Friday, October 23
Noon on Zoom

Are you a U.S. citizen committed to a future career in public service? Are you a junior with a demonstrated record of community action and leadership (activism, electoral politics, nonprofit or government work)?

Are you interested in $30,000 toward graduate school? If your answer to all these questions is yes, then you might be interested in the Truman Scholarship.

The Office of Scholar Development will be holding this informational session. 

Friday, October 23
3 – 4 p.m. on Zoom

Interested in being a research assistant at a think tank in D.C. for a year? 

You may be a good fit for the James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

The Endowment offers approximately 15 fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors.

The Office of Scholar Development will also be holding an info session to go over the internal nomination process. 

Title VI and Title VII: Nondiscrimination and Freedom of Expression at Tufts – Student and Employee Rights and Responsibilities

All students are required to complete this brief online learning module.

It introduces our shared rights, responsibilities, and expectations related to nondiscrimination and freedom of expression, helping foster a respectful, inclusive community where people can learn and engage across differences.  

Majors Month Starts Monday, October 19!

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

Please look for Majors Month announcements on your Academic Essentials Canvas course and the 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

Italian Movie Night | 5 p.m. | Olin 12 (see featured events)

From surviving to thriving | Noon – 1 p.m. | JCC 170 (see featured events)

Protestant Bible Study | Noon – 1 p.m. | Barnum Room 231

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

Take a break from midterms | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Academic Quad (see featured events)

Hoch Cunningham Environmental Lecture Series: Community-based scaling for innnovations in sustainability | Noon – 1 p.m. | Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room (see featured events)

Rooting with Yoga | 5 p.m. | Interfaith Center

Finance Networking Night | 6 – 8:15 p.m. | Breed Hall, 51 Winthrop (see featured events)

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