JUMBO DIGEST | April 20, 2025 | STUDENT LIFE EVENTS | |
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Hello Jumbos!
Happy Easter to those who celebrate! Enjoy your day off on Monday as we honor Patriots' Day and cheer on the Tufts Marathon Team. Here's what's coming up.
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Patriots' Day observed (University holiday), no classes
Midday Mindfulness with the Tufts Buddhist Mindfulness Sangha | 12 noon | Interfaith Center
Bible Study | 12 noon | Campus Center Room 218
Healing Hatha Flow with Elijah Mirman | 5 p.m. | Hill Hall Aerobics Room
Dinner Club | 5:30 p.m. | Carmichael Dining Center, see featured events
COFFEE (Interfaith Discussion Group) | 8:30 p.m. | Goddard Chapel
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On Easter Sunday, April 20, attend Catholic Mass at 5–6 p.m. at Goddard Chapel, followed by an Easter Dinner Celebration featuring S-Factor and Ladies of Essence at 6:30–8 p.m. at the Interfaith Center. Please note that Protestant Evening Worship will not be held on Easter.
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Join peers for dinner at Carmichael on Monday, April 21, at 5:30–6:45 p.m. Meet new people, talk with others, and sit together for a meal. Stay for as long or as little as you like! No RSVP needed. (Look for the table before the windows with a flyer for Dinner Club.)
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| International Health, Safety, and Security – Option Two |
Students studying abroad for the fall 2025 semester or academic year 2025–2026 must attend one of three sessions on Health, Safety, and Security Abroad. Tufts Global Operations will present on the global assistance and health insurance benefits and additional health, safety, and security topics. This event is Tuesday, April 22, at 12 noon–1 p.m. in Tisch Library Room 304.
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Respite Café: Chai and Snacks |
On Tuesday, April 22, at 3–5 p.m. at the Interfaith Center, join the University Chaplaincy for a time of respite, delicious snacks, and a space to just be as we approach the end of the academic year. This event is co-hosted by the Buddhist Chaplaincy, Humanist Chaplaincy, and Muslim Chaplaincy. Come and go as you please. For more information, email Humanist Chaplain Anthony Cruz Pantojas.
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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. Dinner will be provided! This event takes place Tuesday, April 22, at 5:30–6:30 p.m. in Dowling Hall Room 745A.
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Free Finals Kits from the Mental Health Reps |
Pick up your FREE finals kit from the Mental Health Reps at Tisch Library! Each kit includes sticky notes and pens to help you study, sensory/fidget toys to help you stay focused and calm, mints to help you stay alert, tea and cocoa to stay hydrated, and our best tips for getting in the best headspace before finals. We'll be at Tisch Library at the following times:
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- Tuesday, April 22, at 3–5 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 23, at 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- Thursday, April 24, at 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
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| Calming Sound Healing Session |
This mindfulness sound healing session will take place on Wednesday, April 23, at 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. in Eaton Hall Room 201. The session will be led by Ebony LePenn, founder of the Boston-based Anthony P. Clay Healing Project and the affiliated High Frequency Academy (HFA) Ltd., a school and healing oasis for Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Allies. This event is limited to 20 participants, and registration is required.
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Off-Campus Housing Webinar Special Series: How to Get Your Deposit Back |
You may have paid a lot for your deposit, and with the end of your leases coming soon, this is the perfect time to start thinking about how you can get most of your deposit refunded to you. Join us on Wednesday, April 23, at 12 noon for information on how to leave your off-campus apartment at the end of your lease to ensure you get the most amount of money back from your deposit.
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| Open Mic Night Hosted by Dee-1 with Interfaith Ambassadors |
Get ready! Open Mic Night, plus an Album Release Concert, is happening on Wednesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. in Goddard Chapel. Hosted by Dee-1, this event features "Ripple Effect" by Ayah & The Barnum Boyz, in collaboration with the Tufts Interfaith Ambassadors. Music, meaning, and a mic—don't miss it!
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KBUG: Budgets, Bookings, and Basic Travel Tips |
Students studying abroad in academic year 2025–2026 or who are interested in studying abroad are invited to join the Tufts Global Education staff to learn about how to budget for your semester or year abroad. Tips for booking flights and air travel will also be covered. This event takes place on Thursday, April 24, at 5–6 p.m. on Zoom.
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| Fulbright Program Information Session |
Join the Office of Scholar Development on Friday, April 25, at 2:30 p.m. for a rundown of the Fulbright process. We'll be sharing tips, tricks, and resources, and students will have a chance to ask the Program Specialists and a current Fulbrighter any questions about the grant. The Zoom Meeting ID is 936 9151 6606, and the Passcode is 243282.
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Come join the Rwandan community at Tufts on Friday, April 25, at 6 p.m. for the 31st Commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. There will be a panel about the history of the genocide, the impact of remembrance, and the importance of fighting denial and misinformation. Drinks and light snacks will be provided.
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Tufts Table: Leading Creatively Towards Imaginative Futures on Monday, April 28, at 6–8 p.m. on the SMFA Boston campus is a free community dinner open to all students, faculty, and staff from across Tufts.
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First-Year Bingo Extravaganza |
Attention first-year students: Celebrate the last day before final exams together at the First Annual First-Year Bingo Extravaganza on Tuesday, April 29, at 7 p.m. in Cummings Center Ballrooms. Tickets are available now on Tufts Tickets. This event is open to first-year students only.
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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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Tisch College Accepting New Affiliate Student Organizations |
Does your student organization center community, promote social change, and/or champion democracy for an increasingly multiracial society? Tisch College of Civic Life is seeking 16 affiliate student organizations for the 2025–2026 academic year. Affiliate groups will receive $500 in addition to staff support and access to Tisch College resources. We strongly encourage organizations to apply before the end of the semester for best consideration.
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| Medford/Somerville Campus Student Mailroom Open During Construction |
The new student residences project will impact the way you access the Medford/Somerville campus student mailroom. Phase 1 is Monday, April 14–Friday, May 9. The mailroom will be open regular hours through May 9. To access the mailroom, please use the parking lot entrance on University Ave. There will be limited 15-minute parking in Hill Hall Lot for students needing a car to pick up mail/packages.
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Fall 2025 Registration is open and ongoing for all students. Here are some helpful resources:
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If you need advice or support as you wrap up your semester, don't hesitate to reach out to your advising team or take advantage of the resources offered through the Student Accessibility and Academic Resources (StAAR) Center and Counseling and Mental Health Service (CMHS). We are here to support you and help you have a successful semester!
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| The Fletcher School Still Accepting Fall 2025 Applications |
Attention seniors: The Fletcher School, the school of global affairs at Tufts, is still accepting applications for fall 2025 from well-qualified applicants, including graduating Jumbos. To learn how a master's degree in international relations, global affairs, or international business can help you meet your professional goals, please visit our Master's Programs page or reach out to Adam Herman, associate dean, at adam.herman@tufts.edu for a one-on-one admissions coaching session.
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