Events on the Hill: Week of Sept. 25

TUESDAY

“Civics Fest”

Details: In celebration of national voter registration day, the Tisch College of Civic Life is holding Civics Fest, where attendees can register to vote, eat ice cream and learn about different political organizations on campus.

When and Where: 12–3 p.m., Upper Campus Center patio

Sponsors: Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life, JumboVote, Generation Citizen, ALLIES, Tufts Democrats, Tufts Republicans, ACLU and CIVIC

“Startups, Security and Social Change”

Details: Double jumbo Steve Koltai A '76, F '78 will speak at a Tisch College Lunch and Learn. Koltai has worked at numerous companies including Warner Brothers Inc. and the State Department and is the author of the recently published book "Peace through Entrepreneurship: Investing in a Startup Culture for Security and Development."

When and Where: 12:30–1:30 p.m., Cabot 703

Sponsors:  Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life and The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY

“Thinking for Sustainable Development”

Details: Angela Hansen, an advisor at Dalberg Global Development Advisors, will speak. Over the course of her career, Hansen has consulted international non-governmental organizations and private sector companies around issues of global development and agriculture.

When and Where: Sept. 27 12:30 p.m., Mugar 200, The Fletcher School

Sponsor:Institute for Business in the Global Context and The Fletcher School

Flu Shots

Details: The Health Center is offering free flu shots for students who have paid a health fee.

When and Where: Sept. 27 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Sept. 28 2–5 p.m., Tufts Health Service Conference Room on the Lower Level

Sponsor: Tufts Health Services

FRIDAY

“Human Interaction Laboratory Launch”

Details: Dr. J.P. De Ruiter is launching his new human interaction lab with a morning-long event. De Ruiter and two faculty from the Rutgers School of Communication and Information will give three separate talks. Breakfast and lunch will be served.

When and Where: 9:45 a.m., Kreplick Conference Room, Psychology Building

Sponsors: Human Interaction Laboratory