Even though Mardi Gras was last Tuesday, Tufts students had the opportunity to keep celebrating on Thursday at this year's Mardi Gras-themed "Faculty Waits On You Dinner and Auction" (FWOYDA).
Next time you're in the mood for a spontaneous Thursday night excursion beyond the edges of campus, just check Facebook.
Until this weekend, catching a glimpse of the library roof's panoramic vista has meant peering through fencing and past building equipment. On Friday, though, the Tisch Library roof opened to the public for the first time since construction began after classes ended last spring.
Tufts' newly formed Delta Tau Delta (DTD) colony is working to shore up numbers and mold a new image for itself after a pledge-induction ceremony on Thursday.
Theta Delta Chi (123) brothers took philanthropy to a hairy level over the weekend.
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has placed Tufts on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction, the quasi-public federal agency announced on Jan. 23. That recognition, which was given to 83 colleges nationwide, recognizes colleges and universities for their commitment to volunteering, service learning and civic engagement.
Junior Eliza Howe knew that she wanted to transfer to Tufts after just one year at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She labored over applications and the hassles of changing schools. But when she got to Tufts, she found that two of her half-credit courses would not be transferable.
You may have noticed that there is no Features section in the paper today. Rest assured, this does not mean that the Daily is cutting Features. Starting today, the News and Features sections will combine every Friday to allow for more flexibility and interaction between the two. We hope that the Friday version will help improve the way in which we cover issues important to the Tufts community.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions admitted a total of 497 Early Decision (ED) applicants this year, 150 of whom were accepted through Early Decision II.
While University of Massachusetts Amherst freshman Meg Fallon was growing up, there was rarely a dull moment. Fallon, who is the second oldest of seven children, experienced a childhood that has certainly become unusual in the United States today -- living with six siblings and constantly juggling the intensity of a life surrounded by people in a bustling household. For Fallon, there were definite unique experiences that came with growing up as a part of such a large unit.
National Public Radio ombudsman Alicia Shepard spoke yesterday in the Sophia Gordon Multipurpose Room about her work, her experience and her thoughts on the self-regulation of media. Her presentation came to promote the fledgling public editor program sponsored by the Media Advocacy Board.
Two African-American faculty members denied tenure at Emerson College last May are filing complaints against the school, claiming they were rejected because of their race.
Tufts students are continuing to scour the globe despite tough economic times, as the Office of Programs Abroad reported little change in the number of applicants this year compared to figures from years prior.
For thousands of upcoming college graduates, the thought of entering into the labor force is dismal, if not completely unbearable. A sagging economy coupled with a rising unemployment rate have made the prospect of finding an interesting, decently paying job seem to be a task of Herculean proportions. All over the country, firms and corporations are slashing jobs in a desperate effort to conserve funds and stay afloat amidst the current economic turmoil. But despite the national trend towards downsizing and centralization, one firm is looking for eager and willing workers -- the United States Foreign Service.
After nearly four decades without any significant up-grades, the Pearson Chemical Laboratory is slated for a renovation to begin in March and to finish before the start of the fall semester. The renovation will fix several problems in the lab, including extreme temperatures, outdated equipment and crowded conditions.
Andrew Wilson, a professor of the archaeology of the Roman Empire at Oxford, is visting campus this week as the speaker for a four-part lecture series sponsored by the Department of Classics. The last two installments of the Balmuth Lecture Series will take place tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Cabot 206 and tomorrow at the same time in Braker 001. While on the Hill, Wilson took a moment to sit down with the Daily's Carter Rogers.
Braving the wintry weather on Sunday night, students trekked to Ball Square to have breakfast for dinner.
Participants bid on everything from tennis lessons to musical performances during the Asian American Alliance's (AAA) annual charity auction on Friday. The event, which was in Sophia Gordon Hall, raised $1,600 for the Friends of the Chinatown Library campaign.
Sophia Gordon: Tufts' ultimate on-campus housing. The location is ideal, the building is brand spanking new and the lucky few who live there can even take an elevator to their room.
With University President Lawrence Bacow's office no longer able to provide student groups with co-sponsorship funds, the Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate has stepped in to fill the void.
