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TUSC organizes more than 100 events for spring break 'Staycation'

By Matthew McGovern | March 22

There is a wide variety of programming planned for the week, including kickboxing, yoga and zumba classes, grab-n-go events, cooking classes and mindfulness sessions. The events are taking place during what would have been a week-long spring break, had it not been for the pandemic. Kabra, a sophomore, spoke about how she hopes the "Staycation” can benefit students who are missing the typical mid-semester break.

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WMFO resumes in-person DJing with restrictions

By Matthew McGovern | March 11

The Office for Campus Life gave WMFO, Tufts' freeform radio station, permission to welcome DJs back into the studio as part of thebroader easing of university restrictions announced on Feb. 18.

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RAs met with mixed response after presenting concerns to Residential Life

By Matthew McGovern | February 25

Due to financial and legal limitations, ORLL cannot grant all the requests the RAs made in their email. For instance, ORLL is restricted in its ability to accommodate calls for increased compensation, prioritization for the COVID-19 vaccine and communication of COVID-19 statistics in residence halls.

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Psychology department to launch new series on anti-racism, to begin in April

By Matthew McGovern | December 4

Sam Sommers, professor of psychology and department chair, expressed that the goal of the series is to provide a venue for well-regarded scientists to share their research on anti-racism with the community, and to allow students an opportunity to network with people in the field.

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Talloires Network announces international Next Generation Leader Initiative

By Matthew McGovern | November 20

The initiative will be hosted in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, and will be composed of 40 civically engaged ‘next generation leaders’ from around the world.

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Faculty Senate condemns administration's handling of dental school furloughs, lack of transparency

By Matthew McGovern | October 19

After the Faculty Senate issued a resolution on Sept. 30 condemning Tufts’ lack of communication and transparency in its decision to lay off employees and reduce salaries at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM), university officials responded in an Oct. 13 statement that the decision was not within the scope of the Faculty Senate.

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CNN political commentator Van Jones discusses criminal justice, political engagement

By Matthew McGovern | October 2

Van Jones, CNN correspondent, social entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author, spoke with the Tufts community in a webinar on Thursday, Oct. 1, as part of the Tisch College Distinguished Speaker Series.

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Professors, students react to adjusted lab courses, COVID-19 impact on STEM

By Matthew McGovern | October 1

Labs have had to switch to virtual and hybrid formats due to COVID-19, receiving mixed reviews from students and faculty.

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Elaine Chen named new director of Entrepreneurship Center

By Matthew McGovern | September 23

Prior to joining the Tufts community, Chen founded ConceptSpring, a consulting company that provides entrepreneurial training and advises different organizations to promote growth, according to its website. She was also the vice president of various companies, and focused primarily on engineering and product management.

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Tufts-based researchers design model connecting hospitals, college residential halls

By Matthew McGovern | April 24

Researchers at the Metric Geometry and Gerrymandering Group (MGGG), who usually focus on redistricting, have developed a new model in recent weeks to alleviate the burden on hospitals as they fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

TUSC organizes more than 100 events for spring break 'Staycation'

WMFO resumes in-person DJing with restrictions

RAs met with mixed response after presenting concerns to Residential Life

Psychology department to launch new series on anti-racism, to begin in April

Talloires Network announces international Next Generation Leader Initiative

Faculty Senate condemns administration's handling of dental school furloughs, lack of transparency

CNN political commentator Van Jones discusses criminal justice, political engagement

Professors, students react to adjusted lab courses, COVID-19 impact on STEM

Elaine Chen named new director of Entrepreneurship Center

Tufts-based researchers design model connecting hospitals, college residential halls

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