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Administration, students tackle bias on campus

For a school that prides itself on being open?minded and politically correct, name calling, graffiti and harassment based on race, gender, sexual orientation or ethnicity all occur frequently at Tufts. These acts constitute bias incidents and are dealt with through a variety of student and administrative channels.

Yuri Chang | I hate you, but I love you

Tufts alumna Mitra was spirited fighter and healer

Tanya Mitra (LA '10), whose joyful energy sparked team spirit at tae kwon do tournaments and whose nurturing personality bonded her to people and medicine, died suddenly at her home on Nov. 3. She was 24.

Student grazed by car at Curtis intersection

Reported Bias Incidents: Sept. 2011 through May 2012

Reported incidents are reviewed by the Administrative Contact Team to determine whether they reflect bias according to definitions of bias from Massachusetts' anti?discrimination law and, from there, an appropriate response is decided, which may include investigation, judicial action or mediation.

ACE Fellows program looks to expand

Tufts Mock Trial places sixth in annual Mumbo Jumbo tournament

Tufts Mock Trial (TMT) hosted 22 teams from 19 schools at the fifth annual Mumbo Jumbo tournament held Nov. 10 and 11 in Anderson Hall and Bromfield?Pearson.

Alanna Tuller | Archive Addict

I hate to out myself like this, but I have a confession: I am an aviation history nerd. One of my all?time favorite books is "Skyward" (1928), Richard Byrd's memoir of his historic attempt to complete the first flight to the North Pole. And here's another confession: one of the only things getting me through these final, hellish weeks of the semester is the thought of reading Charles Lindbergh's memoir of his transatlantic flight, "We" (1927), uninterrupted over winter break.

TCU Senate update | Senate unanimously passes safety resolution

The Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate last night passed a resolution in support of the implementation of additional safety measures at the intersection of Packard Avenue and Powderhouse Boulevard.

Committee forms to continue Tisch College dean search

After a delay of longer than a year, the university has convened a search committee to locate and hire the next dean of the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service.

ChildObesity180 receives grant from Harvard Pilgrim

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy's ChildObesity180 organization recently received a $1.5 million grant from the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation to support its Healthy Kids Out of School program.

Westall named associate provost for academic planning

Hurricane Sandy affects Tufts community at home

Jacob Passy | A Bit Off

While daylight saving time may be great for that extra hour of sleep on that one day we turn the clocks back, it eventually sends me into a tailspin. The darkness combined with the November cold makes for a great deal of seasonal affective disorder. Perfect for a pick?me?up, right? And my pick?me?up happens to be gnocchi.

Hollander discusses technology's role in urban planning

Justin Hollander, assistant professor in the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, addressed a small audience yesterday about shrinking cities and using technology to engage community members in urban planning at the inaugural lecture for the new student group Urban Policy, Planning and Prosperity (UP3).

ROTC, ALLIES provide opportunities for involvement with US Armed Forces

Veterans Day earlier this week was more than just a university holiday and a day off from class. Rather, Veterans Day is a time to recognize and reflect on the services and sacrifices of those who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces.Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) ...

Tuesday night Cause Dinner benefits The Thirst Project

Dining Services and the Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate this week hosted their biannual Cause Dinner, supporting The Thirst Project.

Tufts student hospitalized after being hit by car

A Tufts student has been hospitalized after being struck by a car while crossing the intersection of Powderhouse Boulevard and Packard Avenue at approximately 8:30 p.m. last Thursday, Nov. 8.

Alexa Petersen | Jeminist: A Jumbo Feminist

All right. Let me attempt to write something that hasn't already been written about the election. Just when you thought election coverage was coming to an end on Nov. 6, Nov. 6 came and now there is more election coverage! Lucky you!