Even as Tufts faced a 25 percent endowment loss and had to cut back to make ends meet, the Institute for Global Leadership (IGL) ended fiscal year 2009 with a surplus thanks to increased fundraising efforts and an unexpected hike in donor support.
As many at Tufts and within its surrounding communities look forward to easier subway access thanks to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) Green Line extension project, university administrators have aired concerns over safety issues surrounding the stop planned for Tufts' campus.
Adjusting to the social aspects of a new environment and navigating the bureaucratic waters of credit allocation are not the only struggles that transfer students face, according to the latest National Survey of Student Engagement, an annual study of undergraduate students nationwide. The survey found that most transfers participate far less in extracurricular activities on college campuses. However, their findings do not seem to hold true at Tufts.
It all began in the late 18th century with a Dublin theater proprietor named James Daly. A real sucker for bets, and not an adversary of a little gossip, Daly would do almost anything if it involved a test of nerves and a bit of boldness. Naturally, when he was challenged to add a word to the English language in a humble 24 hours, he accepted and immediately hired men to cover the entirety of Dublin with posters and graffiti — any form of public display that broadcasted his very own creative, nonsensical brainchild: "quiz."
The Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate lent strong support before the Thanksgiving break to a proposal by the TCU Treasury to establish a new endowment made up of surplus funds from student activities fees.
Tufts Hillel, along with many of its affiliates in the United States, has fared well and kept programming levels stable despite the economic downturn.
Renowned philanthropist Elaine Schuster, a Tufts donor and an advocate of active citizenship, health care and education, was nominated in September by President Barack Obama and recently appointed by the Senate to serve as a representative to the 64th session of the U.N. General Assembly.
In a week littered with rivalry games across the nation, one coach's misfortune in a mundane contest took center stage.
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the biggest bar night of the year, far surpassing New Year's Eve, as every home-from-college senior (and junior ... and some crafty sophomores) flood into the local bars whose insides they used to covet from the coffee shop across the street. It is there that we now drink, some to keep high school memories at bay, others to dredge them up and most to get a healthy dose of both. We fake enjoy accidentally running into old nemeses, and sometimes we even feign complete ignorance of each other's presence. But by the time 2 a.m. rolls around, who are we trying to kid? We all knew we were going to be here. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Where else would we be?
As Dining Services continues to grapple with a strained economic climate, administrators are noticing few improvements to some of the problems that plagued them a year ago.
Tufts' Board of Trustees adopted a university-wide Declaration on Freedom of Expression this month, approving language that extols free inquiry and debate but emphasizes the need "to ensure the orderly function of the educational enterprise."
MONDAY "Managing South Asia's Waters" Details: John Briscoe, professor of the practice of environmental health and environmental engineering at Harvard University, will speak on his experience working with water issues throughout his career as an engineer, epidemiologist and teacher. When and Where: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Cabot Intercultural Center 7th floor Sponsors: The Center for South Asian and Indian Ocean Studies
When the holiday season approaches, many students eagerly look forward to one of the most appealing aspects of their time off: home-cooked meals. But when Tufts students are at school and don't have a meal plan, where do they typically go to get their food?
After students and faculty attended classes on Veterans Day earlier this month, the Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate on Nov. 22 unanimously passed a resolution calling for the university not to hold classes on future Veterans Days and to better integrate veterans into its celebration of the holiday.
For some, Thanksgiving weekend is all about the holiday traditions of home, family and food. For others, though, the weekend centers on another holiday — one that is more focused on competition, big crowds and, most importantly, retail.
Students worried about having to walk to Medford Square to mail their boxes and letters can breathe a sigh of relief: Tufts' United States Postal Service (USPS) branch, which was under review for possible closure, will stay open for the time being, USPS announced last week.
This article is the second in a two-part series examining student health insurance. The first section looked at student insurance programs statewide. This article focuses on health insurance at Tufts. The Student Health Organizing Coalition (SHOC), a Tufts-based organization that seeks to bring a student voice to discussions on student health insurance, is taking a magnifying glass to Tufts' student health insurance plan, as group members work with legislators to push for statewide reform.
Often referred to as the ultimate college town, Boston is impressively home to over 250,000 students. With such a young population, the city offers an accessible setting to meet students from other schools. And yet a trip into Boston can sometimes seem as daunting as climbing Mount Everest. Comfortable on the Hill, many students tend to stray no farther than Davis Square.
A report by state officials planning the Green Line extension into Somerville and Medford may have paved the way for a professional soccer stadium just four miles from Tufts' campus.
Junior Eliza Walters didn't waste much time deciding what she should and should not eat prior to this year. At the dining hall, Walters glided from station to station filling her plate with whatever looked appetizing that evening. At restaurants, she ordered the dish that most appealed to her, and during trips to the grocery store Walters filled her cart with items that were sure to satisfy her. This carefree approach to food selection came to an end in late August, however, when Walters was diagnosed with celiac disease, an inherited autoimmune disease in which the small intestine is damaged by eating gluten and other proteins found in wheat, barley and rye.
