While women have been appointed as University Chaplain at Tufts ad interim in the past, Rev. Nelson Winger, an ordained minister of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is the first woman to occupy the position of University Chaplain at Tufts full-time.
The poll found that Former Vice President Joe Biden led President Donald Trump 52% to 45% in the national survey of likely voters.
The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning & Engagement (CIRCLE) released a study on Oct. 30 that recorded the number of young people using early voting to cast their ballots in 14 states that are key to the 2020 presidential election.
The university is instructing students to be in their residence halls or off-campus residences between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless they are in the library, an art studio or lab, working or seeking medical care.
In a conversation led by TCU Diversity Officer Mathew Peña, the body discussed a recent incident at the Dunkin’ location involving a Tufts student who alleged in a Facebook post that they were denied a position on account of their race.
Kristian Lundberg, an associate researcher for CIRCLE, and Adam Strong, a former research impact fellow for the organization, co-authored the report that examined states with large rural populations, including Maine, Iowa, North Carolina, Alabama and Minnesota.
Stephen Kurkjian, a Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and founding member of the investigative “Spotlight” team of the Boston Globe, spoke to the Tufts community on Oct. 29 in an event entitled “Free Press: Enemy of the People or Democracy's Lifeblood." It was co-sponsored by Tufts’ Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life.
The collaboration between Mail Services, JumboVote and Tisch College came into effect in the spring after issues with election-related mail. Many students living in Houston and Miller halls, which underwent renovations that changed how residents receive mail, had not been notified by Mail Services that their ballots had arrived.
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Banerjee explained some of the responsibilities her new role entails, including catering to students’ spiritual needs as well as educating others about the Hindu community.
LaTosha Brown, organizer and co-founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund, addressed the Tufts community in a webinar on Oct. 28 as part of Tisch College’s Distinguished Speaker Series.
JT Duck, director of admissions at Tufts, cited disruptions in secondary education caused by COVID-19 as a principal reason for the extension.
The committee is composed of faculty, staff and students and is chaired by Bárbara Brizuela, dean of academic affairs for the School of Arts and Sciences, Nandi Bynoe, associate dean of diversity and inclusion, and Jacqueline Dejean, assistant dean of research and assistant dean for diversity and inclusion.
Mods E and F are the only spaces on campus where singing or playing wind or brass instruments is allowed for students pursuing music degrees. This is a revision to a previous policy, which detailed that no singing or wind and brass instrument playing is allowed on campus or off campus this fall.
The Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate discussed the U.S. presidential election in an online meeting on Sunday night and heard updates from the TCU Senate Executive Board and the various committee chairs.
Snapchat is attempting to reach these younger voters, who make up a large segment of their user base, to emphasize to them the power of their vote. They will use CIRCLE’s research on young voters to accomplish this goal.
Facing outcry over the high price of dues and criticism on social media, Alpha Phi and the vast majority of Chi Omega members will disaffiliate from their national organizations and plot a new course. These announcements mean that by next year, Tufts will only have two remaining sororities.
In past years, Health Services has offered flu shots to students and community members through their facilities. This year, however, they were concerned about social distancing measures while students waited in line for their vaccines.
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TCU Senate consists of five committees that specialize in initiatives to enhance student life: Administration & Policy, Community & Diversity, Education, Outreach and Services.
