President Monaco issued an anti-violence policy statement two days ago and introduced the Tufts Threat Assessment and Management program (also known as TTAM, pronounced "Tee Tam"). The announcement may cause some confusion around campus.
Over the course of the last several years, the Department of Public and Environmental Safety (DPES) launched an extensive effort to improve pedestrian safety measures at Tufts. Campus has been treated to new signage, freshly painted crosswalks, safety videos and even an entire Safety Awareness Week. DPES, in collaboration with the Tufts University Police Department (TUPD) and the university administration, hired Nitsch Engineering, a safety consulting firm, to analyze problematic campus intersections, collect data and provide recommendations on how to make them safer for pedestrians and motorists alike. However, the department has not stopped there this year they have continued to work with TUPD and external agencies to implement even more safety measures. DPES should be praised for its tireless attempts at keeping the Tufts community safe and sound.
We write today as just a few of the hundreds of alumni who have signed a petition in support of divesting Tufts' endowment from fossil fuel holdings. The petitioners graduated from nearly every Tufts program and have followed very different paths, today working as religious leaders, financial professionals, political leaders, renewable energy scientists, environmental advocates, EPA officials, climate policy researchers, resource management professionals, lawyers, teachers, healthcare professionals and more. In addition to the five coauthors, twelve other alumni cosigned this letter, including Rebecca Batorsky (GSAS '12), Joelle Biele (LA '91), Sara Carnahan (LA '11), Rose Chaffee-Cohen (LA '03), Daniel Coplon-Newfield (LA '96), Matthew Heberger (GSE '03), Adam Joyce (LA '08), Lauren Jubelirer (LA '86), Meg Luthin (LA '07), Ryan Clapp (LA '12), Benjamin M. Smith (LA '02) and Daniel Wong (LA '09).
Proponents of divestment from fossil fuels, notably Tufts Divest, have made a compelling argument for their stance. From the teach-ins to rallies to numerous op-ed submissions during the past few semesters, social activists have made an argument on behalf of our university's environmental, social and ethical responsibilities vis-??-vis the investment of its endowment. However, what these arguments are lacking is a realistic and viable alternative to investment in specific corporations.
Think about how much money you and your parents pay in tuition for a semester at Tufts (or don't think about it, if it makes you feel sick). If you are a typical first-year student and do not receive financial aid, you are paying approximately $58,780 for this semester.
Last week, the Tufts Community Union Senate voted unanimously in favor of the continued reexamination of Tufts policies related to transgender students, specifically regarding living arrangements. The resolution aims to ensure that transgender students feel comfortable and included on the Hill and that the university is appropriately addressing their needs and desires.
This week, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia spoke as a guest of the Snyder Presidential Lecture Series a privately funded initiative intended to invigorate the intellectual environment on campus by providing a forum for the presentation of provocative points of view. While Justice Scalias personal success as a lawyer and judge, his familiarity with the law and judicial procedure and his insight into landmark cases of our time cannot be denied, neither can his personal involvement in the adjudication of cases that have had dire consequences for the quality of life of millions of people. Simply put: the fact that Tufts hosted this man on the same campus as thousands of students whose bodies and communities have been targeted by his decisions is indefensible, and speaks volumes about this institutions disregard for students of marginalized social identities and the communities they come from.
Yesterday, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia spoke on the Hill for the 17th annual Richard E. Snyder President's Lecture Series. His lecture, "Interpreting the Constitution," drew over one thousand members of the Tufts community. Appointed by President Ronald Reagan, Scalia is the longest-serving sitting member of the court, and his originalist interpretation of the Constitution has been influential in many controversial decisions in cases related to marriage equality, gay rights, abortion and affirmative action. Consequently, the selection of Scalia as this year's speaker was not without backlash among members of the Tufts community.
Between your SoHi, Chipotle and The Woods habits, all the money you made this summer might seem like it's seeping into a black hole. So for those of you looking to put some weight back in your wallets, kick back for a minute and jot a couple of notes down. Without further ado, here are "Five Ways to Fund Your Weekends."
Perhaps one of Dartmouth's greatest strengths is its sense of community. Students have a propensity to make strong and lasting connections over their undergraduate careers. Some of this may be borne out of necessity - the limited opportunities to escape our tiny campus both facilitates and necessitates plentiful intercommunity interaction. Alternately, we may just get close as a way to keep warm.
The once infuriating process of making a room reservation on campus has finally been made simple thanks to the implementation of the new Tufts Space and Resource Management System. The new system this summer replaced Tufts outdated R25 room reservation system, which was limited in functionality and full of glitches. Students and faculty alike often complained of rooms getting double-booked and appearing available when they were not. The system change, which took under a year to complete, represents the universitys efforts to improve the efficiency of its many services for students.
In 1978, when Columbia University became one of the first major universities to divest from companies profiting from apartheid South Africa, the trustees gave part of their reasoning as "to maintain educational leadership," which demanded "ethical and humane positions that give effective expression to our highest national ideals."
With leaves changing color and the weather getting chillier, many students eagerly anticipate the arrival of fall. But for Tufts Health Service, these indicate a different type of change: the flu season is upon us.
For years, various sports commentators, newspaper columnists, players and fans have been trying to crack the student-athlete conundrum. The issue is figuring out a way for college students who participate in high-revenue Division I sports to be treated as students, with academics being their No. 1 priority, without being taken advantage of as they bring in billions of dollars to their schools.
For those in higher education, research can feel like something they own. It becomes a calling card, central to ones career. With the new trend of open access gaining ground, research accessibility can be a tricky issue in academic politics.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is a worldwide restaurant chain known for both its burritos and its message. According to their mission statement, Chipotle promotes food with integrity, serving the best sustainable food and using ingredients that are raised with respect for the animals, the environment and the farmers. Recently, however, Chipotle has, in this humble farmers eye, lost their integrity and is sending the wrong message.
For those in higher education, research can feel like something they own. It becomes a calling card, central to one's career. With the new trend of open access gaining ground, research accessibility can be a tricky issue in academic politics.
This year, Tufts has integrated Turnitin, an Internet-based plagiarism detection service created by the company iParadigm, with Trunk.
Op-ed submissions are an integral part of our connection with you, our readers. As such, we would like to clarify our guidelines for submitting op-eds and what you can expect from the process.
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