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Tufts Arab Student Association calls for relief funds after fatal Moroccan earthquake

By Akisha Tokwe | September 28

Thousands of people perished from an 6.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the Atlas region of Morocco on the night of Sept. 8. The Tufts Arab Student Association responded by starting relief initiatives, calling for donations and raising awareness of the tragedy. The earthquake reached as far as Marrakech city, which was 40 miles southwest from the epicenter, but most of the destruction was experienced by the small rural communities of the High Atlas mountain range.

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As armed conflicts erupt in Sudan, Fletcher expert and students offer insight

By Akisha Tokwe | April 25

Armed conflict broke out in Khartoum, Sudan on April 15 as the national army and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces battle each other for control of the country. Fletcher School students Eliab Taye and Chepkorir Sambu offer perspective on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan along with Professor Chidi Odinkalu.

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University Chaplaincy’s Russell Lecture hosts honorary degree recipient Ofelia Zepeda

By Akisha Tokwe | March 14

The Tufts University Chaplaincy held its annual Russell Lecture on Spiritual Life on March 7, with a lecture by Ofelia Zepeda, a 2021 Tufts honorary degree recipient. Zepeda, a poet and scholar, lectured on the intersection of language and spirituality, and the role of poetry in reviving indigenous languages.

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Somerville hosts ‘Midterm Ceremonies’ event

By Akisha Tokwe | January 18

The city of Somerville hosted its “Midterm Ceremonies” event on Jan. 3 featuring Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, City Council President Ben Ewen-Campen and School Committee Chair Andre Green. The three officials discussed the progress they made in the past year and their goals for 2023.

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Tufts Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies wins multiple ASTR awards

By Akisha Tokwe | November 30

Several members of the Tufts Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies were recognized in this year’s American Society for Theatre Research awards. Among this year’s winners are two faculty members and three alumni.

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Tisch College hosts renowned civil rights lawyer Sherrilyn Ifill

By Akisha Tokwe | November 14

The Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life closed its 2022 Solomont Speaker Series on Nov. 9 with a lecture by Sherrilyn Ifill, a preeminent civil rights lawyer. Ifill gave an overview of the state of American democracy and discussed the urgent need to fight for it.

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Tufts Gordon Institute adds a new minor, Foundations for Future Leadership

By Akisha Tokwe | October 17

The Gordon Institute, a school within the Tufts School of Engineering, has introduced a new minor this semester called Foundations for Future Leadership. The minor seeks to equip students with personal and professional skills needed to develop their leadership abilities and tackle future challenges.

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CIRCLE releases youth civic engagement report ahead of midterms

By Akisha Tokwe | September 12

Tisch College's Center for Information and Research on Civic Leadership and Engagement recently released a report detailing actionable recommendations for institutions and communities seeking to promote youth electoral engagement.

Tufts Arab Student Association calls for relief funds after fatal Moroccan earthquake

As armed conflicts erupt in Sudan, Fletcher expert and students offer insight

University Chaplaincy’s Russell Lecture hosts honorary degree recipient Ofelia Zepeda

Somerville hosts ‘Midterm Ceremonies’ event

Tufts Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies wins multiple ASTR awards

Tisch College hosts renowned civil rights lawyer Sherrilyn Ifill

Tufts Gordon Institute adds a new minor, Foundations for Future Leadership

CIRCLE releases youth civic engagement report ahead of midterms

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