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Somerville School Committee, city councilors endorse millionaire tax ballot question

By Evelyn Altschuler | November 8

The Somerville School Committee has unanimously endorsed voting “Yes” on Question 1, a ballot initiative proposing the Fair Share Amendment. If passed, the Fair Share Amendment would apply to Massachusetts residents whose annual household income is above $1 million. The so-called “millionaire’s tax” would impose an additional 4% income tax on income above $1 million.

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Lorgia García Peña discusses new book: ‘Translating Blackness’

By Evelyn Altschuler | September 26

Lorgia García Peña, Mellon professor in the Department of Studies in Race, Colonialism and Diaspora at Tufts University, discussed her new book Translating Blackness on Sept. 22. García Peña read excerpts from the book, followed by a panel discussing the importance ofits findings and arguments.

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Tisch College recognizes 19 students with Presidential Award for Civic Life

By Evelyn Altschuler | April 29

The Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life recognized the service and leadership of 19 undergraduate and graduate students with Presidential Awards for Civic Life at an April 22 ceremony in Breed Memorial Hall. Amber Asumda, Claudia Guetta, Emma Downs, Jay-Miguel Fonticella, Leanne Loo and Maycon Santos, all seniors, are this year’s undergraduate winners. Ricardo Moreno, Delia Burns, Lark Escobar,Avis Carrero, Logan Schwartz, Iris Montes, Joshua McLinden, Qimei Liu,Cora Evans, Charles Christopher Hines III, Anshelle Reen Tucker, Tara Ahmadi and Alex Coston are this year’s graduate winners.

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TCU Senate reboots Menstrual Product Project

By Evelyn Altschuler | April 8

The Services Committee of the Tufts Community Union Senate is restarting its Menstrual Product Project, an initiative that places free menstrual products in restrooms around Tufts’ campus. The project began in 2019 but was paused during the pandemic. Arielle Galinsky, Services Committee chair and a Class of 2024 senator, described the goals of the project.

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Data Intensive Studies Center launches art datathon, discusses feminist data science

By Evelyn Altschuler | February 15

On Feb. 11, the Data Intensive Studies Center launched its 2022 Art Datathon with a “What Does Feminist Data Science Look Like?” lecture from Catherine D’Ignazio, assistant professor of urban science and planning at MIT, director of the Data + Feminism Lab and co-author of the book “Data Feminism” (2020).

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Kenann McKenzie named director of GLAD Center

By Evelyn Altschuler | November 30

On Oct. 25, the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life announced that Kenann McKenzie, educator and civic leader,will direct the newly created Generous Listening and Dialogue (GLAD) Center. The GLAD Center was established this May andintended to "serve as a hub and educational resource for the Tufts University community to promote authentic dialogue and generous listening across differences."

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Government shutdown would affect long-term research goals, experts say

By Evelyn Altschuler | October 25

Congress avoided a federal government shutdown in late September with the passage of a bill that would keep the government funded through Dec. 3. With this date looming, many in higher education are concerned about the effect a prolonged government shutdown might have on colleges and universities, which depend on federal funding for research, grants and financial aid.

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Easing of COVID-19 restrictions at Tisch Library allows for increased capacity, extended hours

By Evelyn Altschuler | October 6

Tisch Library introduced a series of changes at the beginning of the fall semester in response to the COVID-19 situation on campus. With vaccination rates high, the library no longer requires individual seat reservations and social distancing. Additionally, the library is open to vaccinated community members and has extended its operating hours.

Somerville School Committee, city councilors endorse millionaire tax ballot question

Lorgia García Peña discusses new book: ‘Translating Blackness’

Tisch College recognizes 19 students with Presidential Award for Civic Life

TCU Senate reboots Menstrual Product Project

Data Intensive Studies Center launches art datathon, discusses feminist data science

Kenann McKenzie named director of GLAD Center

Government shutdown would affect long-term research goals, experts say

Easing of COVID-19 restrictions at Tisch Library allows for increased capacity, extended hours

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