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two people talking, and others in chairs, facing a projection screen
Environmental Humanities Symposium draws interdisciplinary crowd
The Environmental Humanities Symposium drew a crowd of students and professors from many disciplines on September 21 and 22 in Curtis Hall.
October 18, 2023
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poster featuring drawing of woman's face with really curly hair
Tickets for Marie Antoinette, a TDPS production, on sale now
The Department of Theater, Dance and Performance studies enthusiastically welcomes the entire Tufts community to come see David Adjmi’s (playwright) contemporary take on the young queen of France.
October 12, 2023
Louise Halfe at a podium, and students in chairs listening
Louise Halfe at a podium, and students in chairs listening
Canadian Poet Laureate Louise Halfe comes to campus
CHAT, TDPS, RCD and the English Department hosted Canadian Poet Laureate and Native Canadian, Louise Halfe, to campus.
October 12, 2023
eight books on yellow background
eight books on yellow background
What to Read and Watch During Latinx Heritage Month
Tufts Now has a great article about what to read & watch during Latinx Heritage Month
October 6, 2023
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poster featuring faces of 2 professors, text and blurry images of photographs
Introduction to 10 Million Names Project, October 11
The Center for the Study of Race and Democracy and the History Department welcome. you to come visit 48 Professors Row to learn more about a new initiative, "10 Million Names."
October 6, 2023
Audrey Petty speaking on stage
Audrey Petty speaking on stage
Author Audrey Petty comes to Campus
On September 20, UEP, CHAT, and others hosted a special event in the Crane Room of Paige Hall at noon for a conversation with author Audrey Petty.
September 26, 2023
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rainbow ribbon with text "lighting the way" above it
Inauguration of President Kumar: 9/30-10/7 (various events)
On October 6th, Tufts will celebrate the installation of our 14th University President, Sunil Kumar. Events are scheduled from September 30th through October 7th in celebration of this induction.
September 21, 2023
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three men in silhouette, in front of an abstract art picture
Tufts Invests in the Humanities
Recognizing the crucial role that the arts and humanities play in our lives, Tufts is taking steps to support faculty and students who study, work, and create in those fields.
September 18, 2023
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people browsing through tables outdoors
Tufts Community Day: Oct. 1
Join neighbors, families, and friends for Tufts Community Day on Sunday, October 1, 2023 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Academic Quad (labeled as "The Green" in Google maps) of the Medford/Somerville campus.
September 18, 2023
Ellen Garrison in profile, with photo of her family and house behind her
Ellen Garrison in profile, with photo of her family and house behind her
Filming for Half the History, Oct. 9th
On Monday, October 9, Half the History will be shooting a recreation of the Concord Bicentennial Parade of 1835. Ellen Garrison, age 12, initiated her career as an activist claiming her rights by walking hand-in-hand with one of her White classmates, Abba Prescott.
September 5, 2023
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three books on a table with green background and book award logo above it
Congratulations to Kerri Greenidge, MAAH Stone Book Award Winner
Kerri Greenidge, Co-Director of the CSRD, has just been named a finalist for the MAAH Stone Book award for her work The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family.
September 5, 2023
silhouettes of women in shades of pink, with text box "Civic Life Lunch" above it
silhouettes of women in shades of pink, with text box "Civic Life Lunch" above it
Civic Life Lunch - Who Tells Her Story?
Why are stories of women, particularly women from marginalized groups, so underrepresented in the historical record and modern media? Who decides whose story is told, and how? Join Tisch College for lunch and learn how Half the History curates, archives and shares diverse women's stories through short-form biography, film and podcast...and how students can get involved. Added bonus? Check out the brand new Half the History exhibit now on display in the Barnum Hall lobby gallery.
August 31, 2023