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New Fellowship & Grant Opportunities
Several external groups have posted new fellowship and grant opportunities with deadlines coming up soon.
November 14, 2023
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People in lecture hall, looking towards the front of the room
Slavery, Colonialism and their Legacies Symposium held at Tufts Dental School
On November 8th, the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy, along with the History Department, the Center for the Humanities at Tufts, the Tufts Archival Research Center and the Office of the Provost hosted a symposium at Tufts Dental School in Boston, to introduce the Slavery, Colonialism and Their Legacies at Tufts (SCL) Project.
November 13, 2023
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Faculty Fellowship ad, white text on purple textured background
CHAT is accepting Faculty Fellowships for 2024-25. Apply by December 17
The Center for the Humanities at Tufts offers three research fellowships each academic year to faculty in the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts who are engaged in humanistic scholarship or artistic creation or criticism. Tenured faculty, tenure track faculty, and professors of the practice are eligible to apply.
November 13, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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