Students and the Alumni Association
"I’m very happy with the Alumni office because they have helped me out so much with my senior project. I’ve been put in contact with people who I wouldn’t have had access to otherwise because they’re so famous. They were very willing to help me out. Those interviews will have a big impact on my project."
Did you know that from the moment you step on campus, you're part of the Tufts alumni network? From matriculation through graduation and beyond, the Tufts University Alumni Association (TUAA) is one of your most valuable resources in helping you make the most out of your college experience. We have been a presence on campus for more than 150 years, and represent a prestigious group of more than 100,000 living alumni. Enjoy your time on the Hill – it will go by quickly – and remember that your connection to Tufts will last for a lifetime.
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Campus-wide Programming
You’re a student. What can TUAA do for you? More than you probably think. In addition to the programming we provide for individual classes, TUAA hosts a number of annual programs designed to help you connect with alumni and experience the traditions that have shaped Tufts' unique campus culture.
Traditions Week
Re-introduced to campus in 2010, this week-long series of events in April is a way for students and alumni to join together to celebrate traditions old and new. Last year's events included a campus sing-off, brown and blue spirit competition, tug-o-war, and and more!
Tuftonia’s Day
Celebrate Tufts' birthday with Tuftonia’s Day! This annual event -- Tufts' own holiday -- pays homage to the founding of the university on April 21, 1852. Each year in late April, TUAA co-sponsors a carnival on campus, featuring games, food, and music, and the evening culminates with a fireworks display above the Hill. The student-run organization, Tufts University Spirit Coalition (TUSC), plans the event; the activities connect members of the alumni community and their families with current students. In 2010, a special celebration was held on campus for Tuftonia’s Day, launching the 150th anniversary of the Tufts University Alumni Association.
Alumni Lectures
- Light on the Hill Award (co-sponsored by the TCU Senate)
The Light on the Hill award is the single highest award given to Tufts alumni by undergraduates as recognition of their leadership within their fields, their constant support to Tufts, and for serving as outstanding role models within and beyond the Tufts community. This award is given out annually in April. - Lyon & Bendheim Alumni Lecture Series
Take advantage of the opportunity to meet people like a Hollywood producer, the president of Genzyme, or the CEO of Loews Hotels! Established by JB Lyon, A85, and Tom Bendheim, A85, and co-sponsored by the Tufts Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, this lecture series is designed to honor alumni leaders who have repeatedly proven themselves with tremendous achievements at the highest levels in their respective fields. All Tufts students are encouraged to attend these lectures, held annually in the fall and spring, to learn how to make the most of their education and network with alumni.
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Professional Networking Nights and Events
Explore majors, grad school options, and your future career path with guidance from Tufts alumni. Alumni volunteers work in a variety of career fields and can help you with career advice and information.
TUAA partners with Tufts Career Services to plan events throughout the year. These events help students learn about careers and industries, and offer the chance to network with alumni. Annual events include:
- Engineering Career Networking Night
- Diversity Career Networking Night
- Law Day on the Hill
- Medical Day on the Hill
Student Issues and Young Alumni Committee
As part of the Tufts Alumni Council, this group brings recent graduates together with students throughout the academic year to plan programs, discuss current undergraduate concerns on campus, and to ensure that students and alumni will have an open line of communication. Contact Jonathan Kaplan in Alumni Relations at jonathan.kaplan@tufts.edufor more information or to join.
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