Dear Parents, We at the Tufts Parents Program would like to extend our sincere wishes for a joyous, peaceful, and healthy holiday season! We are delighted to bring you news and accomplishments from the Tufts campus.
Best wishes,
Melissa White, interim director
Gina DeSalvo, associate director
Linda Levin-Scherz, A09P, assistant director
Deborah Hand, staff assistant
IMPORTANT DATES
Classes resume Thursday, January 19, 2012. For the complete academic calendar, please follow this link.
Commencement is Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Please visit the Commencement website for information including schedule, maps, and parking. For hotels with special rates for parents, please follow this link. CAREER SERVICES Career Services Summer Internship Grants
Deadline: Friday, Mar. 30, 2012 - application now available!
$3500 grants will be available for up to 40 students doing unpaid internships for a minimum of 350 hours over the summer. These funds offer students the opportunity to explore career fields and gain experience. Students must secure an internship prior to the application deadline. For more information about Career Services, please follow this link.
ACADEMICSPresidential Applause
Professors Peggy Cebe and Karen Panetta honored at White House
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President Barack Obama has recognized two Tufts professors for their efforts in mentoring science and engineering students.Peggy Cebe, professor of physics in the School of Arts and Sciences, and Karen Panetta, professor of electrical and computer engineering in the School of Engineering, are among the recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring, announced by the White House on Nov. 15. Cebe and Panetta were among nine individuals and eight organizations cited for their work in teaching and guiding students of all ages in the STEM-science, technology, engineering and mathematics-disciplines, particularly students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in those fields. Tufts was the only institution to have more than one faculty member honored. Please follow this link for the complete article.
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Tufts University Chemist Mary Jane Shultz Named 2011 Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Mary Jane Shultz, professor of chemistry in the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University, has been selected as a Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. AAAS is the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the prestigious journal Science. Shultz, principal investigator of the Laboratory for Water and Surface Analysis, was recognized for her contributions to understanding aqueous surfaces and interactions of high powered laser light with those surfaces. For the complete article, please follow this link. ATHLETIC ACCOLADES The upstart Tufts men's soccer program has two players on the 2011 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Freshman midfielder Gus Santos (Framingham, MA) is on the North First Team and junior defender Pat Bauer (Portland, OR) is on the Second Team. For the complete article, please follow this link. |
Senior co-captain Lauren O'Connor (Dudley, MA) and junior Alyssa Von Puttkammer (Park City, UT) of the Tufts women's soccer team were deemed among the best players in New England with their selection to the National Soccer Coaches Association (NSCAA) All-New England Teams. For the complete article, please follow this link.
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Kirwan, McCormick on Inside Lacrosse's Pre-Season All-American First Team
With the new year approaching, college lacrosse season is amping up and Inside Lacrosse has released its 2012 Face-Off Yearbook Division III Preseason All-Americans. Seniors Sean Kirwan (Boonton Township, NJ) and Kevin McCormick (Laytonsville, MD) from Tufts men's lacrosse are on the First Team. For the complete article, please follow this link.
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Tufts Travel-Learn has just secured a highly sought-after Treasury Department license required for travel to Cuba. This specially crafted March 2012 journey includes scholarly lectures, exploration, and meetings with the locals, allowing us an intimate glimpse into a land previously closed off to American eyes. For more information, please follow this link or contact Usha Sellers at 617-627-5323.
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