Community

Special feature: Community Day 2008 Though the sky threatened rain, it did not deter more than 1,000 participants from enjoying Tufts' sixth annual Community Day festivities, held on Oct. 5, 2008. Read story

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Campus Perspective:

Responding to a campus-wide solicitation, members of the Tufts community shared their plans for making a local impact. Read more »

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University-wide Resources:

• Maps and information about Tufts' host communities
• Office of the President: Lawrence S. Bacow
• Community Day

Educational Opportunities:

• Eliot-Pearson Children's School
  Offers full-day programs for kindergartners and first- and second-graders, as well as half-day programs for preschoolers and toddlers.
• Tufts Educational Day Care Center
  Offers a full educational day care program -- including a certified kindergarten, developmental care and innovative education -- for children ages 3-6 in the Tufts and Medford/Somerville communities.
• The Center for Engineering Educational Outreach (CEEO)
  CEEO offers Tufts students and local K-12 teachers hands-on learning experiences through research opportunities and outreach programs.
• Osher Institute of Lifelong Learning
  Educational programs for "seasoned" citizens.
• Resumed Education for Adult Learners (REAL) Program
  Open to adults at least 25 years old who are seeking a Bachelor's degree. Applicants should have some recent college experience.

Service and Citizenship:

• Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service
  Learn more about Tufts' community partnerships and commitment to active citizenship. More details: Chinatown | Medford | Somerville
• Leonard Carmichael Society
  Looking for volunteers? Connect with Tufts' student-run community service organization.
• Tufts Community Appeal
  Annual campaign to provide Tufts faculty and staff the opportunity for charitable giving in our communities and beyond.
• Tufts Neighborhood Service Fund
  A giving option of the Tufts Community Appeal, TNSF supports the important work being done by Tufts volunteers with community organizations in our host communities.

Miscellaneous:

• Office of Community Relations
  Works with neighbors, agencies, organizations, elected officials and municipal government offices to build strong partnerships between Tufts and its host communities.
• Off-Campus Housing Resource Center
  For property owners who would like to post an apartment listing.

Upcoming Events

Featured events:

Introducing the Tufts Community Music Summer Music Camp for Kids
July 27 - July 31
Granoff Music Center
More details » TNSF
The 2008 Tufts Neighborhood Service Fund (TNSF) committee recently awarded grants to 26 organizations.
More details »

Art Gallery:

Sixth Annual Juried Summer Exhibition
June 4–August 2
Featuring Grafton, Medford, and Somerville artists at the Tufts Art Gallery
More details »

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Did You Know?

Tufts' IXE radio station -- which was broadcast from a 304 foot radio tower and studio on the Medford/Somerville campus -- was the nation's second radio station when it hit the airwaves in 1914. By the spring of 1921, radio was becoming more popular, and 1XE was the first station in the country to broadcast on a daily schedule. 1XE's programming included music, nightly police reports, and even bedtime stories.