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Tufts Events
- May 115:00 PMSenior Recital: Wylie DoakBuilding: Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center City: Medford, MA 02155 Room: Distler Performance Hall Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Performance Event Subject: Arts Event Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Event Sponsor Department / Area: Music department Admission/Cost: Free; no tickets required Event Contact Email: anna.griffis@tufts.edu Wylie Doak presents a senior voice recital in Distler Performance Hall.
- May 128:30 AMWrite Here! Scholarly Writing Retreat for Tufts FacultyBuilding: Alumnae Hall City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: Alumnae Lounge, Aidekman Arts Center 40 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty Event Type: Training/Workshop RSVP Information: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eg5GgMO7YRuRObc Event Contact Name: Susan Frick Event Contact Email: susan.frick@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 617-627-4955 Link: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eg5GgMO7YRuRObc The Write Here!: Scholarly Writing Program at Tufts is an initiative by the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty (OVPF) to help faculty prioritize faculty writing in a supportive, structured environment. Join us for an all-day writing retreat as designated time for faculty to work on their writing priorities. Enjoy uninterrupted writing blocks, a quiet and welcoming environment, and the chance to connect with colleagues across disciplines. We’ll provide lunch, snacks, and refreshments throughout the day so you can stay focused and energized.
- May 1210:00 AMMini Course Design Institute: Adapting Course Design for AI ChallengesCampus: Medford/Somerville campus Open to Public: No Primary Audience: Faculty Event Type: Training/Workshop Event Subject: Education Event Sponsor: Office of the Provost Event Sponsor Department / Area: Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching RSVP Information: https://forms.gle/2H2Md6o2Qgb8dngy6 Event Contact Name: CELT Event Contact Email: CELT@tufts.edu This two-part course design retreat helps instructors redesign a targeted element of their course to address emerging AI-related challenges in assessment and student learning.







