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Come back to the Hill for Reunions!

Audience: All students

Get paid to help with Reunions! May 19-20 and June 2-3, 2023. Fill out an application today. We're looking for 10 students, so ask your friends. 

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Audience: Alumni from the classes of 2022 to 1998

  • Come back to the Hill this June 2-4, 2023 to celebrate your Reunion! Registration is now open.
Light the Hill Young Alumni Gatherings in April

Join your fellow young alums at a city near you:

Registration links will be provided on this page near the end of March.

Events
More upcoming events

SYAE resources and events by class

  • Young Alums (15 years post-graduation)

    UPCOMING EVENTS:

    • Light the Hill Young Alumni Gatherings from 7-9 pm:
      • T 4/18/23: Optimism Brewing, Seattle, WA
      • Th 4/20/23: Propagation, San Francisco, CA
      • M 4/24/23: Scholars Lounge, Boston, MA
      • W 4/26/23: Colada Shop on 14th St., Washington, DC
      • Th 4/27/23: The Winslow, New York, NY
        Registration will open near the end of March.
         
    • During Reunions (June 2-4, 2023), attend a career seminar. Details available on Reunion registration in mid-February.
       

    RESOURCES

    • Did you know that alums have career services for life? In addition to the Career Center, check out Tufts Alumni Career Services.
      • Join The Herd for networking and mentoring. More than 3,000 have already joined the platform and they're waiting for you to reach out.
      • Make an appointment with an alumni career advisor or search for jobs and internships in Handshake. If your employer is hiring and you'd like to get more Jumbos into your organization, post those opportunities in Handshake.
      • Looking to connect with alums in your field? Check out the professional networks as well as Tufts largest LinkedIn group. 
      • Professional Development Fund: Alumni can apply for a grant to help defray the cost of professional activities, such as trainings, conferences, certifications, etc.
      • Professional Development Series: Find webinars focused on career searching as well as professional development. Look for upcoming webinars on the events calendar, or find them on-demand on our YouTube channel.
         
    • Industry Networking Nights and Career Fairs for students and alumni to:
      • Connect with industry professionals about various industries
      • Learn about new industries, organizations, emerging trends and roles
      • Explore different career paths
      • Strengthen and build confidence in communication and networking competencies
      • Connect with others who are interested in the same career fields
      • Check the Career Center calendar for dates and topics.
         
    • Jumbos4Jumbos: Year-round initiative for alumni to offer short-term projects, gigs, and mini-internships to students who are looking to gain experience. Projects can be virtual or in-person, unpaid or paid. 
    • Young Friends of Tufts Advancement (YFTA): Join other volunteers who graduated in the last fifteen years (2008-2022) and are committed to connecting Tufts young alumni to the University through engagement and philanthropy.
       

    PAST EVENTS:

    • More than 100 alums sent an AlumNote to share a kind word with a current student. Thank you!
    • 417 young alums gathered in our five major cities of NY, Los Angeles, DC, and San Francisco for fall happy hours.
    • Pax et lux, Dec. 8, 2022 @ 7 pm, Goddard Chapel
    • Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022: 8,355 donors and $3,941,170 raised!
  • Seniors

    UPCOMING EVENTS:

    • Beyond Tufts: Navigating your new workplace (spring semester) This career series for graduating students features webinars, blogs, alum speakers, and more. Learn more on the Career Center website.
    • Commencement Fair: April 5, 2023
    • Senior Week: mid-May 2023
      • President's Brunch
      • Tickets available in early May 2023
    • Illumination Ceremony: Eve of Commencement, May 20, 2023
    • Commencement: Sunday, May 21, 2023
    • First Reunion Weekend: early June 2024
       

    RESOURCES

    • Did you know that students and alums have career services for life? In addition to the Career Center, check out Tufts Alumni Career Services.
      • Join The Herd for networking and mentoring. More than 3,000 have already joined the platform and they're waiting for you to reach out.
      • Make a career advising appointment or search for jobs and internships in Handshake.
      • Looking to connect with alums in your field? Check out the professional networks as well as Tufts largest LinkedIn group. 
      • Career Communities feature a dedicated career advisor, alumni mentors from The Herd, internships and jobs, and more
      • Professional Development Series: Find webinars focused on career searching as well as professional development. Look for upcoming webinars on the events calendar, or find them on-demand on our YouTube channel.
         
    • Industry Networking Nights and Career Fairs for students and alumni to:
      • Connect with industry professionals about various industries
      • Learn about new industries, organizations, emerging trends and roles
      • Explore different career paths
      • Strengthen and build confidence in communication and networking competencies
      • Connect with others who are interested in the same career fields
      • Check the Career Center calendar for dates and topics.
         
    • Jumbos4Jumbos: Year-round initiative for alumni to offer short-term projects, gigs, and mini-internships to students who are looking to gain experience. Projects can be virtual or in-person, unpaid or paid. 
       
    • Tufts Student Giving (TSG): Join this student-driven giving initiative for undergraduates that raises money for financial aid to help ensure that all students, regardless of financial circumstances, can have access to a Tufts education. 
       

    PAST EVENTS:

    • Project Connect: Oct. 7-Nov. 18 (Sign-up for this 6-week peer-led program)
    • Senior Portraits for the Memory Book: Oct. 10-21, 2022 in the Mayer Campus Center 112
    • Class of 2023 t-shirts: Pick up during these events --
      • Senior Portraits (Oct. 11-13, 2022) in the Mayer Campus Center
      • Senior Bingo (Nov. 17, 2022) from 9-10 pm in Hotung
      • Senior 100 Days (Feb. 26, 2023) from 2-4 pm in Joyce Cummings Center
    • Join the fun of Giving Tuesday: Nov. 29, 2022 -- 8,355 donors and $3,941,170 raised!
    • Pax et lux, Dec. 8, 2022 @ 7 pm, Goddard Chapel
    • Senior Bingo, Dec. 8, 2022 @ 8:30-10 pm, JCC Ballrooms
    • Senior 100 Days: February 26, 2023 from 2-4 pm in the Joyce Cummings Center Atrium and Ballrooms
  • Juniors

    RESOURCES

    • Get paid to help with Reunions! May 19-20 and June 2-3, 2023. Fill out an application today. We're looking for 10 students, so ask your friends. 
    • Did you know that students and alums have career services for life? Visit the Career Center to learn more.
      • Join The Herd for networking and mentoring. More than 3,000 have already joined the platform and they're waiting for you to reach out.
      • Make an appointment with a career advisor or search for jobs and internships in Handshake.
      • Want to connect with alums in your field? Check out the professional networks as well as Tufts largest LinkedIn group. 
      • Looking for a short-term virtual project? Apply through Jumbos4Jumbos.
      • Career Communities feature a dedicated career advisor, alumni mentors from The Herd, internships and jobs, and more
      • Professional Development Series: Webinars focused on career searching as well as professional development. Look for upcoming webinars on the events calendar or find them on-demand on our YouTube channel.
         
    • Industry Networking Nights and Career Fairs for students and alumni to:
      • Connect with industry professionals about various industries
      • Learn about new industries, organizations, emerging trends and roles
      • Explore different career paths
      • Strengthen and build confidence in communication and networking competencies
      • Connect with others who are interested in the same career fields
      • Check the Career Center calendar for dates and topics.
         
    • Jumbos4Jumbos: Year-round initiative for alumni to offer short-term projects, gigs, and mini-internships to students who are looking to gain experience. Projects can be virtual or in-person, unpaid or paid. 
       
    • Tufts Student Giving (TSG): Join this student-driven giving initiative for undergraduates that raises money for financial aid to help ensure that all students, regardless of financial circumstances, can have access to a Tufts education. 
       

    PAST EVENTS:

    • Project Connect: Oct. 7-Nov. 18 (Sign-up for this 6-week peer-led program)
    • Join the fun of Giving Tuesday: Nov. 29, 2022 -- 8,355 donors and $3,941,170 raised!
    • Junior Send Off: Monday, Dec. 5, 2022 in the SEC Atrium @ 6-8 pm
      • It was great to see 300+ of you! Let me know if you didn't pick up your Tufts Alumni luggage grip.
    • Pax et lux, Dec. 8, 2022 @ 7 pm, Goddard Chapel
  • Sophomores

    UPCOMING EVENTS:

    RESOURCES

    • Did you know that students and alums have career services for life? Visit the Career Center to learn more.
    • Industry Networking Nights and Career Fairs for students and alumni to:
      • Connect with industry professionals about various industries
      • Learn about new industries, organizations, emerging trends and roles
      • Explore different career paths
      • Strengthen and build confidence in communication and networking competencies
      • Connect with others who are interested in the same career fields
      • Check the Career Center calendar for dates and topics.
         
    • Jumbos4Jumbos: Year-round initiative for alumni to offer short-term projects, gigs, and mini-internships to students who are looking to gain experience. Projects can be virtual or in-person, unpaid or paid. 
       
    • Tufts Student Giving (TSG): Join this student-driven giving initiative for undergraduates that raises money for financial aid to help ensure that all students, regardless of financial circumstances, can have access to a Tufts education. 
       

    PAST EVENTS:

  • First Years

    RESOURCES

    • Get paid to help with Reunions! May 19-20 and June 2-3, 2023. Fill out an application today. We're looking for 10 students, so ask your friends. 
    • Did you know that students and alums have career services for life? Visit the Career Center to learn more.
    • Industry Networking Nights and Career Fairs for students and alumni to:
      • Connect with industry professionals about various industries
      • Learn about new industries, organizations, emerging trends and roles
      • Explore different career paths
      • Strengthen and build confidence in communication and networking competencies
      • Connect with others who are interested in the same career fields
      • Check the Career Center calendar for dates and topics.
         
    • Jumbos4Jumbos: Year-round initiative for alumni to offer short-term projects, gigs, and mini-internships to students who are looking to gain experience. Projects can be virtual or in-person, unpaid or paid. 
       
    • Tufts Student Giving (TSG): Join this student-driven giving initiative for undergraduates that raises money for financial aid to help ensure that all students, regardless of financial circumstances, can have access to a Tufts education. 

     

    PAST EVENTS:

    • Illumination Ceremony: Aug. 31, 2022
    • Welcome Week: Sept. 6-17, 2022
    • Project Connect: Oct. 7-Nov. 18, 2022 (Sign-up for this 6-week peer-led program)
    • Join the fun of Giving Tuesday: Nov. 29, 2022 -- 8,355 donors and $3,941,170 raised!
    • Pax et lux, Dec. 8, 2022 @ 7 pm, Goddard Chapel