Events & Reunions

Sponsored by:

TUAA

Location:
Student/Alumni Carnival and Festival : Fletcher Field
Alumni Reception and Ceremony : Cabot Hall / ASEAN Auditorium
Medford/Somerville Campus | See Map

When: Friday, April 30, 2010, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm (iCal)

Description

Please join all members of the Tufts community as we commemorate traditions old and new and the achievements of students and alumni! Tuftonia's Day is a university-wide annual celebration of Tufts’ birthday on the Medford/Somerville campus, featuring a carnival, live performances, food, drink, and fireworks.

This year, in honor of the 150th anniversary of Tufts University Alumni Association (TUAA), the event will also include a special concert by Peking and the Mystics (Beelzebubs alumni), a birthday celebration for TUAA, and a ceremony looking back at the great history of Tufts Alumni.

Beginning at 6:30pm, alumni are invited to attend the student/alumni carnival and festival on Fletcher Field, as well as special ceremonies in Cabot Hall, the site of the Fletcher School. The schedule for alumni ceremonies includes the following:

6:30 – 7:30pm – a special alumni reception at the Hall of Flags in Cabot Hall.

7:30 – 9:00pm – The Alumni Ceremony, a celebration of Tuftonia’s Day in the past and present. Members of the TUAA leadership team will give remarks, followed by a video of the history of TUAA, after which, Peking and the Mystics – an a capella group comprised of Beelzebubs alumni – will give a concert. All Alumni Ceremony events will take place in ASEAN Auditorium in Cabot Hall.

9:00pm – Students and alumni will meet on the Carmichael Quad for the 150th Birthday Cake and Ice Cream Celebration.

9:15pm – The annual and much-anticipated Tuftonia’s Day fireworks show on Carmichael Quad.

Come celebrate the Jumbo Spirit – we hope to see you there!

New this year, Tufts Programming Board is planning “Traditions Week” – a week honoring Tufts traditions – leading up to Tuftonia’s Day. All alumni are invited to attend the Tug of War contest on Monday, April 26th at 12:30pm on Fletcher Field, and the Spring Sing on Wednesday, April 28th at 7pm in Goddard Chapel. No registration is necessary for these separate events.

RSVP

Please RSVP online for one or both events by April 27!

Cost

There is no charge for this event.

Contact

Please contact Jonathan Kaplan, A96, Alumni Relations, at jonathan.kaplan@tufts.edu with any questions.