Center for the Humanities at Tufts

The Center for the Humanities at Tufts (CHAT) was established to promote innovative, collaborative study in the humanities and arts, and encourage conversation.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Have a wonderful graduation this weekend!

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If you are available today (5/13) at 4 pm, come to the Fung House (48 Professors Row) to hear Sam Norcross discuss his dissertation research!

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Next Wednesday (5/13), join us at 4 pm to learn about the research of CHAT Fellow, Sam Norcross, in a presentation entitled "Signs of Life: The Post/Modern Semiotics of Biological Codes in American Science and Literature." We hope you can attend!

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Next Wednesday (5/5), join us at 4 pm at 48 Professors Row for a special workshop featuring close looks at art and creating art. Please register to attend! https://t.co/BxyQrtClkU

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Join us tomorrow in Curtis Hall for the first Annual Symposium from University Ecologies. Hear from artists, scholars, and other professionals about many different ecology issues. The full schedule is here: https://t.co/tCMnsZgA1A

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Does your area of study have overlap with Italian American studies? Is so, the IASA would like for you to present at their annual conference in November! Share your proposal with them by Friday: https://t.co/O6xBocvroT

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Next Wednesday (4/8) at noon, we are excited to host a free talk by Jo Michael Rezes about "gay waiter" jokes and American cuisine. We hope you can come!

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Next Tuesday (4/7), join us to hear Carl J. Richard (University of Louisiana) discuss the classical heroes and villains of America's founders. All are welcome!

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We have two really great events at CHAT this week! Tomorrow (4/1) join us at noon to hear Elizabeth Hunter discuss lessons learned in Pandemic-era theater. On Thursday (4/2), we are excited to welcome artist Elizabeth James Perry for a jewelry design workshop at 1 pm. Join us!

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Today (3/25) at 5:30 pm —come to Barnum 200 to hear guest Jolene Rickard (Cornell) and Claudia Mattos Avolese discuss Indigenous knowledge in the environmental movement. Come join us!

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We have two great events coming soon! Today (3/24) at 4 pm, join us for a toast and refreshments for in celebration of new research in the humanities. Tomorrow (3/25), join us to hear visiting author Rani Neutill discuss her new memoir, and enjoy some Indian food!

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Undergrads at Tufts are warmly welcomed to come stop by 48 Professors Row (Fung House) today (3/23) at noon to for a free lunch and information about the "Slavery and Tufts" seminar coming in Fall of 2026

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On Tuesday of next week, join us for our research showcase! Are you part of Tufts? Have you published/performed/shown an exhibit in the past 12 months? Please share with Amanda! ([email protected]).

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It's spring break this week, but next week, we have a huge line up of events! Check out the details on our website: https://t.co/hcoi85InwO

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This is just a reminder that applications for the CHAT Dissertation Fellowship are due Friday (3/13). More details at our website: https://t.co/YjYEaqrY12

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Next Wednesday (3/11), Postdoctoral Fellow Claire Litt will be sharing her research regarding Princess Claudia de' Medici-- her life and legacy. We hope you can attend!

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Tomorrow (3/5) join us at 4:30 pm in Alumnae Lounge to hear Bettina Stoetzer (MIT) discuss her book Ruderal City, in conversation with Alex Blanchette and Amahl Bishara

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The second meeting of the reading group for B.R. Ambedkar is happening today (3/3) at 11 am! All are welcome. For questions and to receive readings, please contact [email protected].

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The Center for the Humanities at Tufts is now accepting applications for the Dean’s Dissertation Fellowship for 2026-2027. Apply by March 13! Learn more here: https://t.co/YjYEaqrY12

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The 58th Annual Conference of the Italian American Studies Association will be held at Tufts on November 5-8, 2026. The ISA is accepting proposals for papers for this conference through April 17. Learn more at the new website: https://t.co/57G4mndEzT